Special Offers at The Nigel Brown Cookery Academy in North Lincolnshire

We have 4 fantastic One Day Courses in January at the special Late Deal price of only £125 per person saving a whopping £50 per person. Choose from Pudding and Pie, Chocolate and Sugarwork, East Meets West or our popular Saturday Cookshop. With only limited availability, book online now to reserve your place.

Also on offer at only £70 is our half day Traditional Italian Pasta class saving you a massive £25. Again, there are only a few places left so be quick if you want to take advantage of this deal.

The Nigel Brown Cookery Academy
Barton upon Humber
North Lincolnshire
01469 530044
info@nigelbrownchef.co.uk
www.nigelbrownchef.co.uk

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Children’s Cookery Class

This is the perfect gift for budding cooks and aspiring chefs aged 11 – 15.

Teenagers in the kitchen

Youngsters will learn the art of preparing a whole chicken for sauté encompassing essential knife skills along with the preparation of various vegetables to accompany savoury dishes.

This course also includes a masterclass on a fantastic fish recipe, which is sure to impress their family.

They will also learn skills in pastry making which they will then use to create a culinary masterpiece for those with a sweet tooth!

This is a half day course which starts at 9.30am and finishes approximately 12.30pm. All ingredients, refreshments, a recipe booklet, the loan of an academy apron and suitable containers to take work home are included.

£85.00 per child
For course dates and online booking click here

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Ultimate Michelin Star Magic Cookery Course

Limited to just 4 people in each class, this exclusive masterclass will guide you through the intricacies of preparing, cooking and presenting a 3 course meal to Michelin standards.

This intensive, hands-on course requires that you are experienced in the kitchen so whether you’re an accomplished home cook or a nervous chef then this is the course for you.

Under Nigel’s expert tuition you’ll use the finest of ingredients to create outstanding dishes that will excite and amaze your guests with their flavours and presentation.

This is our top of the range cookery class which includes all ingredients, lunch, refreshments throughout the day, an academy apron and recipe booklet. You will be provided with suitable containers to take home your work.

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How To Make Chocolates with Fiona Sciolti

Join expert artisan chocolatier Fiona Sciolti as she takes you through the various stages of making your own fruit based truffles and ganaches. This course will give you a sound understanding of working with chocolate and will, without a doubt, inspire you to make them for all those special occasions. If that’s not “hit the spot” there’s always the seriously grown up lollipops.

Fiona will also show you how you can easily make a simple and sumptuous hot chocolate. This gently spiced shot can be served in it’s own right, or as an accompaniment to a desert such as waffles with a mint cream. Deeee-licious!

Whilst you sup on your drinks, you will also be able to try out some fantastic new varieties of chocolate from Duffy Sheardown from Red Star Chocolates. Duffy has travelled to the far corners of the world to source some amazing single origin cocoa beans, which he conches and blends to create these unique bars of chocolate.

You will end the course by rolling the truffles you made earlier and finally you’ll collect your lollipops and truffles then beautifully hand tie bags of chocolate goodies to take home.

This is a half day course and includes all ingredients, refreshments and the loan of an academy apron.

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Cookery School at The Ropewalk North Lincolnshire

A culinary extravaganza took place in Barton-Upon-Humber as one of North Lincolnshire’s top chefs celebrated the official opening of his new cooking academy.

Nigel Brown Cookery Academy

Nigel Brown, of Goxhill, is used to sharing a kitchen with celebrities such as Jean-Christophe Novelli and Ainsley Harriott. But now the culinary genius is hosting cookery masterclasses in a specially-designed kitchen at The Ropewalk in Maltkiln Road.

Nigel said: “We want people to feel comfortable when they are cooking and make the learning experience as enjoyable and exciting as possible.”

“It is exactly three years since I launched my first cookery DVD, so it is wonderful to think how far we have come in such a short time.
It proves if you have a vision you can grab it with both hands.”

Having worked in hotels and restaurants across the country, Nigel said the expansion of his academy, which had previously been based at his Goxhill home, had been a wonderful and exciting challenge. He said: “We want people to feel like they are cooking in their own home and we don’t get them using any equipment they wouldn’t use in their own kitchens.”

“It also means we can teach a wide range of abilities.It doesn’t matter if you are a keen cook or a complete beginner that doesn’t know how to chop an onion properly, there’s something here for everyone. All of our recipes are minimum fuss and maximum presentation.
All of our ingredients are sourced locally and can be picked up easily. Our workshops are an ideal way to pick up great tips to impress your family and friends.”

