1st Oct 22£125.001/2 day
Our amazing chef, Fabrice Teston, will demonstrate and teach the techniques required to make several different flavours of macaron.
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At YORK Cookery School, you can explore your culinary curiosity with our wide range of classes. From delicate French pastry to robust Indian curries, you're sure to find a class that will tantalise your tastebuds!
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Chocolate Showpiece With Chris Zammit - THREE DAYS
4th Oct 22£954.00Full day
Join Chris Zammit on a 3- day Chocolate Showpiece course. This is suitable for students in the catering trade, pastry chefs and other professional or semi-professional persons interested in gaining the necessary knowledge and experience for working with chocolate.
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Thai street food
8th Oct 22£125.001/2 day
Join one of our expert tutors, as they introduce you to the variety of Thai Street food traditionally prepared by street vendors right across Thailand.
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Seasonal Game with Dan Graham
9th Oct 22£185.00Full day
Join our expert chef, Dan Graham, as he shows you how to get the best from seasonal game meats. You'll be recreating the dishes to eat and take home.
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Skills class - Knife skills
13th Oct 22£85.00Evening
Learn how to handle a knife both correctly and safely in this short evening class. Techniques include the 'rock-chop', julienne (matchsticks), brunoise (fine dice) and chiffonade (ribbon cut).
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Sourdough Breads
15th Oct 22£185.00Full day
Learn how to produce fantastic Sourdough bread with a beautiful crust and crumb.
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Halloween Baking Workshop (Gluten Free And Plant Based) With Alice Hildred
23rd Oct 22£70.001/2 day
Join Alice from White Rose Bakes for this awesomely autumnal Halloween bake off, specifically tailored for those following a gluten-free or plant-based diet! Learn some top tips for sweet shortcrust pastry perfection, tremendous tart fillings, fiendishly fabulous chocolate fudge, and an unbelievably unctuous apple cake!
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Halloween Baking Workshop With Alice Hildred
23rd Oct 22£70.001/2 day
Join Alice from White Rose Bakes for this awesomely autumnal Halloween bake off! Learn some top tips for sweet shortcrust pastry perfection, tremendous tart fillings, fiendishly fabulous chocolate fudge, and an unbelievably unctuous apple cake!
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Halloween Chocolate Making With Andrew Thwaite and Linda Jameson of Lindy Lou Artisan Cakes
26th Oct 22£65.00Evening
A chocaholics dream day out! Join expert chocolatier, Andrew Thwaite, where you’ll learn how to temper chocolate and create a variety of delights which could be for a gift, or just for yourself!
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Halloween Chocolate Making With Andrew Thwaite and Linda Jameson of Lindy Lou Artisan Cakes
27th Oct 22£65.00Evening
A chocaholics dream day out! Join expert chocolatier, Andrew Thwaite, where you’ll learn how to temper chocolate and create a variety of delights which could be for a gift, or just for yourself!
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Sushi
30th Oct 22£125.001/2 day
Come and join expert tutor, Dan Graham and learn the skills and techniques to create a wide rage of sushi classics.
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Christmas Baking With Alice Hildred
13th Nov 22£180.00Full day
Join Alice to learn how to make incredible creations for the festive season
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Continental Breakfast Pastries
19th Nov 22£185.00Full day
Learn how to produce fantastic French buttery Viennoiserie.
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Bistro Classics
27th Nov 22£125.00AM
Join Dan Graham to create some delicious classic bistro dishes. Content to be confirmed.
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THREE Day Intermediate Christmas Chocolate Showpiece with Martin Chiffers
5th Dec 22£1,250.00Full day
Join Martin for a THREE day intermediate Christmas themed chocolate showpiece course. Students will be taken through the process of designing, planning and constructing a Christmas Themed Chocolate Showpiece. Techniques will cover the complete process from the idea drawing the scale design, planning and constructing with various finishing techniques for a theme that embellishes the magic of Christmas.
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Christmas Chefs Table
Christmas Cooking
11th Dec 22£185.00Full day
Scared of the Christmas meal? Steph Moon shares her secrets with you.
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Children's Christmas Baking With Alice Hildred (Gluten Free & Plant Based)
18th Dec 22£65.001/2 day
Join Alice to make some great, fun creations for the festive season
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Children's Christmas Baking With Alice Hildred
18th Dec 22£65.001/2 day
Join Alice to make some great, fun creations for the festive season
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THREE Day Intermediate Chocolate Showpiece Course With Martin Chiffers
30th Jan 23£1,250.00Full day
The Intermediate Chocolate Showpiece Class is ideal for students starting to enter in the chocolate competitions or to display at their own workplace. Students will be taken through the process of designing, planning and constructing a themed Chocolate Showpiece. Techniques will cover the complete process from idea and design to display, Using elegant curves in the design with a theme that embellishes beauty.
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TWO Day Introduction To Sugarwork With Martin Chiffers
3rd Feb 23£895.00Full day
The Sugar Showpiece Class is ideal for students starting to enter in the sugar competitions or to display at their own workplace. Students will be taken through the process of designing, planning and constructing a themed Sugar Showpiece. Techniques will cover the complete process from idea and design
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Introduction To Showpiece Course With Taystful - Shona Sutherland
22nd Feb 23£350.00Full day
This introductory course to chocolate showpiece is the perfect way to learn about various chocolate mediums, techniques and skills to develop a centrepiece to impress your friends and family. We will work to a general design, but there are plenty of ways to add your own special touches!
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TWO Day Hand Painting With Cocoa Butter - Emma Baravelli
23rd Feb 23£675.00Full day
A TWO day course with the incredible Emma Baravelli. Learn how to paint with cocoa butter.
