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.
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.
If you are having a gathering or early summer dinner party then these simple toasts are a must if you are making canapés – each ingredient from the crispy toasts to the soft boiled quails eggs to the asparagus can each be prepared in advance meaning that assembly just before you serve is a quick […]
A quick, easy and utterly delicious option for lunch or supper, this simple tartine heroes not only delicious asparagus but our Daylesford soft cheese too. Light and creamy our soft cheese is made right here on the farm. At this time of year we have a delicious wild garlic variety which would go particularly well […]
Nowhere else offers the unique experience of gathering your own organic ingredients fresh from the fields as we do at the Cookery School at Daylesford. All our Cookery School tutors are passionate about foraging; we are constantly inspired by our surroundings and guided by the natural rhythm of the seasons. Our courses usually begin with […]
Make the most of springtime’s bright green shoots in this recipe which combines heady wild garlic and tender nettle leaves. Finishing the fluffy gnocchi off by pan-frying in a little butter gives a wonderful textural contrast to this simple yet stunning dish. Just the thing to tuck into after a morning of foraging. * Please […]
At Daylesford we are passionate about striving to be more SUSTAINABLE in everything we do. At the forefront of many of our initiatives is the brilliant team at our COOKERY SCHOOL. You will be hard pushed to find more passionate foodies than our Cookery School tutors, and since many of the ingredients they use when teaching come from […]
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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