at daylesford - The Cookery School

THE COOKERY SCHOOL
at daylesford
WELCOME TO OUR
COOKERY SCHOOL
At Daylesford, we’re passionate about real food - fresh, organic, seasonal
and, most importantly, delicious. Our commitment has been rewarded with
over 60 national and international awards in the last three years alone.
The Cookery School is led by Steve Brown. Following years in Michelinstarred kitchens, Steve followed his passion for local, sustainable,
organic food in acclaimed restaurants in Europe and his native Scotland.
We love to inspire and our classes reveal a range of techniques, recipes
and skills to help you make the most of delicious, organic, seasonal ingredients,
enhanced with simple and effective techniques to change the way you cook
forever. We offer a wide range of courses for every level from complete
beginner to the most proficient home cook. For a unique gift we have vouchers
available for our full day and half day courses and Chef's Table Dinner.
MOST SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANT
IN THE UK 2015
MOST SUSTAINABLE COOKERY SCHOOL
IN THE UK 2015
FINALIST BEST TUTOR, BEST USE
OF LOCAL INGREDIENTS & BEST
SMALL COOKERY SCHOOL 2014
UNSUNG HERO
2014
FINALIST BEST TUTOR, BEST USE
OF LOCAL INGREDIENTS & BEST
SMALL COOKERY SCHOOL 2013
RUNNER-UP BEST ENGLISH
COOKERY SCHOOL 2013
Listed in the Top 10 UK Cookery Schools by the Sunday Times.
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Our courses include practical and demonstration cookery sessions and
all course materials. Full day courses include lunch and refreshments.
Full day courses: 9:30am - 4pm
Half day courses: 11.30am - 2.30pm
Evening courses: 7pm - 10pm
We’ll gladly collect you from Kingham, the nearest train station within
touching distance of Oxford, Cheltenham and London.
CREATE DELICIOUS DISHES
USING SEASONAL INGREDIENTS
FROM OUR ORGANIC FARM
Surrounded by rolling countryside and working farmland our organic
Cookery School – equipped with state of the art facilities – benefits
from the experience of our own artisan producers. From bakers,
cheese makers, butchers and gardeners to our own environmental
scientist, our Cookery School is brimming with experts eager to
share their skills.
During your time with us, you’ll work with vegetables and fruits
straight from our market garden, including rare heritage varieties
chosen for their unique flavours, and have the chance to take
a leisurely stroll around our market garden to see firsthand where
your food is coming from.
Our creamery, just next door, offers celebrated organic cheeses as
well as milk, cream, butter and yoghurts. Our bakery team craft
artisan organic breads and pastries every morning and our range
of organic meat includes everything from our celebrated venison to
our native breeds of lamb and beef.
Working with this award-winning produce in the very place that it is
grown and made will ensure a truly unique and inspiring day.
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OUR COURSES
ENTERTAINING
BAKING
Seasonal Dinner Party
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Artisan Bread Making
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Show-Stopping Canapés
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Afternoon Tea
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Cakes & Breaks
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Chef’s Table Dinner
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Best of British
12
A Taste of Provence
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Children's Cookery
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Teens' Cookery
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Eat to be Healthy
18
Healthy Cooking
& Haybarn Spa Day
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KITCHEN SKILLS
Quick, Simple, Seasonal Suppers
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Skills for Student Life
3 day course
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Chef School
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MEAT
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FOR CHILDREN
& TEENAGERS
Butchery & Cooking:
Nose to Tail
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The Perfect Summer Barbecue
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Fish & Shellfish
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Field to Fork
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Game, Wild Food & Foraging
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We love to hear what you think of our Cookery
School, and we're delighted to introduce these
new courses based on that feedback.
OUR INSPIRING COURSES INCORPORATE
THE SKILLS OF OUR ORGANIC FARMERS,
MARKET GARDENERS, BUTCHERS, BAKERS
& C H E E S E M A K E R S H E R E AT D AY L E S F O R D
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LEARN DELICIOUS RECIPES
THAT ARE SURE TO IMPRESS
SEASONAL DINNER PARTY
Full day - £175
Effortless menus transform the best of each season into a dinner party
both you and your guests can enjoy. Go from canapés through to dessert
with wonderful flavours, beautiful presentation and perfect planning.
The perfect course for those looking for inspiration or a confidence boost
ahead of your next evening entertaining.
