Foodie Gift Vouchers.

Foodie gifts are always appreciated. Hartingtons School of Food loves giving people gift vouchers for our extensive range of artisan food & drink & cookery courses.  It's the perfect gift for any foodie and person who loves to create their own wonderful tasting food or drink at home. 

 

Gift voucher options

We like to give you the choice of how you buy your gift vouchers.  We can present you with an open gift voucher for any amount or course; this can be done by just giving us a call or dropping us an email.  If you would prefer to carry out the whole process online, why not have a look at the vouchers available through Paypal.  If you want to personalise your foodie gift, why not let us prepare you a unique personalised gift letter.  We are ready and look forward to your e-mail or call, so just get in touch.

courses@hartingtons.com

Tel: 01629888586

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Gourmet supper club NEW menu launched at Derbyshire Food & Drink

The widely anticipated one off menu for the acclaimed Gourmet Supper Club staged at Hartingtons School of Food in Bakewell will be revealed at Derbyshire Food & Drink this coming weekend (17-18 May). 

Hartingtons will reveal the 6 course tasting menu to be prepared by chef brothers Christian and Danny Szurko at the prestigious Derbyshire event.  The Gourmet Supper Club has rapidly become a highlight of the Peak District dining scene selling out within days of the menu being release.  With only 3 more Gourmet Supper Clubs planned for the whole of 2014 it's a case of booking while you can.

The Gourmet Supper Club take place in the School of Food on Friday 5th September and a tutored wine tasting is provided by Jane Cummings of John Hattersley Wines of Bakewell. 

To see images of the recent Gourmet Supper Club have a look at our Facebook page.

Hartingtons will be featuring its full range of courses and showcasing some exclusive show offers at Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Cookery Courses

NEW Courses for 2014

Hartingtons has a fabulous new range of artisan food and cookery courses for 2014. So why not treat yourself to a course to learn a new skill?  As well as all the popular regular courses of breadmaking, cheese-making and beer brewing have a look at what's new for 2014: 

Seasonal vegetarian course
New for 2014 is a fantastic seasonal vegetarian cookery course with Wendy Swetnam who reveals  how you can produce great seasonally inspired vegetarian food simply at home.

Food smoking and preserving course
Learn all about the ancient art of food smoking and curing on this full days course with expert food smoker Turan.  On this hands on course you will learn how to construct your own cold smoker and then learn how to smoke and cure a range of foods including fish, meats, cheeses and nuts on this one day food smoking course.

Offal cookery (nose to tail cookery)
This hands on day with Chef John Parsons will introduce you to the wonderful world of nose to tail cookery.  Find out how to cook with virtually every part of the animal.  This course is about understanding the art of refined butchery techniques as well as introducing you to the tasty world of cooking with offal.

Gluten free bakery & cookery
We have had so many enquiries from people desperate to learn to cook and bake gluten free we have put on several gluten free courses.  These courses are not just for coeliacs but are for people that want to learn how to expand their baking skills as well as learning to cook authentic Indian food

Punjabi cookery course
This authentic Indian cookery course will teach you how to produce deliciously simple Punjabi food, perfectly spiced and flavoured.  It is nothing like the ubiquitous Indian takeaway food.  It is fresh, spicy and perfectly balanced as well as being healthy.  Come and learn with Kul and Kash from Coriander Garden.

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Cookery courses - to inspire!

Our cookery courses are there to inspire you to experiment and learn new cookery techniques.  We always use an expert tutor so that you have the experience of being taught by an expert every time.  From learning to cook authentic Thai Food with Thai tutor Kwang to season regional Italian food with Sheffield institution Nonnas. 

What about learning the skills to create stunning dishes with Game with celebrity chef Rachel Green?  Rachel will show you how to combine modern and traditional flavours with a whole range of Game to create stunning dinner party recipes.

Indian flavours are amongst the most inspiring of any food.  Let Frank Boddy demystify how you use the range of Indian spices to create a range of regional Indian dishes from scratch.

Foraging & wild food throws up some magical ingredients.  Chris Bax will show you how to use natures finest food to enhance your cookery.

So let's get cooking!

