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The Cookery School
at Bodnant Welsh Food
Cookery
Courses
2015
Why choose the Cookery School at
Bodnant Welsh Food Centre?
Sustainable, local Welsh food
Our food is grown and sourced locally as much as possible to reduce
‘food miles’ and to support local producers. We insist on knowing the
provenance of our food, and that it is sustainable and ethically produced.
The difference in quality can be tasted in every dish.
Practical cookery you will use
All of our courses have been designed to be as accessible and practical
as possible for preparation at home. The ingredients we use are easily
sourced from everyday suppliers.
A great place to learn
A wide range of scheduled courses
Offering over 80 courses including demonstrations, half day, full day and
weekend courses, you are sure to find a course to suit you and your area
of interest.
Professional award winning chefs
At the Cookery School , all of our chef tutors are accomplished,
professional chefs with a wealth of experience within the food industry.
Small group sizes
Classes cater for up to 12 students. Our experienced chef tutors know
that not everyone learns at the same pace, or in the same way and so
whilst you will work together as a group you will also receive plenty of
individual attention.
Hands on training
Our courses are geared to maximising the amount of practical cookery
you will perform during each day. All ingredients are pre-prepared for
you for the start of each day, and a kitchen assistant works to assist
the chef and students throughout the day. We also offer cookery
demonstrations that offer invaluable hints and tips when cooking at home.
Our students tell us that they enjoy the warm and friendly environment
at the Cookery school. The school is centrally situated within the Bodnant
Food Centre, which offers a great restaurant, tea room, wine cellar and
farm shop.
– “Great fun day! Very informative. Amazing food and Wine”
OWEN DAVIES
– “Fabulous Day learning how to expand my veggie repertoire”
SONIA ROGERS
– “A lovely day! Inspirational cooking- full of flavours. The time flew by!! Thanks” GWENAN EVANS
– “An Excellent day! A lot crammed in which is great and really liked the relaxed environment” VICKY ALLEN
Cookery Club
Once you have been on a cookery course you have the option to join
the Bodnant Cookery School Club where you can receive discounts
off future course bookings, as well as exclusive offers from Bodnant
Welsh Food.
Discover fresh skills in the Bodnant Cookery School with
personal guidance from leading Welsh culinary experts. Whether you’re a complete
beginner or an enthusiastic foodie, our state of the art cookery school
hosts a range of inspiring courses suited to all abilities. Out of term time, you’ll also
find courses especially for children throughout the year.
Cookery School experiences
★ Cookery Demonstrations
★ Half day courses
★ Full day courses
★ Weekend Breaks
★ Monthly supper clubs. New to Bodnant, please contact the Cookery school for further details
★ Kids Academy - Please visit the website for course details
On-site Accomodation
Why not book a foodie weekend in beautiful North Wales, set
in the foothills of Snowdonia. The on-site Furnace Farmhouse
offers you a 5 star countryside retreat.
Private hire
Private cookery courses for your group – We have a
number of tailored packages available for private groups, please
visit the website for further details. Alternatively should you have
specific ideas for your course we would be delighted to arrange
this for you.
Other bespoke courses are available
Please contact the Cookery School for further details.
Corporate hire
Team building events
We can provide your colleagues with a day of team building
activities, motivation and inspiration. Our tailor made corporate
events have been designed to be, not only entertaining but to
also focus the mind on communication, trust and a little
competitiveness. The school can accommodate groups from
8 to 24.
Private meeting room
The River Room accommodates up to 16 guests. The room
features stunning views out over Conwy Estuary. You’ll receive
personal service from our Hayloft catering and events team and
a menu tailor-made to suit your needs.
For further information please visit
www.bodnant-welshfood.co.uk/corporate
or contact the Cookery School
Birthday parties - How about celebrating your kids’ special
events with a do it ‘themselves’ party at the Bodnant Cookery
School. The party guests cook three dishes chosen by the
birthday boy or girl under the supervision of one of our chef
tutors, and then eat them together for their party tea in the
dining room at the cookery school.
