Belle School of Cookery course dates
Cookery Courses at the Belle Isle School of Cookery vary in duration from weeklong courses to weekends and one day courses to evening classes. Designed for any level of cooking ability, from beginner through to experienced cooks, each course involves a 'hands-on' approach as well as practical tips and demonstrations.

Maximum of 12 people per course. Please read the terms and conditions. Click on course title for fuller description.

July 2009
Tue 7	1 day	Summer Madness	£120.00	Book
This is a course with friends in mind. Make the most of the glut of summer vegetables and tender meat. Learn to create feasts for your friends without chaining yourself to the kitchen all day. Ease their thirst with refreshing homemade citrus and mint drinks and then feed their hunger with fresh and crunchy Salads such as Carrot & Red Onion with a Lemony Dressing and a very light Wild Salmon Carpaccio. Entice them with wonderful tangy Potato & Artichoke Tarts to eat with char-grilled Steaks and Tomato & Basil compote. We will show you how to get the most out of summer fruit for puddings without feeling exhausted! Close
Wed 8	1 day	Summer Entertaining	£120.00	full
This course is for people who love to entertain but have little time to prepare food at the last minute. Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. All courses are based on seasonal food. Close
Sat 18	1 day	Cooking for kids 12-16 years	£60.00	Book
Exciting and innovative food for kids, that is not only healthy but fun to cook. Close
Mon 20	1 day	Summer Madness	£120.00	Book
This is a course with friends in mind. Make the most of the glut of summer vegetables and tender meat. Learn to create feasts for your friends without chaining yourself to the kitchen all day. Ease their thirst with refreshing homemade citrus and mint drinks and then feed their hunger with fresh and crunchy Salads such as Carrot & Red Onion with a Lemony Dressing and a very light Wild Salmon Carpaccio. Entice them with wonderful tangy Potato & Artichoke Tarts to eat with char-grilled Steaks and Tomato & Basil compote. We will show you how to get the most out of summer fruit for puddings without feeling exhausted! Close
Tue 21	1 day	"BBQ, Sauces & Salads "	£120.00	Book
Open your eyes to the vast world of salads, warm and cold, encompassing fish, vegetables and marinated meats. Learn about emulsion based sauces and zingy vinaigrettes Close
Thu 23	1 day	Summer Entertaining	£120.00	Book
This course is for people who love to entertain but have little time to prepare food at the last minute. Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. All courses are based on seasonal food. Close
Sat 25	1 day	Italian	£120.00	full
There is a lot more to this day than pasta and rice! Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner. Close
Tue 28	1 day	Summer Madness	£120.00	Book
This is a course with friends in mind. Make the most of the glut of summer vegetables and tender meat. Learn to create feasts for your friends without chaining yourself to the kitchen all day. Ease their thirst with refreshing homemade citrus and mint drinks and then feed their hunger with fresh and crunchy Salads such as Carrot & Red Onion with a Lemony Dressing and a very light Wild Salmon Carpaccio. Entice them with wonderful tangy Potato & Artichoke Tarts to eat with char-grilled Steaks and Tomato & Basil compote. We will show you how to get the most out of summer fruit for puddings without feeling exhausted! Close
Thu 30	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Lots of ideas for meat and vegetables dishes. Learn how to make the most of the great outdoors and be organised! Close
August 2009
Tue 4	1 day	Cooking with Chicken	£120.00	Book
Find out how to bone a chicken properly and how best to retain those delicious juices that can be lost by overcooking.Explore dishes for all the family as well as some more impressive dinner party dishes. Close
Fri 7	1 day	Family Food	£120.00	Book
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Sat 8	1 day	Cooking for Children 8-12 years	£60.00	Book
Exciting and innovative food for kids, that is not only healthy but fun to cook. Close
Tue 11	1 day	Summer Madness	£120.00	Book
