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  1. Seasonal Dinner Party
    25th Mar 2023 - 09:30am
    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.
    £210.00
  2. Eat To Be Healthy: Body & Mind
    30th Mar 2023 - 09:30am

    Eating well has a profound effect on how we feel and how our brains and bodies function. This course explores the relationship between good nutrition and our wellbeing, examining which foods can help us to function at our best.

    We will look at the roles of fat, protein, vegetables, grains and sugar in our diets and how best to create delicious meals and recipes which will help you feel balanced and well.

    Designed in collaboration with our resident nutritionist Rhaya Jordan, this course will include plenty of expert advice on how to include the vital nutrients in your eating and cooking at home. Throughout the day you will enjoy recipe demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create delicious, nourishing dishes, using the freshest ingredients in season from our organic farm and Market Garden. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes.

    £210.00
  3. Fusion Cooking
    07th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    Take inspiration from around the world as you learn how to combine flavours from different cultures and continents with this new course in the Cookery School calendar.

    Guided by our tutors, you will explore the origins of fusion cooking, such as how historic trade routes led to ingredients being introduced and used in new ways. You will discover how an open-minded approach to making food can enhance your appreciation for unfamiliar ingredients, boost your confidence in the kitchen and elevate your cooking skills.

    £210.00
  4. Quick & Simple Suppers
    08th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  5. Floristry & Cooking Experience
    13th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  6. Seasonal Dinner Party
    14th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    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 recipes focus on ingredients and preparation techniques that allow you to spend time with your guests rather than locked away in the kitchen. Using seasonal, organic produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will provide you with a repertoire of dishes for starters, main courses and puddings, each elegant and simple to prepare.

    We cover fish and meat cookery, vegetarian options, how to look after guests with special diets and will even talk a little about how to select the best wines to accompany your recipes back at home. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  7. Artisan Bread Making
    15th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    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

    £210.00
  8. Nose-To-Tail: Butchery Masterclass
    20th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  9. Eat To Be Healthy: Body & Mind
    21st Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    Eating well has a profound effect on how we feel and how our brains and bodies function. This course explores the relationship between good nutrition and our wellbeing, examining which foods can help us to function at our best.

    We will look at the roles of fat, protein, vegetables, grains and sugar in our diets and how best to create delicious meals and recipes which will help you feel balanced and well.

    Designed in collaboration with our resident nutritionist Rhaya Jordan, this course will include plenty of expert advice on how to include the vital nutrients in your eating and cooking at home. Throughout the day you will enjoy recipe demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create delicious, nourishing dishes, using the freshest ingredients in season from our organic farm and Market Garden. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes.

    £210.00
  10. Wild & Foraged
    22nd Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  11. B Balanced: Cookery & Spa Day
    26th Apr 2023 - 09:15am

    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

    £250.00
  12. One Pot Cooking
    27th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  13. Plant Based Kitchen
    28th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    We cater for all sorts of dietary requirements at Daylesford and are delighted to see more interest in sustainable, plant-based foods: particularly the seasonal organic vegetables, fruit, salad leaves and herbs we are so passionate about growing in our Market Garden.

    This course will focus on creating a variety of nutritionally balanced dishes using ingredients harvested from our organic farm and further afield, including alternative sources of protein and essential nutrients.

    Whether you avoid animal products altogether, need help with ideas for cooking for vegan friends and family, or are keen to vary your diet with an “eat less meat, but better quality” approach, our Plant Based Kitchen course will equip you with skills, knowledge and inspiration to make a repertoire of delicious, nourishing plant-based dishes at home.

     

    £210.00
  14. Quick & Simple Suppers
    29th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  15. Sustainable Seafood
    04th May 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    In this course we focus on how to select, prepare and cook an array of fish and shellfish, covering filleting, steaming, pan frying, sauces, accompaniments and lots more. We’ve designed the day so that guests have the chance to learn the essential principles of fish cookery, leaving the school confident enough to cook all sorts of varieties at home.

    With tips and advice about how to source the freshest possible fish, how to store it at home and some delicious flavour combinations, this is a comprehensive introduction to one of our favourite subjects in the kitchen. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  16. Cakes & Bakes
    05th May 2023 - 09:30am

    Our Cakes & Bakes course will teach you how to create a variety of delicious bakes, both savoury and sweet.