Hen parties – Make your own wedding favours - Join an expert
chocolatier for a chocolate making session. Learn how to
temper chocolate then create your own handmade delights
using chocolate cups and a range of the finest quality ingredients.
FURNACE FARMHOUSE
THE RIVER ROOM
J A NUA RY
New Year Detox - Rhona Morris
10/01/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
After the excesses of the Christmas festivities, give your body a well-earned
break and start the year on a detox with a difference.
Rhona will show you that detoxing your body doesn’t mean depriving yourself
or going without food. Simply becoming more health conscious and choosing
to eat the right foods will cleanse and revitalise your body naturally.
Pasta Perfection - Eira Roche
25/01/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
Join Eira Roche and unravel the art of pasta making and learn how to make the
perfect ravioli, tortellini and pasta ribbons. At lunch time enjoy a glass of wine
with a steaming bowl of pasta that you have made yourself.
Macarons - Sally Owens
31/01/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £65
If you are obsessed by these beautiful Macarons, why not spend a morning
making these French Macarons with Sally Owens. Macarons are one of the
most technically difficult delicacies that you can make however these bitesize
morsels are a French delicacy and show piece like no other.
FEB RUARY
Stress Free Dinner Parties - Denise Baker McClearn
01/02/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Join supper club host Denise Baker McClearn for a course dedicated to taking
the stress out of entertaining. This course will teach you techniques to deliver a
fantastic, three-course dinner party menu quickly and effectively. Lunch consists of
one of the dishes made in class and a glass of wine from the Bodnant wine cellar.
Saturday Kitchen - Dai Chef
07/02/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant culinary team in the cookery
school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’ ingredients and get some great
recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
Basic Bread Making - Stephen Hewitt
11/01/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £55
On this fantastic half day course, award winning pastry chef Stephen Hewitt
will explain the ins and outs of baking, inspiring you with the confidence to
swap shop bought bread for the delight of delicious home baked.
Bangers and Beer - Brian Hansen
17/01/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Spend a day with Brian Hansen making your own hand-made sausages with
the finest cuts from the Bodnant butchery. For lunch you will enjoy one of
your own creations with a fantastic seasonal vegetable accompaniment and
an artisan ale of your choice. You will also have plenty of bangers to take
home to share.
Patisserie Secrets - Stephen Hewitt
18/01/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Join award winning pastry chef, Stephen Hewitt for day learning the art of
patisserie baking. Lunch and a glass of wine from the Bodnant wine cellar
are included.
Pies & Pastry Making - Toby Beevers
24/01/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
If you’ve always wanted to master the art of pastry making to create the perfect
pies and puddings, then spend the day with Chef Toby Beevers. Lunch will
consist of one of the pies that you make in class and a glass of wine from the
Bodnant wine cellar.
Valentines Hearts and Chocolates - Jo Beevers
08/02/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
The course will see you making a special box of Valentine’s chocolates for your
sweetheart. Lunch and a glass of wine from the Bodnant wine cellar are included
as well as plenty of chocolate samples.
Romantic French Valentine’s Takeaway (Men only) Brian Hansen
14/02/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
What could be more romantic than creating a classic French three course feast to
take home to your sweetheart? That’s exactly what you’ll be doing on this full day
course with Brian Hansen.
Sour Dough - Toby Beevers
15/02/2015 | 10.00 - 14.00 | £65
Join chef Toby Beevers for a morning of sour dough bread baking. Typically three
breads will made over the course of the day.
One Pot Wonders - Denise Baker McClearn
21/02/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £65
Join supper club host Denise Baker-McClearn for a morning of hands-on
wholesome cookery. This course is ideal for novice cooks who are looking to
experiment with simple flavour packed suppers such as fish stew, lamb tagine,
paella or risotto.
The Artisan Baker - Alex Gooch
A Touch of Spice - Sunita Katotch
22/02/2015 | 10.00 - 16.00 | £135
15/03/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Alex Gooch is one of the UK’s finest artisan bakers and won the 2014 award for
his sourdough at the world bread awards. This is a beginners’ course, where you
will learn to make excellent breads that can be recreated at home to impress and
nourish friends and family.
