Easy Entertaining: Spring/Summer
£155.00
Saturday 30th May 2026
9.45am – 2.30pm
Learn how to create a relaxed, seasonal three-course menu perfect for spring and summer entertaining. In this hands-on class, you’ll cook stylish dishes designed to build confidence and impress guests with ease. After a short demonstration, you’ll prepare and enjoy your menu in our beautiful dining room, complete with a glass of wine. The menu will be confirmed closer to the date.
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Saturday 30th May 2026
9.45am – 2.30pm
Perfect for the warmer months, this hands-on cookery class is all about creating stylish, seasonal dishes that are ideal for effortless entertaining. You’ll prepare and enjoy a three-course menu designed to boost your confidence in the kitchen and give you go-to recipes that are guaranteed to impress guests without the stress.
Cook in our stunning kitchens as you learn practical techniques and clever finishing touches that elevate everyday ingredients into dinner-party–ready dishes. These classes are designed to inspire fresh ideas and make hosting feel simple and enjoyable.
The day begins at 9.45am with tea or coffee, followed by a short demonstration and a run-through of the day’s recipes. You’ll then get cooking, preparing three courses suitable for spring and summer entertaining. Once finished, sit down in our beautiful dining room to enjoy the meal you’ve created, accompanied by a glass of wine.
The class finishes at approximately 2.00–2.30pm.
The final menu will be confirmed closer to the date to reflect the best seasonal produce available.
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- The recipes made on this course contain the following: (To be confirmed)
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
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