    You will enjoy a combination of demonstrations and hands-on cookery to help you on the way to becoming a master baker. Our tutors will teach key techniques and guide you as you explore different flavours and textures to create some truly impressive bakes. Expect tried-and-tested recipes, inspirational new ideas and mouth-watering flavour combinations – plus plenty of opportunities to taste cakes, biscuits and pastry items fresh from the oven, or take home to share with friends and family.

    Whether you are already an avid baker or simply an enthusiastic eater keen to discover more, this course will provide plenty of pleasure and fun.

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

    £210.00
  17. Seasonal Dinner Party
    06th May 2023 - 09:30am

    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 recipes focus on ingredients and preparation techniques that allow you to spend time with your guests rather than locked away in the kitchen. Using seasonal, organic produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will provide you with a repertoire of dishes for starters, main courses and puddings, each elegant and simple to prepare.

    We cover fish and meat cookery, vegetarian options, how to look after guests with special diets and will even talk a little about how to select the best wines to accompany your recipes back at home. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  18. Floristry & Cooking Experience
    10th May 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  19. The Italian Kitchen
    11th May 2023 - 09:30am

    Go beyond pasta with this hands-on course that celebrates regional Italian cuisine. You will learn how to make popular and lesser-known dishes from scratch, whatever your experience.  Menus will change throughout the year and will always be inspired by the seasons.

    £210.00
  20. Artisan Bread Making
    12th May 2023 - 09:30am

    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

    £210.00
  21. Quick & Simple Suppers
    13th May 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  22. Eat To Be Healthy: Body & Mind
    18th May 2023 - 09:30am

    Eating well has a profound effect on how we feel and how our brains and bodies function. This course explores the relationship between good nutrition and our wellbeing, examining which foods can help us to function at our best.

    We will look at the roles of fat, protein, vegetables, grains and sugar in our diets and how best to create delicious meals and recipes which will help you feel balanced and well.

    Designed in collaboration with our resident nutritionist Rhaya Jordan, this course will include plenty of expert advice on how to include the vital nutrients in your eating and cooking at home. Throughout the day you will enjoy recipe demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create delicious, nourishing dishes, using the freshest ingredients in season from our organic farm and Market Garden. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes.

    £210.00
  23. Journey Through Provence
    19th May 2023 - 09:30am

    Provencal cookery is rich with warm, summery flavours and recipes created with fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are lucky enough to have a glut of some of these wonderful vegetables and herbs in our organic Market Garden come summer, as well as delicious ingredients from our sister estate in the South of France, Château Léoube.

    From olives, capers and herbs to beautiful fish, lamb and poultry, our Cookery School team will guide you through a series of classic flavour combinations and recipes, created to bring out the best of each ingredient we use.

    With the chance to explore our Market Garden as well as sample our own olive oils, tapenades and wines from Château Léoube, our Journey Through Provence class will inspire you to incorporate French flavours and techniques into your own cookery at home. On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down around our central island to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine.

    £210.00
  24. Mastering the Barbecue
    20th May 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Cooking on the barbecue can often be a daunting task, with many people apprehensive about going beyond burgers and sausages. Whether you’re cooking fillet steaks, delicate fish, vegetables or even puddings, we’ll teach you failsafe techniques and skills that you can use at home. As well as advice on choosing the perfect cuts of meat and fish to pop on the grill, we will also cover a number of marinades, salads and accompaniments to make sure you can approach your next barbecue with confidence.

    On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create your own dishes on the barbecue. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence.

    £210.00
  25. B Balanced: Cookery & Spa Day
    24th May 2023 - 09:15am

    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

    £250.00
  26. Fusion Cooking
    25th May 2023 - 09:30am

    Take inspiration from around the world as you learn how to combine flavours from different cultures and continents with this new course in the Cookery School calendar.

    Guided by our tutors, you will explore the origins of fusion cooking, such as how historic trade routes led to ingredients being introduced and used in new ways. You will discover how an open-minded approach to making food can enhance your appreciation for unfamiliar ingredients, boost your confidence in the kitchen and elevate your cooking skills.

