Jamie Oliver's apprentices from Fifteen Foundation joined us for our Build & Bake course in February 2008. Click on this link to see their podcast, and thoughts on the course and day out at River Cottage HQ. See below for a gallery of photos from the course.
Course Description
Our wood fired oven has become an integral part of our kitchen. We not only use if for baking artisan breads, but for roasting our meat, grilling our fish - freshly caught on Catch & Cook, and pizzas for our kids courses.
Because our results have been so fantastic, we wanted to show you how to build your own. Be prepared to work hard, with this very interactive course, as you dig the mud, mould the clay, and knead the dough.
The course begins at 10am in the morning with a short walk to find and dig local clay. Then everyone will get their feet dirty mixing the muck. By lunchtime the oven will be built.
We will then break for a seasonal lunch, including the traditional wood fired pizzas you have just baked in the oven.
The afternoon will be spent making dough, shaping loaves and baking bread.
You will receive an info pack with diagrams and explanations of how wood-fired ovens work; how to build one and how to bake bread in it. We will also include all the recipes from the day.
The day will end around 5pm with loaves for everyone to take home.
Bring wellies and waterproofs, and wear warm old clothes.
Additional Information
Timings: 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Location: This course is run from River Cottage H.Q on the Dorset/Devon borders. Full address details of H.Q. will be provided once you have booked.
Wine/drink: We are a licensed venue. We also have a Bring Your Own policy and we do not charge corkage. We have a wide selection of the finest organic wines. We will be serving organic cordial and iced water from our own well.
Accommodation: If you need local accommodation, click here for a list of hotels and bed & breakfasts, recommended to us by our customers. A copy of this will be posted to you with your tickets. We don't have camping facilities but for information on local campsites and self catering accommodation, call the Lyme Regis Tourist Information Office on 012.... They will be very happy to help.
Age: We would advise that this course is only really suitable for 10yrs of age and upwards. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We put these guidelines for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our guests.
Hugh availability: Please note - Hugh will not be at this event
Tickets: We operate an E-ticket service so you will be sent confirmation of payment and an email confirmation of any places purchased on the course with all the information you need to know including our address, directions and a map.
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