This is a course with friends in mind. Make the most of the glut of summer vegetables and tender meat. Learn to create feasts for your friends without chaining yourself to the kitchen all day. Ease their thirst with refreshing homemade citrus and mint drinks and then feed their hunger with fresh and crunchy Salads such as Carrot & Red Onion with a Lemony Dressing and a very light Wild Salmon Carpaccio. Entice them with wonderful tangy Potato & Artichoke Tarts to eat with char-grilled Steaks and Tomato & Basil compote. We will show you how to get the most out of summer fruit for puddings without feeling exhausted! Close
Fri 14	1 day	The Quintessential Tea Party	£120.00	Book
Create, quite simply, the best tea party ever! Students will be guided in new techniques for a visually impressive banquet of sweet and savoury recipes which can be mostly made in advance. Get tips on presentation for these versatile dishes. Close
Sat 15	1 day	Know your Wines	£120.00	Book
This course will ensure that you get the most out of every glass of wine you drink! Travel through the “Old World” to the “New World” and let your taste buds tingle. Learn how to decipher labels, tips on storage and matching wines to food. A broad range of grapes is covered, mingled with fortified wines and champagne. This course is ideal for beginners and those who would like to learn a little more about fine wines and their regions. Wines for everyday casual dining are also included. Close
Mon 17	1 day	The Art of the Sauce	£120.00	full
Learn how to create classic French and Italian sauces in advance as well as some modern interpretations. Starters,main courses and desserts will all be prepared from scratch with a versatile sauce for each. Close
Wed 19	1 day	Now that we're married!	£120.00	Book
Learn how to prepare delicious recipes for 2 or more, from starters, main courses to puddings. Many styles of cooking may be referred to on the day, from Thai to French influences. Recipes are simple and cost effective. Close
Fri 21	0 day	Evening Dinner party	£60.00	Book
Bring a group of 12 friends from 6pm-10pm and cook your own dinner party together. Learn new techniques for versatile dinner party recipes that can be prepared in advance. Learn about impressive presentation in a hands-on evening followed by dinner cooked by our own fair hands, our house wine is included. Close
Tue 25	1 day	Budget food for starving students	£120.00	Book
Wean yourselves off take away food and learn some new techniques to cook proper food! Learn how to transform cheap cuts of meat into succulent dishes with very little effort. Create a proper store cupboard and you will never go hungry or broke again! Close
Wed 26	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Lots of ideas for meat and vegetables dishes. Learn how to make the most of the great outdoors and be organised! Close
Thu 27	1 day	Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Learn how to give the ultimate dinner party! We show you how to organise things so the evening appears effortless, including how to dress your table. This course cover a variety of starters (mushroom tartlets with a thyme and mustard sauce), main courses (wild salmon with basil & tomato butter). Close
September 2009
Wed 2	1 day	Budget food for starving students	£120.00	Book
Wean yourselves off take away food and learn some new techniques to cook proper food! Learn how to transform cheap cuts of meat into succulent dishes with very little effort. Create a proper store cupboard and you will never go hungry or broke again! Close
Thu 3	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Mon 7	26 days	4 week diploma course	£2600.00	full
As well as learning new techniques, kitchen management and hygiene feature highly throughout the 4 weeks. Knife skills and other techniques will be practised daily. The classes are kept to a maximum of 12 students to insure close tuition. Students will stay in the courtyard of the estate, dining in the cookery school each day.The courses run from Monday to Friday starting at 10am and ending at 4pm. The students will be broken up into groups and each Friday one group will cook a three-course dinner for the other students. The course offers a variety of imaginative ideas and also includes vegetarian dishes. This course offers the students a chance to create their own style and enhance their repertoire. Close
October 2009
Tue 6	1 day	Autumn Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Summer has disappeared and the evenings are getting shorter. What a perfect season to entertain! Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food Close
Wed 7	1 day	Bread & Soups	£120.00	Book
The perfect combination! Learn how to make the lightest nut loaves to the richest cheese loaves,from fish soups to light zesty broths. Close
