Course Content

All courses are one-day except where specified

Adult & Child (Aged 10 Plus)
(Child Comes Free)

Butternut squash soup, Salmon en croute, Cherry tomato confit infused with rosemary, Hasslback potatoes with parmesan, Indonesian lambok chicken with coconut milk, Lemongrass-scented rice, Bread and butter pudding

Adult & Child (Aged 10-16 & Child Comes Free)

Butternut squash soup, Salmon en croute, Hasselback potatoes with parmesan, Indonesian lambok chicken with coconut milk, Lemongrass-scented rice, chocolate fondant, workshop - know your herbs

Bread Making

Canapes & Petits Four

Goat's cheese tarts with red onion jam, Parmesan baskets with petit Caesar salad, Petit salad Nicoise, Fueillette of mushroom and asparagus, Salmon confit, Palmier biscuits, Candied fruits, Chocolate ganache, Chocolate truffles, Tuille baskets

Champagne Paradise

Smoked salmon, Tiger prawns marinated with chili and red pepper, Roast salmon with sweet potato chips, Cassoulet of pork and ham and chorizo sausage, Chicken roulade stuffed with herbs, Yellow pepper and caviar quiche, Brie, Stilton, Dark chocolate tart with white chocolate sauce

Champagne Tasting & Buffet

Smoked salmon, Tiger prawns marinated with chili and red pepper, Roast salmon with sweet potato chips, Cassoulet of pork and ham and chorizo sausage, Chicken roulade stuffed with herbs, Yellow pepper and caviar quiche, Brie, Stilton, Dark chocolate tart with white chocolate sauce

Chocolate Heaven (Evening)

Chocolate fondant, Hand made chocolates, Chocolate tart with white chocolate ripple, Glass of sparkling wine, A supper of butternut squash soup followed by roast salmon or chicken wrapped in Parma ham, Glass of wine with meal

Chocolate Masterclass

Tempering chocolate, Hand-made chocolates, Chocolate fondant, Milk and dark chocolate tart with white chocolate ripple, Hot chocolate soufflé, Chocolate sauce, Piped ganache, Pralines, Lunch will also be served

Cocktail Making Evening Course & Buffet

BUFFET MENU, foccacia bread, butternut squash soup, aubergine parmigiani, chicken saltimbocca, classic Italian meatballs, roast seasonal vegetables, seasonal salad, baby potatoes roasted in rosemary and garlic, panna cotta

Contemporary Cooking

Parmesan and rosemary bread plaits, Mushroom cappuccino, Pithivier of Stornoway black pudding and roasted apple, Braised rump of lamb with balsamic roast shallots, Crisp Pancetta and olive oil mash, Coconut ice-cream, Pineapple tarte tatin

Corporate Chocolate Heaven

Butternut squash soup, Chicken or salmon wrapped in Parma ham with baby potates roasted in oil and garlic, herb salad and a confit of cherry tomatoes, (Vegetarian option available), Chocolate fondant, Hand-made chocolates, Chocolate shot

Cup Cakes & Home Baking

Cup Cakes, Fairy Cakes, Chocolate muffins, Fruit scones, Victoria sponge with raspberry jam, Cup cake decoration, Swirled butter icing, * lunch will also be served

Desserts

Mocca custard cream mousse, chocolate mille feuille, French apple tart, raspberry and mascarpone cheesecake, mint ice-cream parfait, Caramelised exotic fruit, Lunch will also be served

Dinner Party

Butternut squash soup with smoked haddock croutons, Monkfish spring rolls with chilli sauce, Guinea fowl stuffed with goat's cheese and herbs, Potato galette with vanilla, Tomato and coriander confit, Dark chocolate tart with white chocolate ripple and chocolate sauce, workshop - exciting garnishes

Easter Three-Day Cookery Course

Easy Entertaining

Goat's cheese and red onion jam tarts, Parmesan crisps, Smoked salmon risotto, Chicken en croute, pear belle helene spring rolls, oven-roasted apple

Easy Home Cooking

classic lentil soup, chilli con carne with kidney beans and boiled rice, fisherman's pie with mashed potato, macaroni cheese, apple crumble, classic bechamel sauce

Evening Cocktail Making Class

MENU:, COCKTAILS TO MAKE'N'DRINK, Cosmopolitan, Mochatini, Moscow Mule, Cuba Libra, COCKTAILS TO TASTE, Mojito, Margarita, Appletini, Vesper Martini

Evening Cocktail Making Course & Buffet

Nan bread, Tandoori salmon, Lentil daal, Supreme of chicken tikka masala, Aubergine and chick pea salad, Chocolate tart

