Cookery School

Watch Cookery School

  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 5.0  (6)

Cookery School is an exciting TV series that premiered on Channel 4 in 2011. The show features three talented chefs, Ewan Lacey, Richard Corrigan, and Gizzi Erskine who are on a mission to teach viewers how to cook delicious meals from scratch. Each episode of the show begins with a simple but tasty recipe that viewers can easily recreate at home. The chefs take turns demonstrating the recipe step-by-step, explaining each process as they go along. From basic knife skills to advanced cooking techniques, there's something for everyone in this show.

As the series progresses, the recipes become more complex, challenging viewers to expand their culinary skills. The chefs showcase a range of cuisines, from classic British dishes to exotic Thai curries and Italian pasta dishes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a complete novice, there's always something new to learn in Cookery School.

One of the standout features of Cookery School is the way the chefs demystify cooking jargon and explain unfamiliar ingredients. For example, Ewan Lacey breaks down the different types of seafood you might encounter when making a fish curry, while Gizzi Erskine explains the different cuts of meat to use when making a hearty stew.

Another great feature of the show is the emphasis on seasonal cooking. The chefs highlight the best ingredients to use for each recipe depending on the time of year, encouraging viewers to make the most of fresh, seasonal produce. This not only makes the recipes taste better but also helps viewers to cut down on food waste and support local farmers.

Throughout the series, the chefs also tackle common cooking challenges and provide helpful tips and tricks to overcome them. For example, they show viewers how to rescue a burnt sauce, how to prevent pasta from sticking together, and how to cook a perfectly moist roast chicken. These tips are not only useful for the recipes featured in the show but can also be applied to other dishes viewers may be cooking at home.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of Cookery School is the enthusiasm and passion of the chefs. Ewan Lacey, Richard Corrigan, and Gizzi Erskine all bring their unique personalities and cooking styles to the show, making it a joy to watch. They are incredibly skilled in the kitchen but are also down-to-earth and approachable, making viewers feel like they can achieve the same level of success in their own cooking.

Overall, Cookery School is a fantastic show for anyone interested in learning how to cook delicious meals from scratch. With its easy-to-follow recipes, helpful tips and tricks, and passionate chefs, it's a great way to improve your culinary skills and discover new flavors and cuisines. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone in Cookery School.

