Season, the Hampshire based cookery school in collaboration with Manna from Devon is introducing a series of classes which will take place outdoors over a woodfire starting 14th August.

Season Cookery School is located a short drive from Winchester in Hampshire in a converted well house in the grounds of Lainston House, a five-star regency style country hotel.

The cookery school comprises of a state-of-the-art kitchen, dedicated modern dining space and kitchen garden complete with a woodfired oven and outdoor seating. To ensure there is plenty of opportunities to be at one with nature, participants will be pleased to know there are three acres of woodland and open fields.

Led by Manna from Devon Founder, David Jones, the ‘Woodfired Oven Cooking’ class provides a hands-on introduction to the versatility of woodfired ovens.

The woodfired oven cooking classes span a whole day.

Upon arrival, guests will be served refreshments in the kitchen garden, before being fully immersed in outdoor cooking which includes preparing and cooking pizza and fish. Following this, guests will get the opportunity to learn the art of roasting, grilling and baking over a wood fire.

Food and drinks are provided throughout the day, and guests can savour all creations too! Detailed notes and recipes with links to learning videos and suppliers are provided, and everyone shall leave with a keepsake Season Cookery School apron.

David loves nothing more than cooking on a woodfired oven and is passionate to make sure all his students understand how to get the very best out of them. With three woodfired cookbooks to his name, a YouTube Channel full of great woodfired recipes and techniques and 12 years of teaching on all manner of woodfired ovens, guests will truly be learning from the master on the woodfired classes.

The collaboration with Manna from Devon is a part of Season and Exclusive Collection’s commitment to encouraging guests to explore and connect with nature. The prime location of the cookery school allows for a truly unique experience, and over the coming months, the class programme will be extended to include more hands-on outdoor classes and foraging expeditions.

Other outdoor classes currently available at Season throughout August and September include: ‘Iron Pot Campfire Cooking’ for parents and children; ‘Posh Barbeque’; and ‘Fire Pit Lamb’ to name a few.

Woodfired Oven Cooking classes with David Jones of Manna from Devon are priced at £195 per person and must be booked as pairs. Bookings to be made directly through the website: www.exclusive.co.uk/season.

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