Cookery Course Details - The Foodworks Cookery School: Inspirational Cooking in the Cotswolds

Courses at The Foodworks

We offer a wide range of courses to suit all levels, from starting out to preparing impressive, specialist menus.

Date	Course	3 Day Courses	Time	Cost	Details	Spaces	Book
T 7^th Feb	Winter Warmers		9.30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Winter Warmers Chase away those winter blues with this inspiring course. Warm your cockles learning to use local artisan ingredients to make slow cooked, braised and hearty winter meals. Explore modern techniques and use fantastic produce to elevate your cooking to another level. This course includes lunch and a complementary glass of wine.	Fully Booked
W 8^th Feb	Curry Kitchen		7:00 - 9:30pm	£45	More Info Close Curry Kitchen Unravel the mysteries of your favourite take away with this fun evening course. Ideal for the budding indian chef, you will learn the secret of a softy silky naan bread, easy starters, exciting mains and impressive side dishes to wow your friends and family with. Sample the chef's creations throughout the evening, washed down with an ice cold indian beer. Menu ideas and recipes will be available to take home with you.	Fully Booked
F 10^th Feb	Patisserie		9.30-1	£75	More Info Close Patisserie Master the art of perfect pastry using classical techniques under the tuition of our resident professional chef. Create restaurant standard desserts such as the perfect lemon tart, Vanilla panna cotta with spiced fruits and crispy langue de chat tuilles. This half day course is ideal for those who want to take their skills to the next level.	Available	Book now
S 11^th Feb	The Ultimate Sunday Roast		9:30-3pm	£145	More Info Close The Ultimate Sunday Roast This fantastic new course will guide you through the ultimate sunday experience, from how to cook the best local rare breed beef, light and crispy yorkshire puddings, the perfect roast potato and mouth watering vegetables, and let's not forget the red wine gravy! You will be guided throughout the day on how to put this all together with relative ease. This course includes a sit down lunch with complementary wine and recipes to take home.	Fully Booked
W 15^th Feb	Sushi Soiree		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Sushi Soiree Many seem afraid to be as daring as to create sushi. Come to The Foodworks and learn and introduction to Sushi and a brief description on the different types, The importance of the rice and how to make perfectly Preparation of the essential components for making sushi. An introduction to types of ingredients used and techniques in preparing- Fish, Seafood, Meats and vegetables Jason will teach you all the tips on making Sushi, techniques in Rolling (Maki), Moulding (Nigiri) and Pressing (Oshi). as well as further creative ideas in Sushi, slicing and attractive presentation	Available	Book now
Th 16^th Feb	Fish Works	Day 1	09.30-3:00pm	£145	More Info Close Fish Works Simply fish at its best! You will learn how to prepare a selection of cooked and raw fish dishes, followed by a locally sourced main course and a light pudding all washed down with some terrific complimentary white wine! You will learn contemporary cooking techniques as well as the tried and tested methods. (recipes will change due to availability of the best fresh fish) an example of dishes that you will prepare on the day could be Baked Hake with Chorizo, sorrel and clams, Squid Ink Risotto, Capaccio of Salmon with Avocado, lime, ginger and coriander dressing, Potted Shrimps, Tuna Tartar with Creme Fraiche and Guacamole. When available we will have a local fishmonger on hand to discuss the provenance of the fish and show you how to fillet and bone the catch. Your course includes coffee on arrival, delicious fish lunch and a selection of recipes to take home.	Available	Book now
F 17^th Feb	Express Dinner Parties	Day 2	9.30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Express Dinner Parties Get inspired and discover the secret of stress-free dinner parties. You will make a choice of starters, main courses and desserts, in the course of learning a variety of appetizing recipes that are easy to prepare but will seriously impress your guest. The menu will change on this course as we work with the seasons. Typical recipes for this course have previously included: a weave of Salmon and Sole with a Fennel and orange, feta salad, South Coast Crab with Green Asparagus and a new potato and pea puree, Roast Pork loin with pomme puree, buttered spinach with a rich pork sauce, Raspberry tarts with almond praline, Hot Chocolate fondant with a Raspberry and mango compote. Your course includes coffee on arrival a delicious lunch with a complimentary glass of wine and recipes to take home	Available	Book now
