Rosemary Shrager Residential cookery courses

The two-day residential cookery course is designed and run by Rosemary Shrager and concentrates on the classical preparation of food, and mastering the essential techniques. These would include patisserie, baking, sauces and soufflés, boning and filleting, amongst many others.

The programme for each course is extremely versatile and suits all interests and levels of experience and ability. Guests of all ages are welcome, but please bear in mind that much of the day is spent standing and comfortable footwear and clothing are strongly recommended.

The kitchen is always busy and you will be amazed by the scope of each course – Rosemary's underlying philosophy is that the only way to learn is by hands on experience and she ensures that every guest cooks to the best of their ability.

The courses start either on a Sunday or a Wednesday afternoon at 4.00pm and the first cookery session ends that evening with dinner served in the Cookery School. On the second day the class will cook morning and afternoon, with lunch and dinner served in the Cookery School, and free time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy the hotel's facilities (such as a treatment in the spa) or take a stroll in the grounds. The course ends on the third day after a morning's cooking and lunch served in the Cookery School.

Partners are welcome to join the Residential Courses for meals, which need to be booked in advance. The current charge for partner's meals (including wine) is currently £30 for lunch and £45 for dinner (2010 courses).

Price per person: £660 (single)* (please see notes)

Price per person: £560 (double)

PLEASE NOTE: A non-refundable 50% deposit needs to be paid to confirm a booking, the balance of the course fee is due eight weeks before commencement of the course.

Where a guest is attending a residential course, a partner/friend can stay at the hotel and enjoy complimentary bed and breakfast during the course. This applies where a guest booked on a course is sharing a room with a guest who is not attending the course.

Swinton Park is a 30 bedroom luxury castle hotel in North Yorkshire set in 200 acres of stunning parkland.

Award winning cuisine is served in the sumptuously furnished dining room, Samuel's, with an emphasis on the seasonal produce sourced from the hotel's four acre walled garden and surrounding estate.

An extensive range of country pursuits are available to guests, such as fishing, golf, falconry and off-road driving. There is also a busy Calendar of Events running throughout the year and a wide range of accommodation packages available.

The exclusive use spa, is equipped with a sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation zone, and there is also an Exercise Room. The five treatment rooms offer a wide range of face, body, beauty and complementary therapies, using the [comfort zone], Jane Iredale and Jessica ranges of products.

In the converted stables you will find the state-of- the-art cookery school offering a number of residential and non-residential cookery courses.

Save 20% on ALL room rates for dinner, bed and breakfast bookings of one night or more between 3rd January and 2nd April 2010 (excluding Valentines Weekend). This is excellent value and early booking is recommended. Please use contact seller button for more details.