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Cooking is even better when shared! Bring someone along to one of our cookery courses and enjoy 50% off the second space.
To redeem the discount, book one space on our website and contact us at xcelerate@compass-group.co.uk to add the discounted second space.
Overview
Guided by course tutor and expert foodie Steven Lamb, you’ll learn basic butchery, fish filleting, bread baking, vegetable preparation and cooking at your own individual kitchen station.
We’ll also make sure that all the produce you use will be seasonal, which is not only the best for taste but the best for our environment. Whether you’re a keen cook looking to upgrade your current culinary know-how or a complete novice needing some guidance, this one-day crash course is a real game-changer in the kitchen.
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Hear from our customers
Do people love Xcelerate? Absolutely! Check out the lovely words we get from our satisfied customers.
So enjoyed your course a few weeks ago
Already looking at booking another one. Great day, great food and an amazing chef.
THE BEST educational experience I’ve had
Your smoking and curing course with THE BEST educational experience I’ve had.
Great day course thank you
Instructive, entertaining and illuminating. First steps in curing and smoking food. A hands-on no-fuss approach which simplifies and explains the processes involved without mystique or flannel. Highly recommend and I’ll be attending more courses held in the professional kitchens at Edgbaston Stadium.
Steven Lamb
Culinary Guru
Steven Lamb is an award-winning author, culinary consultant, teacher and presenter. After a background in media, Steven’s food career began nearly 20 years ago, and in that time, he’s built up an extensive knowledge of food and a winning reputation on the culinary scene. With a natural talent for live hosting and interviewing, you’ll often find him at the best food shows and festivals - leading cookery demonstrations or hosting celebrity chefs.
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Course run-down
9.30 – 10.00: Welcome! Enjoy a tea or coffee on the house.
Morning session: We’ll kick off by outlining our day, organising ingredients and learning how to create a cooking plan. Our first activity will revolve around bread making, introducing a step-by-step process involving kneading, proving, knocking back, shaping and baking which we’ll explore throughout the day.
Following this, we'll prepare veggies to accompany our meat and fish dishes before learning to expertly fillet a piece of fish that we’ll cook for our lunch.
1.30 – 2.15: Lunch
Afternoon session: In the afternoon we’ll dive straight into preparing meat, such as jointing a chicken or mastering the art of boning, rolling and tying a roast joint. We’ll then finish the day on a sweet note by learning how to make a delicious dessert dish.
4.30: Head home armed with methods and digital access to recipes to show off your new cooking talents!
What you'll get to experience
Take a look at some of the snaps taken by our previous masterclass maestros.
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Skills covered
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Basic butchery
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Fish filleting
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Baking
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Vegetable preparation
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Cooking
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Knife skills
What you need to know
Getting here
Our state-of-the-art training facilities are situated behind the Wyatt Stand at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The venue is all on one level and easily accessible from every area of the stadium.
Address:
Xcelerate Regional Skills & Community Training Hub,
Edgbaston Stadium,
Edgbaston Rd,
Birmingham,
B5 7QU