Cooking

Whole Fish 101: Mastering Preparation and Cooking Class

ByBorough Kitchen

All Levels

An all-levels class covering whole-fish selection, filleting and cooking through several preparation methods.

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15 classes

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
25 Sept 2026
Friday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
129C Upper StreetLondon N1 1QP
£129.00
30 Sept 2026
Wednesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
186 Chiswick High RdLondon W4 1PP
£129.00
8 Oct 2026
Thursday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
186 Chiswick High RdLondon W4 1PP
£129.00
14 Oct 2026
Wednesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
129C Upper StreetLondon N1 1QP
£129.00
24 Oct 2026
Saturday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
40 Electric BoulevardLondon SW11 8BJ
£129.00
28 Oct 2026
Wednesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
1 Hampstead High StLondon NW3 1RG
£129.00
4 Nov 2026
Wednesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
40 Electric BoulevardLondon SW11 8BJ
£129.00
5 Nov 2026
Thursday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
129C Upper StreetLondon N1 1QP
£129.00
10 Nov 2026
Tuesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
1 Hampstead High StLondon NW3 1RG
£129.00
  • Wed 16 Sep, 18:30 - 21:30

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    1 day
    1 Hampstead High St
    1 dayWed 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher1 Hampstead High St
    CookingTeacher
    £129
  • Fri 25 Sep, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    129C Upper Street
    1 dayFri 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher129C Upper Street
    CookingTeacher
    £129
  • Wed 30 Sep, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    186 Chiswick High Rd
    1 dayWed 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher186 Chiswick High Rd
    CookingTeacher
    £129
  • Thu 8 Oct, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    186 Chiswick High Rd
    1 dayThu 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher186 Chiswick High Rd
    CookingTeacher
    £129
  • Wed 14 Oct, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    129C Upper Street
    1 dayWed 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher129C Upper Street
    CookingTeacher
    £129
  • Sat 24 Oct, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    40 Electric Boulevard
    1 daySat 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher40 Electric Boulevard
    CookingTeacher
    £129
  • Wed 28 Oct, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    1 Hampstead High St
    1 dayWed 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher1 Hampstead High St
    CookingTeacher
    £129
  • Wed 4 Nov, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    40 Electric Boulevard
    1 dayWed 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher40 Electric Boulevard
    CookingTeacher
    £129
  • Thu 5 Nov, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    129C Upper Street
    1 dayThu 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher129C Upper Street
    CookingTeacher
    £129
  • Tue 10 Nov, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    1 Hampstead High St
    1 dayTue 18:30£129
    CookingTeacher1 Hampstead High St
    CookingTeacher
    £129

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About this course

The class examines how to assess seafood seasonality and freshness, then teaches filleting techniques for two round fish and one flat fish. Participants prepare and cook fish using methods including pickling, curing, steaming and pan-roasting, with examples such as soused mackerel, sea bass tartare, sea bass en papillote and sole meunière. The course also considers how different parts of the fish can be used in cooking.

What you'll learn

  • Assess the seasonality and freshness of seafood when buying fish
  • Fillet two round fish and a flat fish
  • Prepare fish using pickling, curing, steaming and pan-roasting methods
  • Use different parts of a fish in cooking

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels. It is intended for learners who want to study whole-fish preparation and a range of cooking methods, without the source specifying particular previous experience or participation requirements.

Where this course runs

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    1 Hampstead High St, London NW3 1RG

    London NW3 1RG

    Nearest station: Hampstead

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  • 129C Upper Street, London N1 1QP

    London N1 1QP

    Nearest station: Islington

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  • 186 Chiswick High Rd, London W4 1PP

    London W4 1PP

    Nearest station: Chiswick

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  • 40 Electric Boulevard, London SW11 8BJ

    London SW11 8BJ

    Nearest station: Battersea

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