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.

Summer Stress Free Entertaining Demonstration Day £79.00

Stress free entertaining for those that want to produce gorgeous food for friends and family - without the headache! ADDITIONAL SESSION ADDED DUE TO DEMAND

Domestic Divas and Divos Spring Hands on Day FULLY BOOKED £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.

Domestic Divas and Divos Summer 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 its best.

Dates - Friday 29 June , Saturday 30 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.

Dates - Saturday 29 September

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.

Dates - Friday 05 October , Saturday 06 October

Christmas Divas and Divos Demonstration Day £79.00

Our very popular Christmas Divas and Divos demonstration day!

Dates - Friday 30 November , Saturday 01 December , more dates...

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!

Dates - Saturday 24 November

Vegetarian Kitchen Hands on Day £229.00

Vegetarian or not, Vegetarian Kitchen is a modern explosion of flavours and food combinations. This course will show you how to lay the foundations for modern vegetarian food. This is a truly inspirational take on cooking and eating without meat and fish.

By the Sea Hands on Day £239.00

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

Dates - Friday 02 November

French Provincial Kitchen Hands on Day ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT £229.00

A brand new course to celebrate some of Lesley's very favourite French foods.

Oriental Kitchen Hands On £229.00

Wonderful selection of Lesley's favourite Oriental dishes

Dates - Saturday 23 June , Saturday 20 October

Mediterranean Kitchen Hands On £229.00

A selection of Lesley's favourite dishes from the region.

Dates - Saturday 07 July

Pop up Demo at Poundbury Gardens £30.00

Pop up Demo at Poundbury Gardens