Classes

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Lesley Waters Cookery School at Abbot’s Hill Farm is about fresh, simple ingredients and creating great food. It’s not just about the cooking though. It’s the whole day; meeting people and enjoying the atmosphere where you can relax, learn and laugh.

DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOPS start at 11am and finish at 1.30pm. Price includes food tastings, a glass of fizz and a full recipe pack - £48 per person. There are a maximum of 24 places available.

HANDS ON DAYS start at 10.45am and finish at 4pm. Suitable for all abilities, a superb day of cooking with the lovely LW. Step by step tuition with a talented and experience chef and teacher, all delivered in her quirky and relaxed style. This is the ultimate cook day. Price includes all food, full lunch with wine and a recipe pack - from £189 per person. There are a maximum of 12 places available.

HALF DAY HANDS ON DAYS start at 11am and finish at 2pm. Similar to the full hands on days but just a bit shorter. Same fantastic entertainment.

Price includes all food, full lunch with wine and a recipe pack - £110 per person. There are a maximum of 12 places available.

All of our classes are e-ticketed and so all booking confirmation will take place via email.

LW Members Event - Pre-Christmas Drinks and Nibbles with Lesley £0.00

A complimentary event for our LW Members. Come and share in some pre-Christmas cheer!

LW's Workshops £85.00

Workshops for groups of 8-12 guests.

Morning with Lesley at Abbot's Hill - Summer Tapas £49.00

A wonderful new course which will show you some fabulous dishes to entertain this summer!

Dates - Friday 21 June

EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM Spring Hands on Day FULLY BOOKED £395.00

An exclusive opportunity to spend the day with Lesley in her kitchen, cooking her favourite seasonal spring dishes. This is seasonal cooking at it's best.

Dates - Saturday 23 March

EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM Summer Hands on Day £395.00

An exclusive opportunity to spend the day with Lesley in the kitchen, cooking with her favourite seasonal local produce. This is seasonal cooking at its best.

Dates - Saturday 29 June

Autumn Harvest Demonstration Day £79.00

Sit back and relax while Lesley inspires you with an array of autumn delights. You will pick up great ideas and numerous hints and tips to inspire you in the kitchen. All demos are followed by a grand tasting and time to chat to Lesley.

Domestic Divas and Divos Autumn Hands on Day £229.00

An exclusive opportunity to spend the day with Lesley in the kitchen, cooking with her favourite seasonal local produce. This is seasonal cooking at it's best.

Christmas Divas and Divos Demonstration Day £79.00

Our very popular Christmas Divas and Divos demonstration day!

Divas and Divos Christmas Hands on Day £229.00

This hands on course is designed for those who want to entertain stylishly this Christmas. All the recipes are designed to fit in with your busy lifestyle and the stunning but effortless dishes, will leave time for you to entertain and impress your guests, like a true diva or divo. This is one of the most popular course at the school, and Lesley had adapted the course to be really gorgeous and Christmassy!

Indian Kitchen Hands On Day £229.00

Come and learn how to cook some of Lesley's favourite Indian curry dishes.

Winter Kitchen Hands on Day £229.00

An exclusive opportunity to spend the day with Lesley in the kitchen, cooking with her favourite seasonal local produce. This is seasonal cooking at it's best.

EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM By the Sea Hands on Day £395.00

For a ‘hands on’ experience that is second to none come and join Lesley for a fish and shellfish course.

Dates - Friday 24 May

Rustic Kitchen Hands on Day £229.00

On her travels Lesley has been inspired by the rustic provincial cooking of SW France and the Mediterranean. Let her share her modern twist on this gutsy style of cooking. No coulis, froths, foams or towers allowed. Just fabulous food.

Spanish Kitchen Hands on Day £229.00

A BRAND NEW inspiring course that features some beautiful tapas and mouthwatering paella

Oriental Kitchen Hands On £229.00

Wonderful selection of Lesley's favourite Oriental dishes

At Home With Lesley - EASTER ENTERTAINING £0.00

n exclusive day with Lesley, designed to inspire and entertain, with step by step instruction, delivered in Lesley's quirky and relaxed style.