Proper Pub Grub
- £125 per person
- Half-day cookery course
Comfort food & elevated classic dishes
Rediscover British favourites with a refined twist. This hands-on course focuses on hearty, comforting dishes made with seasonal ingredients and bold flavour combinations, such as venison, mushroom risotto, mussles, soufflé*, and finished with classic desserts.
Learn how to time a meal correctly, how to prepare meats and fish, and how to make well-love pie fillings. You will even learn the basics of bread making and making suet pastry.
*Dishes may vary on the day
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
- 15th April 2026
- 9th December 2026
- 29th December 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 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.
- £125 per person
- To book, call our friendly reservations team on 01765 680900 or email reservations@swintonestate.com
Terms and Conditions
Our standard terms and conditions apply.
