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If you’re short on time, but don’t want to compromise on delicious evening meals, this is the perfect course for you. Using organic, seasonal produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will create wonderful dishes that you will look forward to preparing, no matter how busy you are.

Join illustrator Katie Rose Johnston for an evening of festive watercolours to make your own set of watercolour cards and name tags.

Build your own delicious selection of handmade treats on this fun, hands-on course. If you fancy making your own Christmas gifts this year, our tutors will help you get in the festive spirit as you learn how to make an array of preserves, decorative biscuits, sweet treats and much more.

Father Christmas has made time in his busy schedule to visit our Marylebone farmshop on Saturday 16th December.

Be inspired to create a beautiful arrangement for your front door, stairwell, mantelpiece, or Christmas table at this festive workshop at our Cotswolds Farm.

Everybody loves a lazy Sunday brunch and this fun half-day course at the Cookery School lets you enjoy tasting delicious dishes, while learning some great ideas and getting hands-on with new recipes to repeat on many relaxed mornings to come.

Be inspired to create a beautiful arrangement for your front door, stairwell, mantelpiece, or Christmas table at this festive workshop at our Cotswolds Farm.

Be inspired to create a beautiful arrangement for your front door, stairwell, mantelpiece, or Christmas table at this festive workshop at our Cotswolds Farm.

Be inspired to create a beautiful arrangement for your front door, stairwell, mantelpiece, or Christmas table at this festive workshop at our Cotswolds Farm.

Ever popular, our canapé classes at The Cookery School are always a sell out. Whether to kick off a dinner party or as the main event to accompany drinks, canapés are the first morsel your guests will try and a great chance to make an impression.

Everybody loves a lazy brunch and this fun half-day course at the Cookery School lets you enjoy tasting delicious dishes, while learning some great ideas and getting hands-on with new recipes to repeat on many relaxed mornings to come.

Wreaths are not just for Christmas, they are beautiful at any time of the year as a celebration of each season.

Learn key techniques to create your own watercolour illustration with this course for beginners and intermediates.

Join us to learn some of the secrets behind our delicious loaves from sourdoughs to seeded loaves, rolls, multi-grains and enriched doughs.

Using traditional, artisan methods and purely organic ingredients we will cover texture, kneading, proving and of course the all important baking, so that you can leave us confident to be able to recreate delicious homemade loaves. We pay special attention to the importance of good quality ingredients and age old traditions which set artisan bread apart from preservative-laden commercial breads.

Any questions relating to your own baking will of course be answered, and we’ll give you some sourdough starter to take home with you, aiming to inspire the start of your home-baking journey. On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea, coffee and a selection of pastries from our bakery before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create your own loaves. Throughout the day you will be seated around our central kitchen island to sample each bread accompanied by a glass or two of wine.

* Please not this course is not suitable for those following a gluten-free diet

Food and cookery is a wonderful way to bring families together in the kitchen, but this time you won’t have any washing up to worry about! Throughout the course there will be a selection of delicious, inspiring recipes for you to enjoy creating together with us, as well as back at home.

You will enjoy a mixture of demonstrations and hands-on cookery to create your own delicious dishes, which everyone will sit down to enjoy together. Accompanied by a glass or two of wine for the grown ups and delicious, organic juices for the children. There will of course be chance to explore our 28-acre organic Market Garden and see first hand where our seasonal, organic produce is grown.

Suitable for families with children aged between 5 - 16 years.

Created in conjunction with the Bamford Wellness Spa, our B Balanced days are designed to relax, restore and revive with 90 minutes of yoga, a cookery session and a relaxing massage treatment. Begin the day by enriching both your body and mind with a 90 minute yoga class in the spa's beautiful loft studio. You will then be guided back to The Cookery School where we will welcome you with a reviving juice and herbal teas.

After an introduction from our tutors, everyone will have the chance to cook a nourishing, healthy lunch, getting hands on preparing a number of dishes designed to reflect the holistic, wholesome approach to food we have at Daylesford.

Focusing on our wonderful organic ingredients, with recipes designed to make you feel your best, we’ll create a series of delicious and nutritious dishes which will be enjoyed together for lunch.

After your cookery session we’ll escort you back to the Bamford Wellness Spa for a 45-minute back, neck and shoulder massage giving you the chance to completely unwind before your day with us comes to an end.