SHOW-STOPPING CANAPÉS
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Half day - £90
One of the most sought-after courses at The Cookery School, our canapé
course will arm you with the skills and techniques to create delicious,
show-stopping bites to get any dinner party off to a wonderful start. Our
seasonal, organic vegetables will be used to maximum effect to prepare
effortless, delicious nibbles that would be perfect for any occasion.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN THE
DAYLESFORD COOKERY SCHOOL
CHEF’S TABLE DINNER
During dinner, you will have the best seat in the house, offering you
the opportunity to learn some of the methods and techniques that
have gone into preparing the meal. A matching wine from our cellar
will accompany each course. With the option of being booked
privately, our Chef’s Table is perfect for groups of friends who want
to do something special together, or simply an alternative dining
evening with a loved one.
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One evening - £110
Proving hugely popular with guests, our Chef’s Table offers you an
unforgettable opportunity to experience and enjoy the beauty of
our organic ingredients without having to lift a finger. After being
welcomed to The Cookery School with a seasonal cocktail, you will meet
our Head Tutor Steve Brown, and his team for the evening.
LEARN THE ART OF BRITISH COOKING
AT IT S BES T, WIT H DISHES FUL L OF
HERITAGE & LOCAL FL AVOUR
BEST OF BRITISH
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Full day - £175
There are some truly classic dishes that define great British cuisine.
On this course we will look at the finer details of what makes those
dishes so timeless and show you all the techniques to make them
perfect every time. We’ll cover a range of dishes from the classic pork
pie to Lancashire hotpot plus regional treats like Welsh Rarebit or Scotch
egg using fresh, organic and seasonal ingredients.
CREATE THE UNFORGETTABLE
FL AVOURS OF THE CONTINENT
AT HOME
A TASTE OF PROVENCE
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Full day - £175
We are incredibly fortunate to be able to reap the benefits of having
our sister estate in the South of France, Château Léoube. We are now
delighted to be able to share this joy with our customers on a course
that promises to take you on a journey full of Mediterranean sunshine
and stories of a life in Provence. From olives to herbs to beautiful fish,
our Cookery School team are on hand to guide you through a number of
colourful and flavoursome dishes.
THE INGREDIENTS YOU WILL BE
LEARNING TO MASTER WILL OFTEN BE
FRESH FROM OUR ORGANIC FARM
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DISCOVER NUTRITIOUS DISHES
THAT NURTURE BODY & SOUL
EAT TO BE HEALTHY
Full day - £175
Health and nutrition have always been very close to our hearts, and to
those of our customers. This new addition to our course calendar will
celebrate delicious, seasonal recipes that are free of sugar, dairy and
wheat flour. Whether you suffer from intolerances, are following a
specific dietary regime or are simply taking care of yourself, our Eat
to be Healthy course will give you the inspiration to create dishes that
nurture body and soul.
H E A LT H Y C O O K I N G & H AY B A R N S P A D AY
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Full day - £175
A peaceful and wholesome day that will relax and revive. Begin the day
with a Hatha Yoga class in our beautiful Haybarn yoga studio. Then come
to The Cookery School where we’ll cook a nourishing yet tasty lunch. You
will get hands on with the preparation of a number of dishes designed to
reflect the holistic, pure approach to organic food we have at Daylesford.
CREATE SIMPLE, FL AVOURSOME
DISHES USING THE BEST
SEASONAL PRODUCE
QUICK, SIMPLE, SEASONAL SUPPERS
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Full day - £175
If you are short on time but don’t want to compromise on great organic
food, this is the course for you. We will be using the best seasonal
produce from our organic farm to create wonderful dishes that you will
look forward to preparing – no matter how busy your day has been.
Focusing on accessible, simple dishes, this course will give you a
repertoire that is easy, nutritious and satisfying.
COOK A T RULY UNFORGE T TA BLE
CUT WITH CAREFUL HANGING
& BUTCHERING
BUTCHERY & COOKING: NOSE TO TAIL
Full day - £175
The passion and respect we have for our animals is paramount in
developing their award-winning organic meat. This course will allow you
to follow and understand this journey, as well as gaining practical tips
and techniques from our expert chefs and butchers. Our farm butcher
will get you hands on with the butchery and demonstrate where the
various cuts come from. Over the course of the day we’ll cook a number
of recipes highlighting a range of techniques from braising to roasting,
leaving you confident cooking from nose to tail.