Nigel began running classes from the academy’s new home at the grade two listed building in June. Lisa Barker, academy manager, said: “Nigel is a classically trained chef who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, so this is a great opportunity for people to learn from a highly distinguished professional.”

“The courses we’ve run so far have been really successful and we’re already booking up well in advance. We’ve made our kitchen as homely as possible because, in our experience, people learn better when they are comfortable and relaxed.”

Keith Vickers, mayor of Barton-Upon-Humber, cut the ribbon at the official opening on Saturday. He said: “I was delighted to be part of the opening. Budding cooks who take advantage of Nigel’s masterclasses will be benefiting from the knowledge of one of the region’s greats chefs. The knowledge and their skills will live with them and most likely transform their cooking.”

Courses such as Fish And Shellfish Extravaganza, Chocolate And Sugarwork as well as kitchen-based lessons such as Know Your Knives will give learners a wide-range of culinary tips.

Classes range from half-days to full days and there are also off- site courses. For more information, visit www.nigelbrownchef.co.uk

Grimsby Telegraph, August 23, 2010 by Amy Pullan

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Traditional Italian Pasta Half Day Cookery Class

Traditional Italian Pasta Half Day Cookery Course

Tickle your taste buds with all kinds of flavoured and traditional fresh pasta.

We’ll show you how to make a wide variety of fillings and sauces to compliment your pasta and then give you the chance to express yourself by creating your own dish using a selection of fresh ingredients such as juicy vine ripened tomatoes, olives, pancetta, tender chicken, herbs and spices, wines and vinegar – the list goes on and on.

So dust off your pasta machine and book onto this Italian experience, you can even try making your own ciabatta with a glass of chilled Chianti.

Nigel holds these exclusive classes in his very own cookery school kitchen so you can enjoy the pleasure of cooking in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All the equipment we use is similar to what you will find in domestic kitchens up and down the country so whatever you learn you can recreate in your own home.

We limit our class size to a maximum of 8 so it doesn’t matter whether you’re an accomplished cook or can only switch on a kettle, we have the time to teach everyone some new skills and give you the individual attention you deserve.

The Nigel Brown Cookery Academy

All our courses, whether it be a half day session or a full day course with lunch, are fully hands-on and at the end of the class you can take your dishes to enjoy at home.

The academy can be found nestled at the foot of the Humber Bridge in Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, within a Grade II listed building known as The Ropewalk. Hall’s Barton Ropery was an international name of excellence in the shipping and many other industries for 200 years. Hall’s Ropes made on the Barton site were used on all the major shipping lines and for the first ascent of Everest.

The factory was closed in 1989 and lay dormant until April 2000 when one fifth of the building was restored and opened as an arts centre housing 2 galleries, artists workshops, picture framing business and a Heritage Display. The centre currently attracts in excess of 20,000 visitors per year and is run by The Waterside Artists Co-operative.

In September 2005 the rest of the building was restored and is now home to 12 artist’s studios and 18 units being used for creative industries including digital, media, design and other related industries including a fantastic coffee shop and The Nigel Brown Cookery Academy.

The Academy is easily accessible by car, roughly an hours’ drive from Lincoln, Leeds, York and Sheffield with plenty of free parking. You can also reach us by train or bus, our nearest bus/rail station is Barton and the academy is a short walk away.

Course Booking and Enquiries

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Email: info@nigelbrownchef.co.uk

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Christmas Cookery Class in York with Top Chef Nigel Brown

Presents
A Taste of Christmas in York with Chef Nigel Brown
Thursday 3rd December 2009

Join top chef Nigel Brown at the brand new Cooking Rooms for a hands-on Christmas cookery masterclass. Throughout the day you’ll be making your very own hand raised pie with red onion relish, a decadent game terrine with cumberland sauce and preparing your traditional plum pudding in muslin to steam on Christmas day. All ingredients, refreshments, lunch and a recipe booklet are included and at the end of the day you’ll take home all your work to either freeze or share with family and friends.