Fri 9	3 days	Autumn Entertaining	£450.00	Book
Emphasisis on entertaining in the home.Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food. Close
Tue 13	1 day	French Dinner party and Wine Tasting	£120.00	Book
This course has the best of both worlds! Spend the morning cooking up a storm, learning classic techniques for presenting a French inspired dinner party. After a break at 12.30 and a sample of some of the French fare, move on to wine interpretation and tasting. The day will be rounded off with a late lunch. Close
Wed 14	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	Book
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Sat 17	2 days	Winter Wine and Dinner Party	£310.00	Book
Spend the morning cooking up the prefect dinner party, before sitting down to wine tasting to match up to your food Close
Tue 20	1 day	Wine & Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Spend the morning cooking up the prefect dinner party which can be made in advance before sitting down to a wine tasting to match up to your food. End the perfect day by eating the fruits of your labour during a late lunch. Close
Wed 21	1 day	Indian Cookery	£120.00	full
For people who love Indian food, cooked authentically. Learn to use and store herbs and spices. Close
Fri 23	3 days	Game & Autumn Entertaining	£450.00	Book
Get to grips with the practical experience of preparing game from scratch and teaming it with great starters and main courses. Seasonal game birds and meat will be prepared whilst improving your knife skills Close
Tue 27	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Wed 28	1 day	Autumn Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Summer has disappeared and the evenings are getting shorter. What a perfect season to entertain! Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food Close
Fri 30	1 day	Wine & Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Spend the morning cooking up the prefect dinner party which can be made in advance before sitting down to a wine tasting to match up to your food. End the perfect day by eating the fruits of your labour during a late lunch. Close
Sat 31	0 day	Evening Dinner party	£60.00	Book
Bring a group of 12 friends from 6pm-10pm and cook your own dinner party together. Learn new techniques for versatile dinner party recipes that can be prepared in advance. Learn about impressive presentation in a hands-on evening followed by dinner cooked by our own fair hands, our house wine is included. Close
November 2009
Tue 3	1 day	Winter Suprises	£120.00	Book
Combine new knife skills with a fabulous repertoire of reliable recipes and come up with a fun days cooking that will suit your friends and family alike. From bread making to robust winter warmers to see you through the cold season. Close
Wed 4	1 day	Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Learn how to give the ultimate dinner party! We show you how to organise things so the evening appears effortless, including how to dress your table. This course cover a variety of starters (mushroom tartlets with a thyme and mustard sauce), main courses (wild salmon with basil & tomato butter). Close
Fri 6	2 days	Winter dinner parties	£310.00	Book
Using seasonal ingredients, learn how to prepare your dinner party in advance. With ideas for everything from bread to be served with starter, main courses and deserts. Presentation ideas, sauces and practical knife work also included. Close
Tue 10	2 days	Christmas Food for Friends	£310.00	Book
Be inspired by ideas for canapes, Christmas suppers and clever ways to prepare ahead for arrival of family and friends. Close
Sat 14	2 days	Winter dinner parties	£310.00	Book
Using seasonal ingredients, learn how to prepare your dinner party in advance. With ideas for everything from bread to be served with starter, main courses and deserts. Presentation ideas, sauces and practical knife work also included. Close
Tue 17	1 day	Italian	£120.00	Book
There is a lot more to this day than pasta and rice! Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner. Close
Wed 18	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Fri 20	1 day	Game Cookery	£120.00	Book
Discover the best way to serve and cook game and still have time to talk to your friends! Learn also about non-game starters that compliment the main course. Close
Sat 21	1 day	A taste of the Orient	£120.00	full
Take a spin of the exotic cuisines of East Asia, from China and Japan to Mongolia! Learn some unusual, but family friendly recipes using available ingredients. All recipes are very versatile and fun to prepare Close
