Welcome winter in and join us for our Christmas cooking course at Common Knowledge, guided by our renowned Ottolenghi-trained chef, Ashley Gribben.
Who is this course for?
This weekend is for anyone looking to deliver an incredible vegetarian meal this Christmas that will be so good that no one will notice the ham missing from the table. You can learn at your own pace, pick up essential and time saving techniques and create mouthwatering dishes perfect for Christmas celebrations. As always, we'll keep it a relaxed and enjoyable learning journey, while you gain the confidence to impress your guests with your homemade festive feasts. Enroll now and discover the joy of cooking this holiday season. You can also purchase this course as a gift here.
What will you learn?
On this course you will:
Gain hands-on experience in the kitchen
Learn essential techniques and methods specific to each cuisine
Improve your practical knife skills as well as techniques when approaching different vegetables.
Learn to use and trust your pallet to identify when a dish needs more salt, acid or fat and master the secrets of seasoning and garnishing, allowing you to create delicious and visually appealing dishes.
What will you take away?
You’ll leave with practical skills that can be applied to your everyday cooking and a renewed confidence in the kitchen, enabling you to prepare a variety of delicious dishes with ease.
You’ll also gain an understanding of the base principals of different cuisines, understanding the significance of different ingredients and techniques, deepening your connection to the diverse world of food and enabling you to adapt to what you have in the fridge while still staying on track.
Create lasting memories as you explore new recipes and techniques. Connect with fellow food enthusiasts, forging friendships over shared meals and culinary discoveries.
Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable cooking adventure. Let the aromas and tastes of the world enrich your winter weekends, and take home not just new recipes, but also the joy of culinary exploration.
How is the course structured?
We start each day with breakfast together. You will learn about the various tools and techniques you will need as they come up in our lessons. We prepare lunch for ourselves and other guests each day, giving us some real-life demands to meet! The second half of each day will involve a demonstration of desert preparation with delicious results for all.
What have past participants told us about their experience?
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“The instructors were so patient and knowledgable, plus great craic!”
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“a great weekend course…. Very relaxed, lovely skill to learn, plenty of chat and background music, great to meet new people and of course wonderful food”
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“A relaxed , friendly , productive course in a beautiful setting.”
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“Overall, it was the atmosphere and ethos of Common Knowledge….. it’s very special. And the food was exceptional!”
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“welcoming, friendly & comfortable environment for those attending solo”
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“I learned more than i ever thought i would in such a short space of time.”
What’s included?
The course fee of €380 covers tuition, the use of tools and materials, and two wholesome and nutritious daily meals each day, as well as tea, coffee and cake when it is most needed.
Staying with us at The Common Knowledge Centre
At The Common Knowledge Centre we now have a range of accommodation options on site to suit all budgets and needs. When you stay with us, you’ll be supporting our newly established guesthouse and be close to the action. We recommend arriving the evening before your course. You can view available accommodation on our booking page.
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