A choice of one-day speciality courses
The Olive Tree Cookery School offer a wide variety of cookery courses across various skill levels. There are over 15 courses to choose from so you will be sure to find a course that suits your needs.
Whether you are looking to make a career in cooking or just developing your culinary skills for the home, there really is something for everyone. On all of our cookery courses any food that you don't eat for lunch or that you cook after lunch, you can take home with you to enjoy with your family or friends. These courses are for a maximum of 6 students and run from 9.30am to 2pm (unless stated otherwise), with lunch. Prices given are per person. We also offer evening classes ! If you wish to book more than one space, please contact us to check availability. |
Looking for the perfect gift?
Then why not buy that special person a cookery experience they'll never forget. We have a range of courses to choose from, and with prices from just £80, this would make the perfect gift for any budding chef. All you need to do is pick the course and purchase the voucher for the amount of the course. Please let us know which course you have chosen. Please contact Giuseppe via email if the amount of the voucher you’d like to purchase is not listed and he will organise that for you. £50 Gift Voucher
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Mad about Mushrooms Mad about Mushrooms
18th October 2025 - 9.30am - 3pm - £130pp Weather and seasonal conditions permitting, students will spend the morning on the foray led by Giuseppe. Back to the kitchen, Giuseppe will demonstrate how to clean, prepare and conserve various mushrooms, before taking students through a menu suitable for the most passionate mushroom eater. Sample menu: Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Parma Ham and Parmesan Shavings Crostini • Wild Mushrooms Risotto • Venison Loin with Porcini Sauce and Polenta If you wish to book, please check availability with Giuseppe before you purchase a class. Seafood Seafood
1st February 2025 - 9.30am - 3pm - £145pp - Fully booked 13th February 2025 - 9.30am - 3pm - £145pp - Fully booked 29th March 2025 - 9.30am - 3pm - £145pp - Fully booked 31st May 2025 - 9.30am - 3pm - £145pp - Fully booked 5th July 2025 - 9.30am - 3pm - £145pp A day spent preparing, filleting and cooking fresh fish; shellfish and crustaceans; preparation and recipes for local crab and lobster, scallops, sea bass, clams and mussels. Sample menu: Crab Crostini with Cherry Tomato and Avocado • Lobster & Asparagus Risotto • Sea Bass in a Salt Crust If you wish to book, please check availability with Giuseppe before you purchase a class. Cooking with Game Cooking with Game
25th January 2025 - 9.30am - 3pm - £145pp - Fully booked With the shooting season under way, it's time to take a fresh look at what to do with all the wonderful local game. Sample menu: Pheasant and Wild Mushrooms Ragu with Home Made Pappardelle • Venison Loin Wrapped in Sage and Pancetta with Marsala Sauce • Pan Fried Partridge Breast with Beetroot and Toasted Walnut Salad If you wish to book, please check availability with Giuseppe before you purchase a class. Pasta, Pizza & Italian Breads Pasta, Pizza & Italian Breads
8th February 2025 - 9.30am - 2pm - £130pp - Fully booked 28th June 2025 - 9.30am - 2pm - £130pp This course will need some serious muscle with plenty of pasta, pizza and bread dough to be kneaded! Sample menu: Pizza with Buffalo Mozzarella, Parma Ham & Rocket • Foccacia with Rosemary & Sea Salt • Black Olive Grissini • Wild Garlic Parpadelle with Aubergine, Tomato & Burrata Sauce If you wish to book, please check availability with Giuseppe before you purchase a class. |