Lesley Waters Cookery School
Lesley Waters Cookery School
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Lesley Waters Cookery School at Abbot’s Hill Farm is situated in 9 acres of glorious countryside nestled in the heart of West Dorset and is the perfect location for cookery classes and events. It is also a fabulous location for couples wishing to have a relaxed and gorgeous marquee wedding.
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Ruth E
1 contribution
May 2022 • Friends
Fabulous day with Lesley and Jackie today. Such lovely friendly ladies. Cooked a lot, learnt a lot, ate a lot sat in her gorgeous garden. Food likes and dislikes brilliantly taken into account for everyone Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Looking forward to returning. Thank you so much
Looking forward to returning. Thank you so much
Written 19 May 2022
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Liz G
Askerswell, UK37 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at Lesley Waters pop-up demo in Poundbury. Relaxed atmosphere superb easy recipes and plenty of chance to ask questions. Great tastes at the end too!
Written 18 May 2018
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Woodlands09
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May 2018 • Solo
This was a great fun afternoon with Lesley and her team. Lesley demonstrated several recipes that were straight forward and easy to do at home and above all delicious. Everyone was very welcoming a and Lesley was generous with her knowledge and experience. And yes I have tried some of the recipes and I am going to another Demo v soon!
Written 18 May 2018
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Fiona C
Yeovil, UK13 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
A group of friends attended a pop up cookery dem at the garden centre in Poundbury and it was excellent. Extremely well organised from arrival (coffee was provided but we were very early so sat in the very nice cafe downstairs) till we left. Lesley is a performer par excellence and made the whole morning go with a swing but at the same time was informative and we came away having learned so much. I cooked one of the dishes that evening and it was delish! A wonderful way to spend time and in fact I could happily have continued till the afternoon but Lesley, her sister and the whole team put so much energy into it, I think it would have exhausted them to do another thing. We ate what had been cooked - the pudding was so good we are going to make it for a jolly lunch for the royal wedding. Could not recommend it more highly.
Written 18 May 2018
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TomHDorset
Broadstone, UK1 contribution
Apr 2018 • Solo
Another enjoyable day spent with Lesley and her team. The day starts with introductions over coffee, many have been before and are greeted as old friends upon arrival. A brief instruction on safety in a busy kitchen, aprons on and its down to business with the first demo. The day was all about 'Hands on', preparing, mixing, cooking then sitting around a large table to enjoy our 'first course'. Another demo followed by mediterraneon inspired salad and main course preparation. The brief demos are excellent but the day is all about learning by hands on, Lesley and her professional team of Chefs work enthusiastically at the tables with us. There is plenty of time to ask questions the atmosphere is relaxed yet business like and a lot is fitted into the day which ends with a very late lunch and a glass of excellent wine. Lesley reviews the day as our recipe packs are handed out. A few last questions to Lesley and its time to drift away. There's no rush the questions and good byes continue amongst the clearing up. Another day of learning, socialising and great food, like many I will be back to learn more from an excellent team of chefs.
Written 27 April 2018
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Ottimista1
Bournemouth6 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Portia and I could not have had a more amazing day.
We learnt so much with Lesley's guidance, enthusiasm and energy.
She has a wonderful team, who are patient, informative, helpful and good fun.
We could not have had a better experience.
The perfect birthday gift.
We are already planning g our return!
We learnt so much with Lesley's guidance, enthusiasm and energy.
She has a wonderful team, who are patient, informative, helpful and good fun.
We could not have had a better experience.
The perfect birthday gift.
We are already planning g our return!
Written 24 November 2017
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Thank you for your review and so glad that you enjoyed the day with us...Lesley will be delighted. See you both again soon.
Written 18 December 2017
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Gareth F
Peterborough, UK125 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Attended the fish day at the school. A fantastic experience from start to finish. The groups are small which means the team can be on hand to help. Karen spent most of the day with our pair, answering any questions and guiding us where need be. Lesley shares some fantastic stories throughout the day too. You really do gain the confidence to no longer be afraid of cooking fish, and what's even better... you eat what you make during the day! So don't make the mistake of having a big breakfast before hand!
I'd truly recommend this class and others to anyone.
I'd truly recommend this class and others to anyone.
Written 10 October 2017
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You are so right about not having a large breakfast before coming! So glad you enjoyed it and we hope to see you again soon.
Written 17 October 2017
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Susie F
Cerne Abbas, UK55 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Oh my word!! I definitely know Autumn is here after another stunning and delicious day with Lesley and her team. Thank you ladies so much for yet more inspiration and gorgeous recipes. I have come home today and cooked for my family your Venison and Pork Juniper Plait and everyone loved it!!
Ps the first pic is my creation at home the other pictures are from the day at Lesley’s
Ps the first pic is my creation at home the other pictures are from the day at Lesley’s
Written 7 October 2017
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Thanks Susie for leaving such a lovely review. I'm sorry I didn't get the time to chat to you but its always pretty busy on course days. Looking forward to seeing you at Christmas x
Written 17 October 2017
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Sailorboy
Swindon, UK9 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
This was a really enjoyable day. Lesley and her staff had a brilliantly light touch and provide the perfect environment for learning to cook some great fish dishes (and to eat them). The class size was just right and we all had a really fun day. Thoroughly recommended.
Written 17 July 2017
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Thank you for taking the time to review us ans so glad you enjoyed your day with us. Hopefully we will see you again soon.
Written 22 August 2017
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Elaine B
Barwick, UK62 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Learning about Spanish cooking from Lesley was awe inspiring, so many dishes were produced in exquisite detail, all the instructions making us feel we could achieve the same result. The atmosphere was so friendly and relaxed. To top it all and making a beautifully sunny day even better we were eventually encouraged to spread over the garden and EAT all the fabulous food.
The school is set in the late very Dorset countryside, with amazing views.
Another day at the school is certainly a must for us.
The school is set in the late very Dorset countryside, with amazing views.
Another day at the school is certainly a must for us.
Written 20 June 2017
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Thank you Elaine for your review and so glad you enjoyed your day with us. We hope to see you again xx
Written 8 July 2017
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Written 3 August 2018
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