 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Nov 22, 2023 | BBQ Fire Cooking, Chefs, Features
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Devon’s High Grange, multi-award winning Fire School, an enchanting haven awaits outdoor cooking enthusiasts and culinary adventurers alike. Here, amidst the rolling hills and whispering woods, Sara and Luke Mackay curate...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Oct 7, 2023 | Chefs, Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features, Uncategorized
We recently caught up with Celebrity Chef Richard Bertinet at The Bertient Kitchen Cookery School in Bath, where he talked about his early cookery experiences, influences and passions for ‘Real bread’. Richard is now a regular guest on TV shows including...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Aug 14, 2023 | Experiences, Features
Abinger Cookery School in Surrey Hills has been awarded the ‘Centre of Excellence’ title in recognition of their outstanding outdoor cooking facilities and unwavering dedication to teaching excellence, by leading industry accrediting body ICSA. The school, led by...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Jun 29, 2023 | Charities, Chefs, Features, Uncategorized
Obsession 24, the award-winning culinary festival launched in 2001 by the then Executive Chef of Northcote Nigel Howarth, will once again be held in the Ribble Valley and host 19 chefs with 24 Michelin stars between them, headed up by the hotel’s executive chef Lisa...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | May 1, 2023 | Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features
Learning a new recipe or kitchen skill is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have – and with so many diverse and highly-acclaimed cookery school courses with accommodation to choose from nationwide, the sky really is the limit. However, to be sure of the...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Mar 10, 2023 | Features
Independent Cookery Schools Association “ICSA” is the only regulatory body for cookery schools in the UK. Operated as independent, not-for-profit body, on behalf of its members. Recognising and championing excellence in cookery skills and training. Look for the ‘ICSA...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Jan 5, 2023 | At Home Experiences, Chefs, Cookery Schools, Features
Whether you’ve always wanted to ‘go pro’ or you’d simply like to raise your culinary standards to a higher level, choosing a course is a fun but often confusing task. There are so many cookery schools, chefs, specialism, qualifications and accreditations; where does...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Dec 21, 2022 | Chefs, Cookery Schools, Features, Gifts
lrom celebrity chef experience days to cookery classes and Chef Masterclass experiences. New year, new skills!     Ever wanted to wow your friends or family with your culinary prowess? Bake fresh artisan bread? Whip up mouth-watering plant-based dishes?...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Nov 15, 2022 | Chefs, Features
Introducing Willie’s Single Estate Cacao to our members, with a tasty exclusive discount. Read on… Step into the chocolate aisle of Waitrose, or most speciality food retailers and you’re likely to stumble across a selection of gloriously packaged chocolate...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Oct 24, 2022 | Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features
The joy of learning something new – and discovering your passion! As many of us have discovered in the last two years, broadening our skillset is one of the most rewarding things we can do for ourselves. From baking the perfect sourdough to reinventing our...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Sep 20, 2022 | Chefs, Cookery Schools
Chef Richard Bertinet was originally from Brittany, France. He now runs his Bertinet Kitchen Cookery School in Bath with Wife Jo Originally from Brittany in north-west France, Richard Bertinet trained as a baker from the age of 14.  He moved to the UK in the late...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Gourmet Experiences | Sep 13, 2022 | Cookery Schools, Features
October 1st-8th 2022’Sustainable, healthy eating during the cost-of-cooking-crisis’ Cookery schools across the UK are joining forces this October to raise awareness of the cost-of-cooking-crisis and its impact on food bills and eating habits. The...