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COVID-19 UPDATE

The cookery school has gone online!  We have taken all of the good stuff from the kitchen and put it into an awesome online cookery club for kids and teens where students cook a meal for their family at a weekly live workshop.  We are a Approved Activity Provider for cookery skills for students working towards their bronze, silver or gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.  Our kitchen is now open again for private one to one and small group classes.

What We Do

We teach our students to become really confident cooks through interactive online workshops and fantastic, hands-on classes at our Sussex cookery school. We focus on classic skills, taught through vibrant and interesting recipes that you will cook again and again at home.

Live Interactive Online Cookery Workshops for Kids & Teens

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Cookery Courses

Fantastic Small Group In Person Cookery Workshops

Risotto Step by Step

by | 7th April 2020 | culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Risotto Step by StepRisotto is a great store cupboard go to and a really easy way to use up bits in the fridge- you need minimal ingredients to make a really satisfying meal. Make sure that you use risotto rice and take your time over itServings 2-3Ready In: 45...
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Soda Bread

by | 7th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

SODA BREADSoda bread is a great store cupboard bake - you can use any type of flour so no need for bread flour or yeast and there is no kneading or rising so you can have it on the table in 40 minutes.Servings 8Ready In: 45minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Baking,...
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Iced Buns

by | 6th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Iced BunsThese lovely soft buns are delicious topped with coloured icing.  Alternatively add some chocolate chips or dried fruit to the dough and bake as a sweet loaf.Servings 12Ready In: 3.5 heLever: BeginnerSkills covered Bread, Baking, Glazing, Rolls, Weighing and...
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Cheesecake Pots

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Soups Step by StepThese are a quick and easy dessert to make.  Try changing the flavours by adding lemon or lime zest to the cheesecake mixture or topping with whatever fruit is in seasonServings 4Ready In: 15 minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Whisking, layering, knife...
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Burgers / Veggie Burgers

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Burgers / Veggie BurgersBurgers are a great family dish - everyone cake make their own to their own taste.  Serve them with homemade dips and even have a go at our brioche burger bun recipeServings 6Ready In: 45minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning,...
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Brownies

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, Online Classes, stay home and cook, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

BrowniesBrownies are always a win, whether for kids or adults.  You can make these gluten free by using ground almonds or gluten free flour instead of the flour and you can add extras like orange zest, coffee, swirls of caramel or peanut butter and even mini eggs at...
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Quesadillas

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

QuesadillasQuesadillas make a good, quick hot snack, lunch or starter.  Fill them with whatever you have in the fridge and serve them with dips and saladServings 4Ready In: 15 minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, Pan FryingQuesadillasBy: Chloe...
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Yeasted Naan’s

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Yeasted NaanThese Naan Breads are really lovely to have with a homemade curry - they are soft and deliciousServings 6Ready In: 45minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, Simmering, Reducing, Cooking a MealYeasted NaanBy: Chloe Coker These Naan breads...
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Vanilla Sponge / Cupcakes

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, Family Cookery Classes, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Vanilla Sponge / CupcakesA classic sponge is a great recipe to master -  use it to make traditional sponge cakes (vanilla, lemon drizzle, coffee), cupcakes and celebration cakesServings 12Ready In: 1 - 2 hrsLever: BeginnerSkills covered Creaming, Whisking, Folding,...
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Fajitas & Tacos

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Fajitas & TacosFajitas & Tacos are a really quick, healthy, colourful and versatile meal - use up whatever you have in the fridge and storecupboard - meat, veg, beans, halloumiServings 2Ready In: 30 minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, Pan...
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Chilli

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

ChilliChilli is a great crowd pleaser - make a big pot and put it on the table with some rice or tortillas and some colourful dips and salsa.  It is also a great way to get lots of veg into a dishServings 6Ready In: 2 hrsLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills,...
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Easy Sausage / Roasted Veg Ragu

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Easy Sausage / Roasted Vegetable RaguThese simple ragus are quick to make and satisfyingly hearty.  They are also really versatile - make a basic version for kids or a spiced up version for adultsServings 4-6Ready In: 1 hrLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills,...
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Honey, Walnut and Rye Bread

