The Sussex Cookery School

The Old Kitchen at Parham House and Gardens

Parham Park, RH204HS, Pulborough, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Valentina Harris & Miranda Gore Brown

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Valentina’s story begins in 1369 with her remarkable heritage, rooted in the illustrious Sforza Dynasty, a ruling family of Milan. The legacy of her Italian lineage has only grown stronger with time, embraced by her close Anglo-Italian family of gourmets, who first taught Valentina to cook at the age of 6 years old. Classically trained in Italy, Valentina brought her culinary expertise from Rome to London in 1976 as a skilled private chef. Her reputation flourished and she has gone to write and publish over 50 cookery books. Spending over four decades honing her skills, Valentina is an expert at what she does, equipped with the story telling skills to match. Delighting audiences small and large with her anecdotes and culinary adventures, Valentina has marked herself as an ambassador for authentic Italian cuisine.Miranda was a finalist on the first series of The Great British Bake Off, where Mary Berry said 'she reminded her of herself when she was younger'. She is a food writer, cookery teacher and author of two cookbooks. Her bubbly and friendly manner, combined with her creativity and extensive knowledge of lifestyle and food makes her writing, demonstrations and classes inspiring and infectious. Simple, seasonal, homemade and happily imperfect, Miranda’s recipes are inspiring, achievable and delicious. From edible flowers to layer cakes, from pretty biscuits to stunning tarts, from scrumptious sourdough to Midsummer feasts, Miranda delights in sharing her love of the seasons, the Sussex countryside and traditions, stories, recipes and tips.