1-Day Courses Archives – Abinger Cookery School

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A Taste of Italy

£135.00 4 hours 30 minutes

Immerse yourself in Italian flavours and master focaccia, risotto & pasta making in a fun, hands-on course!

Learn from visiting Italian Chef Stefano & create delicious traditional dishes.
Master essential skills to impress friends & family with authentic Italian cuisine.
Enjoy a hands-on experience in our fully equipped kitchen amidst Surrey Hills charm.
Learn the basics of Italian food.
Ideal for a beginner.

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Basic Knife Skills

£120.00 4 hours

Sharpen Your Skills and Conquer the Kitchen. Learn how to handle a knife properly and safely.

Learn safe and confident knife techniques with expert chefs.
Conquer chopping, dicing, slicing, filleting, pin boning, and deboning.
Prepare a delicious 2-course meal to take home (containers required!).

British Game Cookery Course - Abinger Cookery School

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The Art of Game Cooking: Back for Autumn!

The final course for the season will be in Saturday 1st February 2025.

Here's why you don't want to miss it:

Master the art of preparing delicious game birds: This course delves into working with pheasant, wild duck, and wood pigeon, transforming them into impressive and flavourful dishes.
Open to all skill levels: Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our expert chefs will guide you through every step with patience and enthusiasm.
Expand your culinary horizons: Learn new techniques for working with game, crafting rich sauces, and preparing seasonal vegetables to complement your creations.
Locally sourced ingredients: We use only the finest quality game from our trusted local suppliers, ensuring the freshest and most flavourful experience.
Hands-on learning: Our interactive course format allows you to get hands-on in our fully equipped kitchen, putting your newfound skills to the test.

Chef Skills Butchery Course - Abinger Cookery School

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Master the art of butchery and unlock the full potential of your meat this autumn!

Our popular Butchery Course is back for a limited time, offering you the chance to learn valuable skills perfect for the fall season.

This hands-on course will equip you with the confidence to not only cook meat beautifully but also experiment with different cuts, ideal for creating delicious and seasonal autumn dishes.

Don't miss this opportunity to:

Learn how to identify and select the best autumnal cuts of meat.
Master essential butchery techniques for preparing roasts, stews, and other seasonal favourites.
Gain a deeper understanding of meat aging processes and their impact on flavuor.
Impress your guests with your newfound butchery skills and create show-stopping autumn meals.

Limited Availability: This course is specifically offered during the autumn/winter months to ensure you can utilise your newfound skills on seasonal cuts. Spaces fill up fast, so book yours today to secure your spot!

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Chef’s Masterclass – Take your cooking to the next level

£190.00 5 hours 45 minutes

If you are looking to up your game in the kitchen, then this is the cooking course for you. Our chefs come with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Take your cooking skills to restaurant-quality standards.
Learn to plate and present dishes that impress.
Craft mouthwatering menus for unforgettable dinner parties.

Christmas Bread Making and Baking - Abinger Cookery School

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Christmas Bread Making & Baking

£165.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Do you want to bring a bit of magic to your table this Christmas? Then come along to our Christmas bread making and baking course to create some showstoppers. Learn different techniques and methods. Impress your friends and family.

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Christmas Canapes

£150.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Be a master canapé maker and wow all your guests. Leave people wanting more.

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Cooking with Confidence

£165.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Why not join us to learn about a range of delectable and simple recipes? Along with teaching you culinary skills, our seasoned chefs will also mentor you in keeping calm and gaining confidence in the kitchen.

Master the basics and learn fundamental knife skills, sauces, sides & how to handle meat/fish.
Gain confidence in the kitchen with expert guidance.
Cook delicious meals to delight family & friends (after all, you'll be a pro!).

