About This Class

Menu update: classes from January 2027 follow a new menu, shown below. Join us at Devon Cookery School for an inspiring fish cookery class that will teach you how to get the most out of seasonal, high-quality fish. Given the expense of good fish, our goal is to equip you with the skills and confidence to prepare, cook, and serve fish like a pro in your home kitchen. With the help of our on-site fishmonger, we’ve created a menu that showcases the best seasonal fish, using techniques that highlight their delicate flavours and textures. By the end of the session, you’ll have the knowledge to handle, season, and cook fish to perfection, creating dishes that will impress your family and friends. Dietary Info: This class can be adapted for gluten-free diets only. Not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets. What You Will Be Making: October – March: • Pan-fried seasonal chunky white fish with beurre blanc • Steamed Plaice with an Asian dressing April – September: • Baked seasonal chunky white fish with a herb and anchovy crust • Pan-fried Mackerel with fennel and orange salad Skills: • Handling and preparing seasonal fish • Pan-frying techniques for crispy, golden skin • Creating flavourful sauces and dressings to complement fish • Baking fish for perfectly tender results • Understanding how to pair fish with seasonal ingredients What You Will Take Home: Everything you prepare will be enjoyed throughout the class, so come hungry! What You’ll Get for Lunch: You’ll savour each dish as it’s prepared, enjoying a fresh and delicious seafood experience. Details: • Half-day course – 3.5 hrs • Suitable for beginners and home cooks looking to improve their fish cookery skills • Full recipes will be emailed to you afterward so you can recreate the dishes at home Dietary Info: 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. NEW FOR 2027 (classes from January 2027) From January 2027 this class runs one menu all year rather than changing with the seasons. You'll learn to pan-fry sea bass so the skin crisps and the flesh stays tender, finished with a lemon and caper butter sauce. You'll also steam plaice and dress it with a bright Asian dressing, and watch our chefs prepare a ceviche, where the fish is "cooked" in citrus rather than heat. What You Will Be Making (2027): • Ceviche (demo) • Pan-fried Sea Bass with Lemon & Caper Butter Sauce • Steamed Plaice with an Asian Dressing Portions: Each dish is a generous portion for one. You're welcome to sit down and eat with us at the end of class or take it home to enjoy later. Please bring your own tubs or containers for anything you'd like to take home, as we're cutting back on single-use packaging. Dietary Info (2027): Can be adapted for gluten-free diets. Not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets. Upcoming Class Dates : • Saturday 23rd May 2026 • Thursday 30th July 2026 • Friday 25th September 2026 • Thursday 26th November 2026 2027 Dates: • Sunday 7th February 2027 • Saturday 17th April 2027 • Saturday 19th June 2027