Whole Fish 101: Mastering Preparation and Cooking Class

ByBorough Kitchen

Cooking

All Levels

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

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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Upcoming classes

11 classes

Selected date

Wed 11 Nov 2026

18:30 – 21:30 • 1 day

£185

186 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick

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  • Fri 20 Nov 2026

    18:30 – 21:30 • 1 day

    129C Upper Street, Islington

    Cooking team

    £185

  • Fri 27 Nov 2026

    18:30 – 21:30 • 1 day

    40 Electric Boulevard, Battersea

    Cooking team

    £185

  • Wed 2 Dec 2026

    18:30 – 21:30 • 1 day

    40 Electric Boulevard, Battersea

    Cooking team

    £185

  • Wed 9 Dec 2026

    18:30 – 21:30 • 1 day

    129C Upper Street, Islington

    Cooking team

    £185

  • Wed 13 Jan 2027

    18:30 – 21:30 • 1 day

    40 Electric Boulevard, Battersea

    Cooking team

    £185

  • Thu 14 Jan 2027

    18:30 – 21:30 • 1 day

    1 Hampstead High St, Hampstead

    Cooking team

    £185

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
20 Nov 2026
Friday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
129C Upper StreetLondon N1 1QP
£185.00
27 Nov 2026
Friday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
40 Electric BoulevardLondon SW11 8BJ
£185.00
2 Dec 2026
Wednesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
40 Electric BoulevardLondon SW11 8BJ
£185.00
9 Dec 2026
Wednesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
129C Upper StreetLondon N1 1QP
£185.00
13 Jan 2027
Wednesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
40 Electric BoulevardLondon SW11 8BJ
£185.00
14 Jan 2027
Thursday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
1 Hampstead High StLondon NW3 1RG
£185.00
20 Jan 2027
Wednesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
186 Chiswick High RdLondon W4 1PP
£185.00
21 Jan 2027
Thursday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
129C Upper StreetLondon N1 1QP
£185.00
27 Jan 2027
Wednesday
18:30 - 21:30
One-day class1 day
CookingTeacher
40 Electric BoulevardLondon SW11 8BJ
£185.00
  • Wed 11 Nov, 18:30 - 21:30

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    1 day
    186 Chiswick High Rd
    1 dayWed 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher186 Chiswick High Rd
    CookingTeacher
    £185
  • Fri 20 Nov, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    129C Upper Street
    1 dayFri 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher129C Upper Street
    CookingTeacher
    £185
  • Fri 27 Nov, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    40 Electric Boulevard
    1 dayFri 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher40 Electric Boulevard
    CookingTeacher
    £185
  • Wed 2 Dec, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    40 Electric Boulevard
    1 dayWed 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher40 Electric Boulevard
    CookingTeacher
    £185
  • Wed 9 Dec, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    129C Upper Street
    1 dayWed 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher129C Upper Street
    CookingTeacher
    £185
  • Wed 13 Jan, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    40 Electric Boulevard
    1 dayWed 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher40 Electric Boulevard
    CookingTeacher
    £185
  • Thu 14 Jan, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    1 Hampstead High St
    1 dayThu 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher1 Hampstead High St
    CookingTeacher
    £185
  • Wed 20 Jan, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    186 Chiswick High Rd
    1 dayWed 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher186 Chiswick High Rd
    CookingTeacher
    £185
  • Thu 21 Jan, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    129C Upper Street
    1 dayThu 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher129C Upper Street
    CookingTeacher
    £185
  • Wed 27 Jan, 18:30 - 21:30

    1 day
    40 Electric Boulevard
    1 dayWed 18:30£185
    CookingTeacher40 Electric Boulevard
    CookingTeacher
    £185

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