Cookery Courses:

We offer 1 and 2 day practical hands-on cookery courses for small groups which ensures maximum individual attention is always available. Guest students have the opportunity to learn new skills and recipes whilst picking up some expert tips in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Click here for our themed calendar of practical courses running throughout the year.

Teaching takes place in our state of the art spacious open plan classroom under the expert guidance of our team of chef tutors who are all highly skilled and experienced. Each student has their own individual work station with the kitchen being equipped with modern ranges by Rangemaster as well as Agas.
 
The practical courses starts at 9.30am with refreshments, this is then followed by a tour of the kitchen at 10.00am when cooking commences! A two course lunch is usually served at around 1.00pm followed by an afternoon back in the kitchen, which concludes around 4.00pm, when the school shop is open where we sell an exciting and expanding range of cookware and books.

Cost: £175.00 per person 1 day
Cost
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£350.00 per person 2 days
(includes; refreshments, course tuition, all ingredients and equipment, recipe pack, 2 course lunch with wine, and a goody bag with some of the food that you have cooked on the course).

Demonstrations

The demonstrations take place in our open plan classroom for up to 20, giving people the opportunity to see how the experts do it whilst picking up some expert tips and tasting some delicious food which has been prepared and cooked in front of them.

The demonstrations start at 9.30am with refreshments and finish at approximately 1.30pm after lunch.

Cost: £75.00 per person
(includes; refreshments on arrival, demonstrations and tastings, recipe pack, 2 course lunch with a glass of wine)
 

Aga Courses:

The cookery school offers 3 Aga Courses

Aga Taster Day - A fun introduction to Aga cooking. Designed for both the complete Aga beginner and existing owners, this day centres round an extensive morning demonstration of Aga capabilities. The afternoon is set aside for a relaxing leisurely lunch with wine. A great way to understand why the Aga is such a kitchen icon.
Cost: £150.00 per person 9.30am – 3.30pm
(includes; refreshments on arrival, demonstrations and tastings, recipe pack, 2 course lunch with a glass of wine)

Essential Aga - A comprehensive and two day course designed for existing owners. Hands-on and practical, you will learn how to get the most from your Aga, perfecting techniques and skills that will enable you to fully enjoy how simple and delicious Aga cooking can be.
Cost: £350.00 per person 2 days
(includes; refreshments, course tuition, all ingredients and equipment, recipe pack, 2 course lunch with wine and a goody bag with some of the food that you have cooked on the course, excludes accommodation)

Complete Aga - Whether you are an existing owner or thinking about buying an Aga, what better way can there be to perfect your cooking than by gaining hands-on experience under an expert tutor? Due to the gentle way an Aga works, it can help you to produce some fabulous dishes without much effort – if you know how. The aim of this four-day course is to give you all the skills and guidance to get the most out of your Aga from basic to professional cooking.
Cost: £525.00 per person 3 days
(includes; refreshments, course tuition, all ingredients and equipment, recipe pack, 2 course lunch with wine and a goody bag with some of the food that you have cooked on the course)


Our courses are aimed at all levels of ability, please call us on 01386 751600 or email us on mail@eckingtonmanor.co.uk if you have any queries regarding any of the courses and their suitability to your level of cooking.