    £210.00
  27. Seasonal Dinner Party
    27th May 2023 - 09:30am

    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 recipes focus on ingredients and preparation techniques that allow you to spend time with your guests rather than locked away in the kitchen. Using seasonal, organic produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will provide you with a repertoire of dishes for starters, main courses and puddings, each elegant and simple to prepare.

    We cover fish and meat cookery, vegetarian options, how to look after guests with special diets and will even talk a little about how to select the best wines to accompany your recipes back at home. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  28. One Pot Cooking
    01st Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  29. Mastering the Barbecue
    03rd Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Cooking on the barbecue can often be a daunting task, with many people apprehensive about going beyond burgers and sausages. Whether you’re cooking fillet steaks, delicate fish, vegetables or even puddings, we’ll teach you failsafe techniques and skills that you can use at home. As well as advice on choosing the perfect cuts of meat and fish to pop on the grill, we will also cover a number of marinades, salads and accompaniments to make sure you can approach your next barbecue with confidence.

    On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create your own dishes on the barbecue. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence.

    £210.00
  30. Journey Through Provence
    09th Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    Provencal cookery is rich with warm, summery flavours and recipes created with fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are lucky enough to have a glut of some of these wonderful vegetables and herbs in our organic Market Garden come summer, as well as delicious ingredients from our sister estate in the South of France, Château Léoube.

    From olives, capers and herbs to beautiful fish, lamb and poultry, our Cookery School team will guide you through a series of classic flavour combinations and recipes, created to bring out the best of each ingredient we use.

    With the chance to explore our Market Garden as well as sample our own olive oils, tapenades and wines from Château Léoube, our Journey Through Provence class will inspire you to incorporate French flavours and techniques into your own cookery at home. On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down around our central island to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine.

    £210.00
  31. Quick & Simple Suppers
    10th Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  32. Floristry & Cooking Experience
    14th Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  33. Artisan Bread Making
    15th Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    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

    £210.00
  34. The Italian Kitchen
    16th Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    Go beyond pasta with this hands-on course that celebrates regional Italian cuisine. You will learn how to make popular and lesser-known dishes from scratch, whatever your experience.  Menus will change throughout the year and will always be inspired by the seasons.

    £210.00
  35. Eat To Be Healthy: Body & Mind
    22nd Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    Eating well has a profound effect on how we feel and how our brains and bodies function. This course explores the relationship between good nutrition and our wellbeing, examining which foods can help us to function at our best.

    We will look at the roles of fat, protein, vegetables, grains and sugar in our diets and how best to create delicious meals and recipes which will help you feel balanced and well.

    Designed in collaboration with our resident nutritionist Rhaya Jordan, this course will include plenty of expert advice on how to include the vital nutrients in your eating and cooking at home. Throughout the day you will enjoy recipe demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create delicious, nourishing dishes, using the freshest ingredients in season from our organic farm and Market Garden. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes.

    £210.00
  36. Quick & Simple Suppers
    23rd Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  37. Fire Pit Cooking
    24th Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    Perfect for barbecue enthusiasts and anyone who loves food and the great outdoors, this course offers an unforgettable experience at Daylesford.

    We will prepare two impressive open fires in our stunning Market Garden, the group will have fun experimenting with different methods and a variety of dishes, including cooking directly on the fire, cast iron cooking, Asado-style with larger joints of meat, marinades, grilling seasonal vegetables and more.

    Cooking outdoors is always a fun, sociable activity and we will be embracing this with plenty of chilled wine, cider and beer to keep you refreshed as we enjoy the most delicious, flame-kissed flavours and share a wealth of tips and techniques.

    £210.00
  38. B Balanced: Cookery & Spa Day
    28th Jun 2023 - 09:15am

    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

    £250.00
  39. Market Garden Gather & Cook
    29th Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    This course is a special opportunity to spend a morning exploring and harvesting the freshest, most flavourful crops in season from our Market Garden, which is normally closed to the public.

    Hundreds of different varieties of organic fruit, vegetables and salad leaves are grown in the 28-acres of the Daylesford Market Garden. These include unusual heritage varieties as well as familiar things you would expect to find in seasonal veg boxes and farmers’ markets.

    You'll spend the morning harvesting your own fresh produce from our Market Garden, when the baskets and trugs are full, the group will pause for an appetising snack prepared by our chefs before returning to the Cookery School to transform the haul into delicious meals, guided by our tutors.

