“I Burn Toast” Bootcamp for Beginners
Small, personal cookery classes in Dorset for beginners wanting to cook with confidence.
Designed especially for complete beginners: the kind of people who panic over pasta or break out in a sweat at the thought of chopping an onion. If you are looking for a cookery class in Dorset that feels personal and welcoming, rather than showy or overwhelming, this is an opportunity to learn by watching, asking questions and understanding how dishes really come together. Alongside teaching, I also work privately as a chef for high-profile clients, which keeps my cooking inspirational, fresh and flavourful, whilst using recipes that are practical, reliable and designed to be cooked again at home. What you will learn: This is a small group cookery demonstration, designed to give you techniques and understanding you can use at home. You will learn how to: • Choose ingredients and combine flavours with confidence • Cook proteins and vegetables to the right texture every time • Make simple but impressive sauces and dips • Plan timing so dishes come together effortlessly • Present food beautifully without fuss • You’ll take home copies of all the recipes and a detailed timing plan to help you recreate the dishes at home You’ll learn how to make: • Chicken tikka skewers with tomato & cucumber • Creamy butterbean dip with focaccia • Steak with the perfect green salad • Creamy goat’s cheese, pepper & herb frittata What the experience feels like: The class takes place in my kitchen in Motcombe, Dorset, with a maximum of 6 guests. Unhurried and welcoming, there’s time to watch, taste, ask questions then sit down together to eat the lunch I’ve prepared. More like being invited to a friend’s for supper than a formal lesson, this is a relaxed food experience as well as a learning one. Who the class is for: • Beginners or novice cooks looking to gain confidence in the kitchen • People who have felt intimidated by cookery classes and prefer a calm, supportive environment • Those seeking calm, high-quality food experiences in Dorset • Anyone who prefers small, personal demonstration-style cookery classes where the focus is on watching, tasting and understanding • No prior experience needed Practical details: • Location: Motcombe, Dorset • Price: £100 per person • Group size: 6 people max • Duration: 4 hours, including eating together • Dietaries: please enquire when booking and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements • Age: over 16s only Booking: Dates are limited to keep the class small, personal and unhurried. Booking early is recommended.
Cancellation Policy
Bookings and cancellations for public classes and individuals: If you need to cancel or reschedule a booking you must do this by emailing us (by email to laura@laurapope.co.uk or via the ‘Contact’ page) at least 7 days before the date of your class and you will be given a new date or a full refund for the cooking class. We are sorry that we will be unable to refund or reschedule a cooking class with less than 7 days’ notice. Bookings and cancellations for private group events: In the event that you cancel your booking in full, our refund policy is as follows: • If you give us 6 weeks’ or more notice prior to the booking date, we will refund 100% of your payment. • If you give us less than 6 weeks’ notice and at least 4 or more weeks’ notice prior to the booking time, we will refund 50% of your payment. • If you give us less than 4 weeks’ notice we are unable to offer any refunds. For amending the date of bookings: • More than 21 days notice, no charge will apply. • Between 10 – 20 days, 25% of the full class price will be charged. • Between 4 – 9 days, 50% of the full class price will be charged. • 3 days or less, 100% of the full class price will be charged. You may request to increase the number of participants by contacting us by email or phone at least 2 weeks prior to the booking date, in which case we will do our best to accommodate you; however, any increase to the class size is entirely at our discretion. In the event that we agree to increase the number of participants, you must pay the additional cost per participant immediately. Final numbers and dietary requirements for your class must be confirmed no later than 2 weeks prior to the start time of the cookery class in order to give us enough time to pre-order the necessary ingredients, staff and planning.
Contact Details
Longbray House, Motcombe, Shaftesbury SP7 9NT
+447418634319
laura@laurapope.co.uk