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Explore the world of artisan patisserie on this two-day practical course dedicated to the most sophisticated of sweet treats.
Bread is the cornerstone of Italian cuisine, and this two day course will provide you with the skills and confidence to bake your own selection of breads to compliment every mealtime.
All About Apples (juice-Cider)
More >All about cider-making and the weird and wonderful varieties of apple used to make it. Learn the techniques of storing and juicing cider apples and you’ll be making your own in no time.
Discover the art of butchery and master knife techniques on our specialist two day course; an essential for any meat lover.
There’s no greater partnership than chocolate and love, and to celebrate Saint Valentine, we’re bringing them together to ensure that those taste buds tingle.
Artisan Breadmaking Fundamentals
More >Bread shouldn’t just be a choice between white or brown; it should be about choosing which loaf for which hour of the day. Raise your skills, and discover the taste of real bread as you bake your way through our five day course.
Artisan Cheesemaking Fundamentals
More >Here you will find in-depth knowledge about the fundamentals of cheese-making, taught by one of the best. Essential for any aspiring cheese-maker, food writer or dairy farmer.
Explore the simplicity of French baking; discover why artisan bread is such an integral part of day-to-day life in France.
Jams, jellies and chutneys are easy and fun to make. Scour the hedgerows for ingredients, and find out how good your own efforts can taste.
Explore the unusual partnership of beer and cheese, and taste your way through our specialist course which is sure to satisfy both beer lovers and cheeseaholics.
Spicy breads and scrumptious stollen; dazzle your friends with the Christmas skills learned on this course.
Enjoy learning about the astounding rejuvenation of artisan cheese production in Britain and Ireland. Fascinating for any cheese-lover, restaurateur or retailer.
Discover the art of pork butchery and master knife techniques on our practical two day course; an essential for any meat lover.
Exploring the Regionality of Artisan Cheese
More >Cheese provides a great example of how location affects production; learn how to appreciate regional variations in Britain and Europe
Festive Three Bird Roast Evening
More >A duck, a chicken and a pheasant cunningly transformed into a three-bird roast for a Christmas feast.
Satisfy your inner hunter and celebrate real wild meat. Pluck a pheasant or skin a rabbit; you’ll learn about feather and fur.
Including a visit to a local brewer, this course is for those of you who might be thinking of starting a brewery
Bread is to world cuisine what light is to an artist; it has the power to enhance and complement. Discover how to create your own selection of artisan breads as you explore the principles of baking.
Explore the world of cheese, and discover the flavours and stories behind a range of the finest cheeses on offer.
Get Into Artisan Chocolate Making
More >Satisfy that sweet tooth, and discover a new level of luxury, as you master the art of producing your own artisan treats.
Explore the fascinating world of artisan food with the help of our expert practitioners. This three day course will provide you with a valuable insight into the crafts of butchery, baking and cheesemaking, as you learn new skills through a range of practical exercises, demonstrations and tastings.
Discover the art of creating artisan patisserie, and you’ll be wishing it was breakfast time every hour of the day.
Take to the block and sharpen your knife skills on this one day course dedicated to pork and lamb butchery.
Discover the fascinating world of cheese and turn your hand to making your own on this two day practical course.
The ancient craft of curing and smoking is as satisfying now as it was thousands of years ago. Discover the methods which have stood the test of time, still delivering charcuterie bursting with natural flavour.
Get Into Hand Raised Pies, Pâté & Terrines
More >Making hand-raised cold pastry for pies is a craft worth learning, and you’ll never buy pâté again when you see what you can make yourself.
Fermentation, mixing, proving and baking; all of this using just flour and water. Discover the miracle of wild yeast baking
Sheep are of biblical importance and this specialist one day course is sure to satisfy your appetite for all things lamb and mutton.
There’s more to producing cheese than curds and whey. Explore the vital role played by bacteria and mould, and learn how to transform a good cheese into a potentially great one.
From nose to tail taught by an acknowledged expert. This day is guaranteed to be instructive fun.
Blue Cheese may have been discovered by accident, but is the undisputed king of the cheeseboard. This professional three day course is designed for existing artisan cheesemakers who want to expand their knowledge of this famous variety.
Professional Washed Rind Cheesemaking
More >This professional three day course has been specifically developed for existing artisan cheesemakers, who want to expand their knowledge of washed rind cheeses.
Why buy expensive fruit cordials, elderflower wine and sloe gin when you can make your own from wild ingredients? Learn how.
The 4th Sunday before Christmas is the traditional day to stir the Christmas pudding whilst making a wish. Learn why the pudding has 13 ingredients, make spicy mincemeat and get ready for Christmas early this year.
The Great Cheeses of the World
More >Charles de Gaulle once complained 'How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?’ If only he could join us here at The School of Artisan Food...
Think semolina bread, ciabatta, focaccia; learn about biga (traditional pre-ferment) and sloppy dough..there’s a technique to handling it.
Venison is a majestic meat, rich in flavour and history. Learn how to butcher a deer and create a range of delectable dishes, on our specialist course dedicated to the king of wild meats.
Winter Ales - Old Ales, Porters and Stouts
More >Why are some beers light and some dark? What makes a traditional British ale? This course reveals some secrets and you can even brew your own traditional strong ale.
Think late apples, green tomatoes and dried fruits. Indulge your squirreling instincts and enjoy learning how to preserve these natural tastes.