Evening Cookery Class

Evening Private Group Cookery Course

Evening Team Building Cookery Course

Feast Of Fish

filleting fish, fish workshop, classic fish stock, salmon in a lemon beurre blanc, bourride of mackerel, halibut with asparagus on julienne of carrots and leeks, sardines and pont neuf potatoes, tomato salsa and balsamic reduction, raspberry ice-cream

Five-Day Cookery Course For Adults

Day 1 - herb rolls, duo of red and yellow pepper soup, mushroom risotto, salmon en croute, baby potatoes roasted in rosemary & garlic, apple tarte tat
Day 2 - knife skills workshop, cullen skink, cod in a lemon beurre blanc, chicken stuffed with mushrooms, red wine sauce, clapshot, raspberry cranacha
Day 3 - butternut squash soup, foccaccia, herb workshop, aubergine parmigiani, classic Italian meatballs, panna cotta
Day 4 - basic fish stock, fish filleting workshop, moules mariniere, mackerel bourride, sardines with tomato salsa and balsamic reduction, seabass wit
Day 5 - stuffed zucchini, tomato confit, supreme of chicken wrapped in Parma ham, dauphinoise potato, chorizo & pork sausage cassoulet, lemon meringue

Five-Day Cookery Course For Young Cooks (Aged 14+)

Day 1 - duo of red and yellow pepper soup, mushroom risotto, salmon in herb sauce, navarin of lamb, bread and butter pudding
Day 2 - herb rolls, pea & ham soup, moules mariniere, chorizo & pork cassoulet, chocolate fondant
Day 3 - aubergine parmigiani, mushroom soup, classic Italian meatballs, profiteroles, Victoria sponge
Day 4 - cullen skink, salmon en croute, Indonesian lambok chicken, lemongrass scented rice, apple tarte tatin,
Day 5 - goat's cheese & red onion tartlets, butternut squash soup, chicken paella, salmon with coconut & chili, tarte au citron, chocolate roll

French Wine Tasting & Buffet

French onion soup with Gruyere cheese croutons, Cassoulet with pork, ham and sausages with flageolet beans, Celeriac remoulade, Salad Nicoise, Baby potatoes roasted with rosemary and garlic, Marinated cherry tomatoes on the vine, Camembert, Brie, Apple tarte tatin

Half-Day Team Building Cookery Course

Hands-On One-Day Cookery Course

Indian

Spice workshop, Potato and mushroom samosa, Fresh mint and cucumber raita, Garlic and coriander nan bread, Chicken tikka masala, Cinnamon rice, Classic lentil daal, Exotic fruit with caramel sauce

Italian - Easy Cooking

Classic minestrone soup, Caprese salad, Basil presto, Classic lasagne, Chicken marsala, Potato parmigiani, Chocolate baked risotto

Italian Classic Cooking

Butternut squash soup, Zucchini stuffed with tomato, mozzarella and basil, Cozze in Napoli Sauce, Classic Italian meatballs, Chicken saltimbocca, Panna cotta

Italian Wine Tasting & Buffet

Kids Cupcake Afternoon

Kitchen Skills

Herb workshop, Knife workshop, Pots and pans workshop, Herb rolls, Carrot and coriander soup, Chorizo risotto, Lamb stew with barley, Pear upside down tart

Meat & Game

Workshop - filleting venison, Workshop - carving and preparing whole duck, Chorizo and red pepper soup, Pave of venison with red pepper relish, Beef wellington, Baby potatoes roasted in duck fat, Pressed duck terrine

Modern Cooking

Carrot & coriander soup, Mushroom risotto, Poached salmon in a basil butter sauce, Baby roast potatoes with rosemary, Bread and butter pudding, Lemon meringue pie

Monday Evening Four-Week Wine Class

Held on a Monday evening, learn all about wines from all the major wine-growing countries and all the key types of wine. Taste 5-6 wines every night.

New World Wine Tasting & Buffet

Boston Chowder, Barbecued Prawns, Savoury prawn toasts, Corn on the Cob, Chicken Maryland, Marinated swordfish, New Zealand lamb navarin, Hasselback potatoes, Canadian cheddar, Apple tart with maple syrup

One-Day Hands-On Cookery Course

One-Day Private Group Cookery Course

One-Day Team Building Cookery Course

Pasta

Classic lasagne, Spaghetti carbonara, Canneloni with ricotta and herbs, Wild mushroom ravioli, Chocolate gelato, Workshop - making fresh pasta, * all pasta dishes on this course are made with fresh pasta - you will make everything from scratch, sauces - bolognese, bechamel, tomato

Pizza

Pizza flour workshop, Making pizza dough from scratch, Margherita pizza, Quattro Stagioni pizza, Sarda pizza, Italian antipasti, Bruschetta, Foccacia, Panna Cotta... not pizza or bread, we know, but a nice way to finish off