    You will return home with the confidence and know-how to create delicious dishes using seasonal ingredients that are so often overlooked, as well as plenty of freshly harvested crops!

    £210.00
  40. Seasonal Dinner Party
    30th Jun 2023 - 09:30am

    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 recipes focus on ingredients and preparation techniques that allow you to spend time with your guests rather than locked away in the kitchen. Using seasonal, organic produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will provide you with a repertoire of dishes for starters, main courses and puddings, each elegant and simple to prepare.

    We cover fish and meat cookery, vegetarian options, how to look after guests with special diets and will even talk a little about how to select the best wines to accompany your recipes back at home. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  41. Mastering the Barbecue
    01st Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  42. Cakes & Bakes
    05th Jul 2023 - 09:30am
    Our Cakes & Bakes course will teach you how to create a variety of delicious bakes, both savoury and sweet.

    You will enjoy a combination of demonstrations and hands-on cookery to help you on the way to becoming a master baker. Our tutors will teach key techniques and guide you as you explore different flavours and textures to create some truly impressive bakes. Expect tried-and-tested recipes, inspirational new ideas and mouth-watering flavour combinations – plus plenty of opportunities to taste cakes, biscuits and pastry items fresh from the oven, or take home to share with friends and family.

    Whether you are already an avid baker or simply an enthusiastic eater keen to discover more, this course will provide plenty of pleasure and fun.

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

    £210.00
  43. Pickles, Preserves & Ferments
    06th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  44. Quick & Simple Suppers
    07th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  45. Fire Pit Cooking
    08th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    Perfect for barbecue enthusiasts and anyone who loves food and the great outdoors, this course offers an unforgettable experience at Daylesford.

    We will prepare two impressive open fires in our stunning Market Garden, the group will have fun experimenting with different methods and a variety of dishes, including cooking directly on the fire, cast iron cooking, Asado-style with larger joints of meat, marinades, grilling seasonal vegetables and more.

    Cooking outdoors is always a fun, sociable activity and we will be embracing this with plenty of chilled wine, cider and beer to keep you refreshed as we enjoy the most delicious, flame-kissed flavours and share a wealth of tips and techniques.

    £210.00
  46. Sustainable Seafood
    13th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    In this course we focus on how to select, prepare and cook an array of fish and shellfish, covering filleting, steaming, pan frying, sauces, accompaniments and lots more. We’ve designed the day so that guests have the chance to learn the essential principles of fish cookery, leaving the school confident enough to cook all sorts of varieties at home.

    With tips and advice about how to source the freshest possible fish, how to store it at home and some delicious flavour combinations, this is a comprehensive introduction to one of our favourite subjects in the kitchen. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  47. Seasonal Dinner Party
    14th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    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 recipes focus on ingredients and preparation techniques that allow you to spend time with your guests rather than locked away in the kitchen. Using seasonal, organic produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will provide you with a repertoire of dishes for starters, main courses and puddings, each elegant and simple to prepare.

    We cover fish and meat cookery, vegetarian options, how to look after guests with special diets and will even talk a little about how to select the best wines to accompany your recipes back at home. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  48. Fire Pit Cooking
    15th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    Perfect for barbecue enthusiasts and anyone who loves food and the great outdoors, this course offers an unforgettable experience at Daylesford.

    We will prepare two impressive open fires in our stunning Market Garden, the group will have fun experimenting with different methods and a variety of dishes, including cooking directly on the fire, cast iron cooking, Asado-style with larger joints of meat, marinades, grilling seasonal vegetables and more.

    Cooking outdoors is always a fun, sociable activity and we will be embracing this with plenty of chilled wine, cider and beer to keep you refreshed as we enjoy the most delicious, flame-kissed flavours and share a wealth of tips and techniques.

    £210.00
  49. Nose-To-Tail: Butchery Masterclass
    24th Mar 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  50. Fuel Your Fitness
    06th Apr 2023 - 09:30am

    Nutrition goes hand in hand with physical exercise when it comes to being fit and well. Whatever your fitness goals may be, proper nutrition – a balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats along with essential vitamins and antioxidants – is imperative to achieve them.

