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- Sunday Masterclass Lunches
- Pre-Dinner Drinks Demonstrations
- Chef’s Table
- Sushi Dinners
- Curry Club
- Christmas Courses
- Children's Courses
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Rates & Schedule
| Course | Start Time | Finish Time | Max Number on course | Price per person | Guests Meals (booking essential) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers Residential Weekend Course | Friday afternoon at 2.00pm | Saturday mid-afternoon approx 3.00pm | 12 | £375 (including Friday night accommodation) | Lunch £30 Dinner £45 |
| Rosemary Shrager Two Day Course (running over 3 days) | Sunday or Wednesday at 4.30pm | Tuesday or Friday at approx 3.00pm | 14 | £385 | Lunch £30 Dinner £45 |
| Day Courses | |||||
| Rosemary Shrager Day Course | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 14 | £215 | Lunch £30 |
| Preserving Workshop | 9.30am | 12.30pm | 10 | £60 | n/a |
| Dinner Parties (Beginner) | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £150 | Lunch £30 |
| Dinner Parties (Intermediate) | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £150 | Lunch £30 |
| Dinner Parties (Advanced) | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £160 | Lunch £30 |
| Italian | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £150 | Lunch £30 |
| Fish and Shellfish | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £160 | Lunch £30 |
| Butchery & Carving Skills | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £160 | Lunch £30 |
| Game | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £150 | Lunch £30 |
| The Kitchen Garden | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £95 | N/A |
| Wild About Food | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £95 | N/A |
| Sushi for Beginners | 10.00am | Approx 3.00pm | 12 | £95 | N/A |
| Indian Masterclass | 10.00am | Approx 3.00pm | 10 | £120 | N/A |
| Christmas in a Box | 2.30pm | 6.30pm | 12 | £150 | N/A |
| Festive Fare | 9.30am | Approx 3.30pm | 12 | £150 | Lunch £30 |
| Demonstration (some with "Hands On") Dinners and Lunches | |||||
| Pre-Dinner Drinks Demonstration | 6.00pm | 6.30pm | 12 | £10 | N/A |
| Sunday Masterclass Lunch | 11.00am | Approx 2.30 | 10 | £40 | N/A |
| Sushi Dinner | 7.30pm | 10.00pm | 12 | £45 | N/A |
| Chef's Table | 7.30pm | Approx 10.30pm | 10 | £48 | N/A |
| Curry Club | 7.30pm | 10.00pm | 12 | £48 | N/A |
| Children's Cookery Courses | |||||
| Mini-Chef | 2.00pm | 5.00pm | 10 | £50 | N/A |
| Basics for Beginners | 10.00am/3.00pm | 1.30/6.30pm | 10 | £60 | N/A |
| Confident Cook | 10.00am/3.00pm | 1.30/6.30pm | 10 | £60 | N/A |
| Private Group | By Arrangement | Lasts approx 5 hours | - | £70 (for a group of 4) |
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What’s Included
The Rosemary Shrager, John Rogers Weekend and Day Courses all include lunch during the day, with the addition of dinner on the Friday night of the Robert Taylor Weekend and on both nights of the Rosemary Shrager course (which is run over three days). Lunch is not served as part of the morning courses (Preserving Course) or afternoon courses (Christmas in a Box).
The Curry Club involves a short demonstration with some hands on opportunities, followed by dinner served at the Demonstration Table. Wine and Beer are available to order on the evening.
The Sushi Dinner includes miso soup and saki tastings, demonstration, hands on, and sushi made to order. Wine and Japanese beer are available to order on the evening.
The Children’s Cookery Courses involve demonstration and hands on cooking, followed by a light meal served at the Demonstration Table (lunch or tea), apart from Mini-Chefs who have a goody bag to take home.
The Christmas in a Box afternoon course involves hands on cooking throughout the course, with refreshments. A three course meal for six guests is prepared, ready for the freezer. Additional servings need to be booked in advance, at a cost of £15 per person.
The Pre Dinner Drinks Demonstration includes a half hour of demonstration served with a pre-dinner glass of wine.
Accommodation : None of the courses include accommodation apart from the John Rogers weekend which includes accommodation and breakfast in the hotel for two guests (on the Friday evening). Special accommodation rates are available in conjunction with all other course bookings, from £105 per room/night B&B
Refreshments : Refreshments are served during all cookery courses, and wine is served with most meals as part of a day or residential course. Drinks are charged for where served during the Curry Club or Indian Masterclass Day Course, the Chef's Table or Sunday Masterclass course.
Clothing : Guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing during courses where hands on cooking is involved. Outdoor clothing is required for the Wild About Food and Kitchen Garden courses.
Partners and Friends : Partners and friends who are not booked onto a course are welcome to join most of the courses for lunch or dinner where served in the cookery school dining room as part of a course (see table above for availability). Meals MUST be booked in advance, this is usually required at the time of booking the course. During the course there is a wide range of activities available such as walking, fishing and golf, and The Spa at Swinton Park also has a wide range of face, body and beauty treatments available in its six treatment rooms. Advance booking required in most cases.
Spa Discount : For guests attending any of the cookery courses in 2012 we will be delighted to offer a 10% discount off any spa treatments booked during your stay.
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