Cooking 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 Week  Skill Level $level  5 Day   £875

This is our most advanced course for those that wish to cook to a fine dining level.
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Mon 10 to Fri 14 Jun, 2013
Mon 24 to Fri 28 Jun, 2013
Mon 22 to Fri 26 Jul, 2013
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Advanced Plus Weekend  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

Advanced Plus is our most advanced cookery weekend for those that wish to cook to a fine dining level.
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Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun, 2013
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Aug, 2013
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Sep, 2013
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Ashburton Certificate of Cookery  Skill Level $level  3 Weeks   £2,495

The Ashburton Certificate of Cookery is a 3 week practical cookery course designed for those looking to master the fundamentals of professional cookery.
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Mon 20 May to Fri 07 Jun, 2013
Mon 01 to Fri 19 Jul, 2013
Mon 12 to Fri 30 Aug, 2013
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Authentic Indian  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £185

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.
Next 3 Dates
Thu 11 Jul, 2013
Mon 16 Sep, 2013
Mon 11 Nov, 2013
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Authentic Indian Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

Our weekend day Indian cookery course will teach you everything you need to know to understand and prepare a wide range of classic Authentic Indian cuisine.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Jun, 2013
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jul, 2013
Sat 31 Aug & Sun 01 Sep, 2013
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Beginners Cookery Weekend  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

Our Beginners cookery course is the first step to becoming a skilled cook.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Jul, 2013
Sat 07 & Sun 08 Sep, 2013
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Breadmaking  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

Learn the art of traditional breadmaking and make classic, traditional and modern breads perfectly every time.
Next 3 Dates
Mon 20 May, 2013
Mon 10 Jun, 2013
Mon 08 Jul, 2013
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Chef Skills  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

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
Wed 29 May, 2013
Mon 17 Jun, 2013
Mon 08 Jul, 2013
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Chef Skills Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

Learn some of the advanced techniques professional chefs employ in the working kitchens of top restaurants.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 01 & Sun 02 Jun, 2013
Sat 06 & Sun 07 Jul, 2013
Sat 31 Aug & Sun 01 Sep, 2013
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Express Dinner Parties  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

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 11 Jun, 2013
Wed 26 Jun, 2013
Tue 09 Jul, 2013
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Express Dinner Parties Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

Our Express Dinner Parties Plus weekend will teach you the techniques to deliver fantastic, three-course dinner party menus quickly and effectively.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 08 & Sun 09 Jun, 2013
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Jun, 2013
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jul, 2013
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Fish & Seafood  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £185

This popular course will show you the best ways to source, prepare, cook and serve fish and seafood.
Next 3 Dates
Fri 14 Jun, 2013
Fri 28 Jun, 2013
Fri 12 Jul, 2013
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Fish & Seafood Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

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.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 01 & Sun 02 Jun, 2013
Sat 06 & Sun 07 Jul, 2013
Sat 03 & Sun 04 Aug, 2013
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Foundation Cookery Week  Skill Level $level  5 Day   £875

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 17 to Fri 21 Jun, 2013
Mon 15 to Fri 19 Jul, 2013
Mon 05 to Fri 09 Aug, 2013
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Game Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

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.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 19 & Sun 20 Oct, 2013
Sat 23 & Sun 24 Nov, 2013
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Gentlemans Relish  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

Aimed at men who want to feel more confident in the kitchen, our Gentleman's Relish weekend covers the fundamentals of cookery.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 25 & Sun 26 May, 2013
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Sep, 2013
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Intermediate Cookery Week  Skill Level $level  5 Day   £875

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 27 to Fri 31 May, 2013
Mon 24 to Fri 28 Jun, 2013
Mon 10 to Fri 14 Jun, 2013
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Italian  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

Get serious about the Italian in your kitchen and learn to cook authentic food with Italian passion.
Next 3 Dates
Fri 24 May, 2013
Thu 27 Jun, 2013
Thu 11 Jul 2013
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Italian Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

Get serious about the Italian in your kitchen and learn to cook authentic food with Italian passion.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 08 & Sun 09 Jun, 2013
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Sep, 2013
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Mediterranean  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

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.
Next 3 Dates
Mon 27 May, 2013
Thu 20 Jun, 2013
Wed 10 Jul, 2013
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Mediterranean Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

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 29 & Sun 30 Jun, 2013
Sat 03 & Sun 04 Aug, 2013
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Modern British  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

Learn to cook the Great British food that has made a huge come-back following the popularity of Chef owned Gastro-Pubs.
Next 3 Dates
Thu 23 May, 2013
Thu 13 Jun, 2013
Tue 23 Jul, 2013
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Modern British Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

This Modern British weekend course focuses on using local and seasonal ingredients to create classic British restaurant food.
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Sat 25 & Sun 26 May, 2013 Save £60
Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun, 2013
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Jul, 2013
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Modern Vegetarian  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

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
Tue 28 May, 2013 Save £36
Wed 19 Jun, 2013
Wed 24 Jul, 2013
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Modern Vegetarian Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

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.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 18 & Sun 19 May, 2013
Sat 15 & Sun 16 Jun, 2013
Sat 17 & Sun 18 Aug, 2013
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More Authentic Indian  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £185

Our one day More Authentic Indian cookery course offers a whole new range of authentic starters, mains and desserts.
Next 3 Dates
Fri 12 Jul, 2013
Mon 21 Oct, 2013
Mon 09 Dec, 2013
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More Express Dinner Parties  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

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.
Next 3 Dates
Tue 21 May, 2013
Tue 18 Jun, 2013
Tue 09 Jul, 2013
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More Intermediate Cookery Week  Skill Level $level  5 Day   £875

More Intermediate Cookery offers new menus and techniques with fresh presentation ideas to expand your cookery repertoire.
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Mon 03 to Fri 07 Jun, 2013 Save £96
Mon 01 to Fri 05 Jul, 2013
Mon 26 to Fri 30 Aug, 2013
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Pastry & Puddings Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

A whole weekend dedicated to breads, patisserie and desserts. What could be better?
Next 3 Dates
Sat 18 & Sun 19 May, 2013
Sat 15 & Sun 16 Jun, 2013
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jul, 2013
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Patisserie  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

The finest ingredients, the most exquisite tastes, Patisserie is an indulgence to be enjoyed at any time of day.
Next 3 Dates
Wed 12 Jun, 2013
Mon 29 Jul, 2013
Thu 22 Aug, 2013
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Sauces  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

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
Mon 24 Jun, 2013
Thu 01 Aug, 2013
Wed 04 Sep, 2013
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Taste of the Westcountry  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

Join us on an exploration of the finest produce and local dishes available from the Westcountry.
Next 3 Dates
Tue 25 Jun, 2013
Wed 21 Aug, 2013
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Thai  Skill Level $level  1 Day   £165

Using local produce and authentic Thai ingredients, you will create Thai snacks and starters, main dishes and puddings.
Next 3 Dates
Fri 31 May, 2013
Fri 21 Jun, 2013
Thu 25 Jul, 2013
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Thai Plus  Skill Level $level  2 Day   £315

Our new Thai Cookery Weekend offers an in-depth exploration of this rich, fragrant Asian cuisine.
Next 3 Dates
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jul, 2013
Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug, 2013
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A fantastic range of specialist cookery equipment and ingredients, in use daily at the cookery school, and recommended by the Chef Tutors.

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