S 18^th Feb	Bread for Beginners	Day 3	9:30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Bread for Beginners Spend a whole day learning and perfecting the art of delicious hand crafted bread, from traditional tinned loaves through to rosemary and garlic focaccia. This course is a great stepping stone for our advanced bread day. A complimentary glass of wine, lunch and course notes are all included in the price.	Available	Book now
T 21^st Feb	Moroccan Nights		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Moroccan Nights Learn the art of tagine cookery with fragrant spices inluding rose, orange flower, cumin & coriander. This demonstration will include a complimentary glass of wine on arrival, and tastes of each dish produced throughout the evening.	Available	Book now
F 24^th Feb	Italian Kitchen		9.30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Italian Kitchen Cooking for the Italians is the highlight of the day, a focus on family and good food, with many different regional menus across the peninsula. Join us as we take you all across Italy in four celebratory courses, Recipes are equally versatile for entertaining throughout the seasons Agnolotti in brodo - meat stuffed pasta parcels served in homemade chicken broth Lenticchie in Umido - lentils served in a colourful, herby vegetable sauce Quaglie in cartoccio - quails stuffed with prosciutto, sage and rosemary, cooked inside individual bread dough parcels. Crostata di ciliegie - kirsch preserved cherry pastry tart, filled with a vanilla patisserie cream	Available	Book now
M 27^th Feb	Neff Day		10am-12pm 2-4pm	£0	More Info Close Neff Day Please contact Neff customer services	Available	Book now
W 29^th Feb	Advanced Bread	Day 1	9:30-3:00pm	£165	More Info Close Advanced Bread On this course Maurice will show you the art of how to make pain au levain with homemade culture and no yeast, to create over a period of 6 hours a delicately old fashioned sour dough bread. You will also make a beer bread that is made with stout, wheat and oats, which gives a very moist tasty loaf. We will also be making a winter warming Carbonade de Boeuf a la Flamande which is a beef casserole made with dark beer caramelised onions and dark sugar which creates the perfect winter dinner party dish. After Lunch Maurice will talk you through the making and maintenance of homemade culture for the making of yeast free sour dough breads, plus Maurice will give a demonstration on how to make the perfect lavender and honey muffins (the number 1 selling muffin at Maison Chaplais) This course includes coffee on arrival (a prompt start at 9.30) lunch, recipes and a bag full of delicious breads and muffins to take home	Fully Booked
Th 1^st Mar	Modern Braz	Day 2	09.30-3.30pm	£145	More Info Close Modern Braz Suprise your friends at your next dinner party with amazing food presentation skills and modern cooking techniques. Learn how award winning kitchens achieve fantastic results every time with this insight into professional cookery. Dishes that may be included, Roast wood pigeon, bubble and squeak lollipops, smoked bacon foam, Glazed lemon tart, Raspberry sherbet sorbet. Course includes a sit down meal with complimentary glass of wine and recipes to take home.	Available	Book now
F 2^nd Mar	Fish Friday	Day 3	9.30-3pm	£165	More Info Close Fish Friday Simply fish at its best! You will learn how to prepare a selection of cooked and raw fish dishes, followed by a locally sourced main course and a light pudding all washed down with some terrific complimentary white wine! You will learn contemporary cooking techniques as well as the tried and tested methods. (recipes will change due to availability of the best fresh fish) an example of dishes that you will prepare on the day could be Baked Hake with Chorizo, sorrel and clams, Squid Ink Risotto, Capaccio of Salmon with Avocado, lime, ginger and coriander dressing, Potted Shrimps, Tuna Tartar with Creme Fraiche and Guacamole. When available we will have a local fishmonger on hand to discuss the provenance of the fish and show you how to fillet and bone the catch. Your course includes coffee on arrival, delicious fish lunch and a selection of recipes to take home.	Available	Book now
T 6^th Mar	Tapas Tonight!		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Tapas Tonight! Tapas, the perfect way to enjoy a meal getting small tastes of so many flavours. Learn the art of simple Mediterranean cuisine in a true authentic style. From potatas bravas to different methods and marinading meats to perfectly cooked squid perfect these dishes and all the vegetable extras. The evening includes all samples and wine...be sure no to eat before you come!	Available	Book now
F 9^th Mar	Bread Making		9.30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Bread Making Spend a whole day learning and perfecting the art of delicious hand crafted bread, from traditional tinned loaves through to rosemary and garlic focaccia. This course is a great stepping stone for our advanced bread day. A complimentary glass of wine, lunch and course notes are all included in the price.	Available	Book now