Tue 24	1 day	Early Christmas Entertaining	£120.00	Book
For those who like to be organised! Pre-plan your entire Christmas with clever ideas for prepare-ahead vegetable dishes, sauces and gravies. Be inspired by ideas for canapes, Christmas Eve supper and clever ways to disguise leftovers. Close
Wed 25	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Fri 27	3 days	Game & Winter Wonders	£450.00	Book
Get to grips with the practical experience of preparing game from scratch and teaming it with great starters and main courses. Seasonal game birds and meat will be prepared whilst improving your knife skills. Close
December 2009
Tue 1	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Wed 2	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Sat 5	2 days	Christmas Food for Friends	£310.00	Book
Be inspired by ideas for canapes, Christmas suppers and clever ways to prepare ahead for arrival of family and friends. Close
Tue 8	1 day	Surviving Christmas	£120.00	Book
Be inspired by the idea of pre-planning as much as possible and take the stress out of Christmas. Ideas for "emergency" freezer food when you have more guests than expected. Tips for alternative cake decorations and making the most of your leftovers. Close
Wed 9	1 day	Surviving Christmas	£120.00	Book
Be inspired by the idea of pre-planning as much as possible and take the stress out of Christmas. Ideas for "emergency" freezer food when you have more guests than expected. Tips for alternative cake decorations and making the most of your leftovers. Close
Fri 11	1 day	Christmas Wine & Starters	£120.00	Book
In the morning, students will work in pairs to prepare a diverse range of starters. Useful recipes that you can freeze ahead of time and others that are very simple to prepare and are stunning to look at. After a break, your taste buds will be tingling for a different reason. Learn about wines from the Old and New Worlds. Add a bit of sparkle to Christmas with champagnes and sparkling wines. Match Christmas fare to the best performing wines on the market at the time. Close
Sat 12	1 day	Vegetarian Christmas	£120.00	Book
Forget the nut roasts and dive into the world of char-grilled vegetables, roast terrines, creamy gratins and elegant starters. Create tasty canapes, versatile sauces and prepare-ahead amin courses as well as ideas for dessert. Close
Tue 15	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Wed 16	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Thu 17	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
January 2010
Sat 9	1 day	Bread & Breakfast	£120.00	Book
Ideal course for anyone running a B&B. Find clever ways of adding a special touch to breakfast with homemade breads, preserves, fruit dishes and of course "The Full Irish". Close
Tue 12	1 day	20 Minute Suppers	£120.00	Book
If you are working and trying to plan family meals at the same time,this is the course for you! Quick,tasty and healthy suppers which are easy to put together and will be loved from the smallest to the tallest member of your household. Meat, fish and vegetable dishes which can be also be frozen will be covered as well as puddings! Close
Fri 15	1 day	The Winter Vegetarian	£120.00	Book
Get the most from your winter vegetables with our completely meat free menu. Starters and main course will be covered as well as dessert. Close
Sat 16	1 day	One complete Dinner Party from scratch	£120.00	Book
Tips on how to plan and time this dinner party menu. Cook the entire menu of four courses and pick up ideas on how to present it. The recipes may include fish and vegetable accompaniments will also be covered. Close
Tue 19	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Wed 20	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	Book
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Fri 22	1 day	Italian	£120.00	Book
There is a lot more to this day than pasta and rice! Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner. Close
Wed 27	1 day	How to bone and cook meat	£120.00	Book
Get to grips with your knife skills and also prefect the cooking of different meats. The meats may include chicken, beef and game when in season. Close
Thu 28	1 day	The Art of the Sauce	£120.00	Book
Learn how to create classic French and Italian sauces in advance as well as some modern interpretations. Starters,main courses and desserts will all be prepared from scratch with a versatile sauce for each. Close
February 2010
Tue 2	1 day	A taste of the Orient	£120.00	Book
