Coastal Cooking

Coastal Cooking stands out as a cookery school that combines the relaxed charm of Devon coastal living with serious culinary instruction, having operated from its Fore Street base in Ilfracombe since relocating from Somerset in 2010. This hands-on school offers an informal yet comprehensive approach to both baking and broader cookery skills. The baking classes span everything from quick two-hour sessions to intensive full-day workshops. The Pizzas short course teaches proper dough making, stretching techniques, and sauce preparation, whilst the Pasties and Scones class focuses on mastering these West Country classics with proper pastry techniques. For those seeking deeper knowledge, the comprehensive Bread Making day course covers sourdough starter care, brioche, focaccia, pittas, and naans, exploring how different flours, yeasts, and handling techniques affect the final loaf. Beyond baking, the school runs seasonal workshops like Game & Seasonal Inspiration, where students learn to prepare partridge, pigeon, pheasant, and venison in intimate groups of six, held in a dedicated stone cookery barn. The Taste & Techniques course develops fundamental skills including knife work, sauce making, and pastry preparation through dishes like lamb tagine and frangipane tarts. Students consistently take home both their creations and detailed recipe notes, with many courses including lunch and refreshments. The school accommodates various dietary requirements and occasions, from date nights to hen parties, with gift vouchers and private hire options available. This school suits anyone wanting practical, confidence-building instruction in a genuinely relaxed Devon setting, with ongoing support available for future cooking questions.

Reviews

Location

45 Fore St, Ilfracombe EX34 9DJ, Devon

A few things we think are worth having if you want to keep baking at home.

Equipment

Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven

The best affordable way to bake artisan-quality loaves at home.

~£65View on Amazon

Equipment

Banneton Proofing Basket Set

Essential for shaping sourdough. Gives your loaves that beautiful spiral pattern.

~£18View on Amazon

Book

Tartine Bread - Chad Robertson

The sourdough bible. Start here if you're serious about bread.

~£28View on Amazon

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