Tripadvisor - why people rather like our courses

Tripadvisor is a great measure of what people really think about your business.  We are thrilled that Hartingtons is rated No1 in the things to do in Bakewell.  We still can't quite believe that we are head of a fabulous institution that is Chatsworth House.

Our philosophy has always been to bring in experts, who are passionate about their specific food or drink specialism.  We think that way our students get taught by some who is passionate and knowledgable about what they do.  Our courses won't be the cheapest but we think that people value the quality of their experience more than just in pounds shilling and pence.  Out ultimate aim has always been to enable people to experience more in all aspects of their food and drink appreciation.

Have a look at the latest Tripadvisor Reviews to see what people think about our courses.

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NEW cookery courses

When we set up Hartingtons Julie & I were always keen to push the boundaries a little.  This also applies to the cookery courses we do.  We wanted people to be taught by an expert tutor and in that way they would gain the maximum insight into that area of cooking and food or drink.

In the second half of this year we have some exciting cookery courses and as for next year which we are already working on we've got some sensational cookery courses in the pipeline take a few minutes to check them out and see which of our cookery courses takes your fancy:

Authentic Thai cookery course with Kwang White

Food Foraging & cookery course with Chris Bax

Cooking with game with Rachel Green

Italian seasonal regional - Lombardy wtih Nonnas

World flavours in one pot with Frank Boddy

Fish Masterclass with Christian Szurko

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Wild Food & Foraging Coming to Hartingtons

We are so looking forward to the first Wild Food and Foraging Course by world renowned food forager Chris Bax. Chris is unusual in that he is also an accomplished chef. As well as his interest in the natural world and flora Chris looks to use his foraged food to add and enhance peoples everyday cooking. After a 3-4 hour forage in the glorious Peak District on the edge of Bakewell Chris will come back to Hartingtons School of Food and demonstrate how to make:

"Goats cheese, sweet cicely and pickled blackberry toast,  Pressed lamb shoulder with ground ivy and wild herb choux potato dumplings,  elder rob mousse crumble as well as a Hedge Jelly preserve to take home.

I for one can't wait.

For more details of the Foraging Course as well as many other innovative and exciting food based courses please check out our website.

Cookery courses Derbyshire

Stephanie Moon Peak District Cookery Course

Stephanie Moon, the Harrogate based Celebrity Chef, is appearing this week on the Great British Menu. Anyone who is into cooking can't fail to be gripped by her innovative ideas and passion for cooking great tasting food. If you have been inspired by Stephanie Moon's Great British Menu then why not come along to her cookery masterclass in the Peak District.

The one day Fish Masterclass with Stephanie Moon will show cooks and "foodies" how to create some great tasting fish dishes and you will also learn the technical knife skills that will enable you to fillet,  cook and even smoke fish.

Come to the Peak District and learn how to cook fish - one of the best tasting foods - with Stephanie Moon.

Peak District Cookery Courses

Italian Bread Making Course in the Peak District

Visiting the Peak District and love Italian Food?

Well......we have a great Italian Bread Making Course on Sunday 20th May in Bakewell in our new School of Food . So why not come along and learn how to make fantastic foccacia, ciabatta and pizza with expert breadmaker, David Neville.

These artisan bread making courses are proving incredibly popular so if you've checked your piggy bank and you really can't afford to go to Italy this Summer don't despair......you can still recreate your own Italian ristorante at home.

Once you've mastered the art of making foccacia, ciabatta and pizza.......come July you'll be able to put on a Pavarotti CD, grab a glass of vino to accompany your Italian delights and and enjoy the long Summer nights in your own "Italian Riviera" ..........it will be so authentic you won't even realise you are in your own back garden!!

The course is on Sunday 20th May and costs £75. Refreshments and lunch are included and everything you make on the day is yours to take home and impress your loved ones and friends.

Check it out! Ciao for now!

Peak District Cookery Courses

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

Celebrity chefs at cookery school in Peak District

Well.......we are absolutely delighted to welcome not one......but two Celebrity Chefs to our School of Food in Bakewell, in the heart of the glorious Peak District.

Rachel Green, fresh from filming a programme for Channel 4 with Jimmy Doherty, will be giving her Flavours of Chatsworth Masterclass on 17th October. This is a full day "hands on" course where you will learn to make six dishes which showcase the best of the Peak District's produce. Dishes include herb crusted rack of Derbyshire lamb with pea, mint and shallot sauce and her delicious Chatsworth hot fondant puddings with cherry compote.