Take a spin of the exotic cuisines of East Asia, from China and Japan to Mongolia! Learn some unusual, but family friendly recipes using available ingredients. All recipes are very versatile and fun to prepare Close
Wed 3	1 day	The Quintessential Tea Party	£120.00	Book
Create, quite simply, the best tea party ever! Students will be guided in new techniques for a visually impressive banquet of sweet and savoury recipes which can be mostly made in advance. Get tips on presentation for these versatile dishes. Close
Mon 8	26 days	4 week diploma course	£2600.00	Book
As well as learning new techniques, kitchen management and hygiene feature highly throughout the 4 weeks. Knife skills and other techniques will be practised daily. The classes are kept to a maximum of 12 students to insure close tuition. Students will stay in the courtyard of the estate, dining in the cookery school each day.The courses run from Monday to Friday starting at 10am and ending at 4pm. The students will be broken up into groups and each Friday one group will cook a three-course dinner for the other students. The course offers a variety of imaginative ideas and also includes vegetarian dishes. This course offers the students a chance to create their own style and enhance their repertoire. Close
March 2010
Tue 9	1 day	Indian Cookery	£120.00	Book
For people who love Indian food, cooked authentically. Learn to use and store herbs and spices. Close
Wed 10	1 day	20 Minute Suppers	£120.00	Book
If you are working and trying to plan family meals at the same time,this is the course for you! Quick,tasty and healthy suppers which are easy to put together and will be loved from the smallest to the tallest member of your household. Meat, fish and vegetable dishes which can be also be frozen will be covered as well as puddings! Close
Sat 13	2 days	Spring Dinner Party	£310.00	Book
A practical course in the art of cooking for friends and family using new season ingredients. From bread to main courses to puddings and a variety of starters or light supper dishes. Close
Fri 19	3 days	Spring Dinner Party Ideas	£450.00	Book
Spring brings us the start of a whole new season. Learn to tackle new recipes such as grilled lamb with cardamon and rice wine sauce. Close
Tue 23	1 day	Cook now for later	£120.00	Book
Cook up a storm knowing that is can all be packed safely away in the freezer for those busy days. This course will cover starters, main courses, desserts and vegetable dishes. Close
Wed 24	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	Book
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Fri 26	2 days	Spring Dreams	£310.00	Book
Spring brings with it a new zest for life and lighter food after winter. Prepare a wonderful dinner with new season vegetables, meat and fish. Learn new techniques for preparing a simple but stunning menu Close
Mon 29	1 day	Thai Cookery	£120.00	Book
This course is for Thai food lovers. Cooking with fresh zingy herbs, spices and coconut to produce authentic dishes. Close
Wed 31	1 day	One complete Dinner Party from scratch	£120.00	Book
Tips on how to plan and time this dinner party menu. Cook the entire menu of four courses and pick up ideas on how to present it. The recipes may include fish and vegetable accompaniments will also be covered. Close
April 2010
Thu 8	1 day	A taste of the Orient	£120.00	Book
Take a spin of the exotic cuisines of East Asia, from China and Japan to Mongolia! Learn some unusual, but family friendly recipes using available ingredients. All recipes are very versatile and fun to prepare Close
Mon 12	12 days	Advanced Diploma Course	£1300.00	Book
This course is designed to follow the four week Diploma course held at the school three times a year. It is an advanced course and unsuitable for beginners. Skills learned on the first course will be tken to a higher levels in knife skills, meat cookery, fish cookery the art of sauces, starter, desserts and baking. It is an ideal refresher course. Close
Tue 27	1 day	Complete tapas party	£120.00	Book
For a Spanish party with a difference which can largely be prepared in advance! Cover a multitude of dishes which will include meat,vegetable and desserts. Close
Wed 28	1 day	How to bone and cook meat	£120.00	Book
Get to grips with your knife skills and also prefect the cooking of different meats. The meats may include chicken, beef and game when in season. Close
Thu 29	1 day	20 Minute Suppers	£120.00	Book
