Overview

Why buy from us?

This 5 Hour Intensive Cookery Course, created by former MasterChef contestant Ann Hood, is the ultimate gift for food lovers eager to expand their culinary skills and tackle new challenges in the kitchen. Available at three locations, the course offers a choice of three exciting menus, perfect for anyone looking to elevate their cooking repertoire. Whether they dream of mastering Italian Linguine Carbonara, perfecting Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Fondant Potatoes, or savouring the festive flavours of succulent Turkey with crispy sprouts and roast potatoes, this intensive session will teach them how to create impressive dishes they can later wow guests with at home. Under the expert guidance of Ann Hood’s team of professional chefs, participants will be guided through the preparation of a variety of dishes, learning invaluable tips, tricks, and skills to refine in their own kitchen. If you thrive on the thrill of cooking and love experimenting with new dishes, this experience is made for you. With several locations in the South East, Ann's Smart School of Cookery is the go to destination for donning a chef's apron and diving into a rich and varied world of delicious cuisines.

Overview

Enjoy a five hour hands-on intensive chef skill masterclass
Learn essential preparation techniques and knife skills
Use the skills you learn by boning meat, filleting fish and cutting vegetables
Learn about textures and flavours using the finest ingredients
Tasters will be served to enjoy
Choice of four masterclass menus to pick from (Please see menu tab)
You'll be joining a group of up to 16 guests on the day

Availability

Weekdays and weekends throughout the year, subject to availability
Morning and afternoon sessions are generally available

Suitable For

Minimum age 18
Courses are not suitable if you have a nut allergy
Spectators are not permitted

Intensive Masterclass Menu

Appetizer

Home Smoked Trout and Carpaccio of Salmon Timbale with Lime Cured Ribbons of Courgette

Starter

Crispy Skin Fillet of Sea Bream on Pernod Braised Fennel, Asparagus Shavings and a Parmesan Crisp

Main

Ballotine of Chicken Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms and Truffle, served with Pomme Mousseline, Basil and Rocket Puree Crispy Chicken Skin Drizzled with a Toasted Hazelnut Oil

Dessert

Oeufs a La Neige with a Caramel Cage

Appetizer Masterclass Menu

Appetizer of Peppered Seared Steak with a Wasabi Sauce on a Crispy Crostini

Crispy Flatbreads with Coco Bean Hummus and Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Langoustine Bisque with a Prawn Tortellini

Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Fondant Potatoes, Caramelised Baby Vegetables and a Blackcurrant Jus

Sous Vide Peaches with Pistachio and Olive Oil Cake, Peach Sorbet and a Peach Puree and Caramel Cages

Italian Masterclass Menu

Homemade Mozzarella with Bruschetta

Seasonal Risotto

Fresh Lingiune Carbonara

Tuscan Bean Stew with Sea Bass

Lasagne, Vegetable and Meat Options

Tortellini

Gnocchi

Lemon Tart and Zabaglione

Christmas Special Masterclass Menu

Canape

Mini Wild Mushroom & Truffle Arancini with a Mushroom Foam and Mushroom Dust

Starter

Seared Scallop with Pomegranate, Parsnip Puree and a Parsnip Crisp

Main

The Perfect Turkey including Bones, Rolled and Stuffed Whole Leg, Puree of Butternut with Sage, Crispy Sprouts and Parma Ham, Heavenly Roasties and Lyonnaise, Caramelised Baby Carrots with a Roasted Onion Jus

Dessert

Raspberry Mille Feuille with a Raspberry Coulis & Caramel Shards

Restrictions

Minimum Age: 18 years

Location

Locations are subject to your chosen course

Essex, Chelmsford CM3
London, Canary Wharf E14
Buckinghamshire, Beaconsfield HP9

Anything Else

Refreshments are available to purchase on site
Some menu variations can happen if produce is not available on the day
There is a dietary requirements box on the booking form when booking your date for those requesting vegetarian, gluten free etc-chef will provide a suitable replacement
This is an educational lesson and as the clients prepare and cook, taster portions are served for you to practice at home

Our ethos is that your 'experience' should begin from the moment you first browse the site and we can deliver this because of:

A Personal Service - once you buy a voucher you are not then left to book the experience yourself. We handle your booking from A-Z, not only providing online dates but also dealing with the supplier to secure your date. Even after you have had your experience, we will ask you for a review of the event to ensure everything went ok.
Knowledge - Our core staff have been working in the industry since 2004 and have all the experience necessary to deliver the experience that is perfect for you.
Honesty - Each venue and provider has been vetted by us and reviewed by our customers meaning we can give you honest, unbiased advice about what you are ordering.
Contact - We have 3 lines of communication; phone, chat and email and our customer service centre is open 6 days a week. The average answer time for our call centre to answer is 20 seconds and we have a vast help section where you should be able to find any answer online.
Assurance - Once you have chosen a date, we will help to ensure that you get the confirmation in time for your event and if need be we will liaise with the supplier on your behalf if there is a problem.
Aftercare - After each event we invite our customers to review the venue and the provider. This valuable feedback is then used to improve our service and also made public to other customers considering the same event. As a returning customer you will be eligible for a trackdays.co.uk discount code to use on your next purchase.

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Ann's Smart School of Cookery Chef Skills Course

Ann's Smart School of Cookery Chef Skills Course Near Me

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