Rachel's bubbly personality and anecdotes, her enthusiasm for the Peak District and local food and her expert tuition make this a day not to be missed. At the end of the day you will take home all the dishes you have cooked along with a signed copy of Rachel's bestselling "Chatsworth Cook Book". The day also includes a light lunch and drinks. Places are limited and are proving very popular so if you are interested make sure you book now!

Stephanie Moon, a much loved regular on TV cookery shows and most recently on the Great British Menu, is putting on two masterclasses for us, both of which showcase her innovative and modern approach to cookery.

Steph will be delivering her Fish Masterclass on 27 June. This is a full day "hands on" course showing you how to fillet and cook various fish and make delicious accompaniments. Dishes will include mackerel with celeriac, fennel remoulade and pea salad as well as red mullet with ratatouille, chive crushed new potatoes and basil green olive salsa verde. She will also teach you how to smoke fish at home using apple wood chips. You will take home a range of exceptional fish dishes at the end of the day giving you real confidence to cook with fish in the future! A light lunch and drinks are included. Booking now at www.hartingtons.com

The second course is her Farmers Market: Shop and Cook on 25 August. Our School of Food is literally in the shadow of the Bakewell Agricultural Centre, which houses the 2nd largest Farmers Market in the country, selling food from in and around the Peak District. To start the day accompany Steph on a tour round the Farmers Market where you will shop for the freshest, finest local produce. Once you have bought your provisions you return to start your day of cooking under Steph's expert tuition.

With her guidance you will make a series of dishes from produce bought on the day; some will form part of your lunch and the remainder you will take home at the end of the day. Lunch and drinks are included. This is a very unique day and places are limited. The cost is £135 per person. Full details will be on the website shortly but we are taking telephone/e-mail bookings now.

Peak District cookery courses

Trip Advisor - closing in on Chatsworth House!

We may be a new business but Hartingtons is determined to make an impact within Bakewell and the surrounding Peak District.

We are now listed on Tripadvisor and have surged up the rankings from nowhere to be the 3rd highest ranked attraction in Bakewell.

The number one attraction is Chatsworth House set in the glorious Peak District. OK, it might be some time before Hartingtons overtakes Chatsworth in the visitor stakes...but we are closing in!

If you have done a cookery course with us recently why not follow the link below and write a review.

• Write a review of Hartingtons of Bakewell

Peak District Cottages

Since Hartingtons opened for business our cookery school has been attracting visitors from across the country. Many people love the idea of not only doing an inspirational cookery course but also spending a few days in the fabulous Peak District (who can blame them?).

A number of our students have asked us about places to stay in the Peak District. Well if you are looking at stopping in the Peaks for a few days we can recommend that you have a look at Peak Cottages for their impressive selection of holiday accommodation right across the Peak District.

An inspirational cookery course in the picturesque market town of Bakewell combined with a stay in stunning countryside. What could be better?

Hartingtons Food Experience

First cookery courses - fantastic success!

Hartingtons first ever cookery courses held in our converted saw mill in Bakewell were a fantastic success if the size of the grins from the students were anything to go by.

Our first ever cookery course was a half day introduction to Cooking with Indian Spices. During the morning chef Frank Boddy tutored students on how to prepare a lamb rogan josh all from original herbs and spices (no pastes here). It was fantastic...and I'm not just saying that. The depth of flavours knocked spots off the rather homogenised curries that you get even from your favourite curry house (most of them buy in standard base sauces). All the students made their own Peshwari Naans again from raw materials and they all commented on the delicious pineapple chutney which went with their own spicy cauliflower fritters.

The following days cookery was a cookery course of World Flavours in One Pot. An eclectic mix of 6 dishes ranging from a sausage and lentil stew to a sweet potato curry. My particular favourite was the bread and butter pudding. Certainly not like anything my mother used to make! (sorry Mum).

Our first two cookery courses were a great deal of fun and hard work for all involved. It was a great learning experience for us in the cookery school and for the students. We are already looking forward to next week's sold out Introduction to artisan bread making course when 12 new students under the tutorship of Master Baker Andrew Auld look to acquire the basic skills of artisan bread making.

