Ground Up Cookery School

Ground Up Cookery School utilises a lot of foraged and seasonal ingredients. We enjoy using traditional cookery methods including pickling, infusing, fermenting and curing. We also embrace modern techniques and equipment to complement classic techniques. Check out and book scheduled events. We have courses for all ages, interests and abilities

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Our courses are aimed at anyone with an interest in food. From competent cook to beginners you will find that there are skills to learn. Most recipes will be prepared in pairs and there is always help available if you get stuck. Those with more knowledge and experience may be pushed a little harder to take their dishes to the next stage.

£155.00

Kitchen Confidence - Basic Cookery Skills

Can’t Cook? Oh Yes, You Can! Join us for a truly transformative day, where you’ll gain skills, confidence, and a repertoire of essential recipes that will become your new “go-to” favourites....

£30.00

Wild Garlic Workshop

Discover the Benefits of Local, Sustainable Ingredients Who doesn’t love a bit of free food? Chudleigh is bursting with Delicious Wild Garlic (Allium Ursinum)—fresh, healthy, and completely plastic-free! Join us for...

£160.00

Fish & Shellfish Cookery

Please note that this course will be taking place at our new venue in Chudleigh, TQ13 0AA. technical knowledge is required, skilled and cautious cooks will both gain from this course....

£60.00

Introduction to Fermented Food and Drinks

Are you ready to jump into the world of fermentation? Join Colin Wheeler-James, an industry leader in "all things fermentation", at Ground Up Cookery School in Chudleigh (TQ13 0AA) for a...

£155.00

Wild Food Foraging & Cookery

Forage, Cook, Feast: A Seasonal Adventure at Ground Up Cookery School Discover the art of creating delicious meals using foraged, seasonal, and local ingredients in the heart of the stunning Devon...

£60.00

Easter Baking Workshop 2025

Please note that this course will be taking place at our new venue in Chudleigh TQ13 0AA This fun Workshop is open to all ages and abilities. Come and join us...

Rum - Gin - Vodka

Heath & Hedge Infused Spirits

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Corporate and Group Events

Structured Professional Development day for Chefs to fun food related team day, we can design an event to suit your team. The following is a list of ideas, but this is certainly not exhaustive.

If you have a specific culinary skill you are seeking we can accommodate most requirements. We do have a specific expertise in Fermentation and Foraging.

About Colin

Having grown up in a fishing and farming community on the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides, Colin has always been surrounded by the finest seasonal ingredients and driven by the necessity to make the most of them. Over 30 years as a professional chef has seen Colin work in a variety of different roles from charter yachts and boutique hotels to leading catering companies this has given him the opportunity to showcase his skills to the most discerning of guests.

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About Colin

Having grown up in a fishing and farming community on the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides, Colin has always been surrounded by the finest seasonal ingredients and driven by the necessity to make the most of them. Over 30 years as a professional chef has seen Colin work in a variety of different roles from charter yachts and boutique hotels to leading catering companies this has given him the opportunity to showcase his skills to the most discerning of guests.

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