Skill – CHEFS’ Specialist MASTERCLASSES

THE MASTERCLASSES BELOW ARE FOR 2 to 4 PEOPLE ONLY. Many cookery/preparation classes have lots of people attending and one person teaching. At these classes you will have the full attention of the chef in small groups.

Book a combination of these classes if you want to do a longer day – just ask for the price for the combination you require

This page is being currently being amended and details will change/more classes will be added soon – please email to enquire and check information while this happens!

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If you know how to cook already but don’t have the professional preparation skills and techniques to back this up – these are the classes for you! Advanced [and professional] cooks can choose to focus on the skills they don’t have and not waste time learning things they believe they know already. Beginner cooks can build up skills gradually using these classes.

CHEFS’ SKILLS – Specialist MASTERCLASSES
Class Title	Cost per person	More Details
PASTA SPECIAL DOUBLE MASTERCLASS	£95	Practical Skill: Learn to make fresh pasta AND fresh filled pasta THIS CLASS IS THE 2 PASTA SKILLS CLASSES BELOW WHEN BOOKED AS ONE CLASS – see 2 classes below for full details of the 2 parts to this class Includes: Pasta to take away Minimum 2 person booking YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATE! – simply arrange your date direct with us – no need to fit in with a pre-arranged schedule SAVE £25 by taking the 2 classes together Allow up to 3.5 hours
PASTA MASTERCLASS	£50	Practical Skill: Learn to make fresh pasta Includes: Pasta to take away Minimum 2 person booking YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATE! – simply arrange your date direct with us – no need to fit in with a pre-arranged schedule INDIVIDUAL LESSON: £100 per person CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE ITALIAN FOOD Understand how to make fresh pasta dough by hand and machine and also how to use a pasta machine easily and properly. Hands On: Learn how to prepare fresh plain and flavoured pasta such as tagliatelle, spaghetti and lasagne sheets as well as shape pasta by hand All skills will be demonstrated and then you will practise under our supervision Food eaten at the class – soft drinks only Take Away: Your fresh pasta [you will be asked to bring a suitable container or long, shallow box] and Factsheet/Pasta Dough Recipe/Instructions Price: £50 per person Minimum 2 person booking INDIVIDUAL LESSON: £100 per person Allow up to 1.5 Hours Suitable for: Anyone who wants to learn how to use a pasta machine to make their own fresh pasta Vegetarian
PASTA – Filled	£70	Practical Skill: Learn to make fresh filled pasta Shapes Includes: Pasta to take away Minimum 2 person booking YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATE! – simply arrange your date direct with us – no need to fit in with a pre-arranged schedule INDIVIDUAL LESSON: available if tagged onto the basic pasta class – please enquire CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE ITALIAN FOOD AND PASTA Understand how to make different fresh filled pasta shapes easily and properly. Hands On: Make pasta shapes with filling All skills will be demonstrated and then you will practise under our supervision Food eaten at the class – soft drinks only Take Away: Your fresh filled pasta [please bring a tub around 1 litre in size] and Factsheet/Recipe/Instructions Price: £70 per person Minimum 2 person booking Allow up to 2 Hours Suitable for: Anyone who wants to learn how to make filled pasta who has made pasta before. It is useful if you have already taken the introductory pasta class prior to this more advanced class. You will need to work at speed so it is better if you are not completely new to pasta making at this class Vegetarian Option Available – please let us know what you do and do not eat

