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Northcote Cookery School, Lancashire.
Northcote Hotel, Lancashire is renowned for its Michelin-starred restaurant and now famed Northcote Cookery School, headed up by Michelin Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Head Chef Tutor Ben Hinchliffe. Part of the Stafford Collection of Hotels
Northcote Cookery School completed their full Accreditation by our ICSA inspectors, achieving a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for their quality teaching standards and facilities.
“The quality of cookery classes at Northcote Cookery School are second-to-none. The state-of-the-art cookery school, though not large, has been expertly designed to deliver an intimate, yet professional cookery experience. Uniquely located within the Michelin kitchens, the glass sliding doors provide an unrivalled window to the workings of a Michelin kitchen, almost like you are cooking with the brigade!
The in-depth knowledge of Head Chef Ben Hinchliffe and his respect for ingredients, alongside the support of their team delivers a unique cookery experience.” Read more on their award here
The courses they provided include masterclasses and cookery experiences that teach the techniques and philosophies of their renowned kitchen. Blending a mix of demonstration and hands-on cooking, allowing students to learn in a fully professional environment.
Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn new skills or a confident cook, you will find Northcote cookery courses will instruct and inspire and if you are looking to take your cookery skills to the next level we have a course for you. Each course provides a hands on opportunity to ensure you are comfortable with the skills you are developing, in a practical and supportive learning environment. It’s a chance to enjoy time with friends, family, colleagues or come along as many do and meet new friends.
ICSA ACCREDITED: Centre of Excellence August 2023
How to Book
Book a course at Northcote Cookery School Here.
Mention your interest in ICSA.
Cookery Experience Gift
Purchase ICSA Cookery School Gift Vouchers, redeemable at all ICSA member schools below.
Meet Ben Hinchliffe, your Head Northcote Cookery School Tutor.
With his 17+ years’ experience in the culinary field and teacher training background he is ideally suited to help bring out the best out of all our cookery student guests. His caring passionate nature, always with a sense of humour and hands on approach to teaching guarantees you will enjoy your day as well as learning about new produce; dishes; skills and techniques.
Ben offers a wealth of knowledge. Ben’s previous experience in butcheries and fish mongers makes his specialty ‘Meat & Fish’, which features across several of our Cookery School classes. Ben has also worked as Head Chef at leading pubs in the UK, managing the kitchen and mentoring his teams to produce outstanding menus. He enjoyed taking three years out when he travelled the world, taking time along the way to learn about new cuisines, he loves Mediterranean foods and using Asian flavours. Ben’s early career involved teacher training, achieving his degree and then becoming a Lecturer in catering and hospitality at Accrington & Rossendale college, covering a broad range of courses in cookery, hygiene and hospitality management, taking students of all levels through their NVQ levels to apprenticeship courses.
