The Freedom Food Years
Rediscover the joy of cooking once the house is quieter and the schedules are less frantic.
Whether you're cooking for just one or two, or getting back into entertaining friends, this class is about falling back in love with your kitchen without having to cater to your family’s various whims. Join me for a relaxed, confidence-boosting session that celebrates flavour, ease and the sheer pleasure of cooking. Expect clever shortcuts, vibrant dishes and plenty of inspiration for this exciting new chapter. If you are looking for a cookery class in Dorset that feels personal and welcoming, rather than showy or overwhelming, this is an chance to learn by watching, asking questions and understanding how dishes really come together. Alongside teaching, I work privately as a chef for high-profile clients, which keeps my cooking fresh and flavourful, using recipes 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 to use at home. You’ll learn how to: • Cook for one or two without compromising on flavour • Use timing and shortcuts to simplify preparation • Build confidence in plating and presentation • Adapt recipes to your pantry and seasonal ingredients • Take home copies of recipes and a detailed timing plan You’ll learn how to make: • Spicy chicken thighs with cucumber & cashew salad • Warm salad of Puy lentils, beetroot & halloumi • Fish “en papilotte”: white fish with olives, tomatoes & new potatoes • Twice-baked spinach & cheese soufflés - easy & elegant What the experience feels like: The class takes place in my kitchen in Motcombe, with 6 guests maximum. Unhurried and welcoming, you can watch, taste, ask questions then sit down for lunch. 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: • Empty nesters and those rediscovering cooking for themselves • People seeking calm, high-quality food experiences in Dorset • Anyone who prefers small, personal demonstration-style cookery classes where the focus is on watching and tasting rather than performance • 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 & we will do our best to accommodate your requirements • Age: over 16s only Booking: Dates are limited to keep the class small, personal & 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