    This course at our Cookery School has been developed in collaboration with The Club by Bamford to help you understand the fundamentals of sports nutrition and how eating the right foods supports wellbeing. Head of Fitness at The Club Andy Walters will be on hand to talk through your individual needs and illuminate the topic of fuelling and refuelling before and after exercise, with a focus on micro and macro nutrition.

    You will learn how to make several nourishing, energising recipes via both demonstration and hands-on teaching. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, sample dishes and be prepared for an “energy break” as part of your day!

     

    £210.00
  51. Mastering the Barbecue
    22nd Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  52. Journey Through Provence
    21st Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    Provencal cookery is rich with warm, summery flavours and recipes created with fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are lucky enough to have a glut of some of these wonderful vegetables and herbs in our organic Market Garden come summer, as well as delicious ingredients from our sister estate in the South of France, Château Léoube.

    From olives, capers and herbs to beautiful fish, lamb and poultry, our Cookery School team will guide you through a series of classic flavour combinations and recipes, created to bring out the best of each ingredient we use.

    With the chance to explore our Market Garden as well as sample our own olive oils, tapenades and wines from Château Léoube, our Journey Through Provence class will inspire you to incorporate French flavours and techniques into your own cookery at home. On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down around our central island to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine.

    £210.00
  53. Artisan Bread Making
    27th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    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

    £210.00
  54. Mastering the Barbecue
    29th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Cooking on the barbecue can often be a daunting task, with many people apprehensive about going beyond burgers and sausages. Whether you’re cooking fillet steaks, delicate fish, vegetables or even puddings, we’ll teach you failsafe techniques and skills that you can use at home. As well as advice on choosing the perfect cuts of meat and fish to pop on the grill, we will also cover a number of marinades, salads and accompaniments to make sure you can approach your next barbecue with confidence.

    On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create your own dishes on the barbecue. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence.

    £210.00
  55. Plant Based Kitchen
    28th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    We cater for all sorts of dietary requirements at Daylesford and are delighted to see more interest in sustainable, plant-based foods: particularly the seasonal organic vegetables, fruit, salad leaves and herbs we are so passionate about growing in our Market Garden.

    This course will focus on creating a variety of nutritionally balanced dishes using ingredients harvested from our organic farm and further afield, including alternative sources of protein and essential nutrients.

    Whether you avoid animal products altogether, need help with ideas for cooking for vegan friends and family, or are keen to vary your diet with an “eat less meat, but better quality” approach, our Plant Based Kitchen course will equip you with skills, knowledge and inspiration to make a repertoire of delicious, nourishing plant-based dishes at home.

     

    £210.00
  56. Market Garden Gather & Cook
    20th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    This course is a special opportunity to spend a morning exploring and harvesting the freshest, most flavourful crops in season from our Market Garden, which is normally closed to the public.

    Hundreds of different varieties of organic fruit, vegetables and salad leaves are grown in the 28-acres of the Daylesford Market Garden. These include unusual heritage varieties as well as familiar things you would expect to find in seasonal veg boxes and farmers’ markets.

    You'll spend the morning harvesting your own fresh produce from our Market Garden, when the baskets and trugs are full, the group will pause for an appetising snack prepared by our chefs before returning to the Cookery School to transform the haul into delicious meals, guided by our tutors.

    You will return home with the confidence and know-how to create delicious dishes using seasonal ingredients that are so often overlooked, as well as plenty of freshly harvested crops!

    £210.00
  57. Eat To Be Healthy: Body & Mind
    19th Jul 2023 - 09:30am

    Eating well has a profound effect on how we feel and how our brains and bodies function. This course explores the relationship between good nutrition and our wellbeing, examining which foods can help us to function at our best.

    We will look at the roles of fat, protein, vegetables, grains and sugar in our diets and how best to create delicious meals and recipes which will help you feel balanced and well.

    Designed in collaboration with our resident nutritionist Rhaya Jordan, this course will include plenty of expert advice on how to include the vital nutrients in your eating and cooking at home. Throughout the day you will enjoy recipe demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create delicious, nourishing dishes, using the freshest ingredients in season from our organic farm and Market Garden. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes.

