The Avenue Cookery School, situated in Putney, South West London, offers a variety of Cooking and Gap Year Courses. Accommodation and parking is available.
Gap Year students, Chalet reps, undergraduates and those leaving University have all found our courses invaluable.
Evening Classes, Wine Tasting Evenings and Day Courses give an opportunity for busy people to keep in touch with their cooking interests as well providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Mary Forde studied at the Cordon Bleu for one year in London before starting her career in catering. She had worked in many areas of the industry before discovering her love for teaching. For the past 13 years she has, amongst other projects, looked after the Cambridge Crew prior to the Boat Race and has been involved in all aspects of their nutrition.
Diana Horsford has, for the last 7 years, been the main teacher at The Grange Cookery School in Somerset . Her love of food and ability to create great dishes is widely recognised. The combination of natural talent and lively enthusiastic communication skills has already proved to be a great success in her teaching career.
Both Diana and Mary have 4 children each and are well in touch with the needs and interests of young people from Gap Year, through University and first time flats. They have identified what is “Really Useful” – recipes, shopping and tips - and are always at the end of a telephone when needed!
Joanna Turnage supports all aspects of the teaching, drawing on her wide experience of cooking all over the world.
Charlotte White, who teaches on the Really Useful Course, is qualified to award Certificates in First Aid. She has extensive knowledge of travel and personal awareness.
Sally Strahan keeps the show on the road with her expert administrative abilities! Happy to be contacted on admin questions at info@theavenuecookeryschool.com.
