New Cookery School opens in Shropshire
27/01/2010
A new state of the art cookery school has just opened on the National Trust's Attingham Estate near Shrewsbury.
The first of its kind in Shropshire, Brompton Cookery School was devised by Philippa Home – tenant at the NT's Upper Brompton Farm, where she already runs a successful Bed and Breakfast accommodation.
A series of derelict barns on the farm have been transformed into a cutting edge professional kitchen with a 16 head capacity, an elegant dining room seating 24 people, and a well-stocked pantry featuring meat, game and fresh produce from the Attingham Estate – along with speciality products from local companies including Wenlock Edge Farm, Shropshire Cheese Company, Tanners Wine Merchants and Great Ness Oils.
In addition to building numerous supplier relationships, the cookery school has also captured the imagination of prestigious brands such as AGA Rangemaster, Fired Earth, Bang & Olufsen and Le Creuset, who have sponsored the venture with the highest quality cookware and equipment.
Brompton is perfect for both those wanting to pick-up tips and techniques, or enhance their advanced skills. Courses range from half a day to a week, and there are also sessions aimed at students and children. Brompton runs evening and social events like their dazzling Demo and Dine nights starring a rota of Michelin standard chefs.
Chris Barber, chef to HRH Prince Charles for 11 years and managing director of Prue Leith's Cookery school in London, heads-up the Brompton team of talented chefs. For more details, visit the website linked below.