From Dame Susan’s Garden

Learn to make easy and quick meals

Explore the Walled Garden at Swinton Park, a four-acre working kitchen garden growing substantial quantities of fruits, herbs and vegetables (over 60 varieties) as the seasons dictate.

The Walled Garden is a hive of activity at certain times of the growing calendar and you’ll visit with our Chef Tutor to collect ingredients for the day.

Using organic principles, many innovative methods are used to ensure that any insecticides are kept to an absolute minimum.

You will create a range of different meals and accompaniments, stopping only to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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

This course will be led by produce from the garden that is in season and available at the time.

£110 per person
Fresh vegetables being pulled out of the soil from the walled garden at Swinton Estate

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
  • All required ingredients and equipment will be provided

Upcoming dates

  • 20th May 2024
  • 5th August 2024
  • 19th August 2024
  • 20th September 2024

FAQs

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.

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.

£110 per person
To book, call our friendly reservations team on 01765 680900 or email reservations@swintonestate.com

Our standard terms and conditions apply.