NEW DATES FOR 2015.. Courses for Adults 2015 the ESSENTIALS A series of short, sharp and fun essential skill workshops for all, designed to build confidence and your repertoire on the way to preparing a simple delicious meal to eat as a group at the end of the session. 50 each or book any 3 places for 130. Gift vouchers are available for all courses. For availability & bookings please call: 0117 9431200. Each workshop is rated with a skill level of 1-3 3 being the most technical Tuesday evenings Steak House Cook the perfect steak! Prepare and cook your own perfect steak then eat it complete with accompanying seasonal sides and a spectacular sauce which you will make from scratch. You will learn about the different cuts, cooking methods and how to cook steak to order. 2015 January 6 th, February 3 rd, March 3 rd, April 7 th, May 5 th, June 2 nd, July 7 th, August 4 th, September 1 st, October 6 th, November 3 rd, December 1st - 6:30pm 8:30pm Pudding Bowl Learn how to make a number of quick, simple, fun and delicious puddings from scratch to impress all of your dinner guests. We will always use a seasonal fruit and add something for the chocoholics amongst you. You will learn new techniques and gain essential hints, tips and techniques. 2015- January 13 th, February 10 th, March 10 th, April 14 th, May 12 th, June 9 th, July 14 th, August 11 th, September 8 th, October 13 th, November 10 th, December 8 th - 6:30pm 8:30pm Good Food Fast Learn how to make three fresh, quick, wholesome and tasty seasonal suppers from scratch. Get great tips on planning ahead and buying quality produce as well as picking up some new skills. This includes a delicious dinner. 2015- January 20 th, February 17 th, March 17 th, April 21 st, May 19 th, June 16 th, July 21 st, August 18 th, September 15 th, October 20 th, November 17 th, December 15 th - 6:30pm 8:30pm Veggie Box We adore the seasons here at Bordeaux Quay and see each season as a new challenge. If you are a creative cook or just love vegetables - join us! You will learn delicious quick vegetarian recipes to add to your repertoire. 2015- March 31 st, June 30 th, September 29 th, December 29 th - 6:30pm 8:30pm Spice Rack Love food with warmth and depth? Come and learn how to make a great curry from scratch. Build your confidence using fresh spices and herbs in your cooking. We aim to cover a different world region each season with a few added street food treats. 2015- January 27 th, February 24 th, March 24 th, April 28 th, May 26 th, June 23 rd, July 28 th, August 25 th, September 22 nd, October 27 th, November 24 th, December 22 nd - 6:30pm 8:30pm
the WORKSHOPS A series of more in-depth master classes designed to inspire, inform and take your ability and confidence in the kitchen to a higher level. Includes three or more dishes to enjoy at the end of the class with a glass of wine. Friday evenings 75 each or book any 2 places for 130 Gift vouchers are available for all courses. For availability & bookings please call: 0117 9431200. Fish course Take the fear factor out of preparing and cooking fish from scratch and increase your knowledge at the fish counter in this series of one night fish master classes. Working with an experienced fishmonger and a professional chef you ll focus on two fish and one shellfish per session, looking at what is in season and at its best at the time of the class. Improve your knife skills as you get hands on with filleting and preparation then cook your way to two delicious dishes enjoyed with a glass of wine. 2015 January 9 th, February 6 th, March 6 th, April 3 rd, May 1 st, June 5 th, July 3 rd, August 7 th, September 4 th, October 2 nd, November 6 th, December 4 th - 6:30-9.30pm Bread Want to learn to bake? Then this is the ideal session for you! Learn how to make great artisan bread in a hands-on workshop. Work your way through several delicious recipes used by Bordeaux Quay s master baker. You will take home everything you bake including a starter kit to get going at home. Guaranteed to raise a smile! 2015 January 16 th February 13 th, March 13 th, April 10 th, May 8 th, June 12 th, July 10 th, August 14 th, September 11 th, October 9 th, November 13 th, December 11 th - 6:30-9.30pm Perfect Pasta Pasta has earned its place as a classic Italian dish, and offers a delicious quick and easy staple, for all would-be chefs to master. Come and learn how to make a great pasta dish using dried and handmade fresh dough. Pick up essential hints n tips. There will be a different pasta each session. 