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Back to Basics


Master the building blocks required to cook confidently (GF)

165 British pounds

About This Class

This course is perfect for anyone who feels there are some skills they have forgotten, or some they have never learnt. By the end of this full day course you’ll be confident in mastering the building blocks required to cook more in the kitchen. During the day you’ll cover some basic knife skills, learn how to build flavours and balance seasoning in every dish you create. We always encourage questions and want you to leave feeling positive. This class can be adapted for those who cannot consume gluten. Please state this upon booking so that we can cater for this. Every aspect of this course is hands on. If you would like to make notes or film anything during the course then please feel free. You will be making: • Perfect creamy mash potato • Blanched and sauteed seasonal veg • Delicious Gravy • Pan Fried Succulent Saddleback Pork (All of the above will be your lunch!) • Beef and Pork Ragu • Victoria Sponge Techniques you will learn: • Knife Skills • Blanching and sautéing • Timings • Pan frying • Baking • Reducing to create maximum flavour What you will take home: • Beef and Pork Ragu • Victoria Sponge Everything that you prepare will be either eaten for lunch or will be taken home. You will be taking home your Ragu and 2 mini Victoria sponges so please bring takeaway containers with you. We are actively trying to cut back on single use containers as much as we can! - UPCOMING CLASS DATES 2025 - Saturday 11th January 2025 Thursday 30th January 2025 Saturday 1st February 2025 Saturday 5th April 2025 - 2025 MENUS - A/W - Eggs (demo), Knife Skills – Bolognese, Chicken Breast, Mash, Gravy and Seasonal Veg, Steamed syrup pudding S/S - Eggs, Knife Skills – Bolognese, Chicken Breast, Spiced Wedges, Slaw, BBQ sauce, Cookies. - DIETARY & ALLERGY INFORMATION - This class can be adapted for gluten-free diets only. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan requirements. Please let us know your dietary needs at the time of booking.

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