British Game Cookery Course
£195.00
Guest Chef
Abinger Cookery School will be closing in 2025. Courses will run until April 30th.
Master the art of preparing delicious game birds. This course delves into working with pheasants, wild ducks, and wood pigeons, transforming them into impressive and flavourful dishes.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting, our expert chefs will guide you through every step with patience and enthusiasm. We use only the finest quality game from our trusted local suppliers, ensuring the freshest and most flavourful experience.
Our Game cookery course runs from October to February during the season.
Course Description
We are fortunate to be positioned in the heart of the Surrey Hills and even more fortunate to be surrounded by excellent local suppliers of quality game.
Using only the very best ingredients, our Game Cookery Course will help you work with these wonderful and flavoursome meats, turning them into delicious dishes that are guaranteed to wow. The course features some of the finest game birds Britain has to offer – pheasant, wild duck and wood pigeon.
Open to cooks of all abilities, the course is set to challenge our students, so expect to work with and experiment with ingredients you wouldn’t use at home every day. You will acquire new skills and techniques, learn to work with different birds, make stock and sauces and prepare seasonal vegetables.
All courses are taught by our skilled chefs. Our school is situated in Abinger Hammer, a delightful and picturesque village in the heart of the Surrey Hills. The school provides each student with a fully equipped kitchen and all necessary ingredients and equipment. We believe in hands-on, practical teaching – so be prepared to roll up your sleeves!
Our Game Cookery Course makes the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas. Gift vouchers are available in any denomination
Technical Skills
- Working with different birds
- Correct cooking techniques and temperature control
- Knife skills
- Plating and presenting
Sample Menu
- Confit pheasant leg croquette with whole grain mustard and chive mayonnaise
- Juniper and black pepper brined pheasant breast oven-roasted with pickled blackberries, parsnip puree and Brussels sprouts
- Wood pigeon roasted on the crown with celeriac remoulade and fried black pudding
- Roast duck breast, rhubarb chutney, and game sauce served with puy lentils
Facilities
- Indoor dining area
- Outside seating & dining area
- Free WIFI
- Limited onsite parking
- Idyllic countryside setting, easily accessible by road & public transport
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This course is currently fully booked. If you're interested, please enquire and we'll explore options for additional dates or private sessions.
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