2015 January 23 rd, May 15 th, August 21 st, October 16 th, 6:30pm 9:30pm Butchery This essential session for all meat lovers is designed to give you the know-how and confidence you will need to butcher your own meat at home. Watch a detailed demonstration delivered by our experienced chef before getting hands-on and trying out your newly acquired knife skills. Among other things you will learn how to correctly bone, chop, slice and cook your way to two impressive and delicious dishes. 2015- March 20 th, June 19 th, September 18 th, November 20 th - 6:30pm- 9:30pm Saturday Afternoons Tapas & Wine In this spectacular Spanish session you will make several delicious tapas dishes with the help of our professional chef and enjoy a relaxed tutored tasting of quality Spanish regional wines, each chosen to match. Come and celebrate one of the world s most ideal partnerships of food & wine. 2015- January 10 th, February 7 th, March 7 th, April 4 th, May 2 nd, June 6 th, July 4 th, August 1 st, September 5 th, October 3 rd, October 31 st, December 5 th - Midday till 3:30pm Pastry Learn how to make real pastry as you get hands-on with creating both sweet and savoury under our pastry chefs expert guidance. This class aims to inspire and give you confidence to experiment and create great pastries of your own. You will get to take home everything you ve made. Heavenly! 2015 January 17 th, April 11 th, September 12 th, November 7 th - Midday till 3:30pm The Patisserie Take your cooking to the next level as you learn to make glorious macaroons and other French delights in this 3hr workshop. If you ve always wanted to make a French fancy! Here it is. This workshop gives you the skills and knowledge to make three great sweet treats. There are only a limited number of spaces so don t dilly dally! Why not treat a friend to afternoon tea at it s best. 2015 January 24 th, February 21 st, March 21 st, April 18 th, May 16 th, June 20 th, July 18 th, August 15 th, September 19 th, October 17 th, November 14 th December 19 th - Midday till 3:30pm
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 2014 CHEF TABLE Courses for Adults Join us at the cookery school for this incredible and unique dinning experience. A rare glimpse of culinary excellence for a limited number of 20 guests. A customised 6 course tasting menu prepared and presented by our Head tutor Kelly Sealey and her accomplished culinary team. This incomparable experience is complimented by a wine pairing with each course expertly selected by of in house experts. Never seen before at the cookery school we promise to showcase the best of the west produce with a nod to modern cookery. We will talk about the techniques we use as we serve you dinner. This is promised to be a special and memorable evening. End of summer- August 29 th, Autumnal feast- 30 th October 7pm-9.30pm ( 55 or 75 with wine flight) ITALIAN with Alex Murray A whistle-stop culinary tour for all Italophiles! Over the course of a relaxed and fun-packed day you will learn how to make four fantastic traditional Italian courses from scratch including a traditional soup with fresh Italian bread, a seafood starter, handmade pasta with fresh pasta sauce, and to top it all off, a delicious traditional Italian dessert. Follow this up with a wine tasting of matching Italian wines. Bellisimo! Alex Murray has been chef-proprietor of Bordeaux Quay since November 2009. He spends several days of his working week in the kitchens alongside the head chef at the multi-award winning restaurant. Achievements at Bordeaux Quay include two AA rosettes and three stars from the Sustainable Restaurant Association. Alex is passionate about cooking with the finest naturally reared ingredients from the Italy & locally. 27th of September 10am till 4:30pm ( 150) PRESERVE with Kelly Sealey Join our head tutor Kelly Sealey for these one off Master classes in 2014. Join us here at the cookery school to discover forgotten skills of cookery. Ever wondered how to make butter? Cheese? Or Smoke a fish? We ll spend a few hours potting, pickleing & preserve all the left over traest the summer has left us. At the end of the session you we sit down to enjoy a three course dinner. Sample dosheas are ; - Handmade sausages cooked over smoke, sherry pickled fish, bath chaps, seasonal salad with fresh crud and buttermilk dressing, confit duck with pomegranate vinegar & candied peacan, the classic fresh cassoulet. Saturday