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Ashburton Cookery School

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Ashburton Cookery School

One of the UK's leading culinary schools, we offer over 40 cookery courses for keen home cooks, from beginners to advanced, short courses to diplomas.

Learn to cook with inspirational professional chefs at one of the UK's top culinary schools. With over 40 courses to choose from, designed to suit beginners as well as experienced cooks, our team of professional chef tutors will inspire you to cook with imagination, passion and enjoyment. Whether your aim is to take your cookery skills to the next level, to cook for family and friends, or you want

to learn to cook as a professional, you will find a cookery course for you at the Ashburton Cookery School. Voted Cookery School of the Year 2012.

04/09/2026

🇬🇷 GREEK MEZE — A FEAST MADE FOR SHARING 🍋

Join us at Ashburton Cookery School for a joyful, flavour-packed Greek Meze cookery class — a celebration of sunshine cooking, bold flavours and generous plates designed to be shared around the table.

🍽️ On the menu:
• Spanakopita — Greek spinach & feta pie
• Xoumas me Taxini — hummus with tahini
• Tzatziki — cucumber-yogurt dip
• Melanzanosalata — rustic aubergine dip
• Village Salad
• Dolmades — vine leaves stuffed with pine nuts, currants & rice
• Keftedakia Arni — crisp lamb meatballs
• Stifado — slow-cooked beef stew
• Kolokithakia Keftedes — courgette fritters (seasonal)

Learn authentic techniques, balance herbs and spices, and create a beautiful spread of traditional Greek dishes before sitting down together to enjoy the feast.

📍 Ashburton Cookery School
✨ A relaxed, hands-on class perfect for lovers of Mediterranean food

30/08/2026

• YACHT CHEF •

Yacht Chefs need to be skilled, creative and possess a vast array of recipe ideas to successfully meet the expectations and dietary requirements of guests whilst working with limited space, resources and fresh ingredients.

This course has been designed for those cooking on Luxury Yachts (min 24m+) whose primary role is to cater for up to 10 guests to provide a fresh breakfast, light lunches, snacks and an evening fine-dining service with canapes, starters, mains and desserts.

The purpose of the course to help refresh and inspire you with new ideas before starting the new season. Course content is weighted towards restaurant quality dining for multiple guests.

For those currently cooking on smaller sailing charters, this course will help build your skills and confidence to develop your career further.

Who is this course suitable for?
Those cooking on luxury yachts looking for new ideas.
Cooks wishing to move up from smaller sailing charters.
Land chefs aspiring to cook on luxury yachts.
Private chefs looking for new ideas.

www.AshburtonCookerySchool.co.uk

29/08/2026

This is where serious bakers begin. 🥐

There's a version of you that knows exactly how to make a perfect macaron. That pulls croissants out of the oven on a Sunday and means it.

Our 4-week Certificate in Patisserie & Bakery is designed for people who are serious about the craft — whether that's a career move, a long-held dream, or just the next chapter of a love affair with food.

Small classes. Expert tutors. Beautiful Devon. Real skills you'll use forever.

Spaces are limited — link in bio.

28/08/2026

🌿 NEW COURSE: VIETNAMESE-TO-GO 🇻🇳

Fresh, fragrant, vibrant and packed with flavour — our brand-new Vietnamese-To-Go class is here! 🍋🌶️🌿

In this fast-paced 3-hour cookery class, you’ll discover the fresh herbs, citrus, chilli, coconut, spices and other ingredients that make Vietnamese cooking so wonderfully distinctive.

You’ll get hands-on creating a delicious feast for two, including:

🍗 Ca Ri Ga – fragrant red chicken curry with lemongrass & lime leaf
🥥 Sticky Coconut Rice – rice cooked in coconut water
🥭 Goi Xoai – fresh green mango salad with herbs, peanuts & shrimp dressing
🥢 Bun Cha – Vietnamese pork meatballs with classic Nuoc Cham

And the best part? You take your freshly prepared Vietnamese feast home with you! ❤️

Perfect for food lovers, curious cooks and anyone who wants to bring the bright, fresh flavours of Vietnam into their own kitchen.

📍 Ashburton Cookery School, Devon
⏱️ 3 hours
🍜 Intermediate level
🎁 Take home a meal for two

Ready to get cooking? Book your place and bring a little taste of Vietnam home.

25/08/2026

🍝✨ Italian Cookery Day at Ashburton Cookery School ✨🍷

Transport yourself to Italy in just one day 🇮🇹

Learn to create a delicious spread of classic Italian dishes – from handmade pasta and focaccia to rich risotto and the ultimate tiramisu. This immersive course is all about simple, beautiful cooking with bold flavours and passion 🍅🌿

👩‍🍳 Master fresh egg pasta & authentic sauces
🍕 Create pizza, focaccia & Italian favourites
🍷 Enjoy a sit-down lunch with wine

Whether you're a pasta lover or dreaming of elevating your home cooking, this is your perfect Italian escape.

📍 Ashburton, Devon
🎟 Book via the link in bio

24/08/2026

🎁 Give A Tasteful Gift 🎁

Email vouchers are available 24/7 !

For an inspirational gift idea, an Ashburton gift voucher makes a very tasteful gift.
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With so many cookery courses to choose from, you can be sure that they will find the perfect one for them.
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Voucher values can be used against any course and are valid for 12 months.
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After ordering you will receive an email gift voucher instantly plus we will also send to you in the post an attractive gift card, envelope and brochure to your address for gift giving
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Note: If you would like us to post the gift card direct to your recipient with your message, please call us on (01364) 652784 to arrange this.

22/08/2026

🇰🇷 NEW COURSE: KOREAN-TO-GO! 🌶️

Bold, vibrant and seriously delicious! Join us at Ashburton Cookery School for a hands-on 3-hour class exploring the irresistible flavours of Korean cooking.

You’ll create a feast for two to take home, including Korean fried chicken, kimchi, Korean ramen and steamed rice — packed with flavour and perfect for sharing (if you’re feeling generous! 😉).

Whether you’re already a fan of Korean food or keen to discover something new, this is your chance to learn some fantastic new skills and bring a taste of Korea into your own kitchen.

📍 Ashburton Cookery School, Devon
⏱️ 3 hours | Intermediate level
🍜 Make it. Learn it. Take it home.

Book your place and get ready to turn up the heat! 🔥

21/08/2026

🍰 CHOUX PASTRY MASTERCLASS — ECLAIRS & PROFITEROLES 🥐

Calling all pastry lovers! Join our half-day Choux Pastry workshop and learn how to make elegant éclairs and profiteroles filled with luscious mousses and tiramisu cream — perfect for sharing (or savouring!) at home.

This hands-on class is all about mastering choux pastry — one of the most versatile and impressive techniques in the patisserie world – with expert chef guidance every step of the way.

📍 Ashburton Cookery School
🕒 Half-Day Session (Morning & Afternoon options)
🥖 Perfect for all skill levels wanting to sharpen their sweet pastry skills

✨ Come create pastries that look as good as they taste — and take them home to enjoy!

20/08/2026

Our Thai Plus Weekend dives deep into the exciting world of Thai cuisine.

Learn to balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy while creating unforgettable dishes—from scratch.

🌶️ A sensory journey for food lovers and spice enthusiasts alike!
🔥 Go on… spice up your weekend!
👉 Enrol now: ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk

Address

Old Exeter Road
Newton Abbot
TQ137LG

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Website

https://www.ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk/

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