Cold Smoking and Curing Masterclass: Smoked Salmon, Haddock, Gravadlax & More
What you'll learn
In this in-depth, hands-on masterclass you will be guided through the full process of cold smoking and curing, from preparation through to finished dishes. You will learn how to confidently handle fish, develop flavour through curing and smoking, and build a complete festive menu using professional techniques. Along the way, you’ll also explore traditional accompaniments and learn how to present your dishes for entertaining at home.
- Cold smoking fundamentals, including equipment, wood selection and flavour development.
- Temperature and humidity control for safe and consistent results
- How to prepare and cure salmon for cold smoking
- Cold smoking techniques for salmon and haddock
- Creating beetroot-cured gravadlax with colour and depth of flavour
- Making smoked festive nuts with seasonal seasoning blends
- Preparing smoked haddock pâté with balanced texture and flavour
- Baking traditional accompaniments including rye bread and blinis
- Food safety and best practice for curing and smoking at home
- Plating, pairing and serving smoked and cured dishes for entertaining
Why you should take this class
- Learn specialist curing and cold smoking techniques in a fully hands-on environment
- Gain confidence working with fish and developing flavour through traditional methods
- Create a complete festive spread ideal for Christmas entertaining
- Understand how to balance smoke, salt, texture and seasoning like a professional
- Take away practical skills and recipes you can recreate at home with confidence
- Ideal for food lovers wanting to expand their repertoire beyond everyday cookery
What's on the menu
- Cold smoked salmon with classic accompaniments
- Smoked haddock and smoked haddock pâté
- Beetroot-cured gravadlax with dill mustard sauce
- Smoked festive nuts with seasonal spices
- Freshly baked rye bread
- Homemade blinis
- Tasting selection of all smoked and cured dishes
Perfect for
- Food enthusiasts wanting to master curing and smoking techniques
- Home cooks looking to develop advanced practical skills
- Christmas hosts planning impressive festive menus
- Anyone interested in traditional and modern fish preparation
- Experience seekers looking for a unique, immersive cookery class
Book your spot today
📍 Location: The Timber Barn, Nr Liss, Hampshire GU33 6HG
Have a question about the class, suitability, or what to expect on the day? Get in touch, we’re happy to help and look forward to welcoming you.