T 13^th Mar	30 Minute Meals		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close 30 Minute Meals Using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients which you can find in all good supermarkets, we at The Foodworks will teach you that 30 minute meals really are possible. From quick fix snacks to healthy alternatives in all areas of cuisine, including starters, mains and puds, you will learn and taste enough dishes in this 2 hour course to fill the rest of your weekly suppers!	Available	Book now
M 19^th Mar	Fish Works		9.30-3pm	£165	More Info Close Fish Works Simply fish at its best! You will learn how to prepare a selection of cooked and raw fish dishes, followed by a locally sourced main course and a light pudding all washed down with some terrific complimentary white wine! You will learn contemporary cooking techniques as well as the tried and tested methods. (recipes will change due to availability of the best fresh fish) an example of dishes that you will prepare on the day could be Baked Hake with Chorizo, sorrel and clams, Squid Ink Risotto, Capaccio of Salmon with Avocado, lime, ginger and coriander dressing, Potted Shrimps, Tuna Tartar with Creme Fraiche and Guacamole. When available we will have a local fishmonger on hand to discuss the provenance of the fish and show you how to fillet and bone the catch. Your course includes coffee on arrival, delicious fish lunch and a selection of recipes to take home.	Available	Book now
T 20^th Mar	Allergy Awareness		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Allergy Awareness Rob specialises in catering for allergies due to running a top kitchen for the public and family members also being sufferers. He will introduce you to many recipes in this evening demonstration for wheat intolerance and the likes that are growing in our everyday diets. He can show you great alternatives and ways to eat what you want in baking, dough and pastry where you thought not possible	Available	Book now
W 21^st Mar	Curry Kitchen		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Curry Kitchen Unravel the mysteries of your favourite take away with this fun evening course. Ideal for the budding indian chef, you will learn the secret of a softy silky naan bread, easy starters, exciting mains and impressive side dishes to wow your friends and family with. Sample the chef's creations throughout the evening, washed down with an ice cold indian beer. Menu ideas and recipes will be available to take home with you.	Available	Book now
F 23^rd Mar	Men In The Kitchen		9.30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Men In The Kitchen This hands on course is aimed at men who want to feel more confident in the kitchen. You will cover knife skills and butchery, the art of preparation to create a three course meal using locally sourced, seasonal produce to widen your knowledge in varied cuisines. This is a popular gift to any man starting out, or one who wants to up his game in the kitchen.	Available	Book now
T 27^th Mar	Steak & Ale Night		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Steak & Ale Night In conjunction with Cheltenham's oldest working brewery, Battledown Brewery, Foodworks presents our first Steak and Ale night. Come and join us as we showcase the art of matching food and ale. Meet the experts from Battledown, who will be on hand to answer all your questions. You will sample a selection of fine beers and fantastic local rare breed beef, learn to cook the perfect steak, and wash it all down with premium ale.	Available	Book now
W 4^th Apr	Curry Kitchen		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Curry Kitchen Learn to make food from the North West state of Gujart in India in this practical evening session. After an initial demonstration you will get hands-on in the kitchen and make your own variety of curry, naan bread and potato side dish with all Versha's secrets from her family traditions.	Available	Book now
T 10^th Apr	Mexican Delights		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Mexican Delights Mexican cuisine is known for its varied flavours, colourful decoration, and variety of spices and ingredients, many of which are native to the country. On this evening demonstration, we will focus on typical dishes as well as favourite vegetables and preferred meats to show a huge array of inspiring and delicious meals for you to sample and re-create at home to impress all.	Available	Book now
F 13^th Apr	Gastro Pub		9.30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Gastro Pub There has never been a bigger emphasis on producing good British food, and our Gastro course will teach you just that! Here you will cook with high quality seasonal produce under the guide of our wonderful Chef who will inspire your cuisine. You will enjoy the fruits of your labour as well as observing several demonstrations and taking home with you a new array of recipes.	Available	Book now
