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Berkhamsted School Adult Summer Camp

lbretts — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:15:11 +0000

We are running the following cookery courses as part of the Berkhamsted School Adult Summer Camp programme this year.

Our courses have been designed so that people, of all abilities, will come away with the confidence and enthusiasm to prepare and cook a variety of different meals for their friends and family. We have over 5 years of experience running cookery courses and look forward to sharing our interest and passion in food.

We will be based in the Food Technology Lab, Castle Campus, Berkhamsted School and this venue has the very best facilities and environment in which to learn to cook.

All the ingredients, recipes, and equipment are provided and everyone will go home with their own free recipe booklet.

A Taste of Thai 17^th July 10.00am – 3.30pm £95

This one day Thai cookery course will help you to appreciate the beautifully prepared fresh food that is an essential part of Thai cooking. Thai recipes incorporate the lovely fragrance of lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves with the piquancy of brilliant red chillies and the flavours of coconut milk and fresh coriander. Learn how to make oven baked Thai fish cakes, Tom Yum soup, Thai Green Chicken curry and that popular noodle dish,Pad Thai.

Cake & Cookie Decorating 18^th July 10.00am – 1.00pm £55

Focus on the pleasure of baking some teatime treats and create some colourful cupcakes and cookies as well as a lemon & lime drizzle cake to take home and enjoy with the family.

Cooking up a Curry 19^th July 10.00am – 1.00pm £55

Capture the Indian spices and flavours with a creamy Keralan Chicken curry with coconut & ginger, pilaff rice, Tarka dhal and Chapatti’s. Fit for any banquet!

Spices & Samosas 19^th July 2.00am – 5.00pm £55

Get the best from your herbs and spices such as coriander and cumin and make a delicious Kheemer Muttar, aromatic Bombay potatoes and savour some oven baked spicy samosas.

Camp Booking

lbretts — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:08:15 +0000

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Children’s Christmas Camps 2011

lbretts — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:01:10 +0000

Following the success of our summer camps, we are running two new exciting Cookery courses as part of the Berkhamsted School Base Camp programme. We would like to warmly welcome all children who enjoy cooking to come along and have some festive fun with food this Christmas.

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Cooking with Game

lbretts — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:27:52 +0000

From the mighty venison to the tiny hare – and everything in between. Starting with a butchery demonstration, we’ll teach you how to cook game. Perfect for a stag weekend!!

Moroccan Cookery

lbretts — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:55:42 +0000

Enjoy some new recipes that are a combination of sweet and savoury flavours using dried fruits and spices such as cinnamon and cumin. From tagines with chicken and preserved lemons or lamb with almonds & prunes to a selection of interesting salads.

Young Chefs

lbretts — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:48:40 +0000

Perfect for those long summer holidays. The Budding cooks will prepare and cook thier lunch, aim to eat at 12:30 PM and finish at 1:00pm. All equipment, recipes and ingredients are provided. There might even be some to take home!

Italian

lbretts — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:46:05 +0000

Say bye bye to Bolognaise – as we teach you some exciting pasta recipies that are quick, easy, and delicious for a midweek meal!

Classy Cupcakes and Cookies

lbretts — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:45:50 +0000

From the sponge to the icing, we’ll teach you how to make afternoon treats as good as they look. Unleash your creative side – they might look too good to eat – but we promise no one will be able to resist!

Student Survival – 3 Days

lbretts — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:31:55 +0000

Going off to university brings lots of challenges and the thought of self catering can be quite frightening. There seems so much to

remember, shopping, recipes, culinary terms, which knives to use, food hygiene etc. Prepare yourself for life’s next great adventure by joining our Student Survival Cookery Camp. It might even take your mind off the dreaded ‘results day’! You will learn a host of new skills including:

15th August – 17th August (Course Code: SSC01) 31st August – 2nd September (Course Code: SSC02)

Where: Food Technology Lab, Castle Campus, Berkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2BB

what you can expect…

• Thrifty shopping • Knowing what culinary terms

mean
• Preparing & cooking food from scratch
• How to use herbs & spices
• Techniques of making sauces
• Roasting, baking, grilling
• Menu planning
• Hygiene in the kitchen

We will give you an opportunity to cook simple, healthy and tasty dishes and come away with easy to use recipes and tips. Your confidence will grow with the knowledge that you can prepare quick and inexpensive meals.

suitable for …

Boys and Girls between the ages of 16 and 19, all abilities welcome and no previous experience required.

A good start for those hoping to ‘do a Ski season’ which may involve catering for a group of people in a chalet

daily programme

A typical day would be as follows:

• 10.00am Registration and plan of action for the day
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, enjoying them for lunch
• Demonstration and prepare further dishes
• 3.30pm Finish, feeling full and satisfied at end of a hectic day!

how much?

£195 per 3 day week – 10.00am – 3.30pm

All ingredients, equipment, recipes will be provided you will just need to come along and enjoy yourself. You will be given your own Student Survival Handbook at the end of the course.

BASE CAMP Early Booking Offer! Book by 31st May 2011 and pay £175 (Save £20)

To book your place now email basecamp@berkhamstedschool.org

Full terms and conditions are available on request from the above email address.

Recipes That Rock – 3 Days

lbretts — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:24:03 +0000

If you love to cook you’ll love this course, as you learn to make your favourite foods using fresh ingredients. As a budding young chef you’ll come away with a host of easy to use recipes that will impress your family and friends as well as a new set of skills.

When: 25th-27th July

Where: Food Technology Lab, Castle Campus, Berkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2BB

Course code: RRC01

what you can expect…

• Knife Skills
• How to use herbs & spices
• Techniques of making sauces
• Roasting, baking, grilling
• Menu planning
• Hygiene in the kitchen

Learning how to cook is an essential life skill and teaching young adults how to cook is a great way to educate them to eat healthily as well as developing a passion for cooking that should stand them in good stead for the rest of their life.