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Cob Oven Workshop
Reviews of my One Day Cob Oven Workshop
Summer 2025 Dates: 12th July, 26th July
"Our friend came back raving about his course he did on Saturday with you - he loved it!"
"It's still all going round in my head and I'm still on a high!"
"TOTALLY INSPIRED AND FULLY ENERGISED - thanks Matthew!"
"5 star fun mixed with clear teaching and new skills combine for an amazing weekend"
"Our family had a great time, thanks Matthew! Amazing that three teenagers can be actively engaged for two days of satisfying graft in the fresh air... We can't wait to get building at home"
"Fantastic one day oven building course! Just sourcing my materials atm! Thank you Matthew for an excellent and practical day!"
"Just had an amazing day. As a complete novice I wasn't sure what to expect but Matthew is a great tutor, and we ate some of the best pizza ever. Can't wait to take these skills home and get 'cobbin'. If you are thinking of booking... don't dither! Book it, you will have a great time and come away confident enough to build your own oven at home."
"The course exceeded my expectations. We met some fascinating people and Matthew was so full of practical information and enthusiasm. Best day out this year. We now know building our own oven is a real possibility."
"I bought a gift voucher for my husband for Christmas and I can honestly say that this had been the most successful gift of all time! He's currently up to his elbows in cob as he builds an oven in the garden. Hats off to Matthew, the smiles continue!"
Owning a wood-fired oven may well change your life. It changed mine.
There are two routes to owning your own cob oven.
- You can attend my One Day Cob Oven Workshop where I teach you all you need to know to then build yours at home. 2025 dates shown below, with details for booking.
- I can run a workshop at your home over three days: you invite friends and family to join in the fun. I supply peels, rake and door kit - you just supply the hungry helpers! Contact me directly to discuss logistics and costs cobovenman@me.com
A cob oven in your garden becomes a focal point and the best reason to invite friends for supper. Start your party by lighting the oven and preparing the ingredients. In an hour you are ready to bake pizza in the heat of around 350ºC. Your guests will love making their own pizza and baking it in around 2 minutes or so. Less is more: top your pizza with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella or maybe olive oil, salt and rosemary. The aromas are to die for - the woodsmoke adds to the flavours - you've got yourself an authentic pizza that can't be beat!
Continue baking all night or maybe move onto the next course. Your oven is perfect for roasting, so try chicken, fish, lamb, vegetables, kebabs, stews, tarts, pies... anything you desire. Be as creative as you wish: this is cooking with your senses.
Gift vouchers are available NOW!
Call or email me to book a place or order a gift voucher.
Vouchers can be left open or be date specific.
SUMMER 2025 One Day Oven Workshop dates:
12th July • 26th July
Location:
Leintwardine, Herefordshire, England.
Times: Arrive 9am for 09.30am start, finish approx 5.00pm
Tutor: Matthew Lloyd
Please Note: 8 places per workshop
Description: A one day Cob Oven Workshop that includes building, lighting, using and caring for a cob oven. We bake our own wood-fired lunch. We build an oven throughout the day, covering materials, techniques and processes. You take home oven plans and course notes. My aim is to inspire and instruct you to be able to build your own cob oven at your home.
Cost: (£75 + vat)
£90 Includes wood-fired pizza lunch.
Book via email or telephone:
Call Matthew Lloyd on 07974 955196
or email : cobovenman@me.com