M 16^th Apr	Neff Day		10am-12pm 2-4pm	£0	More Info Close Neff Day Please contact Neff 0844 892 8989	Available	Book now
T 17^th Apr	Canapes and Food Presentation		7-9.30pm	£45		Available	Book now
W 18^th Apr	Made By Bob - Italian Day		9:30-3:00pm	£145		Available	Book now
F 20^th Apr	Mediterranean		9.30-3pm	£145		Available	Book now
T 24^th Apr	Thermomix course		7-9.00pm	£45		Available	Book now
T 1^st May	Sushi Soiree		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Sushi Soiree Many seem afraid to be as daring as to create sushi. Come to The Foodworks and learn and introduction to Sushi and a brief description on the different types, The importance of the rice and how to make perfectly Preparation of the essential components for making sushi. An introduction to types of ingredients used and techniques in preparing- Fish, Seafood, Meats and vegetables Jason will teach you all the tips on making Sushi, techniques in Rolling (Maki), Moulding (Nigiri) and Pressing (Oshi). as well as further creative ideas in Sushi, slicing and attractive presentation	Available	Book now
Th 3^rd May	Express Dinner Parties		9.30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Express Dinner Parties Get inspired and discover the secret of stress-free dinner parties. You will make a choice of starters, main courses and desserts, in the course of learning a variety of appetizing recipes that are easy to prepare but will seriously impress your guest. The menu will change on this course as we work with the seasons. Typical recipes for this course have previously included: a weave of Salmon and Sole with a Fennel and orange, feta salad, South Coast Crab with Green Asparagus and a new potato and pea puree, Roast Pork loin with pomme puree, buttered spinach with a rich pork sauce, Raspberry tarts with almond praline, Hot Chocolate fondant with a Raspberry and mango compote. Your course includes coffee on arrival a delicious lunch with a complimentary glass of wine and recipes to take home	Available	Book now
T 8^th May	Moroccan Nights		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Moroccan Nights Learn the art of tagine cookery with fragrant spices inluding rose, orange flower, cumin & coriander. This demonstration will include a complimentary glass of wine on arrival, and tastes of each dish produced throughout the evening.	Available	Book now
Th 10^th May	Italian Kitchen		9.30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Italian Kitchen Cooking for the Italians is the highlight of the day, a focus on family and good food, with many different regional menus across the peninsula. Join us as we take you all across Italy in four celebratory courses, Recipes are equally versatile for entertaining throughout the seasons Agnolotti in brodo - meat stuffed pasta parcels served in homemade chicken broth Lenticchie in Umido - lentils served in a colourful, herby vegetable sauce Quaglie in cartoccio - quails stuffed with prosciutto, sage and rosemary, cooked inside individual bread dough parcels. Crostata di ciliegie - kirsch preserved cherry pastry tart, filled with a vanilla patisserie cream	Available	Book now
M 14^th May	Neff Day		10am-12pm 2-4pm	£0	More Info Close Neff Day Please contact Neff 0844 892 8989	Available	Book now
T 15^th May	Made By Bob		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Made By Bob 'Made By Bob, the hottest name on the lips of Cotswold foodies', brings his perfectly executed recipes to The Foodworks for you to learn from his magnificent menu. You will be blown away with the ideas that can be created simply without cutting any corners on quality. Samples from his cafe/delicatessen recipes and a personal touch for you to recreate and impress all.	Available	Book now
Th 17^th May	Advanced Bread		9.15-4.15	£165	More Info Close Advanced Bread On this course Maurice will show you the art of how to make pain au levain with homemade culture and no yeast, to create over a period of 6 hours a delicately old fashioned sour dough bread. You will also make a beer bread that is made with stout, wheat and oats, which gives a very moist tasty loaf. We will also be making a winter warming Carbonade de Boeuf a la Flamande which is a beef casserole made with dark beer caramelised onions and dark sugar which creates the perfect winter dinner party dish. After Lunch Maurice will talk you through the making and maintenance of homemade culture for the making of yeast free sour dough breads, plus Maurice will give a demonstration on how to make the perfect lavender and honey muffins (the number 1 selling muffin at Maison Chaplais) This course includes coffee on arrival (a prompt start at 9.30) lunch, recipes and a bag full of delicious breads and muffins to take home	Available	Book now
