The cookery school is now ready to receive its friends. The bookings are open. Below you can find details about each category of cookery courses we are running. If you want to see the schedule, please click on the links below or go to Shop. There you will have the opportunity to ask questions about each event or book online.
Half-Day Courses
Usually just 4 hours, 10:00-14:00, these cookery courses tend to focus on a certain skill and its basics such as baking bread, knife skills, desserts or making a box of chocolates. Sometimes, we’ll explore the basics of creating a simple menu: a brilliant brunch, an afternoon tea or quick tapas for your party. Depending on the course, you can have your lunch with us or take your creations home to show off. All ingredients and equipment are included see Brian's shop...!
Full- Day Courses
Run over 7 hours, 10:00-17:00, these cookery courses are meant to allow time to go through a few more cooking techniques, not necessarily more advanced, but definitely more varied. Some examples: a patisserie day, a pasta day as well as how to get confident in the kitchen (Kitchen Confidence), how to prepare delicious dinners or to make a perfect menu for Christmas. At the end of these courses, you usually sit down and enjoy your meal. All ingredients and equipment are included see Brian's shop...!
Dine’ n’ Dem
These evenings are a combination of eating-out and enjoying a few cookery demonstrations. Before each dish is served, Brian will demonstrate its technique and share some tricks. With champagne on arrival, three course meal and wine in our outstanding location in Cheshire, you can enjoy a different dinner experience combining cookery dems and a chat with a Master Chef of Great Britain see Brian's shop...!
Tasting Sessions
Whether is cheese, chocolate, charcuterie, wine, champagne or whiskey, specialized tutors guide you through the making and secrets of each ingredient to enhance your enjoyment of eating and drinking see Brian's shop...!
Guest Demonstrators
Brian has also enlisted the help of his expert colleagues – so here you can expect an enthusiastic influx of chocolatiers, artisan bakers, cheese maker and chefs from a variety of cultures and cuisines for hands on sessions and demonstrations! Every guest demonstrator will choose to run a half or a full day cookery course as described above following the same format see Brian's shop...!
Private Kitchen Hire
If you have a special occasion coming up for your family or a very dear friend, you can prepare a meal with Brian and then invite your special guests to join you as you present them with your gourmet offering. The menu is your choice but Brian will assist and advise you beforehand. Then turn up on the day along with some willing ‘assistants’ and you’ll set to with Brian’s guidance to create a wonderful meal. Finally you’ll welcome your guests and host a memorable dinner party for them, enjoying the meal you prepared.
Level of Complexity
Next to each cookery course, you will find an indication of its difficulty level. From 1 whisk to 3 whisks, this represents the variety of skills you can learn on the day and not the beginner or advanced level. No matter if you are an avid foodie or just taking your first steps in the kitchen, Brian will always advise and guide you so you can have the input you need.
Cancellation policy, just in case something happens:
- At least 14 days notice: a full refund or you can use your voucher on another occasion.
- Between 2 & 14 days notice: if we are able to fill your place, you will receive a full refund, less an administration fee of £10 per person. If we are unable to fill your place, you will receive a 50% refund.
- Less than 48 hours notice: if we are able to fill your place, you will receive a full refund less an administration fee of £10 per person. If we are unable to fill your place, no refund will be available. In this case, the voucher is cancelled.