    £210.00
  58. Journey Through Provence
    11th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    Provencal cookery is rich with warm, summery flavours and recipes created with fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are lucky enough to have a glut of some of these wonderful vegetables and herbs in our organic Market Garden come summer, as well as delicious ingredients from our sister estate in the South of France, Château Léoube.

    From olives, capers and herbs to beautiful fish, lamb and poultry, our Cookery School team will guide you through a series of classic flavour combinations and recipes, created to bring out the best of each ingredient we use.

    With the chance to explore our Market Garden as well as sample our own olive oils, tapenades and wines from Château Léoube, our Journey Through Provence class will inspire you to incorporate French flavours and techniques into your own cookery at home. On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down around our central island to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine.

    £210.00
  59. Quick & Simple Suppers
    04th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  60. Pickles, Preserves & Ferments
    03rd Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  61. Nose-To-Tail: Butchery Masterclass
    10th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  62. Fire Pit Cooking
    05th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    Perfect for barbecue enthusiasts and anyone who loves food and the great outdoors, this course offers an unforgettable experience at Daylesford.

    We will prepare two impressive open fires in our stunning Market Garden, the group will have fun experimenting with different methods and a variety of dishes, including cooking directly on the fire, cast iron cooking, Asado-style with larger joints of meat, marinades, grilling seasonal vegetables and more.

    Cooking outdoors is always a fun, sociable activity and we will be embracing this with plenty of chilled wine, cider and beer to keep you refreshed as we enjoy the most delicious, flame-kissed flavours and share a wealth of tips and techniques.

    £210.00
  63. Mastering the Barbecue
    19th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Cooking on the barbecue can often be a daunting task, with many people apprehensive about going beyond burgers and sausages. Whether you’re cooking fillet steaks, delicate fish, vegetables or even puddings, we’ll teach you failsafe techniques and skills that you can use at home. As well as advice on choosing the perfect cuts of meat and fish to pop on the grill, we will also cover a number of marinades, salads and accompaniments to make sure you can approach your next barbecue with confidence.

    On arrival, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions to create your own dishes on the barbecue. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence.

    £210.00
  64. Fire Pit Cooking
    12th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    Perfect for barbecue enthusiasts and anyone who loves food and the great outdoors, this course offers an unforgettable experience at Daylesford.

    We will prepare two impressive open fires in our stunning Market Garden, the group will have fun experimenting with different methods and a variety of dishes, including cooking directly on the fire, cast iron cooking, Asado-style with larger joints of meat, marinades, grilling seasonal vegetables and more.

    Cooking outdoors is always a fun, sociable activity and we will be embracing this with plenty of chilled wine, cider and beer to keep you refreshed as we enjoy the most delicious, flame-kissed flavours and share a wealth of tips and techniques.

    £210.00
  65. Sustainable Seafood
    17th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    In this course we focus on how to select, prepare and cook an array of fish and shellfish, covering filleting, steaming, pan frying, sauces, accompaniments and lots more. We’ve designed the day so that guests have the chance to learn the essential principles of fish cookery, leaving the school confident enough to cook all sorts of varieties at home.

    With tips and advice about how to source the freshest possible fish, how to store it at home and some delicious flavour combinations, this is a comprehensive introduction to one of our favourite subjects in the kitchen. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  66. Market Garden Gather & Cook
    18th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    This course is a special opportunity to spend a morning exploring and harvesting the freshest, most flavourful crops in season from our Market Garden, which is normally closed to the public.

    Hundreds of different varieties of organic fruit, vegetables and salad leaves are grown in the 28-acres of the Daylesford Market Garden. These include unusual heritage varieties as well as familiar things you would expect to find in seasonal veg boxes and farmers’ markets.

    You'll spend the morning harvesting your own fresh produce from our Market Garden, when the baskets and trugs are full, the group will pause for an appetising snack prepared by our chefs before returning to the Cookery School to transform the haul into delicious meals, guided by our tutors.

    You will return home with the confidence and know-how to create delicious dishes using seasonal ingredients that are so often overlooked, as well as plenty of freshly harvested crops!

    £210.00
  67. Quick & Simple Suppers
    25th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  68. Seasonal Dinner Party
    26th Aug 2023 - 09:30am

    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 recipes focus on ingredients and preparation techniques that allow you to spend time with your guests rather than locked away in the kitchen. Using seasonal, organic produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will provide you with a repertoire of dishes for starters, main courses and puddings, each elegant and simple to prepare.