T 22^nd May	Taste of Thai		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Taste of Thai Love Thai food but can never get the right flavour at home? Come and learn all the tricks and secrets of the spices, and fragrant herbs required with Yung and Nisa. Some examples include Chicken Green Curry, Tom Yum Goong, Chicken and fish satay with Peanut Sauce and delicious 'prawn golden bags' We warn you not to eat before arrival as you will not be able to refuse all samples of the evening - which includes wine.	Available	Book now
Th 24^th May	Fishworks		9.30-3pm	£165	More Info Close Fishworks Simply fish at its best! You will learn how to prepare a selection of cooked and raw fish dishes, followed by a locally sourced main course and a light pudding all washed down with some terrific complimentary white wine! You will learn contemporary cooking techniques as well as the tried and tested methods. (recipes will change due to availability of the best fresh fish) an example of dishes that you will prepare on the day could be Baked Hake with Chorizo, sorrel and clams, Squid Ink Risotto, Capaccio of Salmon with Avocado, lime, ginger and coriander dressing, Potted Shrimps, Tuna Tartar with Creme Fraiche and Guacamole. When available we will have a local fishmonger on hand to discuss the provenance of the fish and show you how to fillet and bone the catch. Your course includes coffee on arrival, delicious fish lunch and a selection of recipes to take home.	Available	Book now
T 5^th Jun	30 Minute Melas		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close 30 Minute Melas 30 Minute Meals, great ideas for Uni Survival Using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients which you can find in all good supermarkets, we at The Foodworks will teach you that 30 minute meals really are possible. From quick fix snacks to healthy alternatives in all areas of cuisine, including starters, mains and pudds, you will learn and taste enough dishes in this 2 hour course to fill the rest of your weekly suppers!	Available	Book now
S 9^th Jun	Family Fun		9.30-12.30	£75		Available	Book now
T 12^th Jun	Mixology		7-9.30pm	£45	More Info Close Mixology On hand we have the top Mixologist form Montys in Cheltenham to teach you to make a perfect cocktail, and how to host a great drinks party. On hand will be canape ideas to amuse your guests bouches!	Available	Book now
F 15^th Jun	Gluten Free		9.30-12.30	£75	More Info Close Gluten Free With allergies and intolerances becoming more and more apparent in daily requirements it is imperative we all learn how to cater for those who need an extra special touch. Join us to learn healthy recipes and the art of making dough, bread, cakes, pastries and biscuits all completely wheat free. As well as using alternatives for wheat based ingredients, allowing so many varied recipes once written off to be brought back into your diet	Available	Book now
F 22^nd Jun	Men In The Kitchen		9.30-3pm	£145	More Info Close Men In The Kitchen This hands on course is aimed at men who want to feel more confident in the kitchen. You will cover knife skills and butchery, the art of preparation to create a three course meal using locally sourced, seasonal produce to widen your knowledge in varied cuisines. This is a popular gift to any man starting out, or one who wants to up his game in the kitchen.	Available	Book now
M 25^th Jun	Neff Day		10am-12pm 2-4pm	£0	More Info Close Neff Day Please contact Neff 0844 892 8989	Available	Book now
T 26^th Jun	Summer Canapes and Food Presentation		7-9.30pm	£45		Available	Book now
F 29^th Jun	Alfresco Dining		9.30-3pm	£145		Available	Book now
M 2^nd Jul	1 Week Intensive Cookery Course		9.30-3pm	£0	More Info Close 1 Week Intensive Cookery Course This week course is intended for those wanting to pursue a career in yacht or chalet cookery or those who desire a start in any catering industry. The successful students will leave with full H&S training as well as knowledge and experience and confidence to take their skills further. For an information pack please call 01242 870538	Available	Book now

To book any of the courses above, please call 01242 870538.

Courses at The Foodworks

Winter Warmers

Curry Kitchen

Patisserie

The Ultimate Sunday Roast

Sushi Soiree

Fish Works

Express Dinner Parties

Bread for Beginners

Moroccan Nights

Italian Kitchen

Neff Day

Advanced Bread

Modern Braz

Fish Friday

Tapas Tonight!

Bread Making

30 Minute Meals

Fish Works

Allergy Awareness

Curry Kitchen

Men In The Kitchen

Steak & Ale Night

Curry Kitchen

Mexican Delights

Gastro Pub

Neff Day

Sushi Soiree

Express Dinner Parties

Moroccan Nights

Italian Kitchen

Neff Day

Made By Bob

Advanced Bread

Taste of Thai

Fishworks

30 Minute Melas

Mixology

Gluten Free

Men In The Kitchen

Neff Day

1 Week Intensive Cookery Course