Cookery Courses

The Ashburton Cookery School offers over 40 courses to choose from across 4 skill levels from beginner to advanced, so you are sure to find a course that suits you.

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Advanced Cookery  Skill Level $level  5 Day  

This is our most advanced course for those that wish to cook to a fine dining level.
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Mon 05 to Fri 09 Mar, 2012
Mon 30 Apr to Fri 04 May, 2012
Mon 23 to Fri 27 Jul, 2012
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Authentic Indian  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Our one day Indian cookery course will teach you how to use herbs and spices to create a range of delicious authentic Indian starters and main courses.
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Thu 23 Feb, 2012
Thu 01 Mar, 2012
Thu 29 Mar, 2012
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Authentic Indian Extra  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Our one day Authentic Indian Extra cookery course offers a whole new range of authentic starters, mains and desserts.
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Fri 24 Feb, 2012
Fri 02 Mar, 2012
Sun 15 Apr, 2012
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Beginners Cookery Weekend  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Our Beginners cookery course is the first step to becoming a skilled cook.
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Sat 04 & Sun 05 Feb, 2012
Sat 03 & Sun 04 Mar, 2012
Sat 05 & Sun 06 May, 2012
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Breadmaking  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Learn the art of traditional breadmaking and make classic, traditional and modern breads perfectly every time.
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Thu 22 Mar, 2012
Mon 23 Apr, 2012
Mon 07 May, 2012
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Chef Skills  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

This fast-paced, one-day course will show you professional cookery tips and techniques that you can apply to all areas of your cookery.
Next 3 Dates
Tue 27 Mar, 2012
Sun 01 Apr, 2012
Wed 25 Apr, 2012
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Chef Skills Advanced Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Chef Skills Advanced is our most advanced cookery weekend for those that wish to cook to a fine dining level.
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Sat 24 & Sun 25 Mar, 2012
Sat 30 Jun & Sun 01 Jul, 2012
Sat 15 & Sun 16 Sep, 2012
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Chef Skills Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Learn some of the advanced techniques professional chefs employ in the working kitchens of top restaurants.
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Sat 18 & Sun 19 Feb, 2012
Sat 17 & Sun 18 Mar, 2012
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Apr, 2012
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Cookery Diploma  Skill Level $level  4 Weeks  

The Diploma course is designed for those with ambitions of entering the catering industry or for serious cooks who want to raise their cooking to a higher standard.
Next 3 Dates
Mon 06 Feb to Fri 02 Mar, 2012 Save £250
Mon 05 to Fri 30 Mar, 2012
Mon 07 May to Fri 01 Jun, 2012
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Express Dinner Parties  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Why spend hours chained to the cooker when you could be having fun? This course will teach you the art of quick, effective entertaining.
Next 3 Dates
Tue 21 Feb, 2012
Wed 21 Mar, 2012
Sat 31 Mar, 2012
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Express Dinner Parties Extra  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Expand your Dinner Party Repertoire with an entirely different and exciting menu of starters, mains and desserts and learning further techniques and tips and taking your presentation skills to a restaurant level.
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Tue 14 Feb, 2012
Mon 09 Apr, 2012
Fri 18 May, 2012
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Express Dinner Parties Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Our Express Dinner Parties Plus weekend will teach you the techniques to deliver fantastic, three-course dinner party menus quickly and effectively.
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Sat 04 & Sun 05 Feb, 2012
Sat 03 & Sun 04 Mar, 2012
Sat 07 & Sun 08 Apr, 2012
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Fish & Seafood  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

This popular course will show you the best ways to source, prepare, cook and serve fish and seafood.
Next 3 Dates
Wed 29 Feb, 2012
Tue 20 Mar, 2012
Fri 06 Apr, 2012
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Fish & Seafood Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Whether you're new to fish or in need of some new ideas, our two-day, in-depth fish and seafood cookery course will show you the best ways to prepare, cook and serve seafood.
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Sat 25 & Sun 26 Feb, 2012
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Mar, 2012
Sat 19 & Sun 20 May, 2012
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Foundation Cookery  Skill Level $level  5 Day  

Our five day Foundation Cookery course is ideal for those with little cooking experience wishing to learn the essentials of good cookery and become a confident cook.
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Mon 09 to Fri 13 Apr, 2012
Mon 21 to Fri 25 May, 2012
Mon 11 to Fri 15 Jun, 2012
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French  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Join us to explore the heart and soul of French cookery and delve into a style of cooking that conquered the world!
Next 3 Dates
Wed 15 Feb, 2012
Thu 15 Mar, 2012
Fri 13 Apr, 2012
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French Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Explore the heart of provincial French cooking with this hands-on weekend French cookery course.
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Sat 07 & Sun 08 Apr, 2012
Sat 02 & Sun 03 Jun, 2012
Sat 22 & Sun 23 Sep, 2012
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Game Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

This exciting cooking weekend is a truly seasonal event in the culinary year. Using the best local, seasonal game we can find, we will be turning them into Gastro! style dishes with ingredients from our local producers.
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Gentlemans Relish  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Aimed at men who want to feel more confident in the kitchen, our Gentleman’s Relish weekend covers the fundamentals of cookery.
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Sat 18 & Sun 19 Feb, 2012
Sat 17 & Sun 18 Mar, 2012
Sat 19 & Sun 20 May, 2012
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Intermediate Cookery  Skill Level $level  5 Day  