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Fish & Seafood Cookery Course

£190.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Learn how to select and buy quality fish. Discover classic flavours and recipes to wow your dinner party guests. Our course will run until November 2024 and then resume again in March 2025

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Indian Cookery with Hari Ghotra

£190.00 5 hours 45 minutes

We are delighted to have Hari Ghotra teaching Indian cookery classes at The Abinger. Go on a 'tasting tour' of India. Indian for Everyone by Hari Ghotra provides 100 easy, healthy dishes the whole family will love and is available to purchase through Hari's website here.

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Introduction to Sourdough

£185.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Next date - 18th January 2025 Learn the art of Sourdough with our master baker, Jacqui O'Shea who brings to the table her extensive knowledge of bread. Jacqui has gained valuable skills and knowledge while baking with Richard Bertinet.

Italian Masterclass - Abinger Cookery School

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Italian Masterclass

£185.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Tuscany, Florence, Milan, Amalfi, Sicily? Who doesn’t love a holiday in Italy? Now you can learn how to recreate those delicious dishes at home so you will always feel like you're on an Italian holiday! This class will take you on a journey around Italy and Sicily. Learn the different techniques of Italian food.

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Japanese Ramen and Gyoza

£185.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Learn how to make Japanese Ramen and Gyoza

Ideal for a beginner.

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Macaron Making

£100.00 3 hours

Create the ultimate sweet treat.

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Pasta and Sauces

£165.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Our chef Jake will teach you all about his true passion – Italian cooking and, primarily, pasta. Join us for a masterclass in pasta making and be prepared for a hands-on and fun class.

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Pickling and Fermenting x Willys ACV

£185.00 5 hours 45 minutes

An exciting collaboration with Willys ACV. Fermentation is the magical process of transforming a food product into something tastier, longer lasting and better for our health. It’s no coincidence that many of our favourite foods are made using fermentation techniques. Wine, cheese, beer and bread all contain complex flavour profiles which stimulate our palates and leave us wanting more. Fermenting at home allows us to experiment with these interesting flavours as well as preserving waste food and boosting our gut health. It’s no wonder fermentation is fast becoming a popular new hobby for food lovers.

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Plant-Based Cookery Course

£165.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Our Plant Based Cookery Course will teach you how to prepare and cook an exciting range of nutritious and healthy vegetarian dishes. All the necessary ingredients and equipment are provided.

Bread Making - The Basics - Abinger Cookery School

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Simply Bread

£165.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Have you ever wanted to learn to make your own bread and fill your kitchen with that fresh bread smell? This one-day course teaches you the basics of how to make that perfect loaf. Learn the tricks of the trade. Learn the basics.

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Sushi Making

£100.00 3 hours

Learn different techniques and methods. Impress your friends and family.

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Thai Cookery Course

£165.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Aromatic, lightly-prepared dishes are the signatures of Thai cuisine. No wonder it is so popular here – learn how to create authentic, aromatic Thai dishes using authentic ingredients. Learn how to make your very own green and red curry pastes.

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The Perfect Roast

£190.00 5 hours 45 minutes

Master the art of the Sunday Roast

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll guide you through every step of creating the perfect Sunday roast. From selecting the ideal cut of meat to achieving crispy crackling and crafting a rich, homemade gravy, you'll leave feeling confident in your roast-cooking abilities.

Discover innovative ways to elevate your roast vegetables and learn time-management tips to ensure everything comes together effortlessly. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or new to the kitchen, this course will equip you with the skills to impress your family and friends.

Course Highlights:

Expert tuition from our skilled chefs
Hands-on experience in our fully equipped kitchen
Delicious sample menu featuring a variety of roast options
Essential cooking techniques, including knife skills, roasting, blanching, and pastry making
A fun and sociable atmosphere in our beautiful Surrey Hills setting

Limited Availability: This course is specifically offered during the autumn/winter months to ensure you can utilise your newfound skills on seasonal cuts. Spaces fill up fast, so book yours today to secure your spot!

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The Principles of Baking

£165.00 5 hours 45 minutes

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An opportunity to learn essential methods of cake making and baking along with more advanced techniques. Cover basic cake batters, vegetable-based cakes, sweet pastry, choux pastry and tart making.