Ashdown Manna Cookery School

Italian Cookery
Ashdown Manna Cookery School 5 Lodgefield Farm, Blackham, East Sussex, United KingdomOn this full day course, we embrace all the Italian classics and celebrate their passion for good, hearty food. You will learn how to make your own pasta and gnocchi, the secret behind cooking the perfect risotto, delicious Focaccia Bread and a traditional dessert. You won't be going home hungry after this one! Full day hands […]

Knife Skills
Ashdown Manna Cookery School 5 Lodgefield Farm, Blackham, East Sussex, United KingdomDon't know your filleting knife from your chef's knife? Not sure which knife to use or how to sharpen your knives? Then this is the course for you. Today, our professional chef, will cover a wide range of culinary techniques, including segmenting, boning, filleting and chopping vegetables. You will be able to take all the dishes you prepare […]

Thai Street Food
Ashdown Manna Cookery School 5 Lodgefield Farm, Blackham, East Sussex, United KingdomThai people like to eat at all hours of the day and often on the move, so street food or hawker food is a subculture that thrives all over the country and some of Thailand’s best food can be found on these market stalls. This morning, our professional chef will help you prepare a variety […]

Vietnamese Street Food
Ashdown Manna Cookery School 5 Lodgefield Farm, Blackham, East Sussex, United KingdomVietnam is a real foodie's heaven, on almost every street corner you'll find people cooking and eating - from an early morning bowl of pho to a late night snack of freshly fried dumplings. This afternoon, our professional chef will guide you through some of Vietnam's best street food recipes, making some delicious dishes to […]

French Cookery
Ashdown Manna Cookery School 5 Lodgefield Farm, Blackham, East Sussex, United KingdomTraditional French Bistro’s feature the most glamorous comfort food in the world and today is all about learning how to cook these simple, classical dishes in your own home. Take a trip around this amazing gastronomic country today, embracing the wonderful aromas of this fabulous cuisine. Sample dishes • Orange Blossom Madelines • Cep & […]

Chef Skills
Ashdown Manna Cookery School 5 Lodgefield Farm, Blackham, East Sussex, United KingdomThis all-encompassing course, covers a wide range of essential life skills that will enable you to produce creative, delicious meals in your own kitchen. Learn how to fillet a fish, joint a chicken, make sauces and even poach the perfect egg. A great course if you are looking to gain confidence in the kitchen or […]

Game Cookery
Ashdown Manna Cookery School 5 Lodgefield Farm, Blackham, East Sussex, United KingdomOur first Game Course of the 2025/26 season, showcases the amazing variety of produce the Ashdown Forest area has to offer. A delicious and healthy alternative to our more 'familiar' cuts of meat, the rewards of the traditional local shoots are now readily available in most local butchers and farm shops. Today our professional chef, […]