All Cookery Courses

  • DeliVita Wood Fired Cooking

    £125.00 3 hours 30 minutes
    The delight of a wood-fired oven brings a unique charm to cooking, transforming simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. The DeliVita Wood-Fired Oven, inspired by Italy and made in Yorkshire, are about to redefine your cooking experience. These ovens combine great design and modern technology. They are versatile and can be used not just as outdoor pizza ovens but also as wood-fired, cooking meat, fish, vegetables, and delicious desserts
  • Introduction to Sourdough

    £185.00 5 hours 45 minutes
    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. Our first course will take place on Saturday 24th February 2024.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Japanese Ramen and Gyoza

    £185.00 5 hours 45 minutes
    Learn how to make Japanese Ramen and Gyoza Ideal for a beginner.
  • Sushi Making

    £100.00 3 hours
    Learn different techniques and methods. Impress your friends and family.
  • Macaron Making

    £100.00 3 hours
    Create the ultimate sweet treat.
  • Basic Knife Skills

    £120.00 4 hours
    Learn how to handle a knife properly and safely.
  • New exciting menu including fish, grilled vegetables. Ideal for exploring just how versatile your barbecues with a more hands-on focus. Suitable for Beginners to Advanced grillers.

    Please note we do not list the available dates on our website. Please click on this link to take you to the Weber site to show all availability.

  • Focused on Smoking techniques on all barbecues including Gas and Electric, this course also features the new SmokeFire Wood Pellet Grill and Weber Connect. Learn unique techniques such as curing, ember cooking, smoking using a variety of woods and ingredients such as coffee beans. Discover how versatile a Weber Barbecue can be and become an expert in smoking on any grill.

    Please note we do not list the available dates on our website. Please click on this link to take you to the Weber site to show all availability.

  • 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.
  • Sushi Workshop Evening Course

    £75.00 2 hours 30 minutes
    Spend an evening learning the art of sushi and enjoy eating while you learn the techniques. Learn to roll like a pro. Become a master at sushi making.
  • 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.
  • The Principles of Baking

    £165.00 5 hours 45 minutes
    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.
  • Christmas Canapes

    £150.00 5 hours 45 minutes
    Be a master canape maker and wow all your guests. Leave people wanting more.
  • A gift voucher is the perfect present for any food-loving friend or relative. Redeemable for all courses. If you have purchased a voucher please contact us at [email protected] to redeem.
  • 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.
  • Steak & Sauces Evening Course

    £95.00 2 hours 30 minutes
    You will be taught how to select the perfect steak and learn the different types of cooking – blue, rare, medium rare, medium, medium well and well done, as well as the many different sauces that go with your perfect steak.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The barbecue has endless possibilities. Focus on gas and how to get the most out of your gas barbecue. Get the most out of Genesis II's powerful GS4-grilling system.

    Please note we do not list the available dates on our website. Please click on this link to take you to the Weber site to show all availability.

  • Barbecue classics with the Weber Grill Academy. Perfect for anyone looking to learn how to get the most out of their Weber®. Learn to grill, roast and bake on a barbecue.

    Please note we do not list the available dates on our website. Please click on this link to take you to the Weber site to show all availability.

  • Delve into a world of flavour and enjoy the authentic sensory experience of a charcoal barbecue with Weber’s newest addition – the Summit™ Charcoal BBQ. Grill, roast, bake and smoke delicious dishes. Cook on both the 57cm kettle and the Weber® Smokey Mountain Cooker™.

    Please note we do not list the available dates on our website. Please click on this link to take you to the Weber site to show all availability.

  • Learn to grill, roast and bake on a barbecue – you’ll be amazed at what you can cook using these simple techniques. Use a combination of charcoal and gas barbecues. For those who want to learn to cook food other than the standard barbecue fare of burgers and sausages. The perfect way to get ready for summer!

    Please note we do not list the available dates on our website. Please click on this link to take you to the Weber site to show all availability.

  • Don’t put your barbecue away at the end of summer – learn to create winter warmers on your Weber, including Sunday roasts, soups and even turkey! Learn how to create great roasts on the barbecue. Master Weber’s renowned “lid-on” barbecue techniques for grilling, roasting, smoking and baking.

    Please note we do not list the available dates on our website. Please click on this link to take you to the Weber site to show all availability.

  • American BBQ with the Weber Grill Academy. Get to grips with smokehouse cuisine. Learn low ‘n’ slow cooking techniques on the Weber® Smokey Mountain Cooker™.

    Please note we do not list the available dates on our website. Please click on this link to take you to the Weber site to show all availability.

  • £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.  
  • (inclusive of 4 night’s accommodation) Please call the office on 01306 730470 for availability The Abinger Cookery School is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and the residential course meets the requirements for the Gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and offers the opportunity for students to learn skills which they will take with them for the rest of their lives. These are the building blocks for the future and all part of their personal development. The chefs will be on hand to support and guide students throughout the course. COURSE DATES 2024 Please note the Easter dates have one week starting on a Tuesday due to the Easter weekend.  Easter - Tuesday 2nd April - Saturday 6th April Summer -  Monday 8th July - Friday 12th July (FULL) Monday 22nd July - Friday 26th July Monday 5th August - Friday 9th August Monday 19th August - Friday 23rd August Autumn Half Term -  Monday 23rd October - Friday 1st November  
  • 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.
  • A Taste of Italy

    £135.00 4 hours 30 minutes
    Learn the basics of Italian food. Ideal for a beginner.
  • British Game Cookery Course

    £195.00 5 hours 45 minutes
    Game season is about to get into full swing and we can’t wait! We are surrounded by excellent local suppliers of quality game. Open to cooks of all abilities.
    This course will be taking place in the Autumn/Winter months - dates to be confirmed.
  • 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.
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