    We cover fish and meat cookery, vegetarian options, how to look after guests with special diets and will even talk a little about how to select the best wines to accompany your recipes back at home. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  69. B Balanced: Cookery & Spa Day
    27th Sep 2023 - 09:15am

    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

    £250.00
  70. The Italian Kitchen
    16th Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    Go beyond pasta with this hands-on course that celebrates regional Italian cuisine. You will learn how to make popular and lesser-known dishes from scratch, whatever your experience.  Menus will change throughout the year and will always be inspired by the seasons.

    £210.00
  71. Pickles, Preserves & Ferments
    08th Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  72. Cakes & Bakes
    01st Sep 2023 - 09:30am
    Our Cakes & Bakes course will teach you how to create a variety of delicious bakes, both savoury and sweet.

    You will enjoy a combination of demonstrations and hands-on cookery to help you on the way to becoming a master baker. Our tutors will teach key techniques and guide you as you explore different flavours and textures to create some truly impressive bakes. Expect tried-and-tested recipes, inspirational new ideas and mouth-watering flavour combinations – plus plenty of opportunities to taste cakes, biscuits and pastry items fresh from the oven, or take home to share with friends and family.

    Whether you are already an avid baker or simply an enthusiastic eater keen to discover more, this course will provide plenty of pleasure and fun.

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

     
     
    £210.00
  73. Seasonal Dinner Party
    30th Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    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 recipes focus on ingredients and preparation techniques that allow you to spend time with your guests rather than locked away in the kitchen. Using seasonal, organic produce from our Farm and Market Garden we will provide you with a repertoire of dishes for starters, main courses and puddings, each elegant and simple to prepare.

    We cover fish and meat cookery, vegetarian options, how to look after guests with special diets and will even talk a little about how to select the best wines to accompany your recipes back at home. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to try everything you make, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  74. One Pot Cooking
    22nd Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  75. Floristry & Cooking Experience
    13th Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  76. Wild & Foraged
    23rd Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    £210.00
  77. Game Preparation & Cooking
    14th Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    We are lucky to have a bountiful larder on our doorstep and throughout the course of the day you will learn how to prepare venison and game birds caught on our Cotswolds and Staffordshire farms.

    Our expert cookery tutors will lead the class, demonstrating how to pluck, dress and prepare your game before cooking it, guiding you through each step of the process as you do it yourself.

    You’ll also discover delicious seasonal recipes that show game off at its best and will practice cooking these, mastering the techniques to bring out real flavour and leaving with confidence in your cooking. All dishes will be enjoyed with fellow Cookery School students along with a glass or two of wine from our sister estate, Château Léoube. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes.

    £210.00
  78. Game Preparation & Cooking
    29th Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    We are lucky to have a bountiful larder on our doorstep and throughout the course of the day you will learn how to prepare venison and game birds caught on our Cotswolds and Staffordshire farms.

    Our expert cookery tutors will lead the class, demonstrating how to pluck, dress and prepare your game before cooking it, guiding you through each step of the process as you do it yourself.

    You’ll also discover delicious seasonal recipes that show game off at its best and will practice cooking these, mastering the techniques to bring out real flavour and leaving with confidence in your cooking. All dishes will be enjoyed with fellow Cookery School students along with a glass or two of wine from our sister estate, Château Léoube. As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made coffee and tea, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes.

    £210.00
  79. Quick & Simple Suppers
    09th Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00
  80. Quick & Simple Suppers
    21st Sep 2023 - 09:30am

    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.

    Focusing on accessible, simple recipes, which can be easily adapted to use ingredients you might have to hand, this course will give you a repertoire that is simple, nutritious and satisfying so that you leave us inspired to create your own dishes at home. Over the course of the day we will cover meat and fish dishes as well as recipes for sauces, accompaniments and vegetarian alternatives or replacements for anyone with special dietary requirements.

    As you arrive, we will introduce you to your day over freshly made tea and coffee, before you enjoy a series of demonstrations and guided hands-on cookery sessions, to create your own dishes. Throughout the day you will have the chance to sit down to eat everything that you cook, accompanied by a glass or two of wine from our sister estate in Provence, Château Léoube.

    £210.00

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