COOKING RETREATS
STOODLEIGH COURT COACH HOUSE
IS HOSTING
A luxury rural cooking retreat
VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD
at Stoodleigh Stays
Offering up to 10 residential places in a peaceful luxury setting together with very limited day passes, each exclusive retreat will focus on a shared passion for food and flavour and will be a mixture of hands on cooking as well as some practical demonstrations. There will only be 10 places available in total for each retreat so that our guests can get the most out of their time with us.
Your three-day tour around some of the best flavours you’ll find on a plate. The tapestry of Vietnamese Street Food reflects a myriad of influences from across the globe. When you bite into a Vietnamese dish you can genuinely taste the legacy of its rich history. Perhaps the largest influence is from its northern border neighbour, China. With dumplings, noodle-based soups, stir-frying techniques and use of seasonings bear witness to this. Whilst China remains a major influence in Vietnamese cuisine, it is impossible to overlook the French influence. Having been a colony of France for just over a century that influence is shown thoroughly through the iconic Bánh Mi with a French Baguette at its core. The widespread use of coffee is also a legacy of this era.
By the end of each retreat you’ll be equipped to take away your learning, cook each dish from scratch at home without needing an array of expensive kitchen equipment. Every dish is designed to be able to be cooked in a domestic kitchen. During your time with us you will enjoy Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner together with a canapé and fizz reception on arrival to welcome you and make you feel right at home.
By the time you leave us you’ll be conversant in all the dishes that have been cooked, armed with your recipe folder, notes, wonderful memories and new friends.
Everyone is welcome at any level, our retreats are not governed by experience, the emphasis is very much focussed on our shared passion for food.
2024
29th NOVEMBER – 2nd DECEMBER
Highlights
• All tools and materials included
• Meet and spend time with like-minded people
• Learn a new skill or brush up your skills
• Walk in the scenic local countryside with views to Dartmoor and Exmoor
• Relax in the hot tub each evening before or after dinner
• All meals cooked fresh for you using local produce
• 3 nights’ accommodation
• Sleep in beautifully designed rooms all with ensuite facilities
• Group size: Up to 10 participants
• Suitable for complete beginners
Skill Level
Beginners Welcome • All Levels
Retreat Location
Stoodleigh Court Coach House, located less than two miles from the A361 North Devon Link Road, just 6 miles from Tiverton and 15 minutes from the J27 of the M5, is a gorgeous Victorian stone Coach House built in 1881. Easily accessible by car and a short taxi ride away from Tiverton Parkway train station.
Accommodation
Check-in Time: 16:00
Check-out Time: 11:00
The peaceful, tranquil setting makes Stoodleigh Court Coach House the perfect location for a rejuvenating and deeply restorative break to get away from it all. The Coach House is set amongst the beautiful mid Devon countryside with woodland & fields around it and being the highest point between Exmoor and Dartmoor there are breath-taking views in all directions to enjoy on all the nearby walks.
Relax during free time, go for a walk, and enjoy seasonal produce, or simply unwind and chill out: it’s up to you.
Rooms
The rooms are all luxurious, ensuite, warm, and cosy and complement the surroundings and traditional character of the Coach House. They have bed linen, towels, a kitchen for making teas and coffees plus free Wi-Fi (unless you’re including a digital detox in your weekend away).
Facilities
Workshop • Breakfast/Dining Room • Lounge • Kitchen • Terrace • Hot tub
The following meals are included:
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
The following dietary requirements can be catered for:
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten Free & Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements, please communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Hot tub
The hot tub is available before dinner so that you can sit and relax after all that creativity.
Programme
Day 1 – Friday
November 29th
Arrive 4pm and 6pm
7pm Canapé and fizz reception with an introduction to your 3 days from Chef Anita-Clare Field, Executive Chef Patron. La Petite Bouchée
7.30pm 3 course Dinner
8.30pm Making stock for Pho
9.30pm End
Day 2 – Saturday
Morning
8.30am Breakfast
10am Introduction to the day, the ingredients and menu
10.15am Nuróc Turong Chám (Vietnamese Peanut Dipping Sauce)
10.40am Marinade and Chicken Prep for Vietnamese Sticky Chicken Skewers
11.15am Morning Break
11.35am Pho Bo (Steak, vegetables, herb and noodles prep)
12.15pm Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Goi Cuon)
13.00pm Building our Pho Bo
13.15pm Lunch (Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Beef Pho)
Afternoon
14.15pm Baguette Dough for Bánh Mi Demonstration
14.45pm Quick pickles to accompany dishes ( Pickled Carrots, Pickled Daikon Radish)
15.15pm Afternoon Break
15.40pm Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce
16.15pm Muc Nhoi Thit ( Stuffed Calamari)
16.50pm Prawn and Pork Parcels Demonstration
17.30pm Final Dinner Prep
END
EVENING
7.00pm Dinner
8.00pm Introduction to Day 3 from MasterChef Quarter Finalist Thuy Hoang
8.30pm END
Day 3 – Sunday
Morning
8.30am Breakfast
10.00am Introduction to the day and menu from Guest Chef Thuy Hoang
10.15am Day of cookery with Thuy
8.30pm END
Day 4 – Monday
8.30am Breakfast followed by presentations, packed lunches and check-out.
Cancellation Policy
A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The remainder of the payment is due in full 2 months before the retreat and is non-refundable once paid unless the place can be filled so please ensure you have suitable travel insurance.
The organisers reserve the right to cancel the course and either refund or transfer the bookings if there are insufficient attendees. This will happen no later than 1 month before the workshop.
To book your place please contact Rosey James on 07796 670408 or email [email protected]
