Dive into this immersive cooking workshop at The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, where you will explore the world of sauces. From stocks to emulsions and beyond, you'll unlock the cooking techniques to elevate your dish with a spectacular sauce!
Under the expert guidance of a seasoned chef, you'll learn the foundations of sauce-making, including how to thicken and enrich your creations through reductions, roux and adding butter or cream.
During the workshop, you'll take a break for a delectable lunch in the cooking school's charming dining room and sip on a glass of wine.
Know a foodie friend who'd love to learn more cooking skills? This Edinburgh activity makes for a wonderful gift experience day. Or, gather your pals for a private class and unleash your inner saucier's together!
Some recipes you may cover in this cooking class:
Demonstration
- Talk about Stocks, Beef, Chicken, Vegetable and Fish
- Bearnaise Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Demi Glace
Practical
- Pan Fried Trout with Lime Beurre Blanc (emulsion sauce)
- Poached Chicken with Lemon Veloute (roux based)
- Fried Steak with Chimichurri (salsa)
- Tomato Sauce using a Gastrique (caramel)
- Toffee Sauce (caramel)
Dietary requirements and allergies:
- The recipes made in this class contain eggs and dairy and are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans (please note this list is not exhaustive).
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross-contamination, however, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
Please note:
- Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
- On the day, please arrive 15 minutes before your workshop is due to start.
All ingredients and equipment needed to make various dishes with accompanying sauces to enjoy at the end of the class with a glass of wine.
 
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a
team building activity or
birthday idea!