All Cookery Courses

  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Macaron Making

    £100.00 3 hours
    Create the ultimate sweet treat.
  • Sushi Making

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!).
     
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Christmas Canapes

    £150.00 5 hours 45 minutes
    Be a master canapé maker and wow all your guests. Leave people wanting more.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.  
  • 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
  • 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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