Join Sunita Katotch for a day exploring spices and Indian flavours. Lunch will
consist of one of the dishes made in class and a glass of wine from the Bodnant
wine cellar.
Flavours of South America - Danny Burke
28/02/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Latin American cuisine is diverse. Learn various traditional dishes and spices used
in South America and Spain. Learn about different kinds of cuisine such as Mexican
and Spanish cuisine among the others. Lunch will consist of one of the dishes
made in class and a glass of South American wine from the Bodnant wine cellar.
M A R CH
Rare Welsh Bits - Mike Evans
01/03/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Celebrate Saint David’s Day with Chef Mike Evans. You will be making a feast of
Welsh dishes entirely from Welsh ingredients. Lunch will consist of one of the
dishes made in class and the wine served with it will of course be Welsh too.
Saturday Kitchen - Dai Chef
07/03/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant culinary team in the cookery
school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’ ingredients and get some great
recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
Pizza & Italian Breads - Stephen Hewitt
The Italian Job - Brian Hansen
08/03/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
21/03/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Spend a day making fabulous Italian breads with award winning pastry chef
Stephen Hewitt. You’ll make open textured focaccia with extra virgin olive oil
and fresh herbs, ciabatta, bruschetta, pizza and calzone. Lunch will consist of your
home made pizza and a glass of wine from the Bodnant wine cellar..
Join Brian Hansen for a day of Italian cookery that would impress the sternest
Italain Nonna. Lunch will consist of one of the dishes made in class and a glass of
Italian wine from the Bodnant wine cellar.
Sweet Treats & Afternoon Tea Favourites - Brian Hansen
Continental Breads - Brioche, Baguette, Focaccia,
Croissants - Toby Beevers
22/03/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
14/03/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Join Toby Beevers for a day of bread making with a continental flavour.
Bread specialist Toby Beevers will take you through a number of bread recipes
which you will make, bake and take home to share with friends and family.
This course is all about creating traditional, classic teatime favourites such as
scones, sponges, tarts and cream cakes. Lunch and glass of wine from the
Bodnant wine cellar will be included. Before you leave enjoy a taste of what you
have made with a lovely cup of Welsh tea.
Easter Chocolates - Jo Beevers
28/03/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Learn the delicate art of hand tempering and dipping while you create a
mouth-watering selection of treats.
Patisserie Secrets - Stephen Hewitt
29/03/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
You will master the art of choux pastry and sweet pastry, creating a selection of
mouth-watering delights to take home such as profiteroles, frangipane
tarts, plated deserts, and petit fours.
A PR IL
Saturday Kitchen
11/04/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant culinary team in the cookery
school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’ ingredients and get some great
recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
The Chocolate Box - Jo Beevers
16/05/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Learn how to make a moulded figure and how to add colour and detail to the
moulds. Choose your own flavour fillings to add to the moulded chocolates
you will make.
Tapas with a Twist - Brian Hansen
12/04/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
The flavours and colours are full of sunshine and best of all, it is simple to
prepare and cook. The twist is that the ingredients won’t have travelled from
Spain, Brian Hansen will show you how to create delicious tapas dishes with
fine Welsh produce.
Italian Vegetarian - Eira Roche
18/04/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
You will make dishes such as Gnocchi di spinaci e ricotta (Spinach and ricotta
gnocchi) Terrina di verdure e caprino (vegetable and goats cheese terrine)
Pomodori gratinati - (tomato gratin).
Cake Toppers - Sally Owens
19/04/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Join expert Cake Decorator Sally Owens for a day creating a variety decorative
cake toppers such as teddies, starbursts and modelled numbers. Lunch and a glass
of wine from the Bodnant wine cellar are included.
Simple and Natural - Rhona Morris
25/04/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
The recipes that you will learn on this fun informative day will be fresh, light and
summery. Rhona prides herself on making food as exciting and appetising as
possible so you don’t even notice you are eating the healthy option!