B Balanced Timings 

9:15am | Arrival at The Cookery School for a cup of tea or coffee

9:30am | Yoga in the Bamford Wellness Loft Studio

11:00am - 2:00pm | Cookery School course

2:15pm - 4:15pm | 45-minute massage in the Bamford Wellness Spa

This full-day course is designed to inspire you with confidence and ideas to take your Al Fresco eating to the next level, cooking and sampling organic meat and vegetables from our Farm and Market Garden.

Food and cookery is a wonderful way to bring families together in the kitchen, but this time you won’t have any washing up to worry about! Throughout the course there will be a selection of delicious, inspiring recipes for you to enjoy creating together with us, as well as back at home.

You will enjoy a mixture of demonstrations and hands-on cookery to create your own delicious dishes, which everyone will sit down to enjoy together. Accompanied by a glass or two of wine for the grown ups and delicious, organic juices for the children. There will of course be chance to explore our 28-acre organic Market Garden and see first hand where our seasonal, organic produce is grown.

Suitable for families with children aged between 5 - 16 years.

Treat yourself and your loved one to a relaxing day getaway at Daylesford this Valentines day, learn how to create an intimate feast as we guide you through a series of romantic recipes designed for sharing.

Our signature Chef Skills Masterclass runs every month, designed to give anyone with an interest in cookery the chance to learn invaluable skills to elevate their cooking to new heights.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or more experienced cook, this comprehensive introduction to the essential skills and techniques of classic cookery will ensure you leave you confident enough to execute almost any recipe, as well as being able to create your own dishes and develop a signature style.

Using seasonal, organic produce from our Farm and Market Garden, this half-day course will discuss the importance of good ingredients and classic techniques. Covering as many principles as possible in the 3-dishes that we will create throughout the day. This course provides all of the skills and techniques you need to create consistently delicious, elegant dishes at home. Within each session you will enjoy a combination of demonstrations and hands-on cookery, sitting down together to enjoy each dish you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence.

Join us to learn some of the secrets behind our delicious loaves from sourdoughs to seeded loaves, rolls, multi-grains and enriched doughs.

Using traditional, artisan methods and purely organic ingredients we will cover texture, kneading, proving and of course the all important baking, so that you can leave us confident to be able to recreate delicious homemade loaves. We pay special attention to the importance of good quality ingredients and age old traditions which set artisan bread apart from preservative-laden commercial breads.

Any questions relating to your own baking will of course be answered, and we’ll give you some sourdough starter to take home with you, aiming to inspire the start of your home-baking journey. On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea, coffee and a selection of pastries from our bakery before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create your own loaves. Throughout the day you will be seated around our central kitchen island to sample each bread accompanied by a glass or two of wine.

* Please not this course is not suitable for those following a gluten-free diet

Spices have long been celebrated for their health benefits, in Ayurvedic, Chinese and Western cuisines and holistic practices. This half day course in will explore the recipes and thinking behind the use of spices to aid healing and good digestion as well as their anti-inflammatory properties and beneficial effects on blood sugar and longevity.

Over the course of the morning, you will enjoy a series of demonstrations from our Cookery School tutors as well as hands-on cookery sessions to create your own delicious dishes, using a wonderful array of delicious spices and health giving ingredients. With plenty of tips on how to incorporate spices into every day cooking from breakfast through to supper, this course will provide plenty of inspiration for you to take home to your own kitchens.

The heart-shaped seasonal wreath is one of our signature floristry items at Daylesford and now you can learn how they are made.

New to our course calendar, a series of 2-hour courses that focus on honing kitchen skills as you master one delicious recipe.

Join us for an unforgettable evening in The Cookery School at our Chef's Table Supper. Sit back and relax whilst our chefs create a delicious, seasonal tasting menu right in front of you, giving you the chance to taste our organic ingredients at their very best, having been crafted into elegant, imaginative dishes.

Stave off the winter blues with our authentic Thai supper club held on our Cotswolds farm.

Ever popular, our canapé classes at The Cookery School are always a sell out. Whether to kick off a dinner party or as the main event to accompany drinks, canapés are the first morsel your guests will try and a great chance to make an impression.

This 3-hour course is aimed at Junior Chefs aged 9-13 years to build skills, confidence and independence in the kitchen. Cooking is a real life skill and getting to grips with the basics at a young age helps to lay the foundation for a lifetime of food appreciation and healthy habits. Designed to spark their imagination and introduce them to all sorts of flavours and ingredients, this course gives children the chance to see how much fun cooking can be.

