Cookery Lessons
Have fun learning to cook!
After 15 years of professional cooking and catering, it’s time to share my knowledge and know-how with the introduction of small group (maximum 6 people) cookery lessons. Focusing on healthy, nutritious food, my demonstration-based classes are informal, sociable & fun and I wholeheartedly encourage lots of questions! I’ll share lots of handy tips, techniques and tricks of the trade as I demonstrate how to cook the recipes. You’ll be tasting the food as we go along (with a glass of wine or two) and you’ll take home detailed recipe sheets and ideas on how to adapt dishes for different dietary needs.
You can book lessons individually, or why not get a group of friends together for a joint session and take advantage of my group booking incentives? And if there is someone in your life who you think would love to attend a class, you could treat them to a gift voucher.
“Ruth’s recipes are fuss free and full of flavour. Exactly what we all wish we could think of cooking.”
Five Simple Suppers:
“I will be cooking all of the recipes Ruth demonstrated in the class. They are delicious, practical for busy weeknights and best of all, now I know I’ll be able to make them.”
For midweek inspiration, join me for a “Simple Suppers” class. Whether you are cooking for just yourself, you and your partner, or for family, getting food on the table can turn into a dreaded daily chore. These 3 hour classes showcase five simple, nutritious supper recipes featuring meat, fish, poultry, vegetarian/vegan, and “store cupboard” dishes for you to learn and taste. I’ll demonstrate how to cook three recipes and talk you through how to prepare two more which I’ve pre-prepared for you to taste.
Dinner Party Inspiration:
Such a great opportunity to be inspired in the kitchen and to pick up some helpful hacks from a professional.
If you love entertaining,my “Dinner Party Inspiration classes will be right up your street. But if cooking for your friends if fills you with fear, these classes will give you the confidence that has so far eluded you. My Dinner Party classes are designed to make entertaining as stress-free as possible. Each 3 ½ hour class will show you how to make a delicious three course dinner party menu using easy-to-find ingredients that can all be prepared ahead of time.
Canapé Masterclass:
“From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed and offered canapés and a glass of wine, which immediately created a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.”
I’d say that at least 75% of my catering jobs involve canapés, so over the years my nibble skills have been finely honed! I’m often asked to put on a canapé lesson, and reader, I have heard! I’ll be holding occasional canapé masterclasses throughout the year where you’ll learn how to make some beautiful canapés, all of which can be made ahead. I’ll also share invaluable advice and tips on how to create stress-free party food so you can have as much fun as your guests.
Group Booking Incentives:
Ruth’s course is packed full of really useful cooking tips and insights but most importantly, she exudes kitchen confidence that makes me feel like I can do the same!”
My fun and informal cookery lessons make a great group activity. They’re an ideal way to spend precious time with your friends while you learn new skills and eat yummy food. Groups of 4-6 people can take advantage of great discounts when booking scheduled classes. Or, for maximum flexibility, you can “Create Your Class” which lets you choose a date and time that works for your group, choose your class type and build a menu around your preferences and dietaries.
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Gift vouchers
Not sure what to get as a gift?
The aspiring chef in your life can choose any class for up to a year with their gift voucher …
“A fabulous and sociable day with Ruth, learning shortcuts, easy and impressive store-cupboard recipes and inspiration for those evening meals when it always seems to be on repeat. We also got to taste the food which was, of course, delicious. A lovely experience and would definitely recommend.”
~ Sally, SW18
Ruth’s recipes are fuss free and full of flavour. Exactly what we all wish we could think of cooking. I will be cooking all of the recipes Ruth demonstrated in the class. They are delicious, practical for busy weeknights and best of all, now I know I’ll be able to make them.
Such a great opportunity to be inspired in the kitchen and to pick up some helpful hacks from a professional.
The lesson was relaxed, fun and informative. In such a small group everyone could ask questions as we went along and Ruth was very generous with the information and techniques she shared.
~ Laura, SW18
My ideas for what to cook were jaded – but not my palate! Over a few hours Ruth gave new ideas, recipes, fantastic top tips and most importantly – confidence to go out and cook again! She’s a brilliant teacher.
I liked the way we just watched the process and asked questions as they cropped up.
There is no substitute for seeing things live: smelling and tasting are so much part of the process. The final dishes looked as good as they tasted. This just can’t be garnered from a cookery book.
Five really delicious and different simple, inexpensive recipes which can be seamlessly incorporated into a new repertoire. A gentle and hugely enjoyable culinary boot camp for tired cooks – I loved every minute.
Would hugely recommend going on this. Huge thanks Ruth!
~ Louise, SW10