May - Mediterranean Cookery Class
A monthly-changing menu of colourful, plant-based food inspired by the Mediterranean.
A calm, thoughtful cookery demonstration rooted in the seasons, focusing on vegetables, herbs, grains and olive oil - the bedrock of many Mediterranean cuisines. If you are looking for a cookery class in Dorset that feel 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: • Build depth of flavour in vegetarian Mediterranean cooking • Cook seasonal vegetables so they feel complete and satisfying • Use olive oil, herbs, citrus and spice with confidence • Put together balanced, seasonal menus that work as a whole meal • Cook a Mediterranean feast designed for sharing • You will take home copies of the recipes and a detailed timing plan to help you recreate the dishes. You'll learn how to make: • Twice-baked spinach & Comté soufflés • Mustard-marinated kale with asparagus • Jersey royals with a herb & walnut salsa • New season salad leaves & watercress in a hazelnut vinaigrette • Rhubarb & custard shortbread with rhubarb & star anise sorbet 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: • Home cooks who enjoy Mediterranean flavours • Vegetarians, or those wanting to cook more seasonal, plant-based food • People seeking calm, high-quality food experiences in Dorset • Anyone who prefers small, in-person cookery classes • 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: Vegetarian (most other requirements can be accommodated with notice) • Age: over 16s only Booking: Dates are limited to keep the class small, personal and unhurried. Booking early is recommended.
Upcoming Sessions
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