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Honey, Walnut & Rye BreadThis is a nice flavoursome bread, with nuts and raisins adding texture.  It is lovely with cheese or toasted with butterServings 10Ready In: 3 hrsLever: BeginnerSkills covered Bread, Kneading, BakingHoney, Walnut & Rye BreadBy: Chloe...
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Teriyaki Aubergine / Salmon / Chicken

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Teriyaki Aubergine / Salmon / ChickenThis is a really quick and versatile dish.  You can make homemade teriyaki sauce from storecupboard ingredients  and you can make different dishes to suit different diets in the family (just make a double quantity of sauce to...
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Katsu Curry

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Katsu CurryKatsu Curry is a really lovely dish - crispy fried chicken / aubergine / sweet potato with a tangy curry sauce. Servings 2-4Ready In: 45minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, Simmering, Frying, Cooking a MealKatsu CurryBy: Chloe Coker...
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Curry Step by Step

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Storecupboard CurryStep by StepCurries are a great way to use up what you have in the fridge.  Our step by step guide is designed to help you make a curry with what you have suited to your taste, whether you like them mild or spicy, tomato based or creamyServings...
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Malted / Wholemeal Loaf

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Malted / Wholemeal LoafThis recipe makes a lovely hearty loaf, perfect for baking in a tin, for free form loaves or for rolls.  Servings 1 large loafReady In: 3 hrsLever: BeginnerSkills covered Bread, baking, glazingMalted / Wholemeal LoafBy: Chloe Coker Sometimes...
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Flourless Chocolate Torte

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Flourless Chocolate TorteThis is a really good go to chocolate recipe - it is a great make ahead dessert for a dinner party but is equally good with coffee. It is also gluten freeServings 8-10Ready In: 45minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Baking, Eggs, Whisking,...
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Hot Cross Buns

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Hot Cross BunsHot cross buns are a classic Easter bake made with a delicious enriched doughServings 12Ready In: 3.5 hrsLever: BeginnerSkills covered Bread, Weighing and Measuring, Baking, GlazingHot Cross BunsBy: Chloe Coker These buns are not full brioche buns but...
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Really Easy Chocolate Cake

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Easy Chocolate CakeThis is a really easy chocolate cake to make and it is really versatile - use it to make cupcakes, tray bakes and celebration cakes. Servings 12Ready In: 1 - 2 hrsLever: BeginnerSkills covered Baking, Melted Method CakesEasy Chocolate CakeBy: Chloe...
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Meringues

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

MeringuesMeringues are a great skill to master - make them into delicious desserts, pipe them into nests and kisses or smash them up and mix them with cream or ice creamServings 8Ready In: 1hrLever: BeginnerSkills covered Eggs, Whisking, PipingMeringuesBy: Chloe Coker...
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Paella

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

PaellaPaella is a really versatile dish - great for a family meal or for a dinner party. Servings 6Ready In: 1 hrLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, Simmering, Rice Cooking, Cooking a MealPaellaBy: Chloe Coker Paella is much easier to make than you...
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Easy Roasting Dish Dinners

by | 5th April 2020 | culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Easy Roasting Dish DinnersOne pan roasting dish dinners are a weekly go-to in my house.  You can roast vegetables and have them with feta, beetroot and sweet potato with sausages or white fish with tomato and chorizo for a quick and colourful mealServings 2-4Ready In:...
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Burger Buns / Soft White Load

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Burger Buns / Soft White LoafThese lovely soft buns are perfect for burgers, ham rolls, jam sandwiches or pulled pork.  Make them into lovely soft rolls or bake it in a loaf tin for a lovely traditional soft loaf.Servings 8Ready In: 3.5 heLever: BeginnerSkills covered...
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Betty’s Biscuits

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Betty's BiscuitsThese are my favourite biscuits - I make them all the time for students to have with tea at the cookery school.  They are really easy to make, simple and moorish - the problem is it is impossible to just have one ...Servings 18Ready In: 30 minLever:...
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Guacamole & Salsa

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Guacamole & SalsaGuacamole & salsa are great colourful, go to dips - each them with tortilla chips, serve them with chilli and fajitas or have them with eggs on toastServings 6Ready In: 15 minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, SeasoningGuacamole &...
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Easy Family Meatballs / Aubergine & Ricotta Bake

