Fish and Shellfish Cooking Course

Learn to select, prepare and cook fish and shellfish at this five day cooking course.


Edinburgh School of Food & Wine

Edinburgh School of Food & Wine

4.9 (31)
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5 x 6 hours Class size 1 to 16     label £495

If you're looking to wow the guests at your next get-together, this five-day course will give you all the skills to expertly prepare fish and shellfish for the ultimate seafood experience!

Ideal if you have a love for seafood, the course primarily focuses on useful preparation skills, including cleaning, scaling and filleting. Under the guidance of an expert chef, you'll also cover sensational dishes for all dining occasions, as well as versatile stocks and sauces.

You'll also enjoy a seafood nutrition workshop to give you the tools you need to make informed decisions when incorporating seafood into your diet. Lunch and refreshments will be provided each day, along with recipes and technical notes, so all you need to do is turn up each week and learn some impressive new cooking skills.

During the course, you'll learn:

  • How to select the freshest seafood.
  • Knife skills.
  • Pin boning.
  • Prepare, fillet and cook both flat fish round fish.
  • How to prepare molluscs, crustaceans and cephalopods.
  • How to make fish stock and sauces.

Please note: Your teacher can accommodate a gluten-free diet, please ensure this is noted at booking so they have the information in advance.


Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
 
What you'll get
  • All equipment and ingredients required to prepare each days dishes
  • An ESFW apron to wear each day
  • A printed recipe booklet detailing the dishes covered, with a PDF copy also sent on completion of the course.
  • Refreshments throughout each day
What to bring
Comfortable shoes and long hair tied back.
 
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive days.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

The Edinburgh School of Food & Wine, The Coach House, Newliston Estate, Edinburgh, EH29 9EB

Fish and Shellfish Cooking Course location
Your teacher
Edinburgh School of Food & Wine
Edinburgh School of Food & Wine

4.9 (31)
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ESFW opened our doors in 1986, in the tranquil Newliston Estate near Edinburgh. We have been teaching all aspects of cookery throughout this time and have won many awards, most recently the Cookery School of the Year in November 2020.

We cover a wide range of courses, covering every age and ability. Some of our most popular courses include professional chef training, leisure classes, kids' cooking classes, gin tastings, sushi nights and many more! Our classes are fun and informative, with the majority always hands-on for all students.

The team at ESFW work tirelessly to ensure that every student leaves both confident and inspired, with a passion for the food and drink that we love, whether you are with us for one day or six months.

More about this class

This teacher has 31 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

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