Cooking Classes

Can't cook won't cook? There will be no more excuses after attending one of these fantastic cooking classes. In fact, it does not matter if you are a complete and utter novice or expert in the kitchen, there is plenty to learn with the wide choice available. Whether you choose Italian, Indian, Thai or good old traditional English cooking, your new found skills will definitely make more than just you happy, chances are you will have to (and more than likely want to) show of your new found skills and talents in the kitchen at home with family or friends. For the ultimate food or cooking lover, there is even an option to visit the stunning 14th century home of the famous chef Jean-Christophe for a truly exceptional and unique cookery experience!

All these cookery classes normally begin with a welcoming introduction to your professional chef who will inform you of the dishes they are or you are going to to prepare on the day. Depending on the package chosen, your experience will ether involve a demonstration class only or follow it by allowing you the chance to get your hands dirty with some cooking of your own trying to reproduce the chefs dish. Most packages provide light refreshments such as tea or coffee during the demonstrations and some give a choice of options for the dish you would prefer to prepare.

Unless specified in the product details, all the required equipment and ingredients will be provided ready for you to start cooking!

Finally, at the end of the activity it is time to put your cookery skills to the test when you sit down to sample what you have just created, be it one course or more or your very own chocolate creations! This is normally done with the rest of the class and a glass of wine so you can toast other guest’s success and if you choose, sample each other’s cuisines.

Important information

Duration

All these cookery classes vary in duration dependent on package chosen. Many are half-day activities and hence may last up to four hours whereas some include overnight stays with the actually practical activities being split over two days. Please check the retailer for more information or ask at the venue when making your booking.

Are spectators welcome

Spectators are not allowed at these experiences, although you are allowed to take your food home for family and friends to enjoy.

Are these experiences weather dependent?

The weather does not affect these experiences.

Other information

Restrictions on minimum age do apply, usually being sixteen or eighteen years. Please check product details below or at retailer.

Unless your chosen package in one on one tuition, the cooking lessons available will be held in a group class, which may be up to twenty people.

We recommend not wearing your best clothing as things can get very messy in the kitchen (always makes it more enjoyable)!

Please be aware these cookery courses may not be suitable for those with nut allergies.

“ I love chocolate, and I absolutely loved this chocolate making workshop! We started with a brief chat about the history of chocolate, it was quite interesting but to be honest I just couldn’t wait to get started on creating my own. After a quick and simple demonstration, we were left to recreate on our own whilst the instructor walked around guiding us. We then repeated this a couple more times with other recipes whilst testing our creations along the way. When finished we were provided with various bits of equipment and shown how to present our chocolates and truffles to take home. I think I had around 40 in the end! I might treat myself to this again or something similar just before Christmas so I can show off my creations on Christmas Day! ”

Emily W. - Chocolate Delight Workshop, Buyagift.co.uk

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