Rutland Cookery School

Superb day. Bringing the world to our kitchen, one recipe at a time. Great bunch, exploring global dishes, flavour and techniques. All aboard!

Wonderful day teaching one of our most popular classes. Great energy with the group gaining confidence and skill in baking, braising, poaching and pan frying fish to perfection. Fish mastered.

Great day teaching ‘the cuisine of the sun’ French Mediterranean dishes along side Robin. Cooking classics of Provence such as Bouillabaisse with rouille, Chicken with jus Provencal and Tarte fine aux pommes-including our own rough puff pastry. Fantastique!!

Great day teaching ‘the cuisine of the sun’ French Mediterranean dishes, along side Robin. Covering classic food of Provence such as Bouillabaisse with rouille, Chicken jus Provencal and Tarte fine aux pommes-including making our own rough puff pastry. Fantastique!!

Fantastic group today learning all about Indian Curries. Thoroughly enjoyed deepening everyone’s understanding of Indian spice, flavour and technique.

If you have been struggling to get a place on our very popular Stocks and Sauces Masterclass, then today may be your lucky day. We have just added a new date of 18 June. Find out more and book via our website. https://www.rutlandcookeryschool.co.uk/courses/stocks-and-sauces-masterclass.html

Extra dates and new courses have just been added to our website so do take a look! Thursdays are back too so plenty more options to choose from.

New courses include Taste of Mexico and Korean; 2 very popular cuisines. We expect these to sell very quickly so do book early to guarantee a place.
https://www.rutlandcookeryschool.co.uk/courses

To download a full calendar of courses click this link: https://www.rutlandcookeryschool.co.uk/_dam/files/Course-calendar.pdf

Stocks and sauces yesterday with James.

Today's the Day!!

We are thrilled to be able to introduce the new owners of Rutland Cookery School; James and Marsha Ray. James will be teaching the workshops and Marsha will be taking over the administration from Karen.

With over 30 years of culinary experience, James brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and global inspiration to our cookery school.

Throughout his career, James has enjoyed an exciting and diverse journey. He has held chef positions in award-winning restaurants from the UK to Australia’s renowned Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale wine regions, trained celebrities for MasterChef and mentored aspiring young chefs at Leicester College, and even prepared private dining experiences for celebrities including Nicholas Cage and Johnny Depp.

James’s culinary perspective has been shaped by extensive international travel. He worked in a cookery school in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and traveled through China, South East Asia and South America inspiring a style that blends classical training with vibrant global flavours.

For the past 15 years, he has worked locally, heading up a team and helping to establish a strong brand for The Three Goats Group at The Sun Inn, Great Easton.

Today, James brings his experience, mentorship and international flair to our cookery school, where he is passionate about sharing skills, inspiring creativity, and helping students of all levels discover confidence and joy in the kitchen.

For the next few months, James and Robin will be working side by side at the school to ensure a smooth transition. Marsha is already beginning to get to grips with the administration and you will see her soon at the school for washing up(!). We’re very excited to welcome James and Marsha to the school.