Ashburton Cookery School, Devon
A ‘state-of-the-art’ cookery school has opened on the edge of Dartmoor, South Devon.
The Ashburton Cookery School has moved to new, custom-designed premises equipped with the latest Siemens appliances.
The move has allowed the school to increase its choice of courses and expand student places to meet the demand for learning new cookery skills. They inspire students to cook with imagination, passion and enjoyment.
Students are taught basic cooking techniques that can be applied at home and when entertaining family and friends; as well as for work in professional kitchens.
Chef Director, Darrin Hosegrove says, “Building a brand new cookery school has allowed us to create a fantastic facility built around the needs of the student. “We’re really proud of it and the feedback from students has been fantastic”.
Over 40 Cookery Courses
Enjoying the produce at Ashburton Cookery School
With courses running seven days a week in four kitchens, the school can offer over 40 hands-on courses. These have been split into five levels of ability and range from one to 20 days in length.
“Most of our courses are designed for the enthusiastic home-cook but we have courses for those with no cookery skills whatsoever,” said Darrin.
“We have had several students start on a beginners’ weekend and work their way up to an advanced course, cooking at a fine dining level.”
The one and two day Express Dinner Parties are very popular; teaching the art of quick, effective entertaining.
Gentlemen’s Relish – a two-day course intended for men to build-up their confidence and skills in the kitchen so they really enjoy cooking for guests and themselves – is also a winner.
Other courses include breadmaking, canapés, desserts, fish and seafood, game, knife skills and modern vegetarian; there are also courses inspired by a country’s cuisine, such as Italian, French and Thai.
The twenty-day Ashburton Cookery Diploma is an intensive training course for those wishing to launch a career in catering or start their own business.
It is highly regarded in the catering industry and past graduates can be found working in Michelin starred restaurants, appearing on television’s Masterchef or running successful catering companies and bistros.
The school is proud of using only the best ingredients and promotes the use of food and drink that has been produced in a way that is organic, sustainable, environmentally sensitive or ethical. Supporting local business is also an aim.
Location and Accommodation
The Cookery School in Ashburton is surrounded by antique shops and cafes. This is one of the most beautiful parts of the West Country with Dartmoor’s open expanses and the rolling countryside and sandy beaches of Devon’s glorious South Hams within easy reach.
The new building is close to the A38, positioned between Exeter and Plymouth, and there is a direct service from London Paddington or Birmingham New Street at Newton Abbot (about 15-20 minutes by car).
Accommodation is available on a B&B basis in the school’s own 17th century building in Ashburton’s East Street. Alternatively good, local B&Bs and guest houses are available in the vicinity.
Tariff and Further Information
Cookery courses start at £149 per person for one day; this includes a personal workstation with all necessary utensils and ingredients, an apron, course folder with notes and recipes to take home, morning tea/coffee and lunch with a glass of wine. Lunch includes dishes made during the day. Those on courses lasting two days or longer may also have supper.
Courses run from 9.30am to 4 or 6pm, with a break for lunch. B&B costs are from £59 per person.
For a brochure or to book a cookery course contact the Ashburton Cookery School on telephone 01364 652784 or visit here:
And don’t forget! Foodies on your Christmas gift list will relish a cookery course voucher from the new Ashburton Cookery School in South Devon. The vouchers would be a welcome present for loved-ones, family members and friends.
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