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TWO Day Introduction To Chocolate Panning With Martin Chiffers
13th Mar 23£650.00Full day
Learn the art of confectionery panning with Martin Chiffers
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TWO Day Chocolate Bon Bons & Confectionery With Martin Chiffers
16th Mar 23£675.00Full day
Student will be taken through the process of creating molded and enrobed Chocolate bonbons and bars, finishing with various Spraying and handwork techniques including chocolate confectionary items as fudges, Caramels, Panning Techniques, Nougat Montelimar. Caramelized Nuts and Lollipops.
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Introduction To Shelf Life With Andrew Thwaite
20th Mar 23£350.00Full day
Learn how to make your chocolates last with this introduction to shelf life with Andrew Thwaite
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Introduction to Tempering With Andrew Thwaite
21st Mar 23£350.00Full day
Join Andrew Thwaite for an introduction to chocolate making. Learn new skills of tempering..
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How To Make A Stable Ganache With Andrew Thwaite
22nd Mar 23£350.00Full day
Join Andrew and learn how to make the perfect ganache alongside many other skills including use of cream, creating salted caramels and use of fruit purees.
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Easter Chocolate Showstoppers With Shona Sutherland
3rd Apr 23£350.00Full day
Learn a range of fun and colourful skills in chocolate Easter egg decoration.
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TWO Day Plated Dessert Masterclass With Martin Chiffers
10th Apr 23£650.00Full day
Plated Desserts Student will learn the art of plated desserts that will grace any table using modern techniques and inspirations . Learn how to plan and create desserts suited for the occasion or event different types of service and how to give some theatrical wow in the presentation.
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TWO Day Petit Gateaux Masterclass With Martin Chiffers
13th Apr 23£650.00Full day
Learn how to create incredible petit gateaux with Martin Chiffers
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FIVE Day Chocolate Business Start Up Course With Andrew Thwaite
17th Apr 23£1,500.00Full day
A FIVE day intensive course in which Andrew Thwaite takes you through all the stages you need to set up your own chocolate business.
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Chocolate Showpiece With Chris Zammit - THREE DAYS
25th Apr 23£895.00Full day
Join Chris Zammit on a 3- day Chocolate Showpiece course. This is suitable for students in the catering trade, pastry chefs and other professional or semi-professional persons interested in gaining the necessary knowledge and experience for working with chocolate.
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Gourmet Afternoon Tea With Shona Sutherland
6th May 23£495.00Full day
The Gourmet Afternoon Tea Course is an intensive day of working on several delicate and delicious sweet recipes, all with many elements to them.
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THREE Day Advanced Bon Bon & Confectionery Masterclass With Martin Chiffers
22nd May 23£925.00Full day
Student will be taken through the process of creating molded and enrobed Chocolate bonbons and bars, finishing with various spraying and handwork techniques including multiple fillings, practical & theory to extend the shelf life of your bonbons.
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THREE Day 3D Printing & Mould Making Course For Chocolates And Desserts With Martin Chiffers
10th Jul 23£1,250.00Full day
Getting started with 3D or wants to see how you can use in your business? In the master class we get to understanding 3D Printing technology, how to get started the available resources and processes used to create bespoke forms to be made in to chocolate or desserts moulds with practical examples made during the class.
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TWO Day Modern Asian Patisserie Course With Martin Chiffers
7th Aug 23£650.00Full day
Students will learn the fine art of Modern Asian Patisserie & Bakery a beautiful blend of Japanese, Korean, Chinese with Western influences
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Vegan Patisserie Course With Shona Sutherland
9th Sep 23£350.00Full day
On this inspiring course we cover a range of recipes to produce a delicious variety of professional desserts and patisserie, all using plant based ingredients, and is a great guide in the use of protein and gelatine substitutes with aeration, coagulation and setting properties.
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Vegan Chocolate Course With Shona Sutherland
10th Sep 23£350.00Full day
Do you love filled chocolates but would prefer to investigate a variety of vegan options? From hand dipped/enrobed chocolates to moulded chocolates and truffles, this course offers a delicious range led by Shona Sutherland using ganache, pate de fruit, gianduja, gels, marzipan and other mediums, incorporating the vegan substitutes of what would normally be used for non-vegan fillings.
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FIVE Day Chocolate Business Start Up Course With Andrew Thwaite
18th Sep 23£1,500.00Full day
A FIVE day intensive course in which Andrew Thwaite takes you through all the stages you need to set up your own chocolate business.
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TWO Day Entrements & Cake Course With Martin Chiffers
25th Sep 23£675.00Full day
Student will Learn the Signature Cakes of Martin Chiffers 2023, Modern Patisserie & Cakes Created for Hotels and Patisseries.
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Chocolate Showpiece With Chris Zammit - THREE DAYS
17th Oct 23£895.00Full day
Join Chris Zammit on a 3- day Chocolate Showpiece course. This is suitable for students in the catering trade, pastry chefs and other professional or semi-professional persons interested in gaining the necessary knowledge and experience for working with chocolate.
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THREE Day Christmas Chocolate Course With Martin Chiffers
6th Nov 23£1,250.00Full day
Student will be taken through the process of designing, planning and constructing a Christmas Themed Chocolate Showpiece. Techniques will cover the complete process from the idea drawing the scale design, planning and constructing with various finishing techniques for a theme that embellishes the magic of Christmas.
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TWO Day Celebration Of Christmas Baking With Martin Chiffers
10th Nov 23£695.00Full day
A collective celebration of specialty Christmas sweet traditions as students learn to master the classics from around the world from British Classics for Restaurants, German Stollen & Christmas Cookies, Panforte, Turrón & Chocolates & Decorations.
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TWO Day Plated Desserts Masterclass With Martin Chiffers
27th Nov 23£650.00Full day
Student will learn the art of plated desserts that will grace any table using modern techniques, flavours and inspirations.