If you are working and trying to plan family meals at the same time,this is the course for you! Quick,tasty and healthy suppers which are easy to put together and will be loved from the smallest to the tallest member of your household. Meat, fish and vegetable dishes which can be also be frozen will be covered as well as puddings! Close
May 2010
Wed 5	1 day	Indian Cookery	£120.00	Book
For people who love Indian food, cooked authentically. Learn to use and store herbs and spices. Close
Sat 8	2 days	Summer Food for Friends	£310.00	Book
Learn about the best way to bring out flavour in summer produce. Start with bread for lunch and then go on to create a feast of vegetable, fish or meat dishes which can be eatedn hot or cold. Although the emphasis is on food for entertaining, these recipes can be altered for family and friends alike. Close
Tue 11	1 day	Gluten Free Cookery	£120.00	Book
This course will cover gluten free pastry,starters, main courses and desserts with ideas on how to substitute ingredients with on gluten content. Close
Fri 14	3 days	Summer food for friends	£450.00	Book
This course is for people who love to entertain but have little time to prepare food at the last minute. Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. Close
Fri 21	1 day	Thai Cookery	£120.00	Book
This course is for Thai food lovers. Cooking with fresh zingy herbs, spices and coconut to produce authentic dishes. Close
Sat 22	1 day	The Quintessential Tea Party	£120.00	Book
Create, quite simply, the best tea party ever! Students will be guided in new techniques for a visually impressive banquet of sweet and savoury recipes which can be mostly made in advance. Get tips on presentation for these versatile dishes. Close
Wed 26	1 day	A taste of the Orient	£120.00	Book
Take a spin of the exotic cuisines of East Asia, from China and Japan to Mongolia! Learn some unusual, but family friendly recipes using available ingredients. All recipes are very versatile and fun to prepare Close
June 2010
Wed 2	1 day	The Summer Vegetarian	£120.00	Book
Get the most of your summer vegetables with our completely meat free menu. Starters and main courses will be covered as well as dessert. Close
Fri 4	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Sat 5	1 day	20 Minute Suppers	£120.00	Book
If you are working and trying to plan family meals at the same time,this is the course for you! Quick,tasty and healthy suppers which are easy to put together and will be loved from the smallest to the tallest member of your household. Meat, fish and vegetable dishes which can be also be frozen will be covered as well as puddings! Close
Mon 7	2 days	Summer Food for Friends	£310.00	Book
Learn about the best way to bring out flavour in summer produce. Start with bread for lunch and then go on to create a feast of vegetable, fish or meat dishes which can be eatedn hot or cold. Although the emphasis is on food for entertaining, these recipes can be altered for family and friends alike. Close
Thu 10	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Lots of ideas for meat and vegetables dishes. Learn how to make the most of the great outdoors and be organised! Close
Fri 11	2 days	Summer Food for Friends	£310.00	Book
Learn about the best way to bring out flavour in summer produce. Start with bread for lunch and then go on to create a feast of vegetable, fish or meat dishes which can be eatedn hot or cold. Although the emphasis is on food for entertaining, these recipes can be altered for family and friends alike. Close
Fri 18	1 day	Italian	£120.00	Book
There is a lot more to this day than pasta and rice! Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner. Close
Sat 19	1 day	Indian Cookery	£120.00	Book
For people who love Indian food, cooked authentically. Learn to use and store herbs and spices. Close
Tue 22	1 day	The Art of the Sauce	£120.00	Book
Learn how to create classic French and Italian sauces in advance as well as some modern interpretations. Starters,main courses and desserts will all be prepared from scratch with a versatile sauce for each. Close
Thu 24	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Lots of ideas for meat and vegetables dishes. Learn how to make the most of the great outdoors and be organised! Close
Sat 26	1 day	"BBQ, Sauces & Salads "	£120.00	Book
Open your eyes to the vast world of salads, warm and cold, encompassing fish, vegetables and marinated meats. Learn about emulsion based sauces and zingy vinaigrettes Close
Tue 29	1 day	"BBQ, Sauces & Salads "	£120.00	Book
Open your eyes to the vast world of salads, warm and cold, encompassing fish, vegetables and marinated meats. Learn about emulsion based sauces and zingy vinaigrettes Close