THE PERFECT SUMMER BARBECUE
Full day - £175
Being in control of the barbecue can often be a daunting task, especially
if you have exhausted your repertoire of burgers and chicken skewers!
This course aims to fill you with inspiration, confidence and ideas to go
forth and become the envy of your friends and neighbours.
As well as advice on choosing the perfect cuts of meat and fish to pop
on the grill, we will also cover a number of marinades, salads and
accompaniments to make sure that the only thing that you can’t control
is the weather.
FISH & SHELLFISH
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Full day - £175
Fish and shellfish are often a firm favourite of many, although
the preparation and flavour combinations are sometimes tricky to
master. In this course, we will focus on how to select, prepare and
cook an incredible array of fish and shellfish and leave students
both competent and confident.
USE THE SEASON’S FRESHEST
INGREDIENTS FROM OUR FARM
FIELD TO FORK
Full day - £175
The provenance of our organic ingredients is key to the team here at
The Cookery School. What better way to understand this journey and
apply some of it to your own vegetable patch than beginning the day
with a tour around our 25-acre organic Market Garden with one of our
expert gardeners and all-round growing heroes. After collecting our
ingredients, we will make our way back to The Cookery School to prepare
a number of simple and delicious dishes that make the vegetables the
hero and reflect our natural approach to cooking.
GAME, WILD FOOD & FORAGING
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Full day - £175
Here we spend the morning walking the Daylesford estate foraging for
our lunch. The estate has a bountiful wild larder from game birds to
crayfish and wild garlic to meadowsweet. You’ll be guided by Tim, our
resident forager in the morning, after which our Cookery School chefs will
help you turn your bounty in to a series of exciting and delicious dishes.
Expect dishes such as Daylesford Surf and Turf: crayfish and rabbit
risotto, and for pudding, blackberry fool.
WE CAN CATER FOR GROUPS OF
6 TO 60, JUST ASK US IF YOU'D LIKE
TO CURATE A BESPOKE EXPERIENCE
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FROM BEGINNERS TO CONFIDENT
BAKERS, MASTER AGE-OLD
ARTISAN METHODS
ARTISAN BREAD MAKING
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Full day - £175
Learn how to make delicious bread using traditional artisan methods
with purely organic ingredients. Special attention to ingredients,
process, and a return to the fundamentals of the age-old bread-making
tradition set artisan bread apart from preservative-laden commercial
breads. Students will learn how to make a variety of breads including
sourdough, multi-grains, and traditional tin loaves, as well as learning
how to create and nurture a traditional starter culture. Any questions
that you may have relating to your own baking will be answered, and
you will be given some starter dough to take home with you, aiming to
inspire the start of your home-baking journey.
CREATE A VARIET Y OF RECIPES,
FROM TRIUMPHANT DINNER
PARTY FINALES TO COMFORTING
AFTERNOON TREATS
AFTERNOON TEA
Half day - £90
This course is essential for those who wish to master baking and pastrymaking to produce their own traditional, afternoon tea delights such as
tarts, cakes and biscuits. Our Cookery School team will guide you through
a number of delicious organic recipes to ensure that you are the envy of
your friends. At the end of the day, you will have plenty of treats to take
away, so that others can enjoy your new found skills.
CAKES & BREAKS
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Full day - £175
With baking growing in popularity on our screens, this course celebrates
all things baked. From savoury snacks to sweet treats, Cakes & Breaks
will arm you with the knowledge, tips and techniques to create divine
bakes for any occasion. We will cover many of Daylesford’s favourites
such as lemon drizzle cake and our famous chocolate brownies, as well
as some traditional English tea-time cakes.
GIVE THEM THE SKILLS TO
LAST A LIFETIME
CHILDREN'S COOKERY
Half day - £50
Guaranteed to be fun and inspiring for children, this course focuses on
teaching the connection between the farm and food. After harvesting their
own organic vegetables from the market garden, children will learn how to
make their own delicious meals from simple pasta to refreshing fruit juices.
TEENS' COOKERY
Half day - £75
Perfect for budding chefs, this course gives young people between 12 and
17 years old, the opportunity to get hands on and cook for themselves.
After harvesting their own organic vegetables and fruit from the market
garden, they will be shown how to make a range of simple, tasty dishes.
Expect dishes like Welsh Rarebit, casseroles and homemade ice cream.
