A deer buck sitting on grass at Swinton Estate's deer park, with the entrance gate of Swinton Park Hotel visible behind

Learn to Cook Yorkshire Game

Celebrating Game Week

Join us for our Yorkshire Game Cookery course, which is taking place during Game Week.

Learn how to prepare cook and serve a variety of seasonal game. Understand how to approach different types of game and their individual cuts of meat to get the most from this wonderful seasonal produce.

The classes take place in our stunning country kitchen with breathtaking 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): Pheasant and Cranberry Sausage Roll, Guinea fowl with Nduja, Roast Pigeon with Apple, Hazelnut, Blue cheese and Garden Salad.

£200 per person
A pheasant in a grass meadow

Your course may feature

  • Identification of seasonal game
  • Quality points of different game
  • The preparation techniques required for a variety of game
  • The cooking techniques required for different game
  • Alternative dishes to suit a modern palate

Upcoming dates

  • 8th November 2026
  • 15th November 2026

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 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.

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 :

Our standard terms and conditions apply.

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