the 1 st of November 11-3pm & Friday 28 th 6-10pm. ( 75) MIDDLE EASTERN COOKERY with Emma Gazette Emma Gazette spent 3 years as head development chef at The Spicery in Bath. A supplier of spices, blends and recipe boxes to Britain s top restaurants and chefs including The Fat Duck, Rick Stein, Hibiscus, Ottolenghi, Moro, Atul Kochar, Sam Bains and thousands of home cooks. Emma has produced a cookbook Spice Trip to accompany the Channel 4 series. Emma travels to six countries to learn about the spice they produce. They learn about the history of each spice, how it is used therapeutically & how the locals cook with it. This workshop is based around the middle east and promises to tickle your senses. You will spend the day cooking & blending with Emma. Include a four course early supper. December 13 th midday till 4:30pm ( 150) Knife Skills Essential knife techniques to help you sharpen, slice, dice, julienne, chop, brunoise and baton like the professionals! You will watch our experienced chef-tutor deliver detailed demonstrations before getting hands-on under their expert guidance to prepare and enjoy a three course diner. 6:30-9:00pm November 28 th ( 60) Gluten free cookery Whether allergic, intolerant or just trying to cut down we want to help. Supermarkets are full of costly wheat free products and we aim to show you how to cook without wheat and how to use substitutes. From quick meals to dinner party treats to baking, we ll explore the world without grain. This three hour workshop will set you on the right path to a GF life. 6:30-9:30pm October 31 st ( 60) Edible Christmas gifts Under the Guidance of our chef tutor you ll spend 2 ½ hours making edible Christmas gifts for the whole family. The class will be based around baking, decorating & preserving. You will take home your treats with handmade packaging. Includes bubbles on arrival. 6:30-9:00pm December 18 th ( 60)
the ESSENTIALS A series of short, sharp and fun essential skill workshops for all, designed to build confidence and your repertoire on the way to preparing a simple delicious meal to eat as a group at the end of the session. Tuesdays & Wednesdays Steak House 50 each or book any 3 places for 130. Gift vouchers available for all sessions. For availability & booking please call: 0117 9431200. Cook the perfect steak! Prepare and cook your own perfect steak then eat it complete with accompanying seasonal sides and a spectacular sauce which you will make from scratch. You will learn about the different cuts, cooking methods and how to cook steak to order. 2014 Aug 5 th, Sept 9 th, Oct 7 th, Nov 4 th, Dec 9 th. 6:30pm 8:30pm Pudding Bowl Learn how to make a number of quick, simple, fun and delicious puddings from scratch to impress all of your dinner guests. We will always use a seasonal fruit and add something for the chocoholics amongst you. You will learn new techniques and gain essential hints, tips and techniques. 2014 Aug 12 th, Sept 16 th, Oct 14 th, Nov 11 th, Dec 16 th. 6:30pm 8:30pm Good Food Fast Learn how to make three fresh, quick, wholesome and tasty seasonal suppers from scratch. Get great tips on planning ahead and buying quality produce as well as picking up some new skills. This includes a delicious dinner. 2014 Aug 19 th, Sept 23 rd, Oct 21 st, Nov 18 th. 6:30pm 8:30pm Veggie Box We adore the seasons here at Bordeaux Quay and see each season as a new challenge. If you are a creative cook or just love vegetables - join us! You will learn delicious quick vegetarian recipes to add to your repertoire. 2014 Sept 10 th & Nov 5 th. 6:30pm 8:30pm Spice Rack Love food with warmth and depth? Come and learn how to make a great curry from scratch. Build your confidence using fresh spices and herbs in your cooking. We aim to cover a different world region each season with a few added street food treats. 2014 Sept 30 th, Oct 28 th, Nov 25 th. 6:30pm 8:30pm Perfect Pasta Pasta has earned its place as a classic Italian dish, and offers a delicious quick and easy staple, for all would-be chefs to master. Come and learn how to make a great pasta dish using dried and handmade fresh dough. Pick up essential hints n tips. There will be a different pasta each session. 2014 Oct 8 th. 6:30pm 8:30pm Each workshop shop is rated with a skill level out of 3 3 being the most technical