1 Day Christmas Cookery Course
10.00am – 3.30pm

Traditional Hand Raised Pie
with Red Onion Relish

Game Terrine
with Cranberry Cumberland Sauce

Lunch

Traditional Plum Pudding prepared in muslin to steam at home on Christmas Day

A demonstration of Christmas Cheesecake decorated with seasonal fruits and spun sugar

Coffee & Sweetmeats

£175.00 per person
Includes refreshments, lunch with wine, all ingredients and recipe booklet

Only 12 places are available on this Christmas cookery course so book early to secure your place by calling Nigel’s office on 01469 530044 or email info@nigelbrownchef.co.uk Phone payments can be made by credit/debit card or cheque payments by post.

1st October 2009 – Now only 10 places left

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Information about The Cooking Rooms in York can be found at www.thecookingrooms.com
Tel 01904 500 700 – Email info@thecookingrooms.com
Address Workshops 7 & 8, York Eco Business Centre, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4AG.

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Vegetarian One Day Cookery Course with Nigel Brown

Our one day courses include refreshments, lunch, all ingredients, a recipe booklet and an academy apron which is yours to keep. We also provide you with suitable containers to take home your work to share with family or friends.

This brand new course has now been added to our programme for 2010. There are limited places on each course, we only take a maximum of 4 people on each date. Gift vouchers are available for this course which costs £175 per person.

27th January 2010

9th February 2010

22nd April 2010

16th June 2010

14th September 2010

11th November 2010

For information about all our courses and academy dates visit www.nigelbrownchef.co.uk

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Edinburgh Foodies Festival August 2009

Join us at Foodies at Edinburgh Festivals in the parklands of The Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse for a celebration of fine food and drink over three days, August 21-23.

Top chef, Nigel Brown, will be appearing in the Chef’s Theatre on Sunday 23rd August. Nigel has been touring the UK with Foodies Festivals entertaining audiences with his extremely popular demonstration of Passionate Puddings and Decadent Desserts. Seating for Nigel’s masterclass is strictly limited so make sure you arrive early to book your place.

For more information about Nigel, his cookery academy in North Lincolnshire and other events he will be attending visit www.nigelbrownchef.co.uk

The new Holyrood Palace park site is walking distance to the city centre. the Royal Mile and the Pleasance Comedy venue.

Meet Scotland’s Michelin star and top chefs who will cook live every hour on the hour.

Sample dishes from leading restaurants.

Tempt your tastebuds with fine food and drink and buy fresh ingredients in the local producers market.

Try a sushi, chocolate, cocktail, cheese or champagne masterclass and for budding young chefs there is a chance to learn to cook in the Cooking with Kids masterclass.

Friday August 21st – Opening times 12noon – 8pm

Saturday August 22nd – Opening times 10am – 8pm

Sunday August 23rd – Opening times 10am – 6pm

Visit the Olive magazine Chefs Theatre where Michelin star and award winning chefs from the best restaurants will prepare their favourite dishes for you, using the freshest ingredients.

The chefs will introduce you to new recipes, give hints and tips on how to improve your cooking skills, and reveal the secrets of their success in the kitchen.

You will have a chance to meet the chefs afterwards and take their recipes away with you to prepare their delicious dishes at home to amaze your friends and family.

The Chefs Theatre runs from 10am until 6pm every day with a chef cooking Live every hour. Book your place at the Chefs Theatre registration desk at the event.
(Entry to the chefs theatre is for paid ticket holders only. Places are available on a first come first served basis)

For more information about Foodies Festival Edinburgh visit www.foodiesfestival.com

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Glasgow Foodies Festival July 2009

 

We have just heard that this event has now been postponed but the Foodies Festival Edinburgh in August has been extended to three days and will now take place in the parklands of The Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse.

For more information about this event please visit http://nigelbrownchef.co.uk/August_Edinburgh_Food_Festival.html 

Foodies Festival Glasgow
Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th

Nigel Brown will be attending this fantastic food festival in George Square, the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant city centre for a celebration of fine food and drink over the weekend of July 18th and 19th.

Nigel has been touring the UK with Foodies Festivals entertaining audiences with his extremely popular demonstration of Passionate Puddings and Decadent Desserts. Seating for Nigel’s masterclass is strictly limited so make sure you arrive early to book your place.

www.nigelbrownchef.co.uk

You can also meet Scotland’s Michelin star and top chefs who will cook live every hour on the hour, sample dishes from leading restaurants, tempt your tastebuds with fine food and drink and buy fresh ingredients in the local producers market.

Try a sushi, chocolate, cocktail, cheese or champagne masterclass and for budding young chefs there is a chance to learn to cook in the Cooking with Kids masterclass.

Opening times 10am – 6pm
www.foodiesfestival.com

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