Saturday Evening Chocolate Heaven

Glass of sparkling wine on arrival, milk chocolate shot, butternut squash soup, a glass of white or red wine with your meal, chicken or salmon wrapped in parma ham (vegetarian option available) served with baby potaotes roasted in rosemary and garlic, chocolate fondant, handmade chocolates

Saturday Evening Cocktail Heaven

mochatini cocktail on arrival, carrot and coriander soup, indonesian lambok chicken (or vegetarian) with lemongrass scented rice, panna cotta, cosmopolitan, moscow mule, cuba libre, margarita, mojito, vesper martini, appletini

Saturday Evening Cup Cake Heaven

glass of sparkling wine on arrival and a glass of red or white whine with your meal, leek and potato soup, salmon or chicken or vegetarian en croute with parmentiere potatoes, milk chocolate tart with white chocolate sauce, a demonstration of cup cake toppings, then you make your own selection of toppings on freshly-made cup cakes, eat and/or take away your cup cakes

Schools Cookery Morning (Aged 10 Plus)

Our courses for Schools have proved so popular that we have expanded it into a three-course half-day activity. this class is open to all primary and secondary schools. The class is run just like our normal classes. The children eat what they cook and their teachers cook alongside them. However, please note, that children must be aged 10 and over. Classes can be arranged on dates other than the ones shown. And we can also offer alternative menus. Please also not that this course is only available to schools and not individual children.

Scottish Classic

Cullen skink, Wild mushroom pearl barley risotto, Workshop - Scottish herbs, Chicken stuffed with haggis and herbs with a whisky cream sauce, Turnip and potato clapshot, Drambuie raspberry cranachan

Scottish Flavour

Leek and potato soup with cheddar croutons, Wild Scottish mushroom risotto, Stornoway black pudding with bacon and rocket, Home-made oven-roasted sun-blushed tomatoe marinated in flavoured olive oil and herbs, Guineafowl stuffed with goat's cheese, Red lentil broth, Caramel apple pie

Scottish Taste

Forest mushroom soup, Crab and sweet potato fishcakes with lentil vinaigrette, A gateau of haggis, neeps and tatties, Cod with a Mull cheddar rarebit crust and Skye Bridge potato, Orange in Drambuie caramel, Workshop - lentils, oils and herbs

Seafood

Crab and avocado gateau with a piquant lemon dressing, Moules mariniere, Lobster ravioli with langoustine bisque, Marinated squid with cannellini beans, Scallops with julienne of spaghetti vegetables and saffron-scented rice, Tarte au citron, Classic seafood stock

Single Evening Cook-n-Eat

Single Evening Tutored Wine Tasting

SAMPLE MENU, Italy, Montelpuciano d'Abruzzo, 2003, South Africa, Kloovenburg, Syrah, 2001, New Zealand, Esk Valley, Hawke's Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Argentina, Buenas Ondas, San Juan, Malbec 2006, France, M Chapoutier, Cotes du Rhone, 2003, PLEASE NOTE - THE WINES CHANGE EVERY MONTH

Spanish Wine Tasting & Buffet

Gazpacho soup, Patatas bravas, Jambon croquette, Goat's cheese and red onion jam tarts, Pork and olive empanadas, Chicken and chorizo, Marinated gambas, Spanish omelette, Garlic mushrooms, Lemon posset

Stocks & Sauces

Workshop - principles of stocks and sauces, Vegetable stock followed by chicken stock, Classic easy fish stock, Chicken jus, Salmon in a basil butter sauce, Chicken stuffed with mushrooms with a tarragon veloute sauce, Red pepper coulis, Goat's cheese and red onion jam tarts with tomato salsa, Moules mariniere

Tapas

Patatas bravas with garlic mayonnaise, Workshop - dipping oils, Bean and chorizo sausage ragout, Chicken and seafood paella, Eggs flamenco with Serrano ham and red pepper, White chocolate almond polvorone

Thai

Hot and sour soup, Prawn and sesame toast, Thai green chicken curry, Basmati rice, Baked julienne of red pepper and mushrooms with giner and soy, Coconut ice cream parfait, Caramelised pineapple

Thursday Evening Cocktail Class

Thursday Evening Cook'n'Eat

Indonesian lambok chicken with lemongrass scented rice, Individual lemon meringue pies

