Contact Gilli Cliff:
Mosswood Cottage
Crayke
York
YO61 4TQ
Tel/Fax: 01347 822386
Mobile: 07710 421251
Email: gilli@countrycook.co.uk
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CRAYKE KITCHEN 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…..
Crayke Kitchen Christmas Party
Wednesday 26th November 2008 - Friday 28th November 2008
Exciting new ideas for the festive season with delicious menus for a great party and some tips for quick dishes.
Lean Cuisine
Thursday 29th January 2009
A cookery day looking at how to reduce the calories without loosing the flavour.
Chaps Cookery
Wednesday 04th February 2009
An informal evening of cookery where the chaps do all the work to produce a delicious dinner with a glass of wine. All standards ok. Start at 6pm, finish about 9pm.
Middle Eastern Cookery
Thursday 19th February 2009
Aromatic spices and blends of unusual herbs combine to make some delicious dishes.
Spring Dinner Party
Thursday 19th March 2009
A sophisticated menu based on local and seasonal produce to represent all the best flavours of Spring.
Classic French Dishes
Wednesday 22nd April 2009
Sauces, souffles and other classic dishes that the French do so well!
Italian Al Fresco
Wednesday 13th May 2009
What could be better than dinner outdoors, especially when the menu is Italian.