Our Intermediate Cookery course offers practical learning that will give you the skills and confidence you need to become a great cook.
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Mon 06 to Fri 10 Feb, 2012
Mon 12 to Fri 16 Mar, 2012
Mon 02 to Fri 06 Apr, 2012
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Intermediate Cookery Extra  Skill Level $level  5 Day  

Starting where our Intermediate Cookery course ends, our Extra course takes your cookery skills to the next level.
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Mon 13 to Fri 17 Feb, 2012
Mon 09 to Fri 13 Apr, 2012
Mon 23 to Fri 27 Apr, 2012
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Italian  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Get serious about the Italian in your kitchen and learn to cook authentic food with Italian passion.
Next 3 Dates
Wed 28 Mar, 2012
Thu 12 Apr, 2012
Mon 16 Apr, 2012
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Italian Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Get serious about the Italian in your kitchen and learn to cook authentic food with Italian passion.
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Sat 11 & Sun 12 Feb, 2012
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Apr, 2012
Sat 02 & Sun 03 Jun, 2012
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Knife Skills  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

You don't need to be able to chop at chef speeds to cook well, but learning how to use knives to their best effect in the kitchen will make your cooking more effective and more enjoyable. A great course for those new to cooking.
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Mon 26 Mar, 2012
Tue 10 Apr, 2012
Mon 04 Jun, 2012
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Mediterranean  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Our one day Mediterranean course brings you up close to this exciting cuisine and fuses flavours from Spanish, Greek and Turkish cookery, as well as dishes from Lebanon and the South of France.
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Mon 27 Feb, 2012
Tue 13 Mar, 2012
Tue 17 Apr, 2012
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Mediterranean Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Our Mediterranean Plus weekend cookery course explores the rich flavours, spices and cookery from Spain, Greece and Turkey and beyond.
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Sat 28 & Sun 29 Apr, 2012
Sat 23 & Sun 24 Jun, 2012
Sat 18 & Sun 19 Aug, 2012
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Modern British  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Learn to cook the Great British food that has made a huge come-back following the popularity of Chef owned Gastro-Pubs.
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Mon 20 Feb, 2012
Wed 04 Apr, 2012
Thu 19 Apr, 2012
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Modern British Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

This Modern British weekend course focuses on using local and seasonal ingredients to create classic Gastro-pub food.
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Sat 25 & Sun 26 Feb, 2012
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Apr, 2012
Sat 23 & Sun 24 Jun, 2012
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Modern Vegetarian  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

This course is an ideal way of improving your vegetarian cookery or simply learning how to prepare meat-free dishes which are healthy and beautifully presented.
Next 3 Dates
Thu 16 Feb, 2012
Tue 06 Mar, 2012
Tue 24 Apr, 2012
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Modern Vegetarian Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

The days when Vegetarian meant worthy stodge are long since gone and we offer one of the finest weekend vegetarian cookery courses in the country.
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Sat 10 & Sun 11 Mar, 2012
Sat 12 & Sun 13 May, 2012
Sat 25 & Sun 26 Aug, 2012
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Pastry & Puddings Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

A whole weekend dedicated to breads, patisserie and desserts. What could be better?
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Sat 10 & Sun 11 Mar, 2012
Sat 12 & Sun 13 May, 2012
Sat 09 & Sun 10 Jun, 2012
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Patisserie  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

The finest ingredients, the most exquisite tastes, Patisserie is an indulgence to be enjoyed at any time of day.
Next 3 Dates
Wed 07 Mar, 2012
Sat 31 Mar, 2012
Wed 11 Apr, 2012
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Sauces  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

A good sauce can make a magical contribution to your cooking. Join us on this masterclass to master the art of sauces.
Next 3 Dates
Tue 28 Feb, 2012
Fri 23 Mar, 2012
Sun 01 Apr, 2012
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Tapas  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Tapas is unpretentious, colourful Spanish food using fresh ingredients and bold flavours. Simple to prepare and cook this is the perfect food to enjoy with friends and family on a summers day.
Next 3 Dates
Wed 25 Apr, 2012
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Taste of the Westcountry  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Join us on an exploration of the finest produce and local dishes available from the Westcountry.
Next 3 Dates
Wed 22 Feb, 2012
Tue 03 Apr, 2012
Thu 08 Mar, 2012
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Thai  Skill Level $level  1 Day  

Using local produce and authentic Thai ingredients, you will create Thai snacks and starters, main dishes and puddings.
Next 3 Dates
Mon 19 Mar, 2012
Fri 20 Apr, 2012
Thu 03 May, 2012
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Thai Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  

Our new Thai Cookery Weekend offers an in-depth exploration of this rich, fragrant Asian cuisine.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 11 & Sun 12 Feb, 2012 Save £40
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Apr, 2012
Sat 26 & Sun 27 May, 2012
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University Cooking  Skill Level $level  5 Day  

Our five day University Cooking course is designed to prepare those going to college or university with practical cookery skills.
Next 3 Dates
Mon 17 to Fri 21 Sep, 2012
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