Chilli Cookery Course Outline
The chilli cookery courses begin at 10am [Saturday dates] or 11am [Sunday dates] with a brief talk about handling chillies comfortably, followed by a look at the different chilli peppers available.
A combination of a small amount of demonstration and plenty of practical cookery soon begins in earnest. Then, a brief stop for unusual chilli-flavoured elevenses to gently kick-start your taste buds!
Lunch is eaten in stages from around 1pm and consists of searing starters, followed by blazing main courses and the day concludes at around 3-3.30pm [Saturday dates] or 4-4.30pm [Sunday dates] with chilli-spiked dessert.
Seriously - the day is not all blistering hot - we use a range of chilli varieties with different heat levels throughout the cookery courses. The menus are designed to include a range of dishes from around the world including Mexican cookery, Thai cooking, Caribbean Cookery to name only a few. For information on recipes covered see Menu Update
Useful tips on storage of chillies alongside suggestions for using them in other ways are incorporated within the day. Background information about where to find out more and the best way to obtain supplies of fresh and dried chillies from UK producers is also supplied.
What is included?
All equipment, aprons and produce are provided. Lunch is also included. Most of the washing up and weighing up is done for you so the maximum time available is spent on cooking and eating!
The course aim is to leave you inspired and confident about using a variety of chillies in your cooking at home. A recipe pack will also be yours to take away at the end of the day.
Popular with men - this course makes an excellent Father's Day present or solution to the dilemma of men's birthdays. It is also a great day out for couples who want to learn something new together.
VEGETARIANS WELCOME - most of the menu is vegetarian. Participants are spilt into groups on the day and vegetarians need not cook with meat/fish