Chefs Table With a Twist: Our Pick of This Autumn’s Cookery Masterclasses

We are seeing a cooking revolution in the UK of late, with cookery masterclasses across the UK becoming the new ‘spa days out’ for friends and family alike to meet up, improve their skills and enjoy delicious treats.

The Luxury Restaurant Guide’s Head of Marketing, Claire Robinson, recently attended a masterclass titled ‘Lets have some Fun-Ghi’ at The Spread Eagle Hotel by multi-award winning Executive Chef Martin Hadden.

“As a keen forager himself, Martin had some fantastic tips and advice on where and what to pick in the UK – along with how to prep the mushrooms. He not only showed us how to make the perfect risotto but also gave all sorts of ideas and hints – from best knife practices to preferred brands for rice and truffle oil.

The real treat for me was when Martin joined us in the courtyard for lunch. He was completely fascinating, talking not just about food and techniques, but his past experiences and own personal favourite chefs, restaurants and dishes. “

We have some great autumn classes advertised on our diary page at the moment – many with member offers. Get booked up now for yourself, or as perfect treat for friends or family – here is a selection below of what is coming up.

Autumn Cookery Masterclass Guide

Thursday 13th October

Game On – Bailiffscourt Hotel, West Sussex 11.30am – 2.30pm – One hour masterclass with Executive Group Chef Martin Hadden focusing on plucking, drawing and preparing partridge followed by two-course lunch and glass of wine

£25.50 per person (£34.00 non Luxury Restaurant Club members) call 01903 723511 quoting membership number or click here for more details.

Thursday 13th October and Sunday 23rd October

Modernist Cookery Masterclass – Paris House by Phil Fanning, Woburn 9.30am – 2.30pm – Learn new skills with Executive Chef Phil Fanning and create one of Phil’s signature autumnal desserts.  You will perfect the art of a modern parfait, a ginger tuile and an apple gallette whilst being introduced to a range of culinary techniques and modernist approaches. 2 hour cookery class, glass of bubbles and canapes followed by five-course lunch at the Chefs Table

£152.10 per person (£169.00 per person  non Luxury Restaurant Club members) 01525 290 692 quoting membership number or click here for more details.

Monday 24th October and Monday 21st November

Dim Sum Masterclass – Chinese Cricket Club London City  6pm – 8pm. To include arrival drink, intro and history of Dim Sum, preparation, eating and unlimited jasmine and mint tea and departure gift

£17.50 per person (£35 non Luxury Restaurant Club members) call 0207 438 8051 quoting membership number or click here for more details

Sunday 6th November, Thursday 10th November, Sunday 20th November

Asian Canapes Masterclass – Paris House by Phil Fanning, Woburn 9.30 – 2.30pm – Salmon Sashimi, Miso Marinated Tuna, Steamed & Fried Gyoza with ponzu dressing. Two hour interactive, hands on masterclass with Phil, tea and coffee, bubbles and canapes followed by five-course lunch at the Chefs Table.

£152.10 per person (£169.00 per person  non Luxury Restaurant Club members) Call 01525 290 692 quoting membership number or click here for more details.

Thursday 10th November

Potty About Potatoes – Spread Eagle Hotel, West Sussex 11.30am – 2.30pm – One hour masterclass with Executive Group Chef Martin Hadden focusing on the ultimate mash, crispy potato gallette and potato terrine followed by two-course lunch and glass of wine

£25.50 per person (£34.00 non Luxury Restaurant Club members) call 01730 816911 quoting membership number or click here for more details

Thursday 17th November

Making Christmas Easy – Coworth Park, Ascot 12 noon. Meet new executive chef Adam Smith and get some great tips for making Christmas prep easy. Includes arrival Champagne, three-course lunch with glass of wine, coffee and chocolates and departure gift of Adam’s famous Christmas Pudding!

£50.00 per person, reserve your space by calling 01344 756784 or click here for more details

Thursday 8th December

A Little Festive Spice – Bailiffscourt Hotel, West Sussex 2.30pm. One hour masterclass with Executive Group Chef Martin Hadden focussing on the finest of Christmas Canapes – followed by eating the result and glass of wine

£25.50 per person (£34.00 non Luxury Restaurant Club members) call 01903 723511 quoting membership number or click here for more details

Sunday 4th December, Thursday 8th December, Sunday 18th December

Chocolate & Petits Fours Masterclass – Paris House by Phil Fanning, Woburn 9.30 am – 2.30pm. Understand how to work properly with chocolate under the guidance of Michelin chef Phil Fanning. Tea & coffee with cookies on arrival, two hour masterclass, glass of bubbles and canapes followed by five-course lunch at the Chefs Table

£152.10 per person (£169.00 per person  non Luxury Restaurant Club members) Call 01525 290 692 quoting membership number or click here for more details.

For more events go to our diary page at www.theluxuryrestaurantguide.com/EventsDiary

To take advantage of a 12 month Luxury Restaurant Guide membership go to www.luxuryrestaurantguide.com/JoinClub