Fresh Skills for Chefs

Fresh Skills For Chefs

120 Chefs from around the South East can’t be wrong! 

With the public being increasingly interested in locally sourced food, Tourism South East (TSE) is offering chefs in the Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure sector across the South East, a fantastic opportunity to develop their skills and attend Master Classes in a range of subjects that use fresh, local ingredients.

The project has been running since October 2007, and has held numerous activities including Master Classes and Chef Tours to Local Producers.  It is funded by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)

Master classes are generally delivered by Partner Colleges and the content of each will vary by region/college, but remain excellent value and allow chefs of any level to either refresh or improve their knowledge in fantastic topics.  You’ve already missed Master Classes in Chocolate Heaven and Easter Chocolates, Fish and Shellfish, Breads and Pastries, as well as a day ‘Cooking in the Wild’ and ‘A Taste of Game’.  Have a look at the Master Class Gallery  to see more.

Working in partnership with the Local Food Groups across the South East, the project has taken Chefs out to meet Local Producers at their businesses.  Have a look at the Chef Tour Gallery to see more.  The Food Groups should be your first port of call for information on sourcing food locally around the region.

Please note: ALL bookings are taken centrally by the Training Team at Tourism South East.  To book a place on any of the Master Classes please complete the application form.

However, there are lots of opportunities coming up, so why not read more about the heavily subsidised Master Classes:

  • Master Class - Apples & Pears - Kent
  • Master Class - Blown Sugar - Hampshire
  • Master Class - Butchery - Hampshire
  • Master Class - Chocolate - various counties
  • Master Class - Fish & Shellfish - various counties
  • Master Class - Food & Wine Matching - Oxfordshire
  • Master Class - Game Extravaganza - various counties
  • Master Class - Gastro Pub Desserts - Hampshire
  • Master Class - Gastro Pub Plated Presentation - Hampshire
  • Master Class - Hand Moulded Chocolates - Hampshire
  • Master Class - Home Made Pastas - Oxfordshire
  • Master Class - Local Cheese - various counties
  • Master Class - Local Pork & Cider - Surrey
  • Master Class - Mushrooms - various counties
  • Master Class - Oriental & Fusion - Hampshire
  • Master Class - Seasonal Breads & Pastries - various counties
  • Master Class - Summer Puddings - Oxfordshire
  • Master Class - Vegetarian Twist - Oxfordshire
  • Master Class - Venison & Game for Christmas - Sussex