Daylesford is a community with food at its heart. From our home on our 2350-acre organic farm set in the idyllic Cotswolds, a day at the Cookery School is a must for anyone who shares our passion for real food. From classic courses such as Quick & Simple Suppers and Seasonal Dinner Party, to specialised courses like Artisan Bread Making, Nose to Tail Butchery or Ferments to Eat and Drink, you’ll find practical and imaginative courses to suit all interests.
Over the years on our journey with tea, we have discovered that cold infusions are a staple for many in Asian cultures – an everyday infusion that is carried everywhere to maintain hydration. In Western cultures we tend to think of iced tea as a very sweet indulgence reserved for the summer months, but a […]
From mid to late August through to September, we can gather cobnuts, the cultivated version of wild hazelnuts, from the trees around the farm – you have to be quick, though, to beat the squirrels. In season you should be able to find the nuts in shops, greengrocers and markets. If you can’t find cobnuts, […]
Ensuring that large jarfuls of homemade mayonnaise are to hand in the fridge throughout the summer will ensure that any barbecue, picnic or al fresco supper is transformed. Making mayonnaise at home with rich organic eggs and all manner of additions from garlic to herbs to a little spice makes it all the more special. […]
A RECIPE FROM OUR FOUNDER CAROLE BAMFORD. ‘There is little more refreshing in the summer months than the cool clinking of ice cubes in a jugful of homemade elderflower cordial. The hedgerows and verges are brimming with their cloud-like heads at the moment and when picked on a sunny afternoon their sweet, floral fragrance is a […]
This delicious early summer recipe comes from Carole Bamford’s new book NURTURE: NOTES AND RECIPES FROM DAYLESFORD FARM, which tells the story of how Daylesford came to be one of the most sustainable organic farms in the UK, along with recipes for every season. “Panna cotta is a wonderfully light way to end a meal, but if […]
There is little better than lightly salted charred asparagus and this recipe is a true favourite at this time of year. Light and fresh but with the punchy flavours of wild garlic and delicious olives it is quick to throw together and truly delivers on flavour.
From the glorious surroundings to the infectious enthusiasm of our team, we passionately believe The Cookery School at Daylesford is a unique place to spend quality time with friends and colleagues.
Our Cotswold cottages are beautifully converted farmhouses, restored to retain their original features, all available for a minimum three nights stay. Four of the cottages are located next to the Daylesford Organic Farmshop and one in the village of Daylesford, a two minute stroll away. Just 90 minutes from London, all five cottages are furnished and equipped to an exceptionally high and luxurious standard.
*If you book one of our cottage or a room at the Wild Rabbit, we will offer a 10% off on your cookery course.
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