Visiting the Peak District......

If you're visiting the Peak District over the Summer months and are looking for something a little different to do.....why not come along to one of our Artisan Food Courses or events at our recently opened School of Food? We are located in a beautiful converted sawmill on the banks of the River Wye, right in the heart of Bakewell, in the glorious Peak District.

We have a wide range of inspiring courses and events this year. Some of the highlights over the next few months include:

Sun 22 April - Sushi Sunday with Tomo Hasegawa of Edo Sushi

Mon 23 April - Intro to Artisan Pork Pie Making with acclaimed pork pie maker, Simon Barnes

Sat 28 April - Our Open Day at Rutland Mill as part of Bakewell's inaugural Food Festival. Free artisan breadmaking demos and freshly baked bread for sale. All welcome. FREE ADMISSION

Sun 29 April - Authentic Tapas with David Neville, owner of El Toro Tapas Bar

Sun 6 May - Introduction to Beer Brewing with beer "guru" Paul Taylor

Fri 11 May - The Ultimate Tea Experience with renowned tea expert James Pogson

Sun 20 May - World Bread Tour - Italian Breadmaking with David Neville

Tues 29 May - Intro to Artisan Cheesemaking with cheese judge and enthusiast Chris Ashby, of River Cottage fame

Thurs 7 June - Intro to Artisan Breadmaking with master baker Andrew Auld

Weds 20 June - Seasonal Vegetarian Course with chef Frank Boddy

Sun 24 June - Intro to Sourdough Breadmaking and Oatcakes with Mick Saxton

Weds 27 June - Fish Masterclass with celebrity chef Stephanie Moon

Thurs 12 July - Intro to Sourdough Breadmaking with master baker Andrew Auld

Sat 21 July - Bakewell has a new tart! Come and meet the outrageous Pearl at our pop up event. Art and cupcakes....what could be better? All welcome. FREE ADMISSION

Thurs 16 August - Intro to Artisan Breadmaking with master baker Andrew Auld

Sat 25 August - Farmers Market Shop and Cook with celebrity chef Stephanie Moon (will be on website shortly, taking telephone bookings now)

If you are visiting the area as a group (maybe family or friends hiring a cottage together?) then why not consider coming along to our School of Food as a group and have your own cookery course or demo right in the heart of the Peak District? We can provide any of our usual cookery courses for individual groups or if you prefer we can tailor make a course especially for you with discounts for large groups.

Food for thought hey?

Peak District cookery courses