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Cookery Lessons

The perfect gift

Due to the continued success of the Richard Phillips Cookery School at Chapel Down, we are pleased to announce some further dates;

22nd February - Intermediate - class full
8th March - Intermediate - class full
22nd March - Beginners - spaces available
19th April - Intermediate - spaces available
24th May - Beginners - spaces available
14th June - intermediate
13th September - beginners
18th October - intermediate
15th November (Christmas special) - beginners

Richard Phillips at Chapel Down boasts a state of the art kitchen and is located five minutes from the ancient Wealden town of Tenterden and is set in the idyllic surroundings of the Chapel Down vineyard.

The new format Cookery Schools give options to novice cooks right through to more experienced chefs and are an ideal present for a loved one - be that friend, family or colleague, or why not treat yourself?

A picture of Richard Phillips cooking

"Thank you for a great day at the Cookery School. It was a wonderful way to spend a Monday! We loved the informal atmosphere and the food of course - plus we picked up plenty of tips for our own cooking. Thanks to all the team!"
Rita Haxton

The beginners' course
An opportunity to view Richard creating a typical three course meal and learn the secrets of preparing a stress free dinner party. The day begins at 9.30am for coffee and pastries, includes a light lunch with wine and offers guests to opportunity to interact with Richard, ask questions and understand the process a top chef employs to create a superb meal.
Only £85 per head.

The intermediate course
An opportunity to work with Richard and his team in a group of up to 6 people. This offers the guests the chance to test their culinary skills and get Richards advice on how to prepare that sumptuous feast. Includes a Q&A session with Richard, wine tasting of the award winning Chapel Down wines (with one of their own wine makers) a fabulous lunch with wine, and a selection of award winning wine to take away. The day begins at 9.30am with coffee and pastries. £245 per head.

"Just a quick note to say thanks for yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed coming down to the restaurant, watching Richard create fantastic food, and of course your wonderful hospitality. I have recommended the day to my friends, and look forward to seeing you all again soon."
Debbie Brady

What better present than a day's tuition with award winning celebrity chef Richard Phillips.

For further details contact:
Kate Hinkley - 01580 761616
kate@chapeldownrestaurant.co.uk