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Master the Art of Cooking Fresh Fish: Hands-On Culinary Course in Ashford, England - Ashford

Master the Art of Cooking Fresh Fish: Hands-On Culinary Course in Ashford, England

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

5 hours

Fitness Level

No special fitness required, but some standing and light dexterity needed.

Overview

Discover how to expertly fillet and prepare fresh, locally sourced fish in this hands-on five-hour cooking course in Ashford. Boost your seafood skills and enjoy tasting your own delicious dishes.

Ashford, England

The Fish Course

Ages 18+ • 5 hours • Hands-on course - everything you need to know to cook the perfect fish dish!

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About This Adventure

Join a hands-on, 5-hour fish cooking course designed to boost your culinary confidence! Learn essential skills like filleting and scaling, while preparing delicious dishes with fresh, locally sourced seafood. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, expert demonstrations, and the chance to savor your creations—all while expanding your kitchen repertoire.

Duration: 5 hours

Build your confidence with fish in this hands-on course covering everything from buying, preparing and finally cooking the perfect fish dish.

Does cooking fish fill you with dread? Not sure how to prepare it? How to cook it properly?

This course is the ultimate confidence builder in how to get to grips with Fish from the knives used, to filleting, scaling, and pin boning you will be shown and get to practice all of these skills throughout the day with us, before moving on to some classic fish dishes.

Kent has an abundance of seafood suppliers with the most fantastic variety and quality, this course will leave you feeling confident enough to start using this produce to create some delicious food.

Start the day with a warm welcome from one of our hosts, tea or coffee, and a short introduction by our tutor. Then throughout the day, there will be demonstrations as well as hands-on prepping and cooking of different species of fish, including both flat and round.

This course is perfect for wanting to learn something completely new, build confidence, and expand your skill set in the kitchen.

Highlights

• Freshly caught fish • No weighing up or washing up • Eat what you cook during the session

Includes

• Tea and coffee • Ingredients and equipment • Takeaway containers to take home any leftovers (if there are any) • Recipe pack

Excludes

• Soft drinks and alcohol

Important to Know

This is an adult only lesson and is not suitable for under 18 years.

Only paid guests actively participating in a cookery lesson are permitted to be at the cookery school whilst classes are in progress. We cannot accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area for friends or family.

There is free parking on site.

Our course menus are best suited for flexible, adventurous eaters and most strongly focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Please ensure to have carefully read the dietary-specific information for the event you have booked tickets for also that any allergies/dietary requirements have been entered at the time of booking.

Due to the nature of our events and to uphold high-quality standards, we are only able to accommodate limited dietary requests on most cookery courses. If you are unsure or have any questions regarding this please contact us in advance.

You don’t need to bring anything with you, everything is provided.

Our courses are designed to be social and interactive. We work in pairs on each course. This allows us to cook more in the session so if joining us alone you will be paired with another foodie on the course.

Drinks are available with a simple tab system just order and pay at the end of the session. If you would like anything from our shop please just let one of us know at any time and we can put the items aside for you.

If for any reason you need to change your booking we have a rebooking fee of £20 per person if alternations are made within 7 days of the course taking place.

Please wear suitable flat shoes, we also recommend that you wear sensible clothing; we are not liable for any damage to clothing or personal belongings.

Adventure Tips

Bring an apron

Wearing an apron is recommended to keep clothes clean during filleting and scaling.

Arrive hungry

Expect to taste and enjoy multiple fish dishes you prepare yourself.

Ask plenty of questions

The course encourages interaction; don’t hesitate to seek advice and tips.

Wear comfortable shoes

You’ll be standing for several hours during hands-on activities.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Common seabirds like gulls and terns
  • Occasional seals along the Kent coast

History

Kent has a long tradition of fishing industry dating back centuries, influencing local cuisine and culture.

Conservation

The course emphasizes sustainable seafood choice, aligning with local efforts to preserve marine ecosystems.

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Recommended Gear

Apron

Essential

Protects you from fish scales and cooking spills.

Comfortable closed-toe shoes

Essential

Recommended for safety and comfort during cooking.

Notebook and pen

Useful for jotting down recipes and tips.

Reusable water bottle

Stay hydrated during the session.