Here at the dining room we agiving you the opportunity to learn the techniques and skills we use at the dining room to use at home. all you have to do is gather some friends, give a call, book a lunchtime, tell us what you wish to cook and come in for coffee, a chat about what we will do and then into the kitchen to prepare your own lunch. below is a brief schedule and menu examples of the style of food you can learn to cook.
to book your lesson please call us on 01335-300666.

the dining room cookery packages available tues-fri lunchtimes.

10.00 arrival and coffee 10.30-12.30 cooking 12.30 lunch


bronze package example £60

starter
cream of jerusalem artichoke soup, truffle oil.
main
pan roast confit duck, bubble and squeak, kumquat gravy.
dessert
american style cherry pancakes, chocolate ice cream, cherry gastrique.


silver package example £80

starter
pancetta roast scallop, pea puree, balsamic reduction, lemon oil.
main
butter roast ashbourne guinea fowl breast, leg meat sausage, truffle creamed macaroni, leek ribbons, lemon and thyme jus.
dessert
heather honey and raisin muffin, rhubharb curd, elderflower syrup, caramel ice cream, rhubarbade, ginger snap.


gold package £100

starter
trio of salmon, tartare, orange marinated, spring roll, pickled fennel, parmesan biscuit, soft boiled quails egg, orange oil.
main
pan roast cornish turbot, parmesan and ricotta gnocchi, pickled derbyshire mushrooms, bisque sauce, fresh sage, pinenuts.
dessert
prune and armagnac rice pudding, earl grey and caramel jelly,
brandy ice cream, tulip biscuit.


the menus will be indicative of the season and produce available. package includes 3 course lunch, coffee & vat.