July 2010
Sat 3	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining for Men	£120.00	Book
New ideas for grilling and barbequing. Learn about boning and carving meat. Close
Tue 6	1 day	Cooking with Chicken	£120.00	Book
Find out how to bone a chicken properly and how best to retain those delicious juices that can be lost by overcooking.Explore dishes for all the family as well as some more impressive dinner party dishes. Close
Thu 8	1 day	Cooking for Children 8-12 years	£60.00	Book
Exciting and innovative food for kids, that is not only healthy but fun to cook. Close
Tue 20	1 day	Summer Madness	£120.00	Book
This is a course with friends in mind. Make the most of the glut of summer vegetables and tender meat. Learn to create feasts for your friends without chaining yourself to the kitchen all day. Ease their thirst with refreshing homemade citrus and mint drinks and then feed their hunger with fresh and crunchy Salads such as Carrot & Red Onion with a Lemony Dressing and a very light Wild Salmon Carpaccio. Entice them with wonderful tangy Potato & Artichoke Tarts to eat with char-grilled Steaks and Tomato & Basil compote. We will show you how to get the most out of summer fruit for puddings without feeling exhausted! Close
Wed 21	1 day	Complete tapas party	£120.00	Book
For a Spanish party with a difference which can largely be prepared in advance! Cover a multitude of dishes which will include meat,vegetable and desserts. Close
Sat 24	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Lots of ideas for meat and vegetables dishes. Learn how to make the most of the great outdoors and be organised! Close
Tue 27	1 day	Cooking for kids 12-16 years	£60.00	Book
Exciting and innovative food for kids, that is not only healthy but fun to cook. Close
Wed 28	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	Book
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Fri 30	1 day	A taste of the Orient	£120.00	Book
Take a spin of the exotic cuisines of East Asia, from China and Japan to Mongolia! Learn some unusual, but family friendly recipes using available ingredients. All recipes are very versatile and fun to prepare Close
August 2010
Mon 2	1 day	Cook now for later	£120.00	Book
Cook up a storm knowing that is can all be packed safely away in the freezer for those busy days. This course will cover starters, main courses, desserts and vegetable dishes. Close
Thu 5	1 day	Thai Cookery	£120.00	Book
This course is for Thai food lovers. Cooking with fresh zingy herbs, spices and coconut to produce authentic dishes. Close
Sat 7	1 day	Family Food	£120.00	Book
Course description to follow Close
Tue 10	1 day	Italian	£120.00	Book
There is a lot more to this day than pasta and rice! Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner. Close
Thu 12	1 day	Cooking for Children 8-12 years	£60.00	Book
Exciting and innovative food for kids, that is not only healthy but fun to cook. Close
Sat 14	1 day	Indian Cookery	£120.00	Book
For people who love Indian food, cooked authentically. Learn to use and store herbs and spices. Close
Mon 16	1 day	Pasta & Pizza	£120.00	Book
Become immersed in making pasta from scratch as well as covering sauces for dried pasta dishes and different topping ideas for home made pizzas!. Close
Thu 19	1 day	How to bone and cook meat	£120.00	Book
Get to grips with your knife skills and also prefect the cooking of different meats. The meats may include chicken, beef and game when in season. Close
Sat 21	1 day	20 Minute Suppers	£120.00	Book
If you are working and trying to plan family meals at the same time,this is the course for you! Quick,tasty and healthy suppers which are easy to put together and will be loved from the smallest to the tallest member of your household. Meat, fish and vegetable dishes which can be also be frozen will be covered as well as puddings! Close
Tue 24	1 day	The Art of the Sauce	£120.00	Book
Learn how to create classic French and Italian sauces in advance as well as some modern interpretations. Starters,main courses and desserts will all be prepared from scratch with a versatile sauce for each. Close
Thu 26	1 day	The Quintessential Tea Party	£120.00	Book
Create, quite simply, the best tea party ever! Students will be guided in new techniques for a visually impressive banquet of sweet and savoury recipes which can be mostly made in advance. Get tips on presentation for these versatile dishes. Close
September 2010
Mon 6	26 days	4 week diploma course	£2600.00	Book
