WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY
The Chilli Academy brings you into a world of flavour paired with finding the right heat level for you to enjoy. Our Chefs and Tutors will deliver inspiring classes that expand your palate and enjoyment.
"my goal is that everyone that comes to an experience leaves with passion, knowledge and inspiration to continue at home"
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The Chilli Academy is the creation of leading chilli industry chef Chilli Olly. Chilli Olly partnered with leading chilli growers and the original Chilli Tour provider Edible Ornamentals, to bring you an educational experience like no other. With successful tours and experiences at Edible Ornamentals, it makes perfect sense for the Chilli Academy to make the Chilli Ranch it's home.
COURSES & EXPERIENCES
INFORMATION
- £70 per person
- 3 hour course
- max 6 people per class
Chilli Sauce Making Experience
The Academy brings you the ultimate experience in creating your own chilli sauce. You will be inspired to develop the skills you learn and the flavours you discover in producing your own range.
SKILLS COVERED
- Understand Chillies
- Styles of Sauces
- Flavour combinations
- Creating textures
- Balancing Heat & Flavour
- Chef’s shortcuts and tips
WHATS INCLUDED
- Hot and cold beverages
- 70% hands-on practical
- Live and interactive demonstrations
- Expert tuition and advice
- Your own sauces to take home
- Use of Chilli Academy training kitchen
- No washing up
"Olly had been meticulous in his preparation and he quickly showed us how to cook amazing starters and then main courses using duck, lamb, cod loin, and steak. Each dish had a little "chilli twist" and even the family members with us who did not enjoy chilli in any great quantity or heat range, tucked in and really enjoyed Olly's dishes. Olly's enthusiasm and skill was infectious and he entertained us with his ready sense of humour and amusing anecdotes."
INFORMATION
- £70 per person
- 3 hour class
- max 8 people per class
A Taste of India
A brief history and the evolution of curries to creating simple flavour packed dishes to easily recreate at home. As you create your own curry the chef will assit and guide you while also preparing some delicious sides to enjoy as a meal at the end.
SKILLS COVERED
- Understand Chillies
- Types of Curries, Spices and Sides
- Creating your own Curry
- Flavour combinations
- Balancing Heat & Flavour
- Chef’s shortcuts and tips
WHATS INCLUDED
- Hot and cold beverages
- 70% hands-on practical
- Live and interactive demonstrations
- Enjoy your creation, with chefs sides and rice
- Expert tuition and advice
- Use of Chilli Academy training kitchen
- No washing up
"I certainly learned how to use more chilli in my diet whilst enjoying smoked salmon-pork belly- lamb steak- and sirlion with great vegetable accompanyments. I realised i can eat grilled tomatoes if they have some chilli flakes on top. I would certainly revisit this venue and recommend the tours which i have also done."
INFORMATION
- £55 per person
- 3 hour class
- max 8 people per class
INFORMATION
- £70 per person
- 3 hour class
- max 8 people per class
Mexican Cooking
Discover a range of Mexican style foods, all with a hint of chilli. Your chef will guide you though simple and flavoursome Mexican style cuisine, allowing you to easily and simply replicate this dishes. This hand on experience is a great introduction to incorporating chillies into everyday cooking with a Mexican twist.
SKILLS COVERED
- Understand Chillies
- Salsa, Chutneys and Dips
- Mexican Food Style
- Creating the dishes
- Flavour combinations
- Balancing Heat & Flavour
- Chef’s shortcuts and tips
WHATS INCLUDED
- Hot and cold beverages
- 70% hands-on practical
- Live and interactive demonstrations
- Informal Lunch with dishes created
- Expert tuition and advice
- Your own sauces to take home
- Use of Chilli Academy training kitchen
- No washing up
Sausage Making
Discover a range of sausage styles, with this hands on experience. Your chef will guide you though the process of making your own sausages, allowing you to easily and simply replicate them at home. This hand on experience is a great introduction to creating flavour packed homemade sausages with the choice of giving your bangers that extra kick with chilli!
SKILLS COVERED
- Understand Chillies
- Types of Sausages
- Creating your own Sausages
- Flavour combinations
- Balancing Heat & Flavour
- Chef’s shortcuts and tips
WHATS INCLUDED
- Hot and cold beverages
- 70% hands-on practical
- Live and interactive demonstrations
- Expert tuition and advice
- Your own sausages to take home
- Use of Chilli Academy training kitchen
- No washing up
All courses are currently located and run from: Edible Ornamentals, Chawston, Bedfordshire MK44 3BL