“ Fabulous quality ingredients and the facilities are top class ”
Excellent 2-day Thai course led by Rob and supported by the very patient and helpful Adrian and team. I am a confident cook however I picked up loads of really helpful prep and cooking skills, particularly around the all important seasoning which can be quite tricky with this cuisine. Fabulous quality ingredients and the facilities are top class also. If you can leave without buying up most of the on site store which sells the equipment used in the classes, you are a stronger person than me!
RG [Feb 18]
“Great facilities, inspirational cooking ”
Phil and his team on the Thai course were fantastic. I learned so much in a fun way. Great facilities, inspirational cooking
PC [Sept 17]
“Very professional, very relaxed”
Very professional, very relaxed, never felt rushed. recipes superb & I learned a lot of good tips. Recommend to anyone who likes Thai cuisine
MV [June 17]
“will be back again”
Thank you for a very enjoyable course, Chef Stuart was a great tutor; the Ashburton facilities are excellent as were the recipes and ingredients. Hopefully will be back again before too long
CS [June 17]
“Many thanks to all who helped this weekend”
What a great weekend course, fun friendly and relaxed set in a great location and great facilities with a brilliant chef, Stuart's knowledge and skills helped me become a better cook, hope I can put into practice at home all he taught me! Would definitely recommend the Thai plus course if you love Asian food, many thanks to all who helped this weekend
SA [June 17]
“We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves”
My mother and I went on the Thai plus course for a joint birthday present. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves; the course was very well paced. Our chef Dave was patient, friendly and an overall delight to watch cook. We will definitely be coming again
DM [April 17]
“This is my third weekend course”
This is my third weekend course, and nothing disappoints, top quality tuition, locally sourced ingredients where possible, friendly professional approach by all members of the team, just got to decide what one I need to do next.
WH [April 17]
“Absolutely fabulous course”
Absolutely fabulous course, chef, accommodation and everyone was so helpful it was an amazing experience and I will definitely come back for another course.
DC [Feb 17]
“Pleased with my achievements”
I enjoyed the weekend very much. Your staff are friendly and very professional, making the stay that much better. They go above and beyond the call of duty to help in any way they can.
Your Chefs are all gorgeous and friendly yet professional in their teaching and treatment of the customers.They are very approachable and answered every question with a smile.
Everyone at Ashburton Cookery School seem to enjoy their jobs and are people orientated. I learned a lot about Thai cooking so I feel satisfied with my weekend and pleased with my achievements . A big thank you to Chef Joe.
Janet [Nov 2013]
“The courses really do live up to the inspirational description”
I just wanted to thank you, Rob and all the Ashburton Cookery School 'weekend contingent' of staff for an absolutely wonderful weekend learning all about Thai food - it was so much more than just learning to cook a few handy dishes for the odd dinner party. I really felt that I knew something about the food and culture of Thailand by the time we left.
This was course number 2 for me, and the courses really do live up to the inspirational description and element that you aim to achieve. After 50 years of enthusiastic cooking at home (I was charged with cooking the family dinner every night from the age of 12!) I had no idea what a professional cookery course could do for me.
The Advanced Course didn't just teach me classic and modern techniques to make me a better cook, but it broadened my horizons as to what home cooks can achieve and, above all, the respect with which you all treat ingredients changed my attitude towards food completely.
Similarly, the Thai Course has been the 'springboard' I need to go and on and develop what we learned, and incorporate the new skills into what I do at home. My Brother also really enjoyed the course and is already talking enthusiastically about the next course we will attend together!
We also want to thank Jacqueline for looking after us all so well at the lovely accommodation 'down the road'. In the meantime I look forward to my further encounter with Rob over a ball of dough on 20th February, and we both send our kindest regards to you all.
SO [Oct 2012]
