The cooking demonstrations and associated activities at Kinloch have proved so popular, that this season we are continuing to include an array of activities which we hope you will find interesting, amusing or worthwhile. 

The recipes I shall be doing for the Autumn, Winter and Spring cooking demonstrations will - as usual - reflect the seasons. And the atmosphere at the demonstrations will be light-hearted, informal and fun!

The Demonstrations:  Many of our guests have been to a demonstration before, but for those of you who are wondering quite what it entails, let us briefly outline the flavour of the day.

We've found a successful formula to be a three night residential course, which is a combination of both cooking demonstrations and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the break at Kinloch as well.

Guests arrive the evening beforehand, in time for dinner. The next two days are broadly similar in that we start with a full morning demonstration - which is not so much instruction in cooking from Claire, as imparting of ideas and time saving tips which she has developed over the years. After the demonstration there is a light lunch.

The programme of demos includes three nights dinner, bed and breakfast and light lunch, with two full mornings of demonstrations, at which Claire will demonstrate a selection of seasonal recipes.  The price for the demonstrations is per person but there is a 10% reduction for groups of six or more.  Both demonstration participants and hotel guests are welcome to join in the various activities (there is a £40.00 reduction for those not participating in the demonstrations).

The prices depend on the size of room and location and there is a supplementary charge for single occupancy.
Cookery demonstration vouchers make a wonderful present!

List of foods/recipes cookery demonstration classes will cover:
Pepper Crusted Salmon Fillets, with Tomato and Basil Salsa 
Beetroot  Lemon and Horseradish Suedoise 
Smoked Trout, Pink Grapefruit and Chicory Salad with French Dressing 
Cold Spiced Cucumber Soup 
Monkfish with Jerusalem Artichokes and Leeks 
Warm Chicken Salad with Chilli Croutes and Parsley Dressing 
Rhubarb Jellies with Rhubarb and Ginger Syllabub 
Lemon Marzipan Cake 

It is advisable to book your place as soon as you can, as we limit the number of people to about 20 in each demonstration. To secure a place, a non-refundable deposit of £100 per person is required but don't hesitate to email: if there's anything you'd like to discuss before booking. You can also enquire through our main page.

Just a flavour of what Claire has demonstrated in the past .....

Minestra di pasta and piselli
Fennel, leek, pink peppercorn and smoked bacon and haddock chowder
Moroccan carrot salad - roast carrot, parsnips and herbs
Braised potatoes, aubergines and red peppers with garlic and coriander
Pasta with aubergines, red onions, capers, garlic, anchovies, chili and double cream
Pasta with smoked haddock, dill and crθme fraiche
Pork fillet with tomatoes, Dijon mustard and cream
Cassoulet
Braised pork with potatoes, smoked bacon and thyme
Baked dark chocolate soufflι puddings
Coffee Christmas trifle cake
Coffee mousse cake
Chocolate meringue torte
Dark chocolate pan forte and biscuit cake