About this Course

Develop confidence and enjoyment from making freshly cooked meals. Our beginner course is designed specifically for those who haven’t had much opportunity to cook before. Practical cookery skills all wrapped up with the support and guidance from a chef instructor for the very best results. If you are passionate (or perhaps prompted), to learn some kitchen credentials of your own, then this course is a brilliant place to start.

  • Caramelised onion quiche
  • Multiseed soda bread
  • Fish-of-the-day with crème fraîche sauce
  • Spring greens à la Française
  • Triple chocolate brownies
  • Short pastry
  • Lunch and dinner recipes
  • Beginner loaf of bread
  • Fish cookery
  • Sauces and accompaniments
  • Tray baking
  • Beverages and biscuits from the bar
  • Hands-on practical cookery
  • Interactive demonstrations
  • Live feed TV screens to capture expert skills
  • Professional tuition and qualified advice
  • Sit-down lunch
  • Complimentary glass of wine (or non-alcoholic alternative)
  • Local Dorset ingredients
  • Use of WhitePepper training kitchen
  • No weighing up
  • No washing up
  • Recipe packs to take home
  • 18+ years

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Great day in the kitchen and learned so much.  Enjoyed every minute and will be back.

Claire

Such an excellent day the time just flies by.  The whole day was great fun and educational, I learnt a lot and will definitely be going back.

David

Excellent course – very enjoyable.  Excellent tutor.  Learnt lots!

Michael
Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers

Enjoy delicious cookery school experiences. Come in small friendship groups or treat a loved one to a foodie day out. Led by our inspirational chef academy team, our short courses are equal measures hands-on cookery tuition yet enjoyably indulgent. Use our vouchers to book credit, as a gift. Alternatively, if you have a specific course in mind for your recipient, just head over to that course page, then simply add a gift card to your basket at that point.