Are you looking at doing something different this year? Check out our latest list of cookery courses and be inspired in 2012!

New Year Resolutions.........

Well first of all.............a Happy New Year to all and our very best wishes for 2012.

So what are your New Year Resolutions? Join the gym? See more of family and friends? cut down on the alcohol?.......all the usual suspects!!

Well this year why not learn a new skill? How about something both educational and fun?

Here at Hartingtons we have a fantastic range of artisan cookery courses designed to inspire you to roll your sleeves up and give it a go!

Learn to bake bread with a local artisan breadmaker, join us on our very popular artisan beer making course, perfect your own truffles with a renowned chocolatier, spend a Sunday learning how to make sushi or even learn how to make your own artisan pork pies!!

Stuck in a rut? Looking for a challenge?..............then check out our cookery courses and be inspired in 2012!

Sushi Sunday in Bakewell

Have you had enough heavy Christmas food and drink? Are you determined to eat more healthily in 2012?

How about learning how to make your own sushi?

We are putting on a fantastic sushi making course in April under the expert tutorship of Tomo Hasegawa a graduate of the Tokyo Sushi Academy. On the course you will learn how the different types of sushi are made and then practice your own skills.

This is a relaxed, fun but hands on half day cookery course that will set you up to eat more healthily in 2012. Tastes great too!

BOOK NOW!

Christmas shopping for a foodie friend or family?

Are you struggling to find a Christmas present for a foodie friend or member of the family? Don't panic!

Hartingtons is open for business all the way up to Christmas Eve. If you are looking for food related present why not buy a loved one a cookery course for Christmas. How about an inspirational artisan bread making course or even an artisan beer brewing course? We can email you by return a personalised gift letter that you can present on Christmas Morning.

We can take payment online using paypal, over the phone with your card or just send us a cheque instead.

Don't forget if you are struggling for a Christmas present for a foodie.........all is not lost. Buy them an inspirational cookery course in 2012. You know they'll love it!

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The Best Christmas Present Ever?

A very big thank you to all the people who came to our Open Day in Bakewell yesterday and booked on our cookery courses and food events for 2012.

Chris and I were delighted to see so many people who were interested in doing something different in the New Year or couldn't resist treating a "foodie" partner or friend to one of our cookery courses as a special Christmas present.

And talking of Christmas presents........could any of these be the best Christmas present ever?

An Artisan Beer Brewing course, The Ultimate Tea Experience, Cooking with Indian Spices, Sushi Sunday, A World Bread Tour ........

Hopefully we've whet your appetite so why not check out these and many more cookery courses at www.hartingtons.com

We can also supply gift vouchers or a personalised gift letter for a loved one......... so rather than fighting your way through the crowds and queuing for hours to pay why not relax in the comfort of your own home, put your feet up and book one of our cookery courses online.

Now that's stress free Christmas shopping! .....what could be better?

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And the winner is................

We are delighted to announce that Moira Gray is the winner of Hartingtons of Bakewell's recent free prize draw and has won a half day cookery course of her choice.

Congratulations Moira !!

We hope you enjoy your prize.

Chris and Julie

Hartingtons of Bakewell

Bakewell Christmas Weekend - Cookery School

Hartingtons is really looking forward to being part of the Bakewell Christmas Weekend.

We are excited about opening the doors to our new cookery school in Bakewell for the first time and hope people who are interested in food and cookery courses will take time to pop in.

On the day if you are interested in any courses we will have merchant facilities so you can book there and then with a debit or credit card.

What about buying a gift voucher for a loved one or friend - the perfect Christmas gift. Our website allows you to buy a gift voucher online without leaving the comfort of your own chair!

I'm off to meet an artisan brewer this morning to talk about setting up an exciting range of artisan brewing courses. Fancy making your own beer or cider or what about doing a course to set up your own micro brewery business?

Hartingtons will be developing and extending its range of food and cookery courses over the next few months. If you are interested in food and want to do a course in the Peak District after Christmas we guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

The Bakewell Christmas Weekend. Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November.
Hartingtons open both days from 10am - 4pm - 1st floor Rutland Mill, Rutland Mews.

The Hartingtons Food Experience.