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Shellfish at Philleigh Way Cookery School

24 August 2016 & 25 June 2016

On this shellfish cookery course, George Pascoe and guest tutor Annie Sibert will take you through the skills necessary to handle, prepare and cook a variety of delicious shellfish dishes.

Duration:10:00-14:00

Course overview

This is a hands on course where you will be preparing, cooking, sampling and tasting a number of different types of fresh Cornish shellfish from lobster, to scallops and more.

Be prepared to eat each dish as it is prepared by you, all we ask is that you bring enthusiasm and a healthy appetite.

COURSE DETAILS

Welcome: Meet your host and tutors, see for yourself the Philleigh Way farmhouse cookery school and garden. Enjoy a morning tea or coffee and tasty Philleigh Way treat.

Demo one: We kick off with the basics – sourcing and identifying a variety of different shellfish. Where to buy, seasonality and how to select the best. Students are shown how to prepare and cook a classic scallop dish.

Practical session one: Students prepare and cook a classic scallop dish.

Demo two: Lobster, where to buy it, how to prepare it and how to cook it.

Practical session two: Following on from the demonstration you'll prepare and cook a whole lobster under the supervision of our chefs before tucking in!

Demo three: The tutors will finish off the day with a demonstration based on whatever shellfish is available at that time which may be crab, mussels, clams and razor clams or whatever other treats we can lay our hands on!

If students have any room left in their stomachs they can sample the dishes prepared by George with a chilled glass of wine.

Close: Have a chat with fellow course attendees and members of the Philleigh Way team. This is a guide to the days activities and is by no means set in stone and will vary depending on the season as well as the group's interest.

Location: The cookery courses are run from Philleigh Way Cookery School, Cornwall. Full address details of Philleigh Way will be provided once you have booked.

Wine/drink: We are a licensed venue. We have a wide selection of the fine local wines and brews.

Age: We would advise that this course is only really suitable for 12 years of age and upwards. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

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