SKILLS FOR STUDENT LIFE
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Three day course - £395
With leaving for college or university often proving such a crucial time in
life, the skill of cooking for yourself can often be overlooked. This 3-day
course aims to give students a relaxed yet informative understanding of
a vast number of simple and effective principles that will allow you to
cook with confidence. Focusing on accessible ingredients that provide
superb value for money, this course will leave your friends begging you
to cook and will make sure that you have the skills to avoid those
dreaded freeze-dried noodles!
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN
THE KITCHEN FROM NOVICE
TO SEASONED COOK
CHEF SCHOOL
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6 evenings over
6 weeks - £495
Chef School offers the comfortable home cook the opportunity to learn
invaluable skills during a series of 6, weekly, evening classes that aim to
elevate your cooking to brand new heights. This course will discuss the
importance of organic ingredients, as well as giving you the skills and
techniques to create wonderful dishes. If you have aspirations to raise your
cooking to another level, this series of classes will ensure that you have the
technical knowledge and creative confidence to deliver winning dishes.
SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE HEART OF
EVERYTHING WE DO. WE ARE VERY
PROUD OF BEING AWARDED THE MOST
SUSTAINABLE COOKERY SCHOOL IN
THE COUNTRY
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WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR DAY IN THE
COOK ERY SCHOOL T RULY SPECIA L
PRIVATE & BESPOKE COURSES,
G R O U P B O O K I N G S & AWAY D AY S
The glorious surroundings, the infectious enthusiasm of our team,
the outstanding facilities - we passionately believe the Cookery
School at Daylesford is a special place.
Whether you are celebrating a special birthday, looking for an
unusual weekend away with friends or marking a special occasion,
booking our Cookery School for your exclusive use is a truly
memorable and wonderful way to celebrate in style.
The Cookery School at Daylesford also offers the perfect environment
for corporate entertainment or a team away-day that everybody will
look forward to. As well as enjoying an inspiring and engaging day –
with a lunchtime feast prepared together – you will all leave with new
skills that will last for years to come.
Vouchers are available for all of our courses and make a wonderful gift.
These are redeemable against any of our courses and are valid for
12 months. To buy a voucher, visit our website daylesford.com
or call The Cookery School on 01608 731 620.
Please contact our team at thecookeryschool@daylesford.com
or call 01608 731 620 to discuss what you’d like to get out of
your time with us. Classes can be as simple or challenging as
you’d like – and are designed to get the most out of your day.
From £750
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GLOUCESTER M5, 31 miles
BICESTER A34, 24 miles
LONDON M40, 82 miles
Daylesford near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG
Tel: 01608 731700 thefarm@daylesford.com
BY CAR
40 MINUTES FROM BICESTER
90 MINUTES FROM LONDON
BY TRAIN
25 MINUTES FROM OXFORD
1 HOUR & 40 MINUTES FROM LONDON
Kingham station is 2 miles from the farm. We suggest you pre-book a
local taxi from Kingham station, or for groups we can arrange transport.
S TAY W I T H U S
We have five beautiful Cotswold cottages to rent next to the farmshop and in
the village of Daylesford. Alternatively, stay at our sister inn, The Wild Rabbit
in Kingham. Just a few minutes by car it has been named Pub of the Year in
the 2015 Michelin Guide and is one of the National Restaurant Awards Top
100 Restaurants in the UK as well as being awarded an AA three rosette.
Visit daylesford.com for information, rates and a list of hand-picked local
B&Bs and hotels.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“What a team! Great resources, teaching and a shared love of
seasonal, local ingredients - hats off to you.”
“Thank you for a super day, it was so inspiring, educational and
entertaining – just brilliant!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at The Cookery School from the
moment I arrived until leaving. I’m still talking about it with all
my friends!”
“When I first arrived I wasn’t entirely sure how to even chop an onion
but thanks to your patience, humour and guidance I had a fabulous
day and learnt to cook amazing and healthy food.”
“What a gem this is! Our son had a wonderful time at The Cookery
School and after two minutes he was asking when he could come
back. Thank you for taking great care of him”
“A day to remember for us all. Daylesford you can be so proud
- you are my inspiration.”
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The Cookery School
Daylesford near Kingham
Gloucestershire
GL56 OYG
01608 731 620
DAYLESFORD.COM
thecookeryschool@daylesford.com
ORGANIC IS FOREVER
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