Cookery School
Filter by Source
No sources available
Seasons
Episode 50
50. Episode 50
April 15, 2011
It's the Grand Final of Cookery School and the students must choose two recipes from the series to cook. Which one of them has acquired the skills and techniques necessary to be crowned…
Episode 49
49. Episode 49
April 14, 2011
Special guest chef Eric Lanlard teaches French desserts chocolate mousse and apple soufflés.
Episode 48
48. Episode 48
April 13, 2011
Special guest chef Mark Edwards, the man behind Nobu, teaches the finalists the secrets of Japanese cooking, with sushi, beef tataki, asparagus tempura and steamed red mullet.
Episode 47
47. Episode 47
April 12, 2011
The students try to master two of Richard Corrigan's dinner party favourites - pork belly and rhubarb crumble soufflé.
Episode 46
46. Episode 46
April 11, 2011
It's the week of the finals, and special guest chef Martin Blunos gives the students a masterclass in game, teaching them how to cook partridge and grouse.
Series 1, Episode 45
45. Series 1, Episode 45
April 8, 2011
It's the semi finals, and time to discover who has made it through as the students have to cook their own ultimate dinner party menus. Each must make three courses that they've chosen…
Series 1, Episode 44
44. Series 1, Episode 44
April 7, 2011
Guest chef Arun Kapil teaches the class oudhi chicken with pilau rice and a spiced pomegranate mint raita, and pot roast pheasant with buttered crumbs.
Series 1, Episode 43
43. Series 1, Episode 43
April 6, 2011
It's the semi finals and the students try to master classic roast chicken with parsnips, carrots and savoury bread pudding - and granny's tipsy trifle.
Series 1, Episode 42
42. Series 1, Episode 42
April 5, 2011
It's the semi finals and Richard Corrigan teaches two of his ultimate dishes: fruits de mer, and saddle of venison with a potato and pancetta terrine.
Series 1, Episode 41
41. Series 1, Episode 41
April 4, 2011
It's the semi finals and the eight winners of their heats face a day of exams and eliminations. Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan and cookery mentor Gizzi Erskine teach recipes and…
Series 1, Episode 40
40. Series 1, Episode 40
April 1, 2011
It's the final and deciding day for this week's students, who have to cook two of the dishes that they have achieved the lowest marks on thus far.
Series 1, Episode 39
39. Series 1, Episode 39
March 31, 2011
The students must prepare a coffee invention test, tiramisu, and coffee and walnut cake.
Series 1, Episode 38
38. Series 1, Episode 38
March 30, 2011
On the menu today it's veal carpaccio, poached rump of veal with a fennel salad, and stuffed veal escalope with aubergines and courgettes.
Series 1, Episode 37
37. Series 1, Episode 37
March 29, 2011
The students tackle carpaccio of smoked haddock with a vegetable and herb butter, and poached haddock with salmon caviar.
Series 1, Episode 36
36. Series 1, Episode 36
March 28, 2011
This week's students try to master chicken Kiev with tenderstem broccoli, haddock and parsnip fish cakes with a spiced parsnip cream, and coffee and walnut cake.
Series 1, Episode 35
35. Series 1, Episode 35
March 25, 2011
Today the students will have to cook the dishes they've gotten the lowest marks on.
Series 1, Episode 34
34. Series 1, Episode 34
March 24, 2011
The students try to master vanilla panna cotta with saffron-honey-spiced figs, and chocolate mousse with praline and sautéed strawberries.
Series 1, Episode 33
33. Series 1, Episode 33
March 23, 2011
The students try to master crispy confit of duck leg with celeriac remoulade and poached duck breast with a beetroot puree and mooli.
Series 1, Episode 32
32. Series 1, Episode 32
March 22, 2011
The students try to master moules mariniere, razor clams in tomato sauce, and clam chowder with mini garlic loaves.
Series 1, Episode 31
31. Series 1, Episode 31
March 21, 2011
This week's students Lee Jackson, Natasha Leith Smith, Karlie MacGregor, Gordon Neal, Gurpal Bansal and Gayle Williamson hope to master mushroom tortellini with a chicken consommé…
Series 1, Episode 30
30. Series 1, Episode 30
March 11, 2011
It's the weekly final, judgement day, with the students required to cook the two dishes that they have achieved the lowest marks for during the week.
Series 1, Episode 29
29. Series 1, Episode 29
March 10, 2011
The students take on a toffee and caramel invention test which includes sticky toffee pudding with ginger and dates, and crème caramel with apple compote.
Series 1, Episode 28
28. Series 1, Episode 28
March 9, 2011
The students try to master guinea fowl hash with a fried quail's egg, pan roasted guinea fowl breast with polenta and chanterelle mushroom sauce, and ballotine of guinea fowl with…
Series 1, Episode 27
27. Series 1, Episode 27
March 8, 2011
The students attempt to master tuna burger with wasabi mayonnaise, tuna nicoise and pepper-crusted tuna loin with carpaccio of mushrooms and chestnuts beignets. Which student will make it…
Series 1, Episode 26
26. Series 1, Episode 26
March 7, 2011
Students Richard Wynn, Ryan Philpott, Lee-Marie Grant, Gill Firth, Janette Garden and Dan Harding try to master pepper-crusted tuna loin with carpaccio of mushrooms and chestnut beignets…