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Easy Family Meatballs / Aubergine & Ricotta BakeThese two dishes are great make ahead dishes which are perfect for everyday meals or can be poshed up for entertainingServings 6Ready In: 1hr 30minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, Simmering,...
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Frittata

by | 5th April 2020 | culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

FrittataFrittatas are a really quick and easy meal and a great way to use up what you have in the fridgeServings 2Ready In: 30 minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, Egg Cooking, Cooking a MealFrittataBy: Chloe Coker Frittatas make a fantastic quick...
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Focaccia

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

FocacciaFocaccia is a fantastic bread to make - it is fun to make with kids but is also impressive enough for a dinner partyServings 12Ready In: 2 hrs Lever: BeginnerSkills covered Bread, No Knead / Folded Method, BakingFocacciaBy: Chloe Coker Focaccia is a lovely...
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Quick Apple Tarts

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Easy Apple TartThis apple tart is cheap and easy to make.  You can use whatever fruit is in season and make little individual ones or one big impressive oneServings 8Ready In: 30 minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Baking, Puff Pastry, GlazingApple TartBy:...
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Pesto

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Healthy Eating, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Fresh PestoVibrant fresh pesto is lovely on pasta, as a dip, on salads, tarts and fish dishes.   You can use pine nuts for a cost effective / nut free version.Servings 8Ready In: 20 minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, BlendingPestoBy: Chloe Coker...
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Steak and Chips

by | 5th April 2020 | culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Steak and ChipsHomemade steak and chips is a great Friday night treat.  Buy quality steak from the butchers and make yourself some chips, a green salad and a nice steak sauce to go with itServings 2-4Ready In: 1 hrLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning,...
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Simple Olive Oil Dough

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Simple Olive Oil DoughThis is a really versatile bread dough ideal for pizza bases, flatbreads and bread sticks.  It is also a good starting point for learning to make bread.Servings 6Ready In: 2 hrsLever: BeginnerSkills covered Bread making, kneading, yeast, rolling...
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All in One Cake

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

All In One CakeThis really quick and easy cake is a really great way to use seasonal fruit.  It takes 5 minutes to make and is nice for afternoon tea, to stick in a lunch box or serve it warm with ice cream and custard for puddingServings 8Ready In: 45minLever:...
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Macaroni / Cauliflower Cheese

by | 5th April 2020 | culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Macaroni / Cauliflower CheeseOur easy all in one cheese sauce method makes macaroni or cauliflower cheese a quick and easy to throw togetherServings 4Ready In: 45minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Sauce Making, Roux Based Sauces, Simmering, Cooking a MealCheese SauceBy:...
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Fish Cakes

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, Cookery skills, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Fish Cakes / Cheesy Potato CakesFish cakes / veg cakes are a great family meal. You can make simple ones for kids and add some extra flavours to the same mix for adults.  They freeze well and can even be pushed up by serving them on some rocket and topped with a...
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

by | 5th April 2020 | Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Easy Chocolate MousseThis classic mousse uses just 3 storecupboard ingredients:  chocolate, eggs and sugar.  You can add a shot of coffee, amaretto, brandy or orange zest to the melted chocolate if you want some added flavour but it is nice kept simple. Servings...
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Quick Yoghurt Flatbreads

by | 5th April 2020 | Adult cookery classes, Childrens Cookery, culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Quick FlatbreadsThese flatbreads are a really quick alternative to a yeasted dough – the dough doesn't need to be kneaded for a long time or rise so it is good to make with children or if you don’t have a lot of time. It also makes a quick pizza doughServings 2Ready...
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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

by | 5th April 2020 | Baking, Childrens Cookery, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Easy Chocolate Chip CookiesThese cookies are my little boy's favourite.  They are really quick to make and you can change the ingredients depending on what you have in the cupboardServings 18Ready In: 30 minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Whisking, Biscuit Making,...
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Shepherd’s Pie

by | 5th April 2020 | culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Shepherd's PieShepherd's pie is a great family meal - it is cheap to make and freezes well.  You can also make a vegetarian lentil pie for veggies.Servings 4Ready In: 1 hr 30 minsLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, Mince Cooking, Simmering,...
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Sausage Rolls

by | 5th April 2020 | culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Sausage Rolls/Veggie RollsSausage / veggie rolls are so quick and easy to make.  They are a really crown pleaser for parties and also great for quick lunches and picnics.  They also freeze really well so you can make them ahead and then pop a few in the oven when you...
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Banana Bread

by | 2nd April 2020 | Adult cookery classes, Baking, Childrens Cookery, Family Cookery Classes, Online Classes, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

