UK university chefs take part in Game masterclass

Brian Mellor, who holds Master Craftsman status with the Craft Guild of Chefs, welcomed The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Chefs to Harthill Cookery School. The course was a combination of theory and hands on sessions. TUCO chefs were able to explore the subject from every angle, such as the types and seasons for game, a chat with the gamekeeper in the pub, cooking with Mellor, matching wines and plenty of tasting. A Game supper was also cooked by the chefs. Dishes included warm trout confit on a chive pikelet and wild Cheshire duck and pheasant pressed and served with sage beignets. Bill Brogan, chairman of TUCO Learning and Education Committee and catering and conference manager of the 500 year old St. John's College Cambridge, said: "This course will give our chefs a better understanding of game and cooking techniques especially as its popularity is soaring on menus. "At TUCO we look for interesting opportunities like this to better the education and training of chefs. As game becomes more and more popular, what a better place to train than in Cheshire at this fantastic school, we hope this will not be the last time we visit."