Join us to learn some of the secrets behind our delicious loaves from sourdoughs to seeded loaves, rolls, multi-grains and enriched doughs.

Using traditional, artisan methods and purely organic ingredients we will cover texture, kneading, proving and of course the all important baking, so that you can leave us confident to be able to recreate delicious homemade loaves. We pay special attention to the importance of good quality ingredients and age old traditions which set artisan bread apart from preservative-laden commercial breads.

Any questions relating to your own baking will of course be answered, and we’ll give you some sourdough starter to take home with you, aiming to inspire the start of your home-baking journey. On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea, coffee and a selection of pastries from our bakery before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create your own loaves. Throughout the day you will be seated around our central kitchen island to sample each bread accompanied by a glass or two of wine.

* Please not this course is not suitable for those following a gluten-free diet

Wreaths are not just for Christmas, they are beautiful at any time of the year as a celebration of each season.

The heart-shaped seasonal wreath is one of our signature floristry items at Daylesford and now you can learn how they are made.

At Daylesford we do not use floral foam, we prefer to use pin holders to create artistic designs defined by natural shapes, features, movements and characteristics.

Created in conjunction with the Bamford Wellness Spa, our B Balanced days are designed to relax, restore and revive with 90 minutes of yoga, a cookery session and a relaxing massage treatment. Begin the day by enriching both your body and mind with a 90 minute yoga class in the spa's beautiful loft studio. You will then be guided back to The Cookery School where we will welcome you with a reviving juice and herbal teas.

After an introduction from our tutors, everyone will have the chance to cook a nourishing, healthy lunch, getting hands on preparing a number of dishes designed to reflect the holistic, wholesome approach to food we have at Daylesford.

Focusing on our wonderful organic ingredients, with recipes designed to make you feel your best, we’ll create a series of delicious and nutritious dishes which will be enjoyed together for lunch.

After your cookery session we’ll escort you back to the Bamford Wellness Spa for a 45-minute back, neck and shoulder massage giving you the chance to completely unwind before your day with us comes to an end.

B Balanced Timings 

9:15am | Arrival at The Cookery School for a cup of tea or coffee

9:30am | Yoga in the Bamford Wellness Loft Studio

11:00am - 2:00pm | Cookery School course

2:15pm - 4:15pm | 45-minute massage in the Bamford Wellness Spa

Join us for an unforgettable evening in The Cookery School at our Chef's Table Supper. Sit back and relax whilst our chefs create a delicious, seasonal tasting menu right in front of you, giving you the chance to taste our organic ingredients at their very best, having been crafted into elegant, imaginative dishes.

We are very excited about this special evening devoted to the world of food and wine! In this two hour wine tasting masterclass hosted in our stunning Cookery School, you’ll explore a range of artisan wines from some of the worlds very best vineyards.

Our beautiful Market Garden is the perfect setting to nurture creativity and feel artistically inspired by nature, particularly when summer is in full bloom all around you.

The passion and respect we have for our animals is paramount in developing our award-winning organic meat. Our Nose-To-Tail: Butchery Masterclass will allow you to follow and understand this journey, as well as gain practical tips and techniques from our expert chefs and butchers.

Beginning with a demonstration from our farm butchers, we will then get you hands on, butchering and preparing your own joints of meat and preparing them for the pot. Including beef, lamb and chicken, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential techniques required to master butchery at home, as well as teaching you to choose the best cuts from your own butcher.

Over the course of the day we’ll cook a number of recipes highlighting a range of techniques from braising to roasting, leaving you confident cooking from nose-to-tail.

For fuss-free cooking that yields hugely satisfying results, it is difficult to beat one-pot meals.

This full day course looks at some of our favourite recipes that are simplicity itself to prepare. Ideal for feeding hungry crowds with minimal washing up afterwards, these meals are perfect for relaxed suppers on busy nights as well as easy, delicious solutions for dinner parties.

Combining both demonstrations and hands-on guided cookery sessions with our tutors, you will learn how to make dishes such as hearty ragouts, comforting risotto and paella, vibrant tray bakes and tempting puddings.

Learn how to plant seasonal blooms and foliage in a basket with the addition of some beautiful natural accessories.

