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TUESDAY JULY 4TH - AN ANNIVERSARY GALA EVENING!
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It’s 40 years to the day that Richard started his working life in the kitchens at the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth, and to celebrate he’ll be offering his career on a plate: literally. At an evening filled with memories and anecdotes, a cookery demonstration while you eat and a question and answer session hosted by Stacia Briggs, the Eastern Daily Press’s chief writer (who happens to be Richard’s wife!) this promises to be a very special evening for Richard and his guests.
The evening starts promptly at 7pm, £40 per person. To book, either call 01603 626402, or visit our website www.richardhughescookeryschool.co.uk
KATE BARMBY BAKES
We are delighted to announce a new collection of cookery classes here at the Richard Hughes Cookery School led by guest tutor Kate Barmby from The Great British Bake Off 2016.
Kate Barmby self taught baker, mum, nurse, farmer’s daughter and community volunteer brought a distinctly local flavour to the last series of the Great British Bake Off. Watched by millions, her passion for locally produced seasonal food was evident as she championed the fantastic produce Norfolk has to offer including local meat, oils, flour and fruit by taking them with her and including them in her recipes.
Kate is a classic farmhouse style home cook as her parents are farmers and it’s still very much a lifestyle she embraces. She produces a lot of good everyday baking to feed her family, however her real skill lies in her “Creative Baking” demonstrated by her beautiful sugarcraft, pastry art and bread sculptures.
Although being a contestant on The Great British Bake Off has proved to be a life altering experience for Kate, for her it was not about chasing fame or fortune. It was about having the opportunity to do something she loved. Following her appearance on the show she has been able to continue doing what she enjoys by becoming a guest teacher at Richard Hughes Cookery School, offering bespoke baking parties for children in their own homes, giving demonstrations and talks, writing a monthly column for Let’s Talk magazine and providing recipes to be featured in the EDP, often appearing as a guest on BBC Radio Norfolk and contributing to The Norfolk Cookbook produced with Norfolk Food and Drink. Kate has also put her baking skills and media presence to good use to help lots of worthy causes within the county.
ADULT CLASSES
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SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER - BEAUTIFUL HARVEST BREAD After an introduction to the basic principles of breadmaking, Kate will teach you how to plait, slash and shape dough to make a stunning savoury harvest loaf from three different doughs using spelt, rye and white flours. This loaf will be a real work of art, but it definitely won’t just be a display piece as it will taste delicious too. The flavours of this loaf are Norfolk through-and-through and reflect the farmer’s favourite Ploughman’s Lunch including caramelised red onions, fresh thyme, local goats’ cheese, strong cheddar cheese and local beer. The perfect centrepiece to any harvest supper. £125pp 
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SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER – PRETTY PASTRY This class is for people who don’t want to keep all their eggs in one basket! Learn the art of pastry craft by making Chicken in a Basket Pie, a pretty pie that tastes great and helps you to improve your pastry skills. A beautiful woven basket lid with stunning pastry feathers, this pie is a real work of art that will taste as good as it looks. Filled with chicken, ham and leeks in a white wine and cream sauce. £125pp 
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SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER – PRODUCE YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS CAKE EVER! Kate will show you simple but effective techniques to ice a masterpiece! The class includes a delicious traditional fruit cake made to Kate’s own recipe to take home in a gift box, either to enjoy yourself on the big day or as a beautiful present for someone special. £150pp (which includes your fruit cake). 
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SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER – FESTIVE BAKING CLASS Make your Christmas memorable for all the right reasons. Stock up ready for your guests with sweet orange pastry mince pies three ways with frangipane, Viennese whirl and pretty pastry tops, posh festive-filled sausage rolls with homemade rough puff pastry, Stollen, and a stunning chocolate log with hand moulded chocolate roses and holly, to ensure a stress-free festive break.£125pp 
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All the above classes run from 10am-3pm, and include The Assembly House’s Famous Afternoon Tea. Payment required in advance.
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
(For children aged eight years and over)
All the children’s classes run from 10am-1.30pm, and include a mini version of The Assembly House’s Famous Afternoon Tea. Payment required in advance.
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FRIDAY 4TH AUGUST – THE JUNIOR BAKER Kate will help the young chefs make a braided loaf and iced buns. She will also teach the principles of the year’s most fashionable loaf, a sourdough, and make their own starter to take home for future bakes. £80pp 
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SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER – CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAKE CLASS Decorate one of Kate’s delicious traditional fruit cakes, made to her own recipe, as a very cute Father Christmas. Take it home in a gift box either to enjoy yourself or as a present for someone special. £100pp (which includes your fruit cake). 
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SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER – CHILDREN’S FESTIVE BAKING CLASS
While you finish off that last minute Christmas shopping, why not leave the youngsters here to get ahead with some festive baking? Posh sausage rolls, stained glass window biscuits and a chocolate log complete with hand modelled robin! £80pp
The Richard Hughes Tasting Menu on Thursdays July 6th, September 7th and November 2nd.
We are delighted to present eight courses reflecting what’s best from local markets and what’s in season. Numbers are strictly limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings from 7.30pm, £48 per person.
July Menu
Parmesan Custard, Marmite
Chilled Cromer Crab Bisque, Smoked Saffron Aioli
Warm Sheringham Lobster Salad, Frozen Apple, Crispy Quail’s Egg, Nasturtium
Grilled Red Mullet, Heritage Tomato, Raw Peas, Burrata, Olive
Roasted Rack, Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb, Orange, Mint, Yoghurt
Baron Bigod, Truffle Honey
Strawberry, Basil, Red Pepper, Meringue
Hazelnut and Cherry Tart, Olive Oil ice Cream
Coffee and Chocolate Truffles
We are proud to announce that the Richard Hughes Cookery School is now an accredited learning centre for the Children’s University
Described by The Sunday Times as the University of Fun, Children's University encourages five to 14-year-olds to try new experiences, develop new interests and acquire new skills.
The Children's University (CU) Trust is a charitable trust that provides seven to 14-year-olds (and five to six-year-olds with their families) with exciting and innovative learning activities and experiences outside normal school hours. We celebrate achievement and reward participation through our certificates. Raising children's aspirations is important to us and we aim to develop the understanding that learning can be "...a satellite navigation system to better places in life.".
We are very proud to be involved!
Phone: 01603 626402 Email: enquiries@richardhughescookeryschool.co.uk
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