Courses & Guest Chef events
"Manor Farm Cookery School ticks all the boxes. The prettiest location, superbly equipped kitchen and excellent value for money. Diana Thompson is a marvellous course planner and host. The School can cater for any occasion, with a number of specialists to fulfil any food request. Learning kitchen confidence is the focus." LH
“Thank you for a superb morning’s cooking and tuition. Please say a big Thank You to Andrea, who was absolutely great - clearly an outstanding Chef and an equally outstanding teacher.” KG
2025 COURSES
Our cookery courses in the East Midlands include a short demonstration followed by "hands-on" cooking with tutoring to your own specific requirements. Recipes and ingredients are all provided. You could eat some of what you cook, with some leftovers to take home, or, you might prefer to take home all of the goodies you make on your course. Whichever you choose - don't forget to bring some containers.
Adult & Child
Saturday, 14th June (Father’s Day, Sunday 15th June) | 10:00 - 13:00 | £125 per pair
(This could also be booked as 2 parents and children with cost x 2)
An adult and child ticket all-in-one and a perfect present for Father’s Day! Every family has its favourite meals, but they can be even more special if made together. This class designed for adults and children, will inspire both with some new ideas for family meals which will become regulars at home.
Recipes and ingredients are provided and students will have something to eat for lunch and may have something to take home – so bring some containers for their goodies! In previous sessions, we have covered bread, home-made pasta and complimenting sauces, fish goujons, lamb koftas, flat bread, one-pot chicken bake, salmon fillets with sweet and sour crust and a variety of salads, puddings and cakes.
Flavours of Spain
Tuesday, 24th June | 10:00 - 14:00 | £170
The flavours and scents of Spain will be in the kitchen on this course. Recipes may include some of the following:
Tortilla; Prawns with Romesco Sauce (Gambas con Salsa Romesco); Fried Padron Peppers (Pimientos de Padron); Gazpacho; Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Albondigas con Salsa Picante); Empanada (A Galician speciality – yeasted pastry enclosing pork, chorizo and peppers).
Italian
Friday, 18th July | 10:00 - 14:00 | £170
Get inspired by Italian flavours. Some of the recipes that may be included are:
Bagna Cauda- Piedmontese anchovy dip with roasted red peppers; Grilled apricot salad with mozzarella & prosciutto; Chicken Parmigiana; Patate Arrostite della Nonna - Nonna’s Potatoes; Seasonal Risotto; Arrabbiata - Tomato and chilli sauce; Beef ragu alla Bolognese; Panfried seabass with salsa verde; Tiramisu; Ricciarelli; Torta di Pere e Mandorle – Pear Tar.
Junior Chefs (Age 7+)
Thursday, 21st August | 10:00 - 13:00 | £75
These very popular sessions are designed for children and teens where the focus will be on fun, whilst encouraging young chefs to make independent healthy food choices.
Watch their confidence grow in the kitchen as they learn new techniques and lifelong practical skills. Recipes and ingredients are provided and students will eat their creations for lunch.
In previous sessions, we have covered bread, home-made pasta and complimenting sauces, fish goujons, lamb koftas, flat bread, one-pot chicken bake, salmon fillets with sweet and sour crust, sushi and a variety of salads, puddings and cakes.
Bread & Pastries
Thursday, 11th September | 10:00 - 14:00 | £175
Recipes may include:
Courgette Soda bread with hazelnut and cranberries; Rosemary Focaccia; Chelsea buns; Coffee eclairs; Leek and Gruyère tartlets; Strawberry shortcakes; Shallot tatin; Individual apple tarts
Children & Adults Cookery
Saturday, 20th September | 10:00 - 13:00 | £130 per pair
This class designed for adults and children is a great place for families to spend quality time together. It will inspire both with some new ideas for family meals which will become regulars at home.
In previous sessions, we have covered bread, home-made pasta and complimenting sauces, fish goujons, lamb koftas, flat bread, one-pot chicken bake, salmon fillets with sweet and sour crust and a variety of salads, puddings and cakes.