Learn how to plant seasonal blooms and foliage in a basket with the addition of some beautiful natural accessories.

This is a popular workshop, ideal for children aged 6 and above.

The heart shape is something of a signature at Daylesford and this full day workshop is all about transforming natural, living materials into an enduring symbol of love.

Ever popular, our Seasonal Dinner Party course will give you the confidence to cook delicious seasonal recipes for any occasion, that will impress your guests on all fronts with presentation, taste and timing.

Our Afternoon Tea course is a firm favourite in our calendar, giving you the chance learn how to make delicious, show-stopping treats for teatime.

This 3 hour beginners workshop will take you through the stages of making your very own hand carved spoon out of naturally fallen wood from our very own Daylesford Estate.

Garden designer Annie Guilfoyle will explain why and how our favourite plants are scented and then will offer you advice on how to use them successfully in your garden to create year-round perfume! 

A well-stocked larder means you can always create delicious dishes at a moments notice. Build your own store of long lasting mealtime saviours with this course that covers many different forms of preservation.

This full-day course is designed to inspire you with confidence and ideas to take your Al Fresco eating to the next level, cooking and sampling organic meat and vegetables from our Farm and Market Garden.

Everybody loves a lazy Sunday brunch and this fun half-day course at the Cookery School lets you enjoy tasting delicious dishes, while learning some great ideas and getting hands-on with new recipes to repeat on many relaxed mornings to come.

Ever popular, our canapé classes at The Cookery School are always a sell out. Whether to kick off a dinner party or as the main event to accompany drinks, canapés are the first morsel your guests will try and a great chance to make an impression.

Throughout this fun morning, we will arm you with skills and ideas to create delicious, effortless bites that you can easily recreate at home for your guests, as well as lots of recipe suggestions, time saving tips and presentation ideas. Our seasonal, organic produce from the Farm and Market Garden will be used to maximum effect to prepare delicious nibbles that would be perfect for any occasion.

At the end of the morning, after creating your own platters of canapés, we will finish by pouring you a glass or two of Prosecco and sampling everyone’s creations.

For fuss-free cooking that yields hugely satisfying results, it is difficult to beat one-pot meals.

This full day course looks at some of our favourite recipes that are simplicity itself to prepare. Ideal for feeding hungry crowds with minimal washing up afterwards, these meals are perfect for relaxed suppers on busy nights as well as easy, delicious solutions for dinner parties.

Combining both demonstrations and hands-on guided cookery sessions with our tutors, you will learn how to make dishes such as hearty ragouts, comforting risotto and paella, vibrant tray bakes and tempting puddings.

This is a popular workshop, ideal for children aged 6 and above.

Join the Cookery School and Garden Room teams for this fun-filled course combining two of our favourite activities – floristry and cookery.

As you arrive to the Cookery School, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you head off with our Head Floristry Tutor to learn how to create a beautiful, seasonal hand-tied posie using natural materials and flowers - yours to take home at the end of the day.

Mid-way through the morning, we’ll escort you back to the Cookery School for a demonstration and hands-on cookery session, creating delicious dishes using organic, seasonal ingredients from our Farm and Market Garden. Before you leave your dishes will be served for lunch, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate, Château Léoube.

With lots of tips and techniques from both our tutors and florists this is a great introduction to seasonal cookery and flower arranging, giving you plenty of ideas and inspiration to take home.

If you’re short on time, but don’t want to compromise on delicious evening meals, this is the perfect course for you. Using organic, seasonal produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will create wonderful dishes that you will look forward to preparing, no matter how busy you are.

Treat your beloved to a romantic evening in The Cookery School at our special Valentine’s Chef’s Table Supper. Sit back and relax whilst our chefs create an intimate, seasonal tasting menu right in front of you, giving you the chance to taste our organic ingredients at their very best, having been crafted into elegant, imaginative dishes that you will love.

Our beautiful Market Garden is the perfect setting to nurture creativity and feel artistically inspired by nature, particularly when summer is in full bloom all around you.

Join us for an unforgettable evening in The Cookery School at our Chef's Table Supper. Sit back and relax whilst our chefs create a delicious, seasonal tasting menu right in front of you, giving you the chance to taste our organic ingredients at their very best, having been crafted into elegant, imaginative dishes.

Learn key techniques to create your own watercolour illustration with this course for beginners and intermediates.

