Description
Swinton Cookery School – The Swinton Park Hotel. Masham. Yorkshire. Awarded ICSA ‘Centre of Excellence’.
Swinton Cookery School is a relaxed, open demonstration kitchen housed in a converted Georgian stable wing adjacent to Swinton Park Hotel, excellent for the preparation and skillful handling of great food and fine wine.
Set in 20,000 acres of idyllic countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Swinton Cookery School is renowned for making the most of local game and fresh produce. Using fruit, vegetables and herbs from its four-acre walled garden, alongside venison, rabbit and smoked trout from the Swinton Estate, you’ll learn how to cook sustainably through each season.
The Location
Swinton Cookery School is located at Swinton Park, Near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The school sits within the grounds of the magnificent Swinton Park Hotel – a luxury Grade II listed family owned estate, home to Earl and Countess of Swinton – it’s easy to combine your course with a well-deserved overnight break, if you choose, and a plethora of outdoor pursuits including foraging, fishing, and even staying at their Swinton Bivouac glamping site with luxury tree lodges and meadow yurts!
The Cookery School
Awarded by our ICSA inspectors as a ‘Centre of Excellence’. The Swinton Cookery School is housed in a converted Georgian stable wing, surrounded by open parkland as part of the private estate, including their four acre walled gardens and planters which feed both the cookery school and two restaurants. Step into the relaxed, open demonstration kitchen, and you’ll enter a world of culinary delights – from masterful baking to the secrets of cooking for health and wellbeing, overseen by Chef Tutor Luke Palmer.
How to Book
Booking a course at Swinton Cookery School is easy. Contact them direct, and mention your interest in ICSA, Here
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The Team
Led by resident Chef Tutor Luke Palmer. Praised during their recent annual inspection ‘I was personally impressed by the unique style and approach to teaching delivered by resident Chef Tutor Luke Palmer. His style is very relaxed, whilst being informative, with a good serving of fun and entertainment. Drawing on his wide experiences Cheffing and travelling and around the World Luke demonstrates a clear passion for food, flavours, hospitality and fun. Orchestrating his classes to deliver a memorable experience for all.’ Read more about their award here
The Courses
Whether it’s a half-day course or a full residential programme, there’s something for every budding chef. Below are some examples of Swinton Cookery Schools seasonal cookery courses:
• Seasonal | Learn how to cook with the seasons and make use of what’s grown locally at different times of year with produce from the neighbouring Walled Garden and wider 20,000 acre Estate.
• Wellness | Cook for better health, discover tasty new flavours for a plant based diet or learn new recipes suitable for a ‘Free From’ diet.
• Baking | From artisan bread making to melt-in-the-mouth pastries and rich gateaux’s, you’ll learn the key techniques required in the world of baking.
• Game | Watch the experts as they show you how to prepare, cook and serve a rich variety of seasonal game, from pheasant to venison.
• Meat & Poultry | Mastering meat dishes is a fine art; discover what it takes to prepare, cook and carve the perfect Sunday lunch, then enjoy the fruits of your labour.
• Fish & Shellfish | Bring more healthy fish dishes into your diet and learn how to fillet, break down and perfectly cook fresh fish and seafood.
• International Dishes | From the traditional Fresh brasserie style to a masterclass in the flavours of the Middle East, explore our international cookery courses.
• Kids Courses | Learning how to cook is a fun activity that the whole family can get involved in. Swinton runs half-day courses for ages 6-9, and 10-14.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the Chef’s Table experience. Relax and let their Chef serve, as he prepares a gourmet menu for you and your guests, passed at the kitchen counter. With a wealth of experience from all over the world, the Chef brings cooking to life with an array of skills and anecdotes that will fulfill anyone with a love for food. Up to 100% of ingredients sourced from the Swinton Estate grounds. Read more on Chefs Table Experiences and purchase Cookery Experience Certificates here
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