Cookery Courses

The Ashburton Cookery School offers the widest range of cookery courses in the UK.
With over 40 courses to choose from across 4 skill levels you are sure to find a course that suits you.

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Advanced Cookery  Skill Level $level  5 Day  £795

Are you ready to develop your Fine Dining cookery skills? This is our most advanced course only for those that wish to cook to a fine dining level.
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Mon 11 to Fri 15 Oct, 2010
Mon 22 to Fri 26 Nov, 2010
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Beginners Cookery Weekend  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

Fancy yourself as the next Jamie Oliver but can't boil an egg? Our Beginners cookery course is the first step to becoming a skilled cook.
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Sat 07 & Sun 08 Aug, 2010
Sat 25 & Sun 26 Sep, 2010
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Nov, 2010
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Breadmaking  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Learn the art of traditional breadmaking and make classic, traditional and modern breads perfectly every time.
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Thu 26 Aug, 2010
Mon 20 Sep, 2010
Tue 05 Oct, 2010
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Butchery  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £179

Our Butchery course is suitable for students who would like to gain an understanding of the skills required in the art of Butchery.
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Thu 07 Oct, 2010
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Canapes  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Canapes are perfect for any occasion and this course will teach you to create a broad range of attractive, mouth-watering delights that are sophisticated yet quick and easy to make.
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Fri 08 Oct, 2010
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Chef Skills  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

Learn some of the advanced techniques professional chefs employ in the working kitchens of top restaurants.
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Sat 28 & Sun 29 Aug, 2010
Sat 25 & Sun 26 Sep, 2010
Sat 23 & Sun 24 Oct, 2010
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Chef Skills Advanced  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

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 13 & Sun 14 Nov, 2010
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Cookery Diploma  Skill Level $level  4 Weeks  £3,180

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.
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Mon 02 to Fri 27 Aug, 2010
Mon 06 Sep to Fri 01 Oct, 2010
Mon 04 to Fri 29 Oct, 2010
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Desserts  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Calling all dessert addicts and those who want to create something fabulous to complete the perfect meal! This course offers an opportunity for sheer indulgence while learning new skills.
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Wed 25 Aug, 2010
Thu 30 Sep, 2010
Mon 18 Oct, 2010
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Express Dinner Parties  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Why spend hours chained to the cooker when you could be having fun? This course will teach you the art of quick, effective entertaining.
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Tue 17 Aug, 2010
Tue 21 Sep, 2010
Tue 19 Oct, 2010
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Express Dinner Parties Extra  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

New recipes, new techniques. Take your Express Dinner Parties skills to the next level with our Extra course.
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Wed 18 Aug, 2010
Wed 22 Sep, 2010
Wed 27 Oct, 2010
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Express Dinner Parties Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

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 14 & Sun 15 Aug, 2010
Sat 04 & Sun 05 Sep, 2010
Sat 02 & Sun 03 Oct, 2010
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Family Dinners  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £99

Our Family Dinners course is designed to give you practical recipes and ideas for feeding your family in modern times.
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Fri 03 Sep, 2010
Wed 20 Oct, 2010
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Fish & Seafood  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £179

This popular course will show you the best ways to source, prepare, cook and serve fish and seafood.
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Sat 07 Aug, 2010
Fri 20 Aug, 2010
Fri 24 Sep, 2010
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Fish & Seafood Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

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 21 & Sun 22 Aug, 2010
Sat 04 & Sun 05 Sep, 2010
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Nov, 2010
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Foundation Cookery  Skill Level $level  5 Day  £695

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 30 Aug to Fri 03 Sep, 2010
Mon 20 to Fri 24 Sep, 2010
Mon 11 to Fri 15 Oct, 2010
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French  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Join us to explore the heart and soul of French cookery and delve into a style of cooking that conquered the world!
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Wed 08 Sep, 2010
Wed 03 Nov, 2010
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French Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

Explore the heart of provincial French cooking with this hands-on weekend French cookery course.
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Sat 09 & Sun 10 Oct, 2010
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Gastro!  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

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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Sat 28 Aug, 2010
Mon 25 Oct, 2010
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Gastro! Extra  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Take your Gastro! cooking to the next level with extra skills, recipes and hands-on cookery.
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Fri 10 Sep, 2010
Mon 01 Nov, 2010
Thu 09 Dec, 2010
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Gastro! Game  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £179

