Highlights

Join us for an engaging seasonal cookery session led by Head Chef Dean Carroll. Known for his “back-to-basics” approach, Dean shares his passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients through lively and interactive demonstrations where questions are encouraged.

Your experience begins with morning coffee before moving into a two-hour demonstration of professional kitchen secrets. To conclude the day, you will enjoy a delicious three-course lunch featuring the very dishes you watched being prepared. You will also receive recipe sheets to help you recreate the meal at home.

Event Schedule

10:00 AM: Coffee on arrival

10:30 AM: Cookery Demonstration

12:30 PM: Three-course lunch with a glass of wine

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026

Location: The Olive Branch, Clipsham

Price: £80 per person

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