Our one-to-one lessons are perfect home cooks, whether they are a beginner without a clue as to where to start, a keen cook wanting to extend their repertoire, or somewhere in between. Our bundles of classes offer great value with 6 lessons for the price of 5, giving you the opportunity to really make improvements… Continue reading One-to-one cookery classes
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Chocoholic’s team building!
Looking for some relaxation at the end of a busy year, the team from South Coast Sports came to enjoy some Chocolatey recipes using plenty of Montezuma’s chocolate. The blend of team work & chocolate seemed to go down a treat! Great to cook with you all & I hope you enjoyed your creations at… Continue reading Chocoholic’s team building!
Question Time Catering, Canapés & Behind the Scenes fun!
Did anyone spot Question Time visited Portsmouth recently? Hosted by the Portsmouth High School, we were delighted to get involved in providing catering for this event. Including teas, coffee and homemade cookies for the audience of 150, canapés in the green room and high tea for the crew, the day was long but incredibly interesting… Continue reading Question Time Catering, Canapés & Behind the Scenes fun!
In the kitchen with Kenwood!
Well we’ve had a very exciting event at the Cookery school this week with Kenwood visiting us for the day to hold a team building event. We were set up in the morning for the more serious (but fun!) side of the event with the team working on learning and developing themselves as a team.… Continue reading In the kitchen with Kenwood!
Valentine’s cookery!
Why not show the one you love just how much you love them with the gift of cooking? Whether you choose to come for a couples cookery evening or sign them up for a class they will love, there’s something for everyone. Here are a few ideas for you- Chocoholic’s Choice – our date in… Continue reading Valentine’s cookery!
New year’s resolutions for the kitchen!
Have you got any New Year’s Resolutions? It’s not too late to start some, here’s ours if you need some inspiration… Cook 3 new recipes every week – did you get any new cook books for Christmas? I’ll be getting busy with Jamie Oliver’s Super Food Family Classics and Lily Simpson’s Detox Bible. On the… Continue reading New year’s resolutions for the kitchen!
A Thought for Food Market – Emsworth British Food Fortnight
[soliloquy id=”4925″] One of the main events in the final weekend of Emsworth British Food Fortnight was the fantastic Thought for Food Market. Despite the horrendous rain (and thunder!) as we set up, the crowds turned out to see the best that Emsworth and the local area has to offer. In the food demo area we… Continue reading A Thought for Food Market – Emsworth British Food Fortnight
#GBBO Batter week!
Today I’m off to BBC Radio Solent to have a chat about the Great British Bake Off. We’ll be talking all things batter and I’m taking along some Churros with Montezuma’s chocolate dip. I can’t wait to hear what they think of them! Here’s the recipe if you fancy making your own batch this weekend… Continue reading #GBBO Batter week!
Chop, dice and slice like a pro!
One of the centre pieces in the kitchen here at Emsworth Cookery School is our 20 piece Flint and Flame knife set. This set, plus a few extras, are the knives which everyone cooking here gets the opportunity to test out as they work on their dishes during our classes. Lots of questions are always asked… Continue reading Chop, dice and slice like a pro!
School cookery
[soliloquy id=”4777″]Yesterday I was asked what one thing I would change if I was suddenly put in charge of the UK’s food policy. It didn’t take me long to think of an answer – I’d get everyone cooking in schools. It’s a bit of a generalisation, but many parents today can’t cook so in turn… Continue reading School cookery