insideKENT Magazine Issue 33 - December 2014 | Page 89
FOOD+DRINK
COOKERY STUDIO KENT
Many consider Faversham to be one of one of the main foodie centres in
the county, and so it is great to discover that the area has recently acquired
an exciting new attraction in the form of a cookery school. With a
background in food and nutrition and extensive experience in education,
Diane Perry is outstandingly qualified as the chef patron of the town's
latest establishment, Cookery Studio Kent.
“I am passionate about food and cooking,” she
explains, “...I'm greatly looking forward to sharing
this passion both with those who would like to
acquire cookery skills, and those who would like
to develop the skills that they already have.”
Diane believes that everyone is capable of cooking
delicious and nutritious food for themselves, and
that it's important to understand some of the
science involved (nothing too serious!), in order
to know why some processes work and others
do not.
Situated in a stunning location in the heart of the
Garden of England, Cookery Studio Kent places
strong emphasis on the use of local and seasonal
produce.
The studio offers a wide range of day courses.
These include those based on specific skills or
products such as bread making or patisserie;
themed such as Italian, Vietnamese, and Thai;
seasonal courses; and others targeted at specific
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audiences like 'Men in the Kitchen'. She also
recognises the importance for young people
leaving home for the first time to be armed with
a range of basic cookery skills, which they can
apply to create tasty and nutritious dishes within
their limited budgets. For this, a four-day course
is offered.
All of the Cookery Studio's courses start with a
warm welcome, which includes coffee and
nibbles. The learning is very hands on; participants
share lunch (much of which they have cooked
themselves), and still have impressive dishes to
take home and enjoy with family and friends.
A recent student commented: “…we covered
so much. It was a day that really extended my
knowledge and confidence. I am already planning
another visit."
www.cookerystudiokent.co.uk
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