Contact Gilli Cliff:
Mosswood Cottage
Crayke
York
YO61 4TQ

Tel: 01347 822386
Mobile: 07710 421251
Email: gilli@countrycook.co.uk

Cookery Courses

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CRAYKE KITCHEN

Cookery School in North Yorkshire

Crayke Kitchen is based in the food lover’s paradise of Crayke, just twelve miles north of York. The cookery school takes place in Gilli’s charming cottage boasting an enviable kitchen with magnificent views of the countryside.

Gilli Cliff is a culinary expert and food journalist with 25 years practical experience.  She has a brilliant understanding of local food producers and delights in sharing her “culinary secrets.” Crayke Kitchen is a wonderful place to hone your cookery skills –and the good news is that it doesn’t cost a fortune, a one day class costs just £30 and a delicious three course lunch with wine is included. 

Gilli offers a range of thoughtfully planned and targeted courses: there’s one for youngsters heading off to university, an autumnal themed dinner party, she’s even planning a course aimed at shaping up fathers to be.

The morning begins with coffee and biscuits (homemade of course) while Gilli demonstrates the recipes of the day. Gilli is an extremely capable teacher with a huge passion for food, throwing in plenty of tips such as the best way to store fresh herbs or slice an onion. The demonstrations end with a glass of well deserved wine and the chance to stroll around and visit the drawing room where Gilli has arranged for someone to entertain the crowd while she puts the finishing touches to lunch. 

Dates of Forthcoming Cookery Days…..

Chaps Cookery Evening

Wednesday 15th February 2012 - Wednesday 15th February 2012

A relaxed evening of cookery using basic techniques to create some interesting dishes. 6pm start and finish with a meal and glass of wine.

Spring Fever

Thursday 29th March 2012 - Thursday 29th March 2012

Lets celebrate the spring with some dishes using the best of seasonal flavours.

Dinner Party Dishes

Thursday 26th April 2012 - Thursday 26th April 2012

Something special and a little bit fancy, but not too complicated.