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Pot Kiln Cookery School

I attended the Pot Kiln Cookery School on Saturday 12th April for the Advanced Game course and was greatly impressed by what I found. I have just found a review on this website that I feel does not do justice to the standard of course that was provided by Mike Robinson and his staff. As a result I would like to tell you about the fantastic day that I and my fellow attendees had there. Firstly the set up is fantastic, the kitchens are well equiped with everything that you could want including some exceptional knives. One tends to find at other cookery schools some pretty shoddy equipment but not here at the Pit Kiln! I was pleasantly suprised at how open and airy the kitchen was. It was well lit and ventilated with a good array of ovens and hobs. There is also a seperate dining room and sofa area where you get to take breaks and discuss the progression of dishes and most importantly get to taste the fantastic creations! The way the day was structured insured that you got the most out of the course including some great new techniques and insludes recipes that are on the Pot Kiln menu. It is nice to get to observe and participate in getting dishes up to resteraunt level. All of us on the course were competent cooks however even if you were not a foody or seriously interested in cooking game these courses (having looked at the others on offer, I realise they cover a myriad of techniques and cater for all levels )are a fantastic insight into Game and wild food cookery that inspires you to take it further. Mike Robinson himself is one of the best reasons to go on one of the Pot Kiln courses. His enthusaism for cooking is infectious and he is truely intent on showing you exactly how to get the best out of local food. A refreshing change! He shows you the basics as well as advanced techniques, takes a dish apart and shows you how to replicate it as well as showing you how to make seasonal changes or how to end up with a totally different dish. His knowledge of Game and foraged food is second to none. He is keen to further your knowledge and suggests that if you need any help to contact him or his fantastic assistant Cat with any queries. The day was both relaxing and stimulating, the course was imaginatively planned and the kitchen set up conducive to enjoying cooking. So would I go again, definitely. Would I recommend others to go, absolutely! Whether you are a novice or an acomplished cook looking for something different to test your skill sets this is the place to do it. With Mike at the helm and backed up by his wonderful crew in a superb location what better way to spend a day immersed in food. Their enthusiasm for cooking is infectious, how anyone could not enthuse about this place is beyond me. All I can say is book a course and see for yourselves. I for one will definitely be returning! studiocook

By m at Thu, 17/04/2008 - 15:17 |

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