If you're thinking of buying an Aga, or perhaps you've just bought one or inherited one, then it's a good idea to book a place at an Aga cookery demonstration. These events take place in showrooms and locations around the UK to help potential owners, existing owners and even seasoned users to gain a much better knowledge of the way to cook with these well-known ovens.

Agas are undoubtedly among the easiest and most versatile range cookers on the market with numerous functions that will help you prepare great meals for family and friends. There is a broad selection of types to select from to suit the requirements of any lifestyle and home. The latest models are available in a variety of fuel alternatives including gas, oil, electric and dual-fuel. Depending on the dimensions of the kitchen you will also find an oven designed to fit the space available from the larger six-burner, four-oven range cookers to the compact four-burner, 2-oven cooker.

Finding out precisely what an Aga oven can do is time well spent particularly if you've yet to invest in one. These legendary cookers will probably last a lifetime but the initial financial outlay is high so it's sensible to find out precisely what you can get from it. Viewing one in a display room provides you with some rudimentary operational knowledge but to a get a true indication of all the benefits it's best to see one in action.

Aga demonstrations are normally cost-free and can be booked through a local dealer. The session itself will be run by an experienced and authorised demonstrator either at a showroom in your area or at a nearby cookery school or private house. You'll discover how to utilise primary features of the oven plus the perfect kitchenware and cooking methods that will take full advantage of your cooker. For anyone who is already an owner, a demo will help you acquire a few tips to extend your cooking experience as well as providing you with a chance to master new recipe ideas and some shortcuts that can make life easier.

During the session you can expect to learn how timing is more significant than temperature control and the demonstrator will guide you through the art of using specific ovens to determine when your meal will be ready. They will also demonstrate how the Aga is efficient in cooking any style of meal and not simply roasts or casseroles. Audience participation is encouraged to offer you an opportunity to be 'hands-on'.

If you are a seasoned owner then you might want to consider booking a spot on a themed demonstration. These kind of sessions concentrate on particular cooking techniques like dinner parties, world cuisine, puddings or preparing Christmas dinners. Whether you happen to be a newcomer or an experienced cook, it's really worth getting involved so you can build your confidence and your cooking repertoire.