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  • Jacob Dearie

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    “Brilliant concept! Loved cooking these recipes. The live chat & cheat sheets are great for additional pointers to help better my cooking. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to improve their skills & confidence in the kitchen. Delivered in a fun & easy to understand manner.”

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    “Delicious recipes delivered in a fun and informative way. You don’t just get the ingredients list for the dish you get an embellishment of information behind them and options to adjust the recipe to suit. So much to access, so much to learn, so much fun!”

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  • Our live chat gives you the option to talk to Aaron in real time. Think of it like having a chef in your back pocket - literally! As a member, you can get advice quickly, and when you need it most. Need guidance for big dinner coming up this weekend? want to know how to perfect your steaks? or perhaps you’ve had a disaster in the kitchen? We are here to help, just send us a message, and Aaron will be there to offer advice.

  • The Cooking Academy covers a wide range of cuisines and categories from family meals to dinner party showstoppers, Thai classics to British BBQ crowd-pleasers, French patisserie to Italian feasts. Find your mid-week go-to’s and your weekend treats. Perfect your own dishes or try something completely new. There are new recipes released every week for our members to try and enjoy.

  • Elevate your cooking with our video tutorials. Each tutorial gives you a step by step visual on different techniques, recipes, set ups & skills. Whether that be how to sharpen a knife, how to poach an egg, how to cook a lobster, or how to make the perfect meringue.. we’ve got you covered. There are new video tutorials released every week for you to watch and cover all cooking topics no matter your skill level.

  • These documents truly are the holy grail of information for all professional chefs. Cooking guides, seasonality calendars, cooking temperatures, conversion charts, flavour pairings, professional set ups, techniques, terminology break downs, wine pairings and advice are just some of the tools you will be given as a member to keep, and use in your own kitchen at home.

  • We are so lucky to have built a great community of like-minded, information hungry cooks here. Our exclusive members group gives you the opportunity to be a part of our cooking community. Sharing all our tips and tricks with each other, from the perfect BBQ set ups, time-saving hacks, or recommendations in general. They say “every day is a school day” and we can all learn from our triumphs and even our mishaps in the kitchen. We also share discounts to shops, restaurants and events, as well as recommendations for hotels, restaurants, or the most helpful cookbooks.

The Membership

  • The Cooking Academy is an online cookery school offering members a treasure trove of chef’s tips, recipes, guidance at any time via live chat, private members group and more. Giving you the culinary confidence to create the dishes you’ve always wanted to, no matter your skill level.

  • A membership at The Cooking Academy includes an ever-growing archive of:

    • Delicious recipes

    • Chef guides & cheat sheets

    • Direct coaching via live chat

    • Private member’s group access

  • Short answer… No you don’t!

    Our recipes, tools, cook-a-longs & tutorials cover all skill levels fully, allowing you to enjoy new dishes, and learn new skills as you progress.

  • Sorry, not right now.. but soon!

  • The Cooking Academy is a virtual online cookery school, accessible on any device that has internet; wether that be your phone, tablet, computer or TV.. you really can use The Cooking Academy anywhere!

  • You can cancel your membership at any time.

    To do this, simply log in to The Cooking Academy, select “view or cancel plans” in the billing section, and click “cancel subscription”.

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  • I have personally enjoyed Aaron's cooking as have all my family and friends. A love and passion for what you do. Aaron embodies this fully and with good humor!

  • ‘He's a great chef and a great bloke. Not only will you have a fantastic meal, you'll have a fantastic time too.’

  • ‘There's so much joy when he's cooking. He really does enjoy what he's doing and the food he's bringing into the kitchen.’

  • ‘Aaron has been one of the best encounter of 2021. He has a great personality, which he uses very well in his creations’

  • ‘I love Aaron's cookery. He gives me the familiar, but he also always gives me something different. That guy can cook. He's a quality chef!’