Cooking with Game

Throughout late summer, autumn and winter there is a plentiful supply of game in Scotland. It is lean meat, low in cholesterol and a good alternative to red meat in the diet. However it does take careful cooking and on…...
this one day workshop at Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy we will be showing you how to cook a lovely selection of recipes. The day starts at 9.45am with coffee and a demonstration. Then it is aprons on and into the kitchen to cook your lunch. After lunch, which will be accompanied by a glass of wine, you will continue to cook and finish recipes to take home with you. The recipes likely to be cooked on the day are: Demonstration Game Terrine with Cumberland Sauce Practical Venison and Cranberry Casserole Warm Pheasant Breast, Pancetta and Pistachio Salad with Orange and Walnut Dressing Moroccan Style Partridge One Pot Stew with Preserved Lemons Pan Fried Pigeon Breast with Blackberry Sauce and Toasted Hazelnuts ______ "Collette & Carly managed a professional team and was fair to all participants with her time on Saturday. No time is wasted and the various stages of the day's course was well explained. Always friendly and professionally taught. I liked the process of preparing, cooking and eating our own pheasant lunch in an enjoyable dining-room setting. An opportunity to mix and chat. The terrine made in advance was a fine accompaniment also." - Mark (2024)

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Discover the rich flavours of Scotland’s game, in plentiful supply throughout late summer, autumn and winter. Perfect for those who enjoy game and want to master the art of cooking it beautifully, this hands-on day blends expert tuition with delicious results. You’ll learn to prepare a variety of seasonal dishes, from hearty venison casseroles to elegant pheasant and pigeon plates, all under the guidance of our skilled chefs. Enjoy a glass of wine with your lunch, then take home your creations to share and impress.

The recipes made on this course contain the following: ALCOHOL, GLUTEN, MILK, NUTS, EGGS, SULPHITES

This course is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans but can be adapted to be gluten-free and dairy-free.

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 this list is not exhaustive.

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, the school will be open from 9.30am and the class will begin at 9.45am. The class will be finished by 3.30pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.

£225

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