Course Overview

This course is for anyone that would like to learn how to create their own base sauces from scratch at home.

You will spend the day using the fantastic facilities of the Quantock Restaurant, learning from our chef lecturer James all about the world of sauces. Categorised by the famous Auguste Escoffier, the mother sauces can be used as a base to many dishes.

You will leave here understanding the processes, hints, tips and how to rectify and problems within the making process:

• Bechamel
• Espagnole
• Veloute
• Tomate Sauce
• Hollandaise

James will show you a variety of ways to use each sauce, including making your own Eggs Benedict for lunch with your hollandaise sauce.

This course will give you the condidence and tools to experiment with different bases to create your own unique dishes at home. You will be able to take home 4 of the sauces, so please bring containers to transport them.

Assessment Methods

Hands-on workshop and demonstration from professionals.

Progression Options

Advanced Bread, Introduction to Plant-based Cooking, Introduction to Pasta