MAY
Sushi and Japanese Cuisine - Brian Hansen
Welsh Lamb Master Class - Hefin Roberts
17/05/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Masterclass on Welsh lamb, new season lamb is in full swing. Discover new cuts
and different ways to cook lamb, using cheaper cuts without missing on flavour.
The Modern Vegetarian - Eira Roche
23/05/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
The focus of this course is on skillful cooking using fresh local, seasonal produce
to create tantalising meals which are light and easy to prepare yet visually stunning
and simply delicious. You will make dishes such as massaman curry with organic
tofu and rice noodles, ribolita - a tuscan bean soup and a quinoa and lentil loaf.
Lunch will consist of one of the dishes made in class and a glass of wine from the
Bodnant wine cellar.
02/05/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
In this hands-on master class you will perfect maki (rolled) and Nigiri sushi and
create a selection of simple dishes such as Japanese sea trout salad with mizuna
leaf and yuzu dressing.
Mastering Sauces - Stephen Hewitt
Saturday Kitchen - Dai Chef
Canapés - Stephen Hewitt
09/05/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant culinary team in the cookery
school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’ ingredients and get some great
recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
30/05/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Once the preserve of top chefs, you can now master the professional secrets of
superb canapés with award winning chef Stephen Hewitt.
Basic Bread Making - Stephen Hewitt
10/05/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £55
The course is very hands on and you will be guided through the basics and you
will also be shown how this can be adapted to a variety of different loaves.
24/05/2015 | 10.00 - 16.00 | £115
From mastering the humble stock, to simple pan sauces, hollandaise, mayonnaise,
pesto and the essential crème anglaise, there is a sauce for every occasion.
Pies & Pastry Making - Toby Beevers
31/05/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
If you’ve always wanted to master the art of pastry making to create the perfect
pies and puddings, then come to the Bodnant Cookery School and spend the
day with Chef Toby Beevers.
JUNE
Sour Dough - Toby Beevers
06/06/2015 | 10.00 - 14.00 | £65
All these breads a sourdough starter, and the class teaches how to sustain a
sourdough mother, along with teaching the kneading and shaping styles used
here. The intention is to build confidence in all aspects of bread making with an
emphasis on sourdough.
Wedding Cake - Sally Owens
07/06/2015 & 14/06/2015 | 10.00 - 17.00 | £250
Join Sally Owens, who created the charity wedding cake, to mark the wedding
of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Over the two days you’ll learn how to bake a fruit cake, make marzipan and ice
your cakes to give a professionally smooth finish and then seamlessly stack them.
How to make edible items to decorate your cake. A great course if you are
embarking on your first ever tiered cake. We will discuss designs to suit your
needs and the use of colour to embellish your creation. We will supply
everything you need including rich fruit cake ingredients and dummy cakes.
YOU WILL LEARN:
– How to bake a rich fruit cake
– How to make and professionally cover a fruit cake with marzipan
and sugar paste icing
– How to cover a board with sugarpaste- all important for the
neat finish and professional touch
– How to professionally ice a dummy cake with sugarpaste
– How to use smoothers to best effect
– How to make royal icing
– Pipe line work, dots and bulbs, pearl beading
– How to make edible decorations including bows and moulded items
– How to design piped side designs
– How to stack, dowel and secure your wedding cakes for easy
transport and delivery
– How to attach ribbon to a cake board
Saturday Kitchen - Dai Chef
13/06/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant culinary team in the cookery
school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’ ingredients and get some great
recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
The Italian Job - Brian Hansen
20/06/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Brian will teach you a dish from each of the Italian courses starting with ‘antipasti’,
then ‘primo’ the first course followed by ‘secondo’ which is the meat course
accompanied by ‘contorno’ the tasty vegetable side dish and then finish with a
beautiful ‘dolce’ the sweet. Lunch will consist of one of the dishes made in class
and a glass of Italian wine from the Bodnant wine cellar.
