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Abinger Cookery School, Surrey. ICSA ‘Centre of Excellence’, exceeding in Outdoor Cookery Skills.
Abinger Cookery School, Near Dorking, Surrey. Located in the heart of the Surrey Hills.
Once a pub, this historic building has been lovingly transformed into The Abinger Cookery School. Owned and operated by a family led team of dedicated food-loving enthusiasts and professionally qualified chef tutors. The school offers a personal approach to cookery lessons. Teaching is in small groups, allowing time to get to know your tutors and the subjects, assisting you throughout in improving your cooking skills.
From baking to fine dining and private catering, their team is knowledgeable about food and has experience cooking in a broad range of settings.
Abinger Cookery School Courses range from one day, two-day, evening and weekend courses along with their popular 5-day chalet cooks and Gold Duke of Edinburgh ‘DofE’ courses . Alongside these they are one of the leading providers of ‘Weber Grill Academy’ BBQ courses. Accommodation is provided for students on their 5 day Chalet Cooks Course and Gold ‘DofE’ Courses. Their cookery classes include:-
Beginner’s Courses – For those new to cooking or looking to build a foundation.
World Cuisines – Delving into specific culinary traditions, such as Italian, French, Asian, and more.
Specialised Techniques – For more advanced cooks, these might focus on specific skills like patisserie, knife skills, or sous-vide cooking.
Seasonal & Holiday Cooking – Courses themed around particular times of year or holidays, such as Christmas or Easter.
Short Courses – Half-day or one-day workshops on specific topics or techniques.
Professional Courses – For those looking to enter the culinary profession or refine their skills at a higher level.The school might also offer other themed courses, dietary-specific classes (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free), and even team-building or corporate events.
Also recognised by ICSA as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for their Outdoor Cookery Courses and teaching facilities.
VISIT ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL WEBSITE HERE
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Abinger Cookery School has been awarded the ICSA Accreditation ‘Centre Of Excellence’ from the Independent Cookery School Association “ICSA”.
During a recent assessment, the team at Abinger Cookery School were awarded our highest mark following assessments of their outdoor and indoor cookery classes on the day. Due to their consistently high marks during the 4 hour assessment, they achieved ‘Centre of Excellence’ for their overall teaching standards, and were highlighted for their exceptional Out Door Cookery Skills and facilities by our assessor.
“…Cookery classes are delivered in a bespoke kitchen environment which is maintained to high standards. The school premises is well located and full of character, presenting a ‘happy ship environment’.
Students are given extensive detail on course content, requirements, expectations of them as students and what they can expect from the school. Welcome briefings are detailed and include safety information including fire procedures and safe kitchen practices. Classes are well structured.
ICSA accreditation is only awarded if consistency is achieved, recognising the establishment as a ‘Greatest British Cookery School Collection’ institutions. Consistency and excellence in cookery skills and training is at the heart of the ICSA along with practicing, and teaching sustainability, seasonality, animal welfare, teaching standards, ethics and single use plastic-free kitchens.
READ MORE ON THEIR CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD HERE
MEET CHEF TUTOR JAKE PINN
What made you want to become a chef?
I fell into it. I went to art college and did general art and design and then went into photography. After that I went travelling and when I got home, I started working in a restaurant with my twin brother and never looked back.
Tell us a little bit about your career journey to becoming a chef tutor.
I worked on a luxury private yacht and was lucky enough to travel around the Caribbean cooking for all on board for 4 months. I was honoured to cook for HRH Prince Edward for Surrey Day in 2021 when the cookery school I work at was invited to attend an event at our local farm shop.
READ MORE ABOUT CHEF JAKE HERE
Chef Tutors share a wealth of experience gleamed from years working within the industry.
Abinger Cookery School Courses range from one day, two-day, evening and weekend courses along with their popular 5-day chalet cooks and Gold Duke of Edinburgh ‘DofE’ courses . Alongside these they are one of the leading providers of ‘Weber Grill Academy’ BBQ courses. Accommodation is provided for students on their 5 day Chalet Cooks Course and Gold ‘DofE’ Courses.
Beginner’s Courses – For those new to cooking or looking to build a foundation.
World Cuisines – Delving into specific culinary traditions, such as Italian, French, Asian, and more.
Specialised Techniques – For more advanced cooks, these might focus on specific skills like patisserie, knife skills, or sous-vide cooking.
Seasonal & Holiday Cooking – Courses themed around particular times of year or holidays, such as Christmas or Easter.
Short Courses – These might be half-day or one-day workshops on specific topics or techniques.
Professional Courses – For those looking to enter the culinary profession or refine their skills at a higher level.
The school might also offer other themed courses, dietary-specific classes (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free), and even team-building or corporate events.
Also recognised by ICSA as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for their Outdoor Cookery Courses and teaching facilities.
MORE ABINGER COOKERY CLASSES AND COURSES HERE
Abinger Cookery School offers a fully immersive range of cookery courses and experiences both indoor cookery classes and outdoor cookery courses.
Specialising in outdoor cookery experiences, accredited by ICSA as a ‘Centre of Excellence for Outdoor Cookery Skills’ as well as a Weber Grill Academy Cookery School.
Ask for details on booking, including private cookery courses for small groups and corporate’s.
