Category: Adventurous Courses

Favourite light dishes with holiday memories

SKILL LEVEL : MODERATE
COURSE LENGTH : Full day (10 am – 4.00pm)
COURSE PRICE: £130.00
COURSE DATES:

Tapas, Antipasti, Mezzes, Hors d’oeuvres – whatever you call them –
these light and wonderfully tasty dishes are so often top of our
starter list. They are all ideal for light lunches, al fresco eating,
sometimes even a picnic or a party!

You can choose from a long list of my favourites – for instance Stuffed squid, Prawns in filo, Garlic baked or griddled prawns, Mussels in Harissa sauce, Breadcrumb topped mussels, Baked aubergine slices with lime & honey glaze, Ceviche (Mexican – cured fish so raw but cure cooked), Cheese/risotto rice balls – Arancini, Chicken satay with authentic peanut sauce, Thai crab cakes with fish dipping sauce, Potatas Bravas – in chilli & chorizo mayo. Or add your own favourites too!

Why not treat a couple of friends to a fun day out and then take your party home after?

Plan your own event and do the Catering yourself!

SKILL LEVEL : ADVENTUROUS
COURSE LENGTH : FULL DAY or HALF DAY
COURSE DATES : On request
Prices according to menu plan

Why not treat this class as a dummy run for your special family
event coming up – no need to get the Caterers in!  Let’s plan
the menu together to suit your likes and budget – just allow
yourself enough time!

Wouldn’t it be lovely to be able to entertain in the garden with ease and simplicity on
a lovely summer evening or week-end? Or carry off that stunning winter or Festive Dinner Party you have always dreaded doing!

Well it is not difficult with the right recipes, a little planning and advanced cooking. From a whole salmon filleted and ready to serve, to elegantly finished plates of someting really special; easy fork suppers; simple starters or exotic bites; relaxed but delicious puddings or wonderful creations? What more could you want? Just a little help from Alex?

Easy food bites and party platters

SKILL LEVEL : MODERATE
COURSE LENGTH : HALF DAY or FULL DAY
COURSE PRICE: £75.00/£130.00
COURSE DATES:

Perfect for all year round occasions! They sound fiddly
and are expensive to buy but you could so easily make
your own. I have lots of great ideas for easy bites –
smart and sophisticated if you wish – quick and easy
if you prefer! Spend a few hours making your chosen
selection with me and take home your own party platter.
We will end with a brief tasting and a quick chat about party drinks.

Finish your menu with a luscious and elegant pud

SKILL LEVEL : EASY
COURSE LENGTH : HALF OR FULL DAY
COURSE PRICE : £75.00 – £130.00
DATES: On request

This is the time to be as creative as you like and add
a bit of glamour to the occasion. Puddings, whether
hot or cold, should not be passed off as just something
before the cheese – they are treats for all to enjoy!

The end of a dinner or special meal can be the perfect time to show off your creative
flair and leave your guests with happy memories and clamouring for your recipes!
Also many desserts can be made in advance giving you more time to prepare and
get the perfect results.  This course will look at the art of gorgeous and gooey
meringues or Pavlovas; light and fluffy soufflés or mousses; flaky pastry layers;
sticky chocolate puddings and many seasonal treats.