The Avenue



Testimonials

“I've been meaning to write this for ages but never got around to it. S… came to you in the summer of last year never having cooked anything willingly. Her attitude was ‘can't cook, won't cook!'. Now, since being with you for five days, there is no stopping her. She is keen and has proved herself very able. She thoroughly enjoys being in the kitchen and has produced some delicious meals. All thanks to you. It was definitely money well spent and I would recommend the course to anyone. There's no stopping her now and, to top it all, my husband thought the whole idea was a waste of money and he's now completely changed his mind. Something he does very rarely!!! Thank you so much.” MCM

"I can't believe the improvement in L's cooking which was a complete disaster before The Avenue.  Now there is no stopping her - in spite of my awful aga!"

"Rosy did so enjoy her time with you, and I am so pleased that she now feels confident enough in the kitchen to tackle the cookery book, and produce decent meals.  Many thanks.  She felt so at home with you all, and would happily have stayed for another week or two I think!! "

"J and W were on The Really Useful Course last month.  They had a great time, came back full of wonderful food and enthusiasm!  I was amazed at the contents of their goodie bags, full of really sensible kit."

"Would you pass on my thanks to everyone for a successful week for J.  Information has slowly been trickelling out about how to repell stranglers (sic!), banking tips and all sorts.  And last night he cooked us Thai Green Chicken Curry which was delicious.  Today I think it's a Pavlova and a boiled fruit cake.  Result!"

"I have been meaning to let you know how much G. LOVED the course in January!  He tells me (quote) 'that I can now just pick up a cookery book and have a go....'.   He found the tips on travelling v. interesting, to the point that he wished he'd known a lot of that before he embarked on 3 months in Sth America!!  Anyway, thank you for looking after him and N."

 
AFTER DAY COURSES:
"Hiya just wanted to say thank you so so much for such a brilliant day… I’ve come back thinking I’m masterchef! I’m looking forward to eating the tart tonight – I’m going to eat it with my mum who’s so impressed by the whole thing!"

"I thought that the structure of the course, along with Diana's professionalism and excellent entertainment value, all contributed to a thoroughly enjoyable and informative day. I also enjoyed meeting the other students, and I am now looking forward to trying out some of the recipes on my own. Once I am retired, or at least have reduced my work commitment considerably, I shall certainly aim to sign up for a longer more comprehensive course. In the meantime I shall certainly warmly recommend it to our friends and explore the possibility of sending one of my two daughters on a course."

"I can't thank you all enough for such a great pre Christmas day. Pls say a big thank you to Mary and Diana. We had a hoot and learnt loads - was the perfect combo of relaxed and homely yet professional and efficient use of time, if I may say!"

"Very many thanks for inviting me to join the Men's Day Cookery Course - I enjoyed it immensely and surprised my wife when I arrived back home with a delicious fish pie which we devoured last night along with the excellent pate."