17-19th April 2009

23th - 25th October 2009

You would like to hold a perfect dinner party? But you are not confident to do so.

Come and stay at The Airds Hotel and be taken on a gastronomic journey with our head chef Paul Burns.

Paul Burns, Scottish Hotel Chef of the Year 2009 and Master Chef of Great Britain, will demonstrate how to prepare the perfect menu and dinner.

From canapes to pre-dinner drinks, starters that will satisfy, main courses that will overwhelm to desserts that will delight. During your stay, you will learn how to prepare the perfect dining experience.

The weekend is not about teaching with an iron rod, but about helping yourself understand the different techniques of cooking, which can be adapted to your home, whilst having enormous fun. For this reason the format is flexible and Paul will carry out demonstrations as well as allow you to practice for yourself.

Day 1 Arrive during the afternoon.

6.30pm - Gather in the lounge for a complimentary drink and a chance to meet your fellow guests.

7.30 pm - Dinner followed by coffee in the lounge.

Day 2

8.30am - 9.30am - Breakfast.

10.30am - Demonstration and hands on experience.

• How to fillet fish (flat and round)
• How to make canapés (ideal for house parties )
• How to make 'Airds' bread.

12.30pm - Light lunch in the lounge.

2.30pm - Demonstration and hands on experience.

• How to prepare langoustines
• How to make and cook fresh pasta.
• How to make shellfish sauce.
• Guests will then make their own langoustine ravioli.

4.30pm - Relax after a busy day in the kitchen and perhaps enjoy a cream tea by the log fire.

7.30pm - Dinner followed by coffee in the lounge.

Day 3

8.30am - 9.30am - Demonstration and hands on experience.

• How to prepare and cook main courses and vegetable garnishes.

12.30pm - Light lunch in the lounge.

Hands on experience

• How to prepare the perfect apple tart with a sugar cage.
• How to make home made ice cream.

7.30pm - Dinner followed by coffee in the lounge.

Day 4

8.30am - 9.30am - Breakfast.

Rates are per person based on two sharing:

Standard Room         £385            

Superior Room          £415            

Large Superior          £435            

Junior Suite               £475            

Suite                          £520            

Single occupancy rates are available on request or visit the Special Promotions page. Rates for a non participant sharing with a participant are also available.

The Airds Hotel, Port Appin, Argyll PA38 4DF Scotland
T +44 (0) 1631 730236 | F +44 (0) 1631 730535