Cookery course at Swinton Cookery School

Chocolate Making

£185 per person
Full-day cookery course

Master the art of chocolate

Learn the skills required to create professional quality chocolate confectionary to suit every occasion and season. From flavoured chocolate truffles to moulded delights. For a seasonal twist we will also create Easter eggs and similar delights.

The classes take place in our stunning country kitchen with breath-taking views of Swinton Estate Grounds and Yorkshire Dales.

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

Full day recipes may include: moulded chocolate, Easter eggs, seasonal flavoured truffles, chocolate curls and chocolate soufflé.

£185 per person

Your course may feature

Basic tempering of chocolate
Making flavoured ganache
Moulding individual chocolates and larger shapes
Creating chocolate curls Baking techniques and temperature

Upcoming dates

Unfortunately, no upcoming dates are currently available.

FAQs

How is the course structured?

Please arrive at the Swinton Park Hotel reception for tea and coffee served from 9:30am.

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.

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.