Cookery course at Swinton Cookery School

Baking, Desserts and Pastry

Name: Baking, Desserts and Pastry Cookery Course (Half-day Cookery Course)
Start: 2025-11-24
End: 2025-11-24
Location: Swinton Cookery School

£120 per person
Half-day cookery course

Learn the key techniques of patisserie

Learn to bake like the crème de la crème of the patisserie world.

We will cover some of the key techniques required in the world of baking, desserts, and pastry, from a basic sponge to choux paste (profiteroles) all the way to a Gâteau Opéra (if we can hack it!).

The classes take place in our stunning country kitchen with breathtaking views of the Swinton Estate grounds and the Yorkshire Dales.

We always encourage a hands on approach within the classes and all ingredients and equipment will be provided.

Half day dishes may include: Bagels with Smoked Salmon, Cheese Gougères, Fruit Based Soufflé, Orange Shortbread, Chocolate Macarons, Choux Pastry, Cherry Chocolate Cakes

£120 per person

Your course may feature

Lining a sweet pastry tart case
Blind baking sweet pastry
Baking in a lined pastry case
Making and piping choux pastry for eclairs and profiteroles
Layering patisserie items
Important techniques required for making the perfect soufflé

Upcoming dates

18th June 2025
2nd July 2025
12th August 2025
10th September 2025
30th September 2025
10th November 2025
24th November 2025

FAQs

How is the course structured?

Most half-day cookery courses start at 10:00am and finish around 1:30pm. Full-day courses start at at 10:00am and finish around 3:00pm. Please arrive at the Swinton Park Hotel reception for tea and coffee served from 9:30am.

For children's courses, Mini Chefs takes place between 10:00am and 3:00pm. The Junior chefs course is between 2:00pm and 4:30pm.

During half-day and full-day courses, lunch will be served consisting of dishes you've prepared during the event. Should you have any special dietary requirements or allergies please let us know so that we can ensure these are accommodated.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

All required ingredients and equipment will be provided as part of your course. You don't need to bring anything extra - just yourself.

Can I take the recipes home?

Yes! When you finish the course, you'll receive a copy of all the recipes you learned to use at home.

How do I get there?

Your course will take place at Swinton Cookery School:

Swinton Cookery School
Swinton Park
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4JH
United Kingdom

What is Swinton Cookery School?

Swinton Cookery School is a relaxed, open demonstration kitchen housed in a converted Georgian stable wing adjacent to Swinton Park hotel.

From classic baking to Sunday roasts, there’s a cookery course to suit everyone. So if you are beginner with a keen interest or a professional, broadening their knowledge, join us at Swinton and fall in love with cooking all over again.