Courses

We will be creating a feast of Thai Favourites, which are easy quick and flavoursome, We will be making Thai pastes flavoured rice and discovering new vegetables, flavours and mastering Thai cooking techniques.

Red Thai Beef Curry & Coconut Rice
Green Thai Curry & Lime Rice
Massaman Fish Curry & Green Rice
Chicken Satay & Asian Salad
Penang Chicken
Phad Thai
Sesame Tofu with Ginger RIce

The day starts with morning coffee in the demo kitchen followed by the demonstration of all the dishes you will be cooking. Full hands on cooking throughout the day in your own kitchens at your own pace with a break for lunch. All the dishes you create will be taken home.

Also during the day we will demonstrate,
Knife sharperning & knife skills
Seasonings and balancing flovours
Kitchen know-how and handy shortcuts
Timing and preparation skills.

It is time to take bread off the side of the plate and beck where it belongs. Bread making is a great skill to learn, creating beautiful, loaves, cobs ,rolls and baps from around the world is a great place to start. Here are some of the terrific breads you could be baking

Chipotole & Cheese Brioche
Potato & Rosemary Bread
Rustic loaf
Tsoureki
Swedish Lucia Rolls
Fougasse
Rustic Spanish Bread
Corn Bread
Cypriot Fiered Bread
Walnut & Sultana Bread
Chocoalte Babka

The day starts with morning tea and coffee in the demo kitchen, followed by the demonstration of all the dishes we will be cooking. Full hands on cooking through out the day. Lunch is all the gorgeous dishes which are demonstrated. All the dishes you create you take home to showcase your beautiful dishes and new found skills.

Today we will create dishes from the beautiful Tuscan countryside fruits and vegetables ripened under a glorious sun. We will cook some lovely robust summer italian dishes incorporating some new skills and beautiful seasonal produce all helped along with a good glass of Italian wine and great company. Here is a selection of dishes you could be cooking.

Tomato Bruschetta
Rustic Italian Bean & Spinach Soup
Classic Anti Pasta

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Ricotta Pruscuitto and Marjoram
Pork Fillet Saltimbocca
Classic Meatballs
Polenta with Wild Mushroom and Italian Sausage
Home Made Pasta & Gnocchi
Classic Sauces
Pesto
Pizzas
Deep Fried Risotto Balls

Tiramisu
Sicilian Lemon Tart
Panna Cotta

The day starts with morning tea and coffee in the demo kitchen, followed by the demonstration of all the dishes we will be cooking. Full hands on cooking through out the day. Lunch is all the gorgeous dishes that are demonstrated. All the dishes you create you take home to showcase your beautiful dishes and newfound skills.

Also during the day we will demonstrate Knife sharpening and knife skills. Seasoning and balancing flavors.
Kitchen know-how, handy hints and proven shortcuts.
Preparation and timing skills

We all love growing vegetables, salads and fruit wether it be in a container, allotment, back yard or garden but what do you do with all your produce thats just a little different from the norm and use everything to its best advantage. We have some divine recipes to help you transform your harvest into incredible edibles and celebrate the seasons vibrant colours and flavours.Here is a selection of dishes you could be cooking.

Spiced Lamb wrapped in Cabbage Leaves with Spiced Couscous & Coriander Cream
Stir Fry Pork Fillet with Spring Onions, Ginger, Plums
Chicken & Freekeh Salad with Pomegranate
Sriracha Glazed Salmon with Celeriac Rosti
Deep Filled Tomato Saffron and Parmesan Tartlets
Broad Bean Feta Peccarino and Mint Frittata.

Baked Blueberry & Mascarpone Cheesecake
Blackcurrant Fool
Chocolate & Raspberry Pots

The day starts with morning tea and coffee in the demo kitchen, followed by the demonstration of all the dishes we will be cooking. Full hands on cooking through out the day. Lunch is all the gorgeous dishes that are demonstrated. All the dishes you create you take home to showcase your beautiful dishes and newfound skills.

Also during the day we will demonstrate Knife sharpening and knife skills. Seasoning and balancing flavours.
Kitchen know-how, handy hints and proven shortcuts.
Preparation and timing skills

With the emphasis on sun ripened vegetables,seafood,fresh herbs and a several helping of olive oil in every dish, traditional provencal cuisine blends intense flavours and simple ingredients, today we make delicous Southern French dishes which taste of sunshine,

Chèvre Chaud
Pissalidiere
Aioli & Tapanade
Cassoulet with Duck Confit
Beef Daube
Lamb Provencal
Rattatouille
Bouillabaisse with Red Pepper Rouille
Bignet of Crab

