At Hampstead Cuisine, the approach and individuality is why so many people have attended workshops over the years. The philosophy extends beyond the normal realms of a cookery school but a lifestyle centre where one enjoys culinary arts and shares the experience within a lavish environment. The culture at the school is unique as the emphasis is to really teach; there is a running commentary and explanation on most ingredients or component used eg, differences in olive oil grades, preparation of the allium (onions, leeks, shallots etc) family, why some oils like sesame sometimes need a carrier, the importance of sautéing spices, the affects of heat and oxygen in a pan, the salt and sugar components in bread making and more. This collage of information is to demystify the art of cooking and sometimes it means going back to basics in order to get a thorough grounding and understanding of cooking essentials which so often this level of information and detail one cannot find nor read in glossy magazines. Equally important to complement the above is techniques so one gets the opportunity to try out different knives and associated skills, types of professional pans and their applications and instill both confidence and kitchen management. The school has a special place in Hampstead society and the patrons of the School are members of the former Germany monarchy; TSH Prinz & Prinzessin von Hohenzollern