Cornwall October 2024

An intensive two week course designed for busy private chefs.

• 10 full days of hands-on practical teaching
• World-class guest chefs 
• State of the art professional teaching kitchen
• Includes 13 nights twin accommodation at the school
• Weekend off to experience the vibrant surroundings
• Extra-curricular activities including dinners, foraging, surfs, yoga and hiking
• Includes breakfast, lunch, tea and coffee each day 
• £3200 including accommodation, food and drink

It's that time of year again, Galley Gang's intensive workshops are back and this time in the gastronomic heaven of Cornwall, UK. We gather some of the world's best chefs to lead classes in a variety of topics all aimed at busy yacht chefs and private chefs. The emphasis this year is not only learning new techniques and skills, but also running a successful high-end galley so you can hit next season full of inspiration and enthusiasm.

All classes are taught in a way that is relevant for private chefs, keeping in mind that you may be short of time or space, offering plenty of tips and tricks. We know plating and presentation is important, as well as learning how to adapt dishes for difficult guests with varying dietary requirements.

This is not an entry level course and a level of competency is required to make the most of it. Topics / classes include (but not limited to)

• Plant based fine dining 
• Foraging and fermentation techniques
• Fish and seafood
• Pastries and sour dough
• Sushi, Korean and pan-Asian
• Desserts and chocolate work
• Butchery and meat dishes
• Plating and presentation
• Tuile and mold work
• Food Photography

Within this there will be a variety of techniques and practical uses demonstrated (and practiced), including sous-vide, emulsions, fermenting, dehydrating, gels and liquid gels and infusing. As well as perfecting more traditional techniques and refining plates.

One of the highlights of any workshop is the tasting menu that we all work towards and we're thrilled to say Chef Arty Williams will be hosting that one on the final evening. Using local fish and seafood, you'll work towards this 10-course Cornish menu over the last 2 days, bringing all the techniques together for a small gathering of lucky guests. 

We're a small group so we can tailor the course to suit individual needs so please get in touch with suggestions. Our guest chefs are happy to work them in.

"The guest chefs are incredible, everything they teach is aimed towards yacht chefs. Heaps of useful tips and inspiration for next season."
NATHAN CLEMENTS
SY ASAHI

"Friendly, fun and now an invaluable part of my progress as a yacht chef. I'd recommend Galley Gang classes to anyone in the industry."
JILLY HEWITT
MY HEAD CHEF

It's a fun couple of weeks with plenty of social events with your fellow chefs. Not only will you leave with a fistful of new recipes and ideas but some great friends in the industry. That's why we're a gang, afterall.

Teaching starts on Monday 21st October and culminates with the end of course tasting dinner on Friday 4th November. You accommodation is available from 3pm Sunday 20th October, with check-out on Saturday 5th November at 11am.