SKILLS – Background – Knife Skills – Chefs’ Skills MASTERCLASSES
Class Title	Cost per person	More Details
KNIFE SKILLS MASTERCLASS	£50	YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATE! – simply arrange your date direct with us – no need to fit in with a pre-arranged schedule Practical Skill: Learn to use chefs’ knives effectively in the kitchen SPECIAL OFFER: Groups of 4 pay only £40 per person Minimum 2 person booking INDIVIDUAL LESSON: £100 per person – book your own date CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO NEED BACKGROUND KNIFE SKILLS Understand how to use chefs’ knives easily and properly. Hands On: Learn how to dice, slice, julienne, prepare vegetables into Asian-style cuts and finely chop ingredients All skills will be demonstrated and then you will practise under our supervision Food eaten at the class – soft drinks Take Away: Any leftover ingredients [please bring a selection of tubs] Price: £50 per person or £40 per person if 4 people book in together Minimum 2 person booking INDIVIDUAL LESSON: £100 per person – book your own date Allow up to 1.5 Hours Suitable for: Anyone who wants to learn how to cook and present their food better through more skilled use of their knives Vegetarian [this course does not include butchery/fish skills]
KNIFE SHARPENING MASTERCLASS – Using a Professional Whetstone	£35	YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATE! – simply arrange your date direct with us – no need to fit in with a pre-arranged schedule Practical Skill: Learn to sharpen your knives with a whetstone Includes: FREE – a brand new whetstone SPECIAL OFFER: Groups of 2 pay only £25 per person – arrange your own date with us! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE COOKING BUT HAVE BLUNT KNIVES Understand how to sharpen your knives effectively for the kitchen Hands On: Bring 3 of your own knives and learn to sharpen them under our supervision As a group we will look at how to care for knives properly Food eaten at the class – soft drinks only Take Away: Your own new whetstone Price: £35 per person or £25 per person if 2 people book in together Allow 1 Hour Suitable for: Anyone who wants to learn to sharpen their knives properly and keep them sharp effortlessly
UNDERSTANDING SPICES & SEASONING MASTERCLASS	£40-50	ADD THIS CLASS TO THE KNIFE SKILLS CLASS FOR ONLY £35 per person [£85 per person for the 2 classes] YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATE! – simply arrange your date direct with us – no need to fit in with a pre-arranged schedule Practical Skill: Learn how to use spices, chillies and seasoning properly and improve your palate Minimum 2 person booking INDIVIDUAL LESSON: £100 per person – book your own date CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE COOKING BUT WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR PALATE AND UNDERSTANDING OF FLAVOUR BALANCE Understand how to use spices, chillies and seasoning properly and improve your palate Hands On: Using 2 appropriate recipes you will learn how to season your food using spices, chillies and other ingredients [sweet, sour, salty, hot] to create balance in flavourings Food eaten at the class – soft drinks, we will taste and adjust as we prepare the recipes but there is no formal lunch [except where several classes are booked together] Take Away: 2 finished recipes [please bring tubs as requested at time of booking] Price: £50 per person or £40 per person if 4 people book in together Minimum 2 person booking ADD THIS CLASS TO THE KNIFE SKILLS CLASS FOR ONLY £35 per person [£85 per person for the 2 classes] Allow up to 1.5 Hours Suitable for: Anyone who wants to learn how to season their food properly through more skilled use of ingredients and tasting skills Vegetarian Option Available [please ask on booking]
SAUCES, STOCKS – HOW TO OBTAIN DEPTH OF FLAVOUR MASTERCLASS	£60-70	ADD THIS CLASS TO THE KNIFE SKILLS CLASS FOR ONLY £60 per person [£110 per person for the 2 classes] TAKE THIS SAUCES CLASS WITH THE KNIFE SKILLS CLASS AND THE UNDERSTANDING SPICES & SEASONING CLASS £145 per person [for all 3 classes] YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATE! – simply arrange your date direct with us – no need to fit in with a pre-arranged schedule Practical Skill: Learn how to use aromatics, alcohol, herbs and stocks, balancing acidity and sweetness for great sauces! Minimum 2 person booking INDIVIDUAL LESSON: £100 per person – book your own date CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE COOKING BUT WANT TO GET MORE FLAVOUR PACKED INTO THEIR FOOD Understand how to obtain depth of flavour in your sauces using aromatics, herbs, alcohol, stocks, balancing acidity and sweetness, understanding enriching and infusing Hands On: Learn how to make advanced stocks and restaurant-style sauces/reductions Food eaten at the class – soft drinks, we will taste and adjust as we prepare the sauces but there is no formal lunch [except where several classes are booked together] Take Away: Sauces made where appropriate [some have to be used immediately so please bring tubs if requested at time of booking] and recipes Price: £70 per person or £60 per person if 4 people book in together ADD THIS CLASS TO THE KNIFE SKILLS CLASS FOR ONLY £60 per person [£110 per person for the 2 classes] TAKE THIS SAUCES CLASS WITH THE KNIFE SKILLS CLASS AND THE UNDERSTANDING SPICES & SEASONING CLASS £145 per person [for all 3 classes] Minimum 2 person booking Allow up to 2 Hours Suitable for: Anyone who wants to learn how to improve their sauce-making techniques and understanding of depth of flavour
CHEFS’ SKILLS – JUST SAUCES MASTERCLASS	£50-100	YOU CHOOSE THE SAUCES – we send you a list and you pick what you want to learn YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATE! – simply arrange your date direct with us – no need to fit in with a pre-arranged schedule Practical Skill: Learn how to make Classic and Modern Sauces [and the other sauces that derive from them] Minimum 2 person booking INDIVIDUAL LESSON: £75-150 per person – book your own date NEW CLASS – the list of Choices is being prepared now – please ask for details – this class is available from July 2012 with vouchers available now CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO NEED BACKGROUND CHEFS’ SKILLS TO ENHANCE THEIR FOOD Understand how to use classic/modern sauces and their derivatives easily and properly. Hands On: Learn how to make the sauces of your choice [a list is provided on request] All appropriate skills will be demonstrated and then you will practise under our supervision Food eaten at the class – soft drinks, sauces tastings Take Away: Sauces [please bring a selection of tubs] Price: £50 per person to £100 per person [dependent on number of sauces chosen/time and ingredients required] Minimum 2 person booking INDIVIDUAL LESSON: £75 – 150 per person – book your own date Allow 1.5 to 3 Hours Suitable for: Anyone who wants to learn how to learn background chefs’ skills and make restaurant-quality sauces

Skill – CHEFS’ Specialist MASTERCLASSES

THE MASTERCLASSES BELOW ARE FOR 2 to 4 PEOPLE ONLY. Many cookery/preparation classes have lots of people attending and one person teaching. At these classes you will have the full attention of the chef in small groups.

Book a combination of these classes if you want to do a longer day – just ask for the price for the combination you require

Choose by SKILL

IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE ITALIAN FOOD

IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE ITALIAN FOOD AND PASTA

IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO NEED BACKGROUND KNIFE SKILLS

IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE COOKING BUT HAVE BLUNT KNIVES

IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE COOKING BUT WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR PALATE AND UNDERSTANDING OF FLAVOUR BALANCE

IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE COOKING BUT WANT TO GET MORE FLAVOUR PACKED INTO THEIR FOOD

IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO NEED BACKGROUND CHEFS’ SKILLS TO ENHANCE THEIR FOOD