Wine, food, cooking and accessories

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Saturday saw the 2nd annual Coghlans Burns night Supper at Romaldkirk Reading Rooms in County Durham. A special menu was served accompanied by the bagpipes and over 70 guests were seated on 2 large block tables decorated with Heathers and Black Watch Tartan. The menu of Isle of Ewe smoked Salmon with the traditional accompaniments [...]

When national house builders Taylor Wimpey wanted a team building event to help their staff bond (and have a good time as a reward for their hard work) they chose Coghlans Sausage Making day. The day was made extra special with the provision of personalised Chefs hats. This added to the sense of occasion and [...]

A new Thai cookery course has just been launched by Janet Coghlan. This is a 3 hour course run in the evening from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at a coast of just £55.00 per place. Book online or further details from Janet on 01246 453131

Janet Coghlan is running another of her cake decorating courses on Wednesday 29th February 2012. Spend time with Janet learning the art of sugar paste work, royal icing and marzipan features and a 2 course lunch on this full day cake decorating course. Further details from Janet on 01246 453131 or online

I am writing to thank you for providing an excellent day on the butchery course. The experience far exceeded my expectations and I am delighted with the skills I learned.  The course was varied and interesting and Simon and Bryan were first class tutors.  Always happy to discuss, explain and answer questions.  The lunch that [...]

“I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality yesterday! “I hope we didn’t keep you too late but I think everyone was having so much fun at lunchtime we didn’t realise the time!! The active cooking session was perfect, Simon and Russell were fantastic, [...]

“I attended my first course yesterday. the day was fantastic. The pace was right and everything was so easy and accessible. Having my other half to assist with the washing up made all the difference for me- I would not have managed without him. I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my [...]

A fine piece of steak cooked to perfection has no equal – not even lemon posset gets close. Whether you like to waft the steak in front of a candle at 20 paces or you stick it in the oven for a week at gas mark burnt Coghlans will guide you to steak heaven. The [...]

All the way from South Africa we are delighted to have Neil Jewell as guest chef in our kitchens today. Neil Jewell, the Charcuterie Guru at Bread & Wine, is the inspiration behind the perfectly balanced, seasonally influenced and surroundings inspired, menu. His passion lies in his homemade Charcuterie that he prepares with mountains of [...]