Tart Tropezienne
Calisson
Calfoutis
Creme Brûlée

How about spending the day with your other half, forget the kids, work and the pressures of life and come to the Arches you get to work opposite your partner and cook together which never happens. You can be as competitive as you like or work as the perfect team, you will rustle up a selection of delicious seasonal starters, mains and finishing with dessert. Here is a selection of dishes you could be cooking,

Salad Lyonnaise
Runner Bean Samosa with Mint Raita

Lamb Provencal & Summer Herb Puy Lentils
Buttermilk Chicken & Courgette Slaw & Wasabi Potatoes
Spicy Pork & Apple Baharat Kofta with Flat Bread & Sumac Yogurt
Roasted Mallorcan Hake with Creamed Potato & Tomato & Pine nut Salsa
Broccoli,Pumpkin, Sage & Goats Cheese Tart

Strawberry Shortcake
Summer Pudding

The day starts with morning tea and coffee in the demo kitchen, followed by the demonstration of all the dishes we will be cooking. Full hands on cooking through out the day. Lunch is all the gorgeous dishes, which are demonstrated. All the dishes you create you take home to showcase your beautiful dishes and newfound skills.

Also during the day we will demonstrate
Knife sharpening and knife skills.                                                                                                                                            
Kitchen know-how, handy hints and proven shortcuts.
Preparation and timing skills

1 place is for 2 people when booking.

Brimming with practical advice and delicious recipes, the one-day Fish Cookery course at The Arches Cookery School is an absolute must for amateur fish cooks. From filleting mackerel and cracking shellfish to cooking up a fabulous fish supper, we’ll equip you with the know-how and confidence to prepare a wide range of dishes from under the sea. Here is a selection of dishes you could be cooking.

Fish Burgers with Herb Mayonnaise
Pot Roasted Pollock Chickpeas and Chorizo
Hake with Sun dried Tomato Crust & Lemon Mayonnaise
Lobster Bisque
Seared Scallops with Pea & Mint Puree
Crispy Skinned Mackerel with Asian Inspired Dressing

The day starts with morning tea and coffee in the demo kitchen, followed by the demonstration of all the dishes we will be cooking. Full hands on cooking through out the day. Lunch is all the gorgeous dishes, which are demonstrated. All the dishes you create you take home to showcase your beautiful dishes and newfound skills.

Also during the day we will demonstrate Knife sharpening and knife skills. Seasoning and balancing flavors.
Kitchen know-how, handy hints and proven shortcuts.
Preparation and timing skills

Over the last few years healthy eating has really taken the eating world by
storm and its fabulous to see so many people making changes to their eating habits are realizing it works and seeing how good they feel when they eat foods which nourish there bodies, it is so easy to change those bad eating habits, starting with small changes and changing the whole family’s eating habits and start seeing how delicious healthy living can be. From amazing breakfasts to wholesome snacks, mid week meals and impressive supper parties for friends and of course baking and desserts, these dishes will show your family and friends that healthy eating is delicious and sociable. Here is a selection of dishes you could be cooking

Chinese Egg Plant with Spicy Szechuan Sauce
Emerald Dal
Farro Bowl with Kale & Figs
Hemp Crusted Tofu with Sweet Potato Puree
Garlicky Black Beans & Spiced Avocado Fries, Lime and Cashew dip

Pistachio & Orange bites
Peach & Coconut Tart

The day starts with morning tea and coffee in the demo kitchen, followed by the demonstration of all the dishes we will be cooking. Full hands on cooking through out the day. Lunch is all the gorgeous dishes that are demonstrated. All the dishes you create you take home to showcase your beautiful dishes and newfound skills.

Also during the day we will demonstrate Seasoning and balancing flavors.
Kitchen know-how, handy hints and proven shortcuts.
Preparation and timing skills

We will have a fantastic day cooking a funky repertoire of vegetarian cuisine concentrating on balanced nutritional and seasonal dishes using some of the freshest produce our county has to offer, we will be creating dinner party menus and great snacks. Here is a sample of what you could be cooking.

Chick Pea & Butternut Squash Soup
Baked Ricotta Cheese Sweet Potato Fritters & Garlic Mayo
Puffy Spinach & Chive Omelet
Curried Vegetable Samosa
Aubergine & Tomato Curry with Almond Rice
Olive & Onion Tart with Rocket Pesto
Roasted Fennel & Pecan Loaf with Tomato Sauce
Hot Noodle Salad with Crispy Tofu & Lime Dressing

The day starts with morning tea and coffee in the demo kitchen, followed by the demonstration of all the dishes we will be cooking. Full hands on cooking through out the day. Lunch is all the gorgeous dishes that are demonstrated. All the dishes you create you take home to showcase your beautiful dishes and newfound skills.

Also during the day we will demonstrate Knife sharpening and knife skills. Seasoning and balancing flavors.
Kitchen know-how, handy hints and proven shortcuts.
Preparation and timing skills