French Bistro Classics
Description
Description
French Bistro Classics
Discover the heart of French bistro cooking in this hands-on workshop. From freshly baked artisan bread to one of France's most iconic slow-cooked dishes, you'll learn the skills and techniques to recreate authentic French flavours in your own kitchen.
Throughout the day, you'll bake a fragrant Olive & Herb Fougasse, prepare a rich and comforting Boeuf Bourguignon, and finish on a sweet note by creating elegant Vanilla & Strawberry Éclairs. Along the way, you'll develop essential French cookery skills, including artisan bread making, choux pastry, slow braising and sauce preparation.
Whether you're looking to build your confidence in the kitchen or simply enjoy a day immersed in classic French cuisine, this workshop is perfect for food lovers of all abilities.
What's Included
- A combination of hands-on cooking and chef demonstrations
- Expert tuition from our professional French chef
- A shared French supper
- A complimentary glass of wine or Foodworks' homemade elderflower cordial
- Use of our purpose-built, light-filled teaching kitchen
- A pre-measured ingredient tray
- Use of a Foodworks apron
Skills covered:
- Artisan bread making and shaping fougasse
- Preparing and baking light choux pastry
- Making silky Chantilly cream
- Slow braising to develop rich, complex flavours
- Professional piping techniques
- Plating and presentation
Menu:
- Olive & Herb Fougasse
- Classic Boeuf Bourguignon
- Vanilla & Strawberry Éclairs
Dietary Information
This course is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans and contains gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts.
Our Venue
Our Venue
Foodworks Cookery School is an imaginatively created cookery school located in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.
You can find us here.
Directions: Coming down the A435 from either direction. As you reach the centre of Colesbourne, you will see a Gulf petrol station. If you are using a sat nav please make note NOT to turn down the lane by the Colesbourne Inn as this is a 'No Through Road' please turn in at Gulf Garage signposted 'To the Church' we are the large converted barn in front of you.
From Cheltenham: The petrol station will be on your left, take the turning signposted "To the church" immediately before it.
From Cirencester: The petrol station will be on your right, take the turning signposted "To the church" immediately after it. The Foodworks is in the new build barn facing you about 100 m down that road.
Important: On arrival please park in designated spaces marked signs 'Foodworks Parking' in front of building.
French Bistro Classics
Why Choose Us?
Foodworks Cookery School benefits from a fantastic location in the heart of the Cotswolds, just 10 miles from Cheltenham and Gloucester.
We’re not the only ones inspired by our surroundings, our ingredients come from passionate local suppliers who respect the land and produce among the best ingredients you’ll ever taste.
We provide professional tuition in a relaxed atmosphere. Offering everything from day courses to residential training, private hire to corporate entertaining, its fantastic facilities and beautiful location make it the ideal choice for any event.
Our gift vouchers are a lovely way to mark any occasion; it’s the business for thanking clients or hosting a fun team building day; it’s THE place for a party, or even a stepping stone to life’s next adventure after taking one of our chalet, Uni Survival or DofE gap year courses.
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