All Cookery Courses

  • 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.
  • Asian Street Food: Evening

    £80.00 2 hours 30 minutes
    Famous for its flavour, vibrancy and speed, it’s no wonder that street food is all the rage! Join us in celebrating street food as a sociable and cultural taste experience. Take your creations home to share with family and friends.  
  • 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

    £195.00 5 hours 45 minutes

    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.

  • Butchery Course: The Basics

    £190.00 5 hours 45 minutes

    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!
  • 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.
  • Do you have a budding chef in your family? Then our half–day Children’s Cookery Class could be just the course for them. Ignite your child's passion for cooking. This course is suited for children aged 7 and above.
  • 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.
  • Christmas Canapes

    £150.00 5 hours 45 minutes
    Be a master canapé maker and wow all your guests. Leave people wanting more.
  • 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!).
  • Dim Sum: Evening

    £75.00 2 hours 30 minutes
    The art of preparing small bite-sized or individual portions of delicious dumplings... yum yum! Learn how to make dim sum – an art at the forefront of Chinese cuisine.
  • 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
  • A gift voucher is the perfect present for any food-loving friend or relative. Redeemable for all courses, excluding Weber® An Abinger Cookery School gift voucher unlocks a world of exciting cookery courses (excluding Weber®). From mastering techniques to discovering delicious recipes, your recipient will be cooking like a professional in no time. For those devoted to Weber®, Click Here to purchase a gift voucher for these courses directly on the Weber® website.

    CHRISTMAS – If you buy a voucher between now and Christmas as a gift, it can be valid for 12 months from the 25th of December 2024. Please let us know when you book so we can update our system.

    CHRISTMAS VOUCHERS – Last day for posting vouchers: 18th December 2024.

    If you have purchased a voucher please contact us at [email protected] to redeem.  
  • 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.
  • 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

    £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.
  • Japanese Ramen and Gyoza

    £185.00 5 hours 45 minutes

    Learn how to make Japanese Ramen and Gyoza

    Ideal for a beginner.
  • Korean Street Food: Evening

    £80.00 2 hours 30 minutes
    Learn the history behind Korean street food and why it is an important part of food culture in South Korea. Join us in celebrating street food as a sociable and cultural taste experience.
  • £830.00 5 days without accommodation. £950.00 5 days with 4 night’s accommodation. Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings (2 customer reviews) Keen to improve your basic cooking skills before heading off to university or into the mountains for a ski season? This course will equip you with the skills to become a confident cook and host.
    Chalet Cooks Course - Abinger Cookery School
    COURSE DATES 2024 16th September 2024 - 20th September 2024.  
  • Macaron Making

    £100.00 3 hours
    Create the ultimate sweet treat.
  • Macaron Making: Evening

    £70.00 2 hours 30 minutes
    During this two-hour session, our chef will teach students how to create the iconic French Macaron. The perfect gift for Birthdays, Anniversaries and Christmas.
  • Mexican Street Food: Evening

    £80.00 2 hours 30 minutes
    Famous for its flavour, vibrancy and speed, it’s no wonder that street food is all the rage! Join us in celebrating street food as a sociable and cultural taste experience. Take your creations home to share with family and friends.
  • Pasta and Prosecco: Evening

    £85.00 2 hours 30 minutes
    You will learn how to cook delectable homemade pasta and to finish the course, you can enjoy your stunning meal with a chilled glass of Prosecco.
  • 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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