One Pot Wonders - Toby Beevers
21/06/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £65
You will glean plenty of tips on technique, preparing ahead and storage so that
these one pot wonders can become part of your everyday repertoire.
This course is ideal for novice cooks who are looking to experiment with simple
flavour packed suppers such as fish stew, lamb tagine, paella or risotto.
Pasta Perfection - Eira Roche
27/06/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
Whatever your favourite style, pasta is synonymous with Italian cuisine.
Join Eira Roche and unravel the art of pasta making and learn how to make the
perfect ravioli, tortellini and pasta ribbons. At lunch time enjoy a glass of wine
from the Bodnant wine cellar with a steaming bowl of pasta that you have
made yourself.
Burmese Banquet - Neha Misra
28/06/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Burmese food has hints of Thai, Chinese and East Indian Bengali flavours. Burmese
cuisine is ideal for families because it’s healthy, tasty and the spices used subtle.
A great way to introduce Asian cookery to new palates.
JULY
AU GU S T
Tapas with a Twist - Brian Hansen
The Deconstruction Course - Mike Evans
04/07/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Everyone loves Mediterranean food. The flavours and colours are full of sunshine
and best of all, it is simple to prepare and cook. The twist is that the ingredients
won’t have travelled from Spain; Brian Hansen will show you how to create
delicious tapas dishes with fine Welsh produce. Lunch will consist of a variety of
the dishes cooked in class and a glass of sangria.
01/08/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
This method was popularised by some of the world’s most famous chefs. During
your time with Chef Mike Evans you will ‘deconstruct’ some classic dishes creating
something innovative to impress your dinner guests. Without ruining the surprise,
do you think you could guess what a deconstructed steak and kidney pie would
become? Lunch will consist of one of the dishes made in class and a glass of wine
from the Bodnant wine cellar.
Thai Cuisine - Sunita Katotch
05/07/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
You’ll make a selection of traditional dishes including Tom Kai soup, Vegetable stir
fry, Lamb with sweet basil leaf, Jasmine sticky rice, Banana Fritters.
Saturday Kitchen
11/07/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant culinary team in the cookery
school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’ ingredients and get some great
recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
Your perfect picnic - Mike Evans
12/07/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £65
As the summer holidays approach, picnics fast become the dining mode of
choice. But in a modern age when you can get almost anything pre-packaged,
have we forgotten how to make a perfect picnic? Join chef Mike Evans who will
teach you how to make some delicious picnic treats.
The Artisan Baker - Alex Gooch
19/07/2015 | 10.00 - 16.00 | £135
This is a more advanced course offering, among other things, sourdough, ancient
grain bread, ciabatta and my brioche dough. Ideal for the keen home baker or
anyone contemplating a career change who wants to hone his or her skills, and
improve hands-on understanding of dough and fermentation processes.
Lunch and a glass of wine from the Bodnant wine cellar are included.
Getting Ready for Summer - Danny Burke
26/07/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Chefs secrets on how to brine, smoke and slow cook for the bbq season, get
more from a Bbq than sausages and burgers.
Saturday Kitchen
08/08/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start your weekend if you are a foodie. Join the Bodnant culinary
team in the cookery school for an inspiring demonstration inspired by the
season’s larder, and get some great recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
Mastering Sauces - Brian Hansen
15/08/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
From mastering the humble stock, to simple pan sauces, hollandaise,
mayonnaise, pesto and the essential crème anglaise, there is a sauce for every
occasion. Lunch will consist of a choice cut from the Bodnant Butchery and one
of the sauces made in class accompanied by a glass of perfectly matched wine
from the Bodnant wine cellar.
Simple and Natural (Health on a Plate) Rhona Morris
16/08/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
Rhona will guide you through some of her favourite
recipes which will leave you feeling satisfied and energised. Too much processed
food, saturated fats, sugar and alcohol can leave your body feeling bloated, heavy
and lethargic. To help you get started, this one day course with Rhona will show
you how to prepare high quality raw and cooked dishes that are packed full of
flavour and goodness and will leave you with a wonderful sense of well-being.
