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 | 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 | Apr 26, 2022 | Cookery Schools, Features, GBX Club
The key things to consider when choosing a cookery course As more of us seek to improve our skills in the kitchen, cookery schools across the country have seen a steep rise in demand. From amateur cooks looking for inspiration to would-be chefs wanting to progress...
by Gourmet Experiences | Jun 19, 2019 | Features
WHAT MAKES A GOURMET EXPERIENCE TRULY SPECIAL? Is it the chance to learn new cookery skills? The simple pleasures of sampling a menu that creates culinary magic? The opportunity to watch pioneering food producers hone their craft? Or perhaps it’s the...
by Gourmet Experiences | May 18, 2019 | Features
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Laurence Henry, the recent winner of BBC’s Masterchef the Professionals series returned to ICSA Member Ashburton Chefs’ Academy in Devon to share his experiences of the show and his career as a top flight chef. Laurence graduated...
by Gourmet Experiences | Nov 14, 2017 | Features
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Independent Cookery Schools Association (ICSA) members scoop awards November has seen a great month for The Independent Cookery Schools Association with two members scooping prestigious awards and a further nomination for its...
by Gourmet Experiences | Oct 7, 2017 | Features
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cyrus Todiwala OBE, chef proprietor of Café Spice Namasté in London, has always lived and cooked ethically. Considering how his actions effect his environment is just a way of life for the Bombay-born chef. While the rest of the UK...
by Gourmet Experiences | Sep 29, 2017 | Features
“I passionately believe that it is up to each of us, be it consumer, chef or hotelier, to make a responsible choice.” Raymond Blanc OBE Raymond Blanc OBE is a custodian of British produce, seasonality and sustainability, creating the world-renowned ‘Gourmet...
by Gourmet Experiences | Sep 20, 2017 | Features
Richard Corrigan is the chef patron of Corrigan Restaurants, which operates Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill and Corrigan’s Mayfair in London. Richard’s culinary career, in brief, spans several years in the Netherlands, head chef of Mulligan’s in Mayfair and gaining...