Episode 25
25. Episode 25
March 4, 2011
It's the weekly final, judgement day, with the students required to cook the two dishes that they have achieved the lowest marks for. Only one will make it to the semi finals.
Episode 24
24. Episode 24
March 3, 2011
The students try to master fine apple tart with pecans and custard.
Episode 23
23. Episode 23
March 2, 2011
The students try to master Thai pork lettuce cups, pork chop with an apple and grain mustard sauce, and pork and fruit Wellington.
Episode 22
22. Episode 22
March 1, 2011
The students try to master crab and orange salad, dressed crab with seasonal vegetable salad, and crab bisque with sesame crab toast.
Episode 21
21. Episode 21
February 28, 2011
This week the students try to master onion spinach and ricotta ravioli with lemon cream sauce, and Dutch apple pancakes with cinnamon and clove sugar.
Episode 20
20. Episode 20
February 25, 2011
It's the weekly final, with the students required to cook the two dishes that they have achieved the lowest marks for. Only one will make it through to the semi-finals.
Episode 19
19. Episode 19
February 24, 2011
Today it's pear tarte tatin with star anise, and vanilla and saffron poached pears with spiced madeleines and Chantilly cream.
Episode 18
18. Episode 18
February 23, 2011
The students work on lamb's kidneys with griddled sourdough, crispy chicken liver rolls with carrot and yoghurt 'slaw, and potted duck's liver with pickled mushrooms and Irish soda bread.
Episode 17
17. Episode 17
February 22, 2011
The students try to master salt and pepper squid with dipping sauce, baby squid stuffed with chorizo and feta with a tomato and roasted garlic sauce, and squid ink gnocchi with sprouts and…
Episode 16
16. Episode 16
February 21, 2011
This week students are Victoria Hanson, Stephen Goddard, Margaret Hallowell, Atta Hanfi, Natalie Lobel and Keiran Maxwell.
Episode 15
15. Episode 15
February 18, 2011
The end of the week means it's decision time. The students are required to cook the two dishes that they have achieved the lowest marks for. so far, and only one would-be chef will make it…
Episode 14
14. Episode 14
February 17, 2011
The students try to make flourless chocolate sponge with coffee cream, and chocolate tart with fresh raspberries.
Episode 13
13. Episode 13
February 16, 2011
The students learn spiced lamb koftas with minted yoghurt, Barnsley chop in a herb crust with creamed flageolet beans, and saffron lamb rump with anchovies and lardons.
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
February 15, 2011
The students strive to master chip-smoked scallops and tea-smoked mackerel with beetroot stew.
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
February 14, 2011
This week's students are Lorna Wright, Helen Dunn, Karon Sewell, Bram Davenport, Tony Edwards and Jose Domingo - tackling everything from duck omelette to a flourless chocolate sponge.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
February 11, 2011
It's the weekly final - judgement day - with the students required to cook the two dishes that they have achieved the lowest marks for. Only one will make it to the series semi-finals.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
February 10, 2011
The students take on a raspberry invention test, which includes raspberry clafoutis with orange cream and layered raspberry biscuit.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
February 9, 2011
The students are asked to master chicken schnitzel with crispy capers, baby chicken with puy lentil dahl, and chicken chasseur with egg ribbon pasta.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
February 8, 2011
The students try sea bass with wilted spinach and mushrooms, and stuffed lemon sole with tenderstem broccoli.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
February 7, 2011
This week, students Gary Twell, Hilary Norris-Evans, Mayur Mistry, Chris Wilkinson, Emma Meads and Natalie Horner are trying to master crispy duck with bok choy and a black bean, lime and…
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
February 4, 2011
It's the weekly final - judgement day - with the students required to cook the two dishes that they have achieved the lowest marks for during the week. Only one will make it to the semi…
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
February 3, 2011
The students prepare desserts including lemon posset with butter shortbread, and little citrus sponges with custard.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
February 2, 2011
The students try to master steak tartare with quail's eggs, pan-fried beef with a tarragon and chervil sauce, and hand-cut burgers with hot pepper salsa and chunky chips.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
February 1, 2011
The students prepare sardines with a pine nut and feta stuffing, and mackerel with gingered-rhubarb hollandaise.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
January 31, 2011
This week's Cookery School students are Ashley Snell, Wincy Lee, Brandy Brewer, Jenny Bagshaw, Karl Debenham and Matthew Vernon.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    January 31, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    5.0  (6)