cookery school

COUNTRY COOKERY SCHOOLS...

The place
Local food heroine Lucy Nicholson has helped put Cumbrian fare on the map. Now this restaurateur; caterer and deli-owner has opened a high-spec cookery school in a converted bobbin factory on the River Kent.

The chefs
Michelin-starred chef Leigh Myles, Lisa Smith of the Ginger Bakers, Diane Dodds (formerly at the Drunken Duck nearby) feature on a list of talented tutors. 'Sourced locally - cooked globally,' says Lucy of her busy roster of classes, which includes Thai and Indian suppers, breads and cooking for kids - something for all your culinary expeditions.

Favourite local ingredient
Mutton is having an overdue renaissance and Andrew Sharp's Herdwick sheep produce some of the county's tastiest. Call , farmersharp.co.uk

Class prices
From £30 for an evening demonstration.

Call
, lucycooks.co.uk

Article featured in Country Homes and Interiors, May 2009