The Italian Job - Brian Hansen
Saturday Kitchen
22/08/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Brian will teach you a dish from each of the Italian courses starting with ‘antipasti’
which are the tasty apetisers Italians start a meal with, then you’ll make ‘primo’
the first course which is traditionally pasta, risotto, soup or polenta, ‘secondo’
which is the meat course accompanied by ‘contorno’ the tasty vegetable side dish
and then finish with ‘dolce’ , the sweet. Lunch will consist of one of the dishes
made in class and a glass of Italian wine from the Bodnant wine cellar.
12/09/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant culinary team in the cookery
school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’ ingredients and get some great
recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
Local Fish - Hefin Roberts
23/08/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Learn how to prepare and cook all the local fish and seafood when it’s at the
best time to land. You will also make fish pate, rilletes and potted goods to teach
how to preserve foods.
A Touch of Spice - Sunita Katotch
13/09/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
You will make a selection of dishes including Stuffed aubergine curry, Cucumber
and jeera yogurt, Chicken and potato curry , the Kenyan way, Lamb chops pilau
and Chapattis.
Perfect Pâté - Denise Baker Mclearn
13/09/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Making homemade pâté and terrines is a craft worth learning. Discover how
to make your very own selection with this hands-on course with Denise baker
McClearn.
Bodnant Bake off - Sally Owens
20/09/2015 | 10.00 - 1.00 | £65
Recreate two of the items made on the Bodnant bake of with Sally Owens,
pastry chef extraordinaire.
Autumn Shellfish - Brian Hansen
26/09/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
If you have a passion for shellfish or want to learn just how easy it is to prepare
and cook - this is the course for you.
Harvest with your AGA - Dawn Roads
Fresh Local Fish - Mike Evans
27/09/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £25
29/08/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Learn how to fillet and cook a variety of fish, prepare and cook shellfish for
speedy mid-week meals and fabulous entertaining with Chef Mike Evans.
Watch while an expert shows you a selection of dishes being made using the
Bodnant AGA. You’ll pick up lots of hints and tips. Ideal for AGA or Rayburn
owners or anyone thinking of investing on one.
Authentic & Modern Tapas - Danny Burke
30/08/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Learn new ideas on tapas. Light dishes with loads of flavour.
S E PT EMBER
Continental Breads (Brioche, Baguette, Focaccia, Croissants)
Toby Beevers
05/09/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Bread specialist Toby Beevers will take you through a number of bread recipes
which you will make, bake and take home to share with friends and family.
Crabs & Crustaceans - Brian Hansen
06/09/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
From local crabs, native lobsters, langoustine and prawns to crayfish, we will teach
you how to not be afraid and have the confidence to create some delicious
summer dishes with these fabulous creatures. Lunch will consist of one of the
dishes made in class and a glass of wine from the Bodnant wine cellar.
OCTOBER
Sour Dough - Toby Beevers
03/10/2015 | 10.00 - 14.00 | £65
The intention is to build confidence in all aspects of bread making with an emphasis on sourdough.
Basic Bread Making - Stephen Hewitt
04/10/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £55
The course is very hands on and you will be guided through the basics and you
will also be shown how this can be adapted to a variety of different loaves.
Saturday Kitchen
10/10/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant
culinary team in the cookery school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’
ingredients and get some great recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
Bangers and Beer - Brian Hansen
24/10/2015 | 11.00 - 14.00 | £115
Not only will you be using the finest, local, artisan ales to flavour the sausages but
you will also be matching them to the sausage recipes that you learn in class.
The New Game Season - Hefin Roberts
25/10/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Game is about to begin, bringing out the hunter gatherer in us all. Learn how to
prepare fowl and larger game. And how to enjoy them at their best.
Halloween Cupcakes - Hayley Roberts
31/10/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £65
Learn to decorate to a professional standard using a range of skills, some of which
include how to colour sugar paste to achieve a flawless finish, buttercream piping
using different techniques.