As well as learning new techniques, kitchen management and hygiene feature highly throughout the 4 weeks. Knife skills and other techniques will be practised daily. The classes are kept to a maximum of 12 students to insure close tuition. Students will stay in the courtyard of the estate, dining in the cookery school each day.The courses run from Monday to Friday starting at 10am and ending at 4pm. The students will be broken up into groups and each Friday one group will cook a three-course dinner for the other students. The course offers a variety of imaginative ideas and also includes vegetarian dishes. This course offers the students a chance to create their own style and enhance their repertoire. Close
October 2010
Tue 5	1 day	Autumn Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Summer has disappeared and the evenings are getting shorter. What a perfect season to entertain! Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food Close
Wed 6	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	Book
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Tue 12	1 day	20 Minute Suppers	£120.00	Book
If you are working and trying to plan family meals at the same time,this is the course for you! Quick,tasty and healthy suppers which are easy to put together and will be loved from the smallest to the tallest member of your household. Meat, fish and vegetable dishes which can be also be frozen will be covered as well as puddings! Close
Wed 13	1 day	Game Cookery	£120.00	Book
Discover the best way to serve and cook game and still have time to talk to your friends! Learn also about non-game starters that compliment the main course. Close
Tue 19	1 day	Autumn Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Summer has disappeared and the evenings are getting shorter. What a perfect season to entertain! Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food Close
Wed 20	1 day	One complete Dinner Party from scratch	£120.00	Book
Tips on how to plan and time this dinner party menu. Cook the entire menu of four courses and pick up ideas on how to present it. The recipes may include fish and vegetable accompaniments will also be covered. Close
Tue 26	1 day	How to bone and cook meat	£120.00	Book
Get to grips with your knife skills and also prefect the cooking of different meats. The meats may include chicken, beef and game when in season. Close
Wed 27	1 day	Cook now for later	£120.00	Book
Cook up a storm knowing that is can all be packed safely away in the freezer for those busy days. This course will cover starters, main courses, desserts and vegetable dishes. Close
November 2010
Mon 1	26 days	4 week diploma course	£2600.00	Book
As well as learning new techniques, kitchen management and hygiene feature highly throughout the 4 weeks. Knife skills and other techniques will be practised daily. The classes are kept to a maximum of 12 students to insure close tuition. Students will stay in the courtyard of the estate, dining in the cookery school each day.The courses run from Monday to Friday starting at 10am and ending at 4pm. The students will be broken up into groups and each Friday one group will cook a three-course dinner for the other students. The course offers a variety of imaginative ideas and also includes vegetarian dishes. This course offers the students a chance to create their own style and enhance their repertoire. Close
Tue 30	1 day	Early Christmas Entertaining	£120.00	Book
For those who like to be organised! Pre-plan your entire Christmas with clever ideas for prepare-ahead vegetable dishes, sauces and gravies. Be inspired by ideas for canapes, Christmas Eve supper and clever ways to disguise leftovers. Close
December 2010
Fri 3	2 days	Christmas Food for Friends	£310.00	Book
Be inspired by ideas for canapes, Christmas suppers and clever ways to prepare ahead for arrival of family and friends. Close
Tue 7	1 day	Vegetarian Christmas	£120.00	Book
Forget the nut roasts and dive into the world of char-grilled vegetables, roast terrines, creamy gratins and elegant starters. Create tasty canapes, versatile sauces and prepare-ahead amin courses as well as ideas for dessert. Close
Fri 10	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Sat 11	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Mon 13	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Tue 14	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Wed 15	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close

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