Cookery course at Swinton Cookery School

Yorkshire Game

Name: Yorkshire Game Cookery Course (Half-day Cookery Course)
Start: 2025-12-22
End: 2025-12-22
Location: Swinton Cookery School

£120 per person
Half-day cookery course

A seasonal favourite

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): venison olives, roast pigeon with butter beans and mushrooms, game chips, roasted game bird, pheasant kiev, and rabbit saltimbocca.

£120 per person

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

22nd December 2025

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.