Created in conjunction with the Bamford Wellness Spa, our B Balanced days are designed to relax, restore and revive with 90 minutes of yoga, a cookery session and a relaxing massage treatment. Begin the day by enriching both your body and mind with a 90 minute yoga class in the spa's beautiful loft studio. You will then be guided back to The Cookery School where we will welcome you with a reviving juice and herbal teas.

A well-stocked larder means you can always create delicious dishes at a moments notice. Build your own store of long lasting mealtime saviours with this course that covers many different forms of preservation.

Foraging is a traditional, age-old skill that we are passionate about at the Cookery School, offering the opportunity to harvest and eat the most delicious, seasonal ingredients from nature’s larder for free.

Our Budding Chefs classes provide the perfect introduction to cookery for children aged between 5 and 8 years old. These courses will inspire little ones to think about where their food comes from as we explain the story of our organic farm and Market Garden, getting them hands-on creating their own dishes with delicious, seasonal ingredients.

Flower Pressing is a traditional pastime that has been enjoyed by generations of children.

Learn how to make beautiful vase arrangements to enjoy at home on this immersive floristry course in the Cotswolds.

Our seasonal handtied floristry workshop offers the perfect starter guide for those looking to master the art of floristry.

Learn how to make beautiful vase arrangements to enjoy at home on this immersive floristry course in the Cotswolds.

Inspired by the rhythms of the seasons and the healing powers of nature, The Spring Wellness Retreat at Daylesford is designed to awaken, heal and renew as we welcome the arrival of spring.

Please find further information below. 

Created in conjunction with the Bamford Wellness Spa, our B Balanced days are designed to relax, restore and revive with 90 minutes of yoga, a cookery session and a relaxing massage treatment. Begin the day by enriching both your body and mind with a 90 minute yoga class in the spa's beautiful loft studio. You will then be guided back to The Cookery School where we will welcome you with a reviving juice and herbal teas.

After an introduction from our tutors, everyone will have the chance to cook a nourishing, healthy lunch, getting hands on preparing a number of dishes designed to reflect the holistic, wholesome approach to food we have at Daylesford.

Focusing on our wonderful organic ingredients, with recipes designed to make you feel your best, we’ll create a series of delicious and nutritious dishes which will be enjoyed together for lunch.

After your cookery session we’ll escort you back to the Bamford Wellness Spa for a 45-minute back, neck and shoulder massage giving you the chance to completely unwind before your day with us comes to an end.

B Balanced Timings 

9:15am | Arrival at The Cookery School for a cup of tea or coffee

9:30am | Yoga in the Bamford Wellness Loft Studio

11:00am - 2:00pm | Cookery School course

2:15pm - 4:15pm | 45-minute massage in the Bamford Wellness Spa

New to 2023, The Wild Rabbit are introducing a year of tasting menus which take you on a culinary journey, travelling through the British seasons.​

We love sharing our knowledge and passion with masterclasses such as this half-day course all about pasta. Our tutors will cover three different pasta dough techniques, the shaping process, regionality and of course delicious, simple sauces to accompany them.

Sustainable Seafood is one of our most popular skills based course, allowing our guests to gain a real insight into an area of cookery which can sometimes be a little tricky to master. Even though fish and shellfish are a firm favourite for many on restaurant menus, the preparation and cooking of these delicious, delicate ingredients can be a little intimidating.

Sustainable Seafood is one of our most popular skills based course, allowing our guests to gain a real insight into an area of cookery which can sometimes be a little tricky to master. Even though fish and shellfish are a firm favourite for many on restaurant menus, the preparation and cooking of these delicious, delicate ingredients can be a little intimidating.

If you’re short on time, but don’t want to compromise on delicious evening meals, this is the perfect course for you. Using organic, seasonal produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will create wonderful dishes that you will look forward to preparing, no matter how busy you are.

Learn the secrets to the best ever roast whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy a 3-course Sunday lunch prepared by our tutors.

Learn the secrets to the best ever roast whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy a 3-course Sunday lunch prepared by our tutors.

Join us for an unforgettable evening in The Cookery School at our Chef's Table Supper. Sit back and relax whilst our chefs create a delicious, seasonal tasting menu right in front of you, giving you the chance to taste our organic ingredients at their very best, having been crafted into elegant, imaginative dishes.