Only available in winter months, the course is a favourite as a gift to introduce game into a repertoire, as well as being welcomed by country dwellers as a great course for skills.
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Thu 21 Oct, 2010
Wed 17 Nov, 2010
Wed 15 Dec, 2010
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Gastro! Game Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

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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Sat 09 & Sun 10 Oct, 2010
Sat 06 & Sun 07 Nov, 2010
Sat 04 & Sun 05 Dec, 2010
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Gastro! Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

This Gastro! weekend course focuses on using local and seasonal ingredients to create classic Gastro-pub food - the best of accessible Modern British Cuisine.
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Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sep, 2010
Sat 23 & Sun 24 Oct, 2010
Sat 11 & Sun 12 Dec, 2010
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Gentlemans Relish  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

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 28 & Sun 29 Aug, 2010
Sat 30 & Sun 31 Oct, 2010
Sat 04 & Sun 05 Dec, 2010
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Healthy Eating  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £99

It is easy to read about healthy eating, and lifestyle choices in glossy magazines, but a very different thing to put it into practice into our daily lives. Our Healthy Eating course offers practical guidance in food choices and preparation that you can be easily applied to your life to have a positive impact on your wellbeing.
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Wed 04 Aug, 2010
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Intermediate Cookery  Skill Level $level  5 Day  £795

Our Intermediate Cookery course will give you day to day practical learning that will give you the practical skills and confidence you need to become a great cook.
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Mon 16 to Fri 20 Aug, 2010
Mon 23 to Fri 27 Aug, 2010
Mon 06 to Fri 10 Sep, 2010
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Intermediate Cookery Extra  Skill Level $level  5 Day  £795

Starting where our Intermediate Cookery course ends, our Extra course takes your cookery skills to the next level.
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Mon 02 to Fri 06 Aug, 2010
Mon 13 to Fri 17 Sep, 2010
Mon 04 to Fri 08 Oct, 2010
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Italian  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Get serious about the Italian in your kitchen and learn to cook authentic food with Italian passion.
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Tue 03 Aug, 2010
Wed 01 Sep, 2010
Tue 26 Oct, 2010
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Italian Extra  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Take your Italian cookery to the next level with our Italian Extra cookery course.
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Thu 02 Sep, 2010
Tue 02 Nov, 2010
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Italian Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

Get serious about the Italian in your kitchen and learn to cook authentic food with Italian passion.
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Sat 14 & Sun 15 Aug, 2010
Sat 11 & Sun 12 Sep, 2010
Sat 30 & Sun 31 Oct, 2010
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Knife Skills  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Good knife skills are essential in the kitchen. This course gives you practical training in selecting and using the correct knife for the job.
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Mon 30 Aug, 2010
Wed 06 Oct, 2010
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Mediterranean  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

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 16 Aug, 2010
Thu 23 Sep, 2010
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Mediterranean Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

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 02 & Sun 03 Oct, 2010
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Modern Vegetarian  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

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.
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Thu 12 Aug, 2010
Mon 27 Sep, 2010
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Modern Vegetarian Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

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 21 & Sun 22 Aug, 2010
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Oct, 2010
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Pastry & Puddings Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

A whole weekend dedicated to breads, patisserie and desserts. What could be better?
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Sat 18 & Sun 19 Sep, 2010
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Oct, 2010
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Nov, 2010
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Patisserie  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

The finest ingredients, the most exquisite tastes, Patisserie is an indulgence to be enjoyed at any time of day.
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Tue 24 Aug, 2010
Fri 01 Oct, 2010
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Sauces  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

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
Wed 11 Aug, 2010
Fri 13 Aug, 2010
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Tapas  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

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.
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Mon 02 Aug, 2010
Mon 06 Sep, 2010
Mon 04 Oct, 2010
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Taste of the Westcountry  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Join us on an exploration of the finest produce and local dishes available from the Westcountry.
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Mon 23 Aug, 2010
Tue 28 Sep, 2010
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Thai  Skill Level $level  1 Day  £149

Using local produce and authentic Thai ingredients, you will create Thai snacks and starters, main dishes and puddings.
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Sat 14 Aug, 2010
Thu 19 Aug, 2010
Tue 07 Sep, 2010
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Thai Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day  £289

Our new Thai Cookery Weekend offers an in-depth exploration of this rich, fragrant Asian cuisine.
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Sat 18 & Sun 19 Sep, 2010
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Nov, 2010
Sat 15 & Sun 16 Jan, 2011

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