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
2024 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!
Saturday 6 April 2024 | 10:00 to 13:00 | £115 | Child & Adult Pairs ❌ FULL ❌
This fun course is designed for an adult to accompany a child/teenager and the pair could comprise of perhaps an aunt/uncle, grandparent/godparent, or simply a family friend. Recipes and ingredients are provided and students eat their creations for lunch.
Friday 19 April 2024 | 10:00 to 14:00 | £155 | Thai ❌ SPACES ❌
Our chef tutor will give you the tips and tricks you’ll need to make Thai cookery enjoyable, quick, and easy. From Thai soups and curries, to stir-frys and salads. This course offers a chance to experience this fragrant and wonderfully flavoured cuisine, and learn about some of the unusual ingredients that are essential to create your own Thai dishes at home.
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | 10:00 to 14:00 | £155 | Spring Sensations ❌ SPACES ❌
We will inject some seasonal inspiration into your home cooking, equipping you with the recipes and techniques to make the most of this wonderful time of year. It will show you that you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to create interesting, varied and delicious spring dishes using seasonal ingredients.
Friday 31 May 2024 | 10:00 to 13:00 | £60 | Half Term Junior Chef’s
These very popular sessions are designed for children and teens where the focus will be on fun, with nutritious menu choices. Recipes and ingredients are provided and students eat their creations for lunch.
Saturday 29 June 2024 | 10:00 to 14:00 | £165 | Fish & Sauces
This course is ideal for teaching you about selecting and cooking fish. You will learn the skills to perfect fish cookery, and by the end of the course you’ll be confident in cooking fish. You will also a good understanding of ingredients and flavours for sauces that pair perfectly.
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | 10:00 to 14:00 | £150 | Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a glass of prosecco with your afternoon tea looking over the beautiful views of the vale of Belvoir enjoying some of the recipes you will have cooked below:
Pork andfennel sausage rolls, smoked salmon pinwheels, mini ploughman's scones, walnut crusted goats cheese and red pepper sandwiches, mini coffee eclairs, fruit tea loaf, Florentines and chocolate tiffin.
Please contact us if there's anything you would like to learn.
Read some of our reviews below:
"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 12-month expiry and can be personalised with your own wording.
