

Back to Basics
Back to Basics
Master the building blocks required to cook confidently (GF)
About This Class
This full-day course is perfect for anyone who feels they need to refresh key kitchen skills or never had the chance to learn them. By the end of the day, you'll feel confident in mastering the building blocks of great home cooking. Throughout the session, you'll cover essential knife skills, discover how to build flavours, and learn to balance seasoning in every dish. This is a fully hands-on class, with plenty of time for questions, so you’ll leave feeling positive and inspired to cook more at home. Dietary Info: Contains egg, gluten and dairy. Not suitable for vegetarians (V). Seasonal Menus: October – March Menu: • Eggs (demo) • Knife Skills – Pork & Beef Ragu (Bolognese) • Juicy Chicken Breast, Creamy Mash, Gravy & Seasonal Veg (lunch) • Mini Victoria Sponges April – September Menu: • Eggs (demo) • Knife Skills – Pork & Beef Ragu (Bolognese) • Chicken Breast, Spiced Wedges, Slaw & BBQ Sauce (lunch) • Cookies Skills: • Knife skills • Blanching & sautéing • Timings • Pan frying • Baking • Reducing to create maximum flavour What You Will Take Home: • Beef & Pork Ragu • Mini Victoria Sponges or Cookies What You’ll Get for Lunch: After all of your hard work, you will sit, relax, everything you prepare will either be enjoyed for lunch or taken home. Please bring your own takeaway containers, as we are working to reduce single-use packaging. Details: • Full-day course – 6.5 hrs • Suitable for beginners and improvers • Feel free to take notes or film during the class Dietary Info: This class can be adapted for gluten-free diets (please inform us upon booking). Unfortunately, this class is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets. Upcoming Class Dates – 2025: • Saturday 5th April • Saturday 3rd May • Friday 23rd May • Sunday 15th June • Friday 27th June • Sunday 6th July • Saturday 2nd August