Tuesday Evening Four-Week Cookery Class

JUN - red & yellow pepper soup, Indonesian lambok chicken, pork fricasee, chicken stuffed with mushrooms, lemon meringue pie, bread & butter pud, AUG - lamb with barley broth. chocolate tart, honey & lime chicken with cous cous, artichoke soup, Thai codling, banana & caramel parcels. pork with r, SEP - leek & potato soup, chicken en croute, trout en papillotte, chorizo & pork cassoulet, sweet and sour chicken, ice cream parfait, apple tarte tat, OCT - broccoli and mushroom soup, smoked haddock parcel, chicken saltimbocca, butternut squash risotto, goulash, chocolate fondant, sticky toff, NOV - red & yellow pepper soup, Indonesian lambok chicken, pork fricasee, chicken stuffed with mushrooms, lemon meringue pie, bread & butter pud, NOV 30 -XMAS - smoked salmon canapes, melon martini, parsnip capuccino, turkey escalope with caper sauce, salmon and cranberry en croute, Xmas pud ice

Vegetarian

Duo of red and yellow pepper soup, Butternut squash risotto, Indonesian lambok vegetable curry with coconut milk, Lemongrass-scented rice, Chocolate fondant, Workshop - relishes, Classic houmous

Xmas - Contemporary

melon martini with a watermelon shot, spiced parsnip capuccino, parmesan bread plaits with garlic and chilli dipping oil, smoked salmon canapes, turkey with cranberry and stuffing en croute, black pudding mash, bread sauce, skirlie with a twist, poached pear stuffed with chocolate

Xmas - Traditional

broccoli, brie and cranberry en croute, cauliflower mornay, demonstration of how to bone a turkey, roast crown of turkey, turkey legs stuffed with sage and onion, home made gravy, bread sauce, baby roast potatoes with rosemary and garlic, sprouts, carrots and chestnut en papillote, Xmas pudding ice-cream

Xmas Chocolate Heaven

Glass of sparkling wine or soft drink, Chocolate shot, Spiced parsnip soup with a melon shot, Chicken (or salmon or vegetarian) with cranberry en croute, Glass of red or white wine or soft drink, Chocolate fondant, Hand-made chocolates, * Our bar will be open from 5.30pm for our special Xmas cocktail or wine, PLEASE NOTE VOUCHERS ARE NOT VALID FOR THIS COURSE, This course is also available for any lunchtime from Dec 15 onwards for groups of 10 or more.

Xmas Cocktail Heaven (£40.00)

Mochatini cocktail on arrival, spiced parsnip soup, chicken (or salmon or vegetarian) en croute with cranberry and sprout, milk choclate tart with white chocolate sauce, cosmopolitan, moscow mule, cuba libre, margarita, mojito, vesper martini, appletini

Xmas Cook-n-Eat Evening

PLEASE NOTE VOUCHERS ARE NOT VALID FOR THIS COURSE, Glass of sparkling wine, Spiced parsnip soup with melon shot, Turkey, cranberry and sprout en croute (salmon or vegetarian option available), Sage and onion mash, Bread sauce, Xmas pudding ice-cream, ** Our bar is open from 5.30pm and then again after the course, This course is also available for any lunchtime from Dec 15 onwards for groups of 10 or more.

Xmas CupCake Heaven

Glass of sparkling wine, Spiced parsnip soup with a melon shot, Chicken (or salmon or vegetarian) en croute with cranberry and sprout, Glass of red or white wine or soft drink, Milk chocolate tart with white chocolate sauce, Then you decorate a half-dozen cupcakes, ** Our bar opens from 5.30pm for pre-dinner sales of alcohol or soft drinks, **** This course is also available at lunchtimes from Dec 15 for groups of 8 or more

Xmas Dinner

Xmas Dinner

Xmas Lunch

Young Cook'n'Eat

 

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Course Times

Five-Day Hands-On Adults Cookery Course: 9.45am - 4pm

Five-Day Hands-On Young Cooks Cookery Course: 9.45am - 3pm

Four-Week Monday Evening Wine Class: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

One-Day Adult & Child Cookery Course: 11:30am - 5:00pm

One-Day Cookery Course: 9.45am - 4pm

Four-Week Tuesday Evening Cookery Class: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Saturday Evening Wine Heaven: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Xmas Chocolate Heaven: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Saturday Evening Chocolate Heaven : 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Saturday Evening Cup Cake Heaven: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Saturday Evening Cocktail Heaven: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Young Cooks (aged 14-17) Half-Day Course: am - am

Xmas Cook'n'Eat Evening : 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Single Evening CooknEat Course: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Single Evening (Monday) Tutored Wine Class : 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Friday or Thursday Evening Cocktail Making Course: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Schools Half-Day Course: 10am - 1pm

Schools Cookery Morning: 10am - 1pm

Kids Cup Cake: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Young Cook'n'Eat: 12pm - 2pm

Xmas CupCake Heaven: 6:30pm - 10:00pm