Curry

Curry in a Hurry

Your guide to complex flavours in a pinch

Want to learn to create beef massaman or chicken jalfrezi? Perhaps coconut chilli chicken or Thai green king prawn curry* takes your fancy. Create fast, flavourful curries inspired by classic and modern Indian dishes. Focus on spice balance and speed without losing depth.

*Dishes may vary on the day

£125 per person

Your course may feature

  • A hands-on cookery course taught by the Swinton Cookery School chef tutor
  • Recipes to take home at the end of your course
  • The chance to enjoy your creations with a soft drink, bottle of beer, or glass of wine
  • All required ingredients and equipment will be provided

Upcoming dates

  • 30th June 2026
  • 1st December 2026
  • 12th January 2027

FAQs

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 12:00pm. 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.

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

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

Your course will take place at Swinton Cookery School:

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

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.

Our standard terms and conditions apply.

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