Autumn Easy Entertaining
Thursday, 16th October | 10:00 - 14:00 | £175
This course will use the best ingredients of the Autumn giving ideas for impressive and easy entertaining. Recipes may include:
Butternut squash mac and cheese; Pear and blue cheese toasts; Roasted guinea fowl with beetroot, ginger and thyme; Pork Saltimbocca;Venison stew with gremolata and polenta; Pot roast red curry pheasant; Brioche frangipane apple pudding; Butterscotch Panna Cotta with blackberries and gingernut crumb
Mexican
Saturday, 22nd November | 10:00 - 14:00 | £175
During this course, we will be learning that Mexican food is more than salsa! It is vibrant, colourful and has great depth of flavour, being the perfect food to share with family or friends
Recipes may include:
Aguachile in Mango and Jalapeno (Seabass ceviche cured with mango, chilli and ginger); Beef or Shrimp Tostadas; Tomato salsa; Guacamole;Chicken Tinga (Shredded chicken in a spicy tomato sauce.); Tortilla; Pork Carnitas (slow cooked braised pork); Enchiladas Rojas de Carnitas (pork enchiladas with red sauce)
Party Food
Friday, 19th December | 10:00 - 14:00 | £175
Some festive ideas for parties or starters or suppers.
Recipes may include:
A selection of tapas; New ideas for dips; Jalapeno peppers stuffed with bacon and cheese; Pecan stuffed mushrooms; Savoury and Sweet profiteroles; Sushi; Filo tartlets and many more!
Reviews
"Feeling that I was adequate, if a rather repetitive cook, I enrolled on a cookery course with Manor Farm cookery course. This was by far one of my best decisions, it gave me the confidence to try new and exciting dishes along with some very useful tips on old favourites. The chefs, Robert and Diana, made me feel so comfortable and welcomed. I have joined again this year for more ideas and fun." AB
"I absolutely love this cookery school. We have attended three times - brilliant. Learnt so much and it is a lovely atmosphere, too. Highly recommend." LH
"The day we had at your school lives on in the memory!" John CR
GUEST CHEF EVENTS and DEMONSTRATIONS
Italian - "Thanks for a great morning. REALLY enjoyed it. Am eating my oil-free bread as I speak!! Husband suitably impressed.", Mrs A
Indonesian - “A truly great day, very well hosted & organised & I can now cook some Indonesian cuisine!”, CW
children's & TEENAGERS' cooking
“Just a quick note to say A and S loved the cooking afternoon yesterday. They were very proud of what they had cooked and loved sharing their delicious food and how they cooked it with everyone. They both can't wait for the next one, I've told a few more friends so there might be a bigger gang of us again next time! Thank you again for giving the kids the amazing opportunity and experience to cook and learn about food.” SW
“Thank you so much for last Wednesday - H absolutely loved it! She has come home with such enthusiasm for cooking and wants me to buy her her own cook book! She has asked when she can go again - she doesn’t want to go with me on the adult and child day! Also so impressed by everything, I was interested for myself in joining the cooking club on a Monday morning.” EB
children & ADULT PAIRS cooking
The kitchen is a great place for families to spend quality time together. This hands-on course involves working in child and adult pairs cooking nutritious dishes together, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The adult can be parent, family, Godparent or whomever!
"Fabulous morning spent at Manor Farm Cookery School. Excellent facilities in a stunning location, with fabulous kitchens and 5* tuition. My daughter and I are looking forward to practising our newly acquired skills and will be back for more in the future." VM
"My daughter and I have had a wonderful morning with you guys. It's been a fun, full packed morning and we have learnt so much. Look forward to seeing you soon." RC
Gift Vouchers
Don't forget, gift vouchers are available for birthdays, Christmas - or any event! You choose the value, they have a 6 month expiry and can be personalised with your own wording.