Game Cookery - David Barratt
11/10/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
You will be skinning and jointing, plucking and drawing, and at the end you will
learn to cook two dishes using game as the main ingredient.
Thirty Minute Feasts - Denise Baker Mclearn
17/10/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
We want to show you that cooking can be fun. If you are a complete novice or
an experienced cook looking for new ideas, flavours and recipes then this course
will fulfil your every requirement. Lunch will consist of one of the dishes made in
class and a glass of wine from the Bodnant wine cellar.
Bodnant Bake Off (The Finale) - Sally Owens
18/10/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £65
We want to show you that cooking can be fun. If you are a complete novice or
an experienced cook looking for new ideas, flavours and recipes then this course
will fulfil your every requirement. Lunch will consist of one of the dishes made in
class and a glass of wine from the Bodnant wine cellar.
NOVEMBER
Pizza & Italian Breads - Stephen Hewitt
01/11/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
You’ll make open textured focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs,
ciabatta, bruschetta, pizza and calzone.
Chutneys and Pickles - Ann Busby
07/11/2015 | 10.00 - 16.00 | £115
Join Ann Busby the award winning talent behind Simply Relish for a morning of
preserving.
Rare Welsh Bits - Dai Chef
08/11/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
There will be a few twists on some classic dishes such as Bara Brith, Anglesey eggs
and traditional cawl.
Saturday Kitchen - Dai Chef
14/11/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant culinary team in the cookery
school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’ ingredients and get some great
recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends
Christmas Canapés - Denise Baker McClearn
15/11/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Once the preserve of top chefs, you can now master the professional secrets of
superb canapés with Denise Baker McClearn.
Simple and Natural (deliciously dairy free) - Rhona Morris
21/11/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £95
Whether you’re intolerant to dairy produce or you’re trying to cut down on it for
health reasons, you’re sure to pick up plenty of new skills and techniques. You will
make dishes such as; courgette and Rocket Salad with lemon dressing, Roasted
Sweet Potatoes, Peppers and Onion with Smoked Paprika and Carrot, Orange
and Cinnamon Cupcakes.
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Edible Gifts - Ann Busby / Jo Beevers
05/12/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Spend the day with expert chocolatier Jo Beevers of Kokonoir and award winning
chutney maker Ann Busby of Simply Relish to produce an array of Christmas
goodies that you can either share as gifts of keep to enjoy! Lunch and a glass of
mulled wine are included.
Winter Warmers - Danny Burke
22/11/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
Winter has returned and stews and casseroles are back on the menus. Learn new
interesting modern dishes and how to cook them properly.
Classic French - Brian Hansen
28/11/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
You will be making dishes such as Moules mariniere with garlic bread and Kir,
Steak au poivre with sage and rosemary boulangere potatoes and Tarte Tatin
with Chantilly cream.
How to prepare the Ultimate Christmas Banquet Toby Beevers
29/11/2015 | 11.00 - 16.00 | £115
We know that creating this perfect meal is not without the odd challenge - dry
turkey, soggy sprouts, pan juggling and piles of washing up. The reality is that
cooking a complex, multi-component meal like this for large numbers can be a
challenging feat.
The Artisan Baker at Christmas - Alex Gooch
06/12/2015 | 10.00 - 16.00 | £135
Expect lots of cinnamon and spice while you make a range of beautiful loaves and
Christmas buns.
Saturday Kitchen Christmas Special - Dai Chef
12/12/2015 | 10.30 - 12.00 | £10
A great way to start the weekend. Join the Bodnant culinary team in the cookery
school for a demonstration inspired by the larders’ ingredients and get some great
recipe ideas for entertaining family and friends.
Decorate Your Christmas Cake - Sally Owens
13/12/2015 | 10.00 - 13.00 | £65
Our chef chefs will demonstrate how to cover a cake in marzipan and sugar paste
to give a flawless finish and teach simple, yet effective, decorating techniques to
produce the wow factor.
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