Fish & Seafood with Ian Dowding

September 4, 2010 | Book this course

Saturday 4th September – 10am-4pm – £125
Learn what to look for when buying fresh fish, basic knife skills of filleting a fish as well as producing some new and exciting seafood recipes.

Sample dishes:
Crab, Coriander & Chilli Tian
Pan Fried Seabass with a Sauce Vierge
Sole Encroute with a Dill & Vermouth Sauce

Creative Food Styling with Steve Cooke

September 5, 2010 | Book this course

Sunday 5th September 2010 – 10am-4pm – £125
Food that’s dressed to impress!  Now this isn’t for every day, but if you want to learn the rules of basic food presentation to impress your guests when entertaining this is the course for you. Skills covered will include vegetable garnishes, baskets and boxes, sugar garnishes and quenelles as well as tips on textures, shapes and portion sizes.

Italian Cookery with Steve Cooke

September 25, 2010 | Book this course

Saturday 25th September 2010 – 10am-4pm – £125
Produce authentic recipes yourself, from home made pasta to traditional Italian breads, hearty meat dishes and delicious desserts, a must for all serious Italian food lovers.

Sample Dishes:
Asparagus &  Prosciutto Risotto
Red Wine & Juniper Venison Raviolis
Amaretto & Chocolate Torta
Handmade Italian Bread

Contemporary Vegetarian with Steve Cooke

September 26, 2010 | Book this course

Sunday 26th September – 10am-4pm – £125

Vegetarian food has moved on so much over the past decade, it is now often the favoured choice of diehard meat eaters when dining as well.  This course will concentrate on dishes you would find on the menu in some of the best modern vegetarian restaurants today.

Sample dishes:
Coconut, kaffir and lemon basil rice sausage with
a sweet potato mash and Thai dressing
Warm smoked garlic custards with a pear and fennel salad
Onion seed flatbreads with butterbean crush