the WORKSHOPS A series of more in-depth master classes designed to inspire, inform and take your ability and confidence in the kitchen to a higher level. Includes three or more dishes to enjoy at the end of the class with a glass of wine. Friday nights 75 each or book any 2 places for 130 Gift vouchers available for all sessions. For availability & booking please call: 0117 9431200. Tapas & Wine In this spectacular Spanish session you will make several delicious tapas dishes with the help of our professional chef and enjoy a relaxed tutored tasting of quality Spanish regional wines, each chosen to match. Come and celebrate one of the world s most ideal partnerships of food & wine. 2014 Aug 22 nd, Sept 26 th, Oct 24 th, Nov 21 st. 6:30-9pm ( 75) Fish course Take the fear factor out of preparing and cooking fish from scratch and increase your knowledge at the fish counter in this series of one night fish master classes. Working with an experienced fishmonger and a professional chef you ll focus on two fish and one shellfish per session, looking at what is in season and at its best at the time of the class. Improve your knife skills as you get hands on with filleting and preparation then cook your way to two delicious dishes enjoyed with a glass of wine. 2014 Aug 8 th, Sept 12 th, Oct 10 th, Nov 7 th, Dec 12 th. 6:30-9pm ( 75) Bread Want to learn to bake? Then this is the ideal session for you! Learn how to make great artisan bread in a hands-on workshop. Work your way through several delicious recipes used by Bordeaux Quay s master baker. You will take home everything you bake including a starter kit to get going at home. Guaranteed to raise a smile! 2014 Sept 19 th, Oct 17 th, Nov 14 th, Dec 19 th. 6:30-9pm ( 75) Saturday Afternoons Pastry Learn how to make real pastry as you get hands-on with creating both sweet and savoury under our pastry chefs expert guidance. This class aims to inspire and give you confidence to experiment and create great pastries of your own. You will get to take home everything you ve made. Heavenly! 2014 Sept 20 th, Nov 15 th. Midday till 3:30pm ( 75) Dessert Learn to make highly impressive and gloriously indulgent restaurant quality desserts with top tips from our professional Pastry chef on combinations, techniques, and the all-important wow-factor! Then sample your dishes with dessert wine. You ll be a fool not to! 2014 Aug 16 th, Oct 18 th, Dec 20 th. Midday till 3:30pm ( 75) Butchery This essential session for all meat lovers is designed to give you the know-how and confidence you will need to butcher your own meat at home. Watch a detailed demonstration delivered by our experienced chef before getting hands-on and trying out your newly acquired knife skills. Among other things you will learn how to correctly bone, chop, slice and cook your way to two impressive and delicious dishes. 2014 - September 13 th (Beef), November 8th (Game), Midday till 3:30pm ( 75) The Patisserie Take your cooking to the next level as you learn to make glorious macaroons and other French delights in this 3hr workshop. If you ve always wanted to make a French fancy! Here it is. This workshop gives you the skills and knowledge to make three great sweet treats. There are only a limited number of spaces so don t dilly dally! Why not treat a friend to afternoon tea at it s best. 2014 August 9 th, October 11 th. Midday till 3:30pm ( 75) 2014 - An Introduction to cooking This foundation course is the perfect way for the aspiring cook to learn essential practical skills and gain confidence in the kitchen. Over ten informative and structured weeks, you ll watch detailed demonstrations delivered by passionate and experienced professional chefs, get hands-on with a broad range of foundation level skills, and make from scratch a diverse array of simple and delicious dishes to build up your repertoire. In a small friendly group, we aim to take you up to a level where you feel confident to visit local butchers, fishmongers or farmers markets knowing what you can buy to make a fresh wholesome meal at home. We ll help you understand flavours, build your confidence with knife skills, teach you how to follow recipes, and give you essential hints and top tips on preparation, planning ahead, time management, and presentation. You ll learn in a practical way how to make basic bread, pastry, stocks, soups, sauces and desserts from scratch, discover how to cook with eggs, the basics of preparing and cooking meat and fish, how to make basic fresh pasta and rice dishes, how to make great one-pot dishes and twenty minute meals plus much, much more. 2014-8 th September 10 th November Monday night (10weeks) 6pm 9:30pm ( 595)