Fish Skills
Rating: 5/5
"a perfect day, in great surroundings"
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This one day course is an absolute must for amateur fish cooks. Drawing on the in-depth information in Hugh and Nick's River Cottage Fish Book it will equip you with all the know-how you need to confidently prepare and cook a range of delicious fish and shellfish.
During the day you will learn about the River Cottage ethos of sustainable fishing and how to get the best from your fish. The day will begin by donning your apron, grabbing a filleting knife and getting stuck in. Members of the River Cottage team will show you the basics and be there to guide you as you practice the various techniques. Keep me informed >
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COURSE DETAILS
Arrive: Tractor ride down to the farm
Welcome: Meet your hosts Steve Lamb and Tim Maddams, your tutor for the day. See for yourself the famous River Cottage farmhouse and kitchen garden. Enjoy a morning tea or coffee and tasty River Cottage treats.
Practical session one: Fillet a sardine and try it roasted in our wood-fired oven in a piquant tomato sauce
Practical session two: Fillet a mackerel and try it in a variety of recipes, for example raw, pickled or as a pate.
Demo: Hot smoking. For another recipe, Tim will demonstrate how to simply smoke your mackerel using a method you can repeat at home.
Practical session three: learn how to prepare a squid.
Demo: Tim will turn the squid into a delicious dish for you to eat meanwhile demonstrating how to dress a crab.
Practical session four: You will cook some of your delicious fish supper.
Supper: Although you will have been tasting throughout the day, make sure you save some room for your three course sumptuous fish supper that you have helped to prepare. The team of River Cottage chefs will have been busy in the back making sure nothing is missed.
Close: You will come away bursting with ideas for what you can do with your fish and equipped with the skills to really make the most of it.
Included in the price of the ticket is free access to our Catch and Cook online course, which includes many more recipes for you to try at home.
Please note: This is a guide to the activities that will make up your course at River Cottage. This is by no means set in stone and will depend on seasonal availability.
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Customer Reviews
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Well worth it
Rating: 5/5
"Outstanding"
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River Cottage Fish Skills
Rating: 5/5
"overall, spot on - particularly liked the hands on work"
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A fantastic day :)
Rating: 5/5
I received this day course as a 23rd birthday gift from all my friends. The day was incredible, with the perfect balance of learning, skill use, cooking and (most importantly!) eating. The fish and shellfish used were all incredibly fresh, which we were taught to use deftly and expertly by the amazing Neil and Steve. I really cannot express how grateful I am for the enthusiasm and great teaching from Steve, Neil and the rest of the team. Thanks guys for a truly unforgettable day!
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Very inspirational
Rating: 5/5
Very enjoyable and again, very inspirational. I agreed with, and loved, the passion for cooking and eating fish in a sustainable way, got some good new ideas and the food we ate was delicious!- Andrea Mynard
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Very good.
Rating: 5/5
Very good. Came away feeling more confident about tackling a whole fish, buying and preparing it.-Claudia Kohler
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I was amazed
Rating: 5/5
I have been catching and cooking fish for years, I was amazed at how little I knew, I have been inspired and intend to pass on all I have learnt to friends and family to promote green sustainable fishing...
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Brilliant Fish
Rating: 5/5
Your review I have always wanted to know how to handle and prepare fresh fish and this was the perfect course for me. It was extremely informative. hands on as well as good fun, loads of produce to eat and bring home too. I now feel confident enough to prepare, cook and eat more fish than I did before. A huge thank you to all the staff. What a fantastic birthday present. Jan Westwood
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