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Rutland Cookery School
Oakham, Rutland
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In the heart of England's smallest county, Oakham provides an intimate setting for culinary education at Rutland Cookery School. Run by Robin, whose travels to countries of origin inform his authentic approach to teaching, the school brings international flavours and traditional techniques to the East Midlands.
The curriculum spans both fundamental skills and specialised cuisines, from essential knife skills and key cookery techniques to sourdough bread making and regional specialities including Spanish tapas, Indian curries and the food of Provence. The school also offers masterclasses in fish cookery and barbecue techniques, alongside pasta making workshops that capture the essence of Italian tradition.
The Fresh Pasta and Pasta Sauces class demonstrates the school's hands-on philosophy, teaching students to create plain and coloured fresh egg pasta using handmade vegetable colours. Over six hours, participants master two types of filled pasta including sweet potato tortellini with sage brown butter and spinach and ricotta ravioli, alongside striped farfalle and quick pasta sauces ranging from pesto to creamy variations. Students enjoy some of their creations for lunch and take plenty home.
The Stocks and Sauces Masterclass focuses on restaurant-standard techniques, teaching the crucial skill of cooking meat and fish perfectly before creating sauces in the same pan using the cooking juices and homemade stocks. Students learn emulsions, reductions and roux-based methods that form the foundation of sauce making, with recipe booklets provided for continued practice at home.
The school suits cooks seeking authentic techniques and deep understanding of ingredients, with vegetarian options available for many classes.
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Oakham Enterprise Park, 16c Ashwell Rd, Rutland, Oakham LE15 7TU
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