BANANA BREADThis is a really quick and easy bake - perfect for using up brown bananas from the fruitbowl.  Have it with a cup of coffee or eat with yoghurt and berries for breakfast.Servings 8Ready In: 1 hrLever: BeginnerSkills covered Baking, Weights and...
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Storecupboard Guide

by | 29th March 2020 | Online Classes, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Storecupboard GuideHaving a few basics in the store cupboard gives you the ability to open the fridge and cook a wide variety of dishes.  With a few basic sauces and spices you can make simple dishes from all around the world. Skills covered Cupboard management, menu...
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5 Simple Step by Step Soups

by | 28th March 2020 | Childrens Cookery, Healthy Eating, Online Classes, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Five Simple SoupsSoups are a great way to use what you have in the fridge.  Here a 5 simple soups which all follow our easy step by step guide which you can find on our websiteServings 6Ready In: 45minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Knife skills, Seasoning, Simmering,...
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Soup Step By Step

by | 22nd March 2020 | culinary journey, Online Classes, stay home and cook | 0 Comments

Soups Step by StepSoups are a great way to pack in vegetables and nutrients.  Use whatever vegetables you have in the fridge, cook them in stock and bulk it out with ingredients such as lentils, beans, noodles, rice and quinoa which you can either add cooked at the...
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Scones

by | 21st March 2020 | Baking, Online Classes, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

SCONESWith most people's Mother's Day plans cancelled, why not make afternoon tea for someone special at home.  This recipe uses store cupboard ingredients and only takes half an hour from start to finish.Servings 8Ready In: 30 minLever: BeginnerSkills covered Rubbing...
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Easy Tomato Sauce

by | 17th March 2020 | Online Classes | 0 Comments

Goes With Everything Tomato SauceThis tomato sauce is so easy and cheap to make.  It is a fantastic staple - serve it with pasta for the kids, use it on pizza or use it to make meatballs or aubergine bake.  It freezes really well so make a big batch and freeze a load...
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Upcoming Classes

The Cookery School is temporarily closed but we will be reopening as soon as we can so why not treat yourself to something to look forward to this autumn …

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Our Chef

Welcome to The Round Table.  I’m Chloe Coker, I am a professional chef, cookery teacher and food writer.  I have been teaching cookery for nine years now, from running really good quality hands-on workshops and private parties, to demonstration kitchens at the Excel Centre and how to videos for GoodHousekeepingUK.  I set up The Round Table as a relaxed and accessible place for people to learn about food and cooking from well trained chefs and artisan producers.  We teach really good hands-on cookery classes with a focus on real food – great local produce, classic skills and achievable recipes.  Our catering has the same feel – relaxed, intimate, and delicious.

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Our Kitchen

Our purpose built teaching kitchen is based on an organic working farm in rural mid-Sussex.  Originally a pigsty, it has been lovingly restored and converted into a great little teaching space with lots of light and character, perfect for hands on classes and also for cookery parties.  We even have a sunny little terrace for barbecuing and outside eating.  We are lucky to have a fantastic local butcher on the farm and two biodynamic farm shops up the road.  We are easily reached from Haywards Heath, Forest Row, East Grinstead, Tunbridge Wells and have major mainline stations within a 20 minute taxi ride.

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Great fun, fabulous teacher, great start to the weekend thank you Chloe

Macaroons Workshop

Brilliant intro to bread making workshop yesterday. My husband and I learnt a lot of new skills and brought home a huge box of bread each..... going down well with the neighbours!

Intro to Bread Workshop

Just wanted to say a quick thank you for the really lovely canapés - delicious and beautiful to look at, like little works of art! They went down very well.

Canape Party

Thank you so much Chloe, I had a really lovely evening, so therapeutic and such great value!

Biscuit Decorating Workshop

a BIG thank you for the wonderful cake you made for our wedding - it looked and tasted amazing!

Wedding Cake

I just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for working at BE, I’ve heard nothing but praise!

Demonstration Kitchen, Canon UK

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