Top England Cooking Classes

Embark on a Parisian adventure with our French macaron-making workshop in London! Join us for a delightful 2.5 hour class where you’ll learn the secrets to creating perfectly instagrammable macarons while enjoying your favorite tipple. In this fun and relaxed workshop, you’ll discover all the essential techniques for making delicious French macarons. From mastering the perfect meringue to achieving a smooth and shiny finish, you’ll practice every step needed to create stunning macarons. You’re welcome to bring your own bottle to sip on as you bake or your favourite soft drinks. Whether you’re looking for a unique edible gift experience or just a treat for yourself, we'll ensure you leave with the confidence to make macarons at home.

See more of London's architectural highlights in less time on this small-group biking tour. With a guide leading the way and helmets and bikes provided, getting around is easy. Cycle from Covent Garden to the royal splendor of Buckingham Palace, from Westminster to the architectural grandeur of St. Paul's Cathedral, and beyond. Throughout your ride, listen as your guide shares insider stories about the city.

Visiting Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle in one day is impossible on public transport, but this tour covers the route with hassle-free, round-trip coach travel. Visit Warwick Castle before heading over to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's birthplace. Then drive through the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to Oxford, where you explore the university’s buildings on a walking tour before returning to London.

Enjoy a stress-free start to your trip by booking a shared arrival transfer from London Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted Airport to your London hotel. Avoid taking your luggage on public transportation or worrying about a rising taxi meter with this ultra-convenient option.

Cook authentic Catalan dishes aboard a charming Dutch barge near Canary Wharf. Hosted by Tere and Colin (with their friendly cat, Tippi), this experience blends Spanish flavors with a truly local London setting. Using ingredients brought from Barcelona and fresh produce from London markets, you’ll prepare classic dishes like tortilla de patatas, fideua, or paella in Tere’s cozy houseboat kitchen. Afterward, share the meal together around the table, enjoying stories of life between London and Barcelona. It’s a rare chance to experience Spanish hospitality, art, and cuisine, all in the heart of London.

Break from the typical tourist scene and learn how to make luxurious chocolate bonbons in London with this beginner-friendly small-group class. Hosted by a trained chocolatier in Notting Hill, this hands-on course offers a one-of-a-kind experience for chocolate lovers. Learn about chocolates, sample different types, learn insider chocolate-making tricks and tips, then create your own custom-flavored bonbons to take home with you.

Step into the world of refined elegance with our delightful 2-hour Afternoon Tea Baking Experience, where the charm of traditional English tea time meets the joy of hands-on baking. This immersive workshop blends captivating demonstrations with practical baking opportunities, ensuring a memorable and delicious adventure. Begin your journey with a warm welcome, then dive into a series of interactive demonstrations. Discover the secrets behind crafting velvety homemade lemon curd and perfecting fruit preserves with a demonstration on making delectable homemade jam. Watch and learn as we guide you through the creation of a classic English Victoria Sponge cake, celebrated for its rich flavour and timeless appeal.

Indulge your love of Italian food during a ravioli-making cooking class in Stratford-upon-Avon. Use equipment and ingredients that you may not have at home and enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to six people. Plus, after making traditional pasta parcels, you’ll feast on the fruits of your labor.

Learn how to make authentic Dim Sum in a fun cooking class in London. Discover the recipe for a Chinese delicacy from rolling the dough to cooking dumplings, guided by an expert chef. Har Gow (Crystal Prawn Dumplings) Chiu Chow Fun Gwor (Chiu Chow steamed dumplings) Sui Mai (Open Top Steamed Pork And Prawn Dumplings) Make 15-18 dumplings and experiment with different fillings. Eat everything you make. Includes 2 bar tokens to redeem against any drinks in the bar.

Learn to bake scones and other treats for a classic afternoon tea during a private baking class near Shakespeare's house. The class takes place in a charming cottage near the town center, and includes scones and other snacks served with tea or coffee, and a glass of sparkling wine. You might make brownies, sweet and savory scones, and jam from organic ingredients. You’ll also be provided with recipes and scones to take with you.

Arriving in London after a flight often means navigating crowded terminals, managing heavy luggage, and queuing for taxis. This private transfer removes the hassle by providing a prebooked pickup from London Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, Luton Airport, or London City Airport, with a driver ready to meet you on arrival.

The Espresso Martini was invented by British bar tender Dick Bradsell in London. Legend has it that a ‘top model’ asked for a drink that would ‘wake me up and f**k me up’ at the same time. Bradsell complied mixing vodka with espresso and coffee liqueur and the Espresso Martini was born. This hugely popular cocktail is now considered one of the classics and the the perfect post dinner cocktail. This 2 hour class is perfect for groups looking for a little pick me up after dinner or before hitting the town. Obviously if you are coffee lover this cocktail class is perfect for you but make sure everyone in your group also enjoys coffee! This classic cocktail is simple to make and its all about the crema to get that frothy foam on the top. Our experienced mixologists will show you have to make the perfect Espresso Martini’s. You don’t have to be Kate Moss to enjoy an Espresso Martini and this class work for both hens and stags.

Cocktail lovers—this one’s for you. Enjoy the luxury of a private cocktail-making lesson with just your group and a mixologist in Bristol. Instead of letting someone else make the cocktails for you, this experience offers the rare opportunity to get behind the bar and find out the secrets of creating delicious cocktails yourself. To make sure you avoid crowds, the class also gives you exclusive use of the venue.

From the team behind the highly acclaimed Ginstitute comes the educatory experience The Whiskey Thing. An in-depth look into the wonderful category of Whiskey, covering everything from history and production to flavour profiles and most importantly of all, tastings. With 10 spirit tastings from a curated selection of premium global whiskies, this is a unique opportunity for whiskey connoisseurs as well as the perfect introduction to the category for whiskey novices. Once guests have explored the production process, what goes into the spirit and what tastes and flavours they enjoy, they will ultimately blend their own ‘one of one’ 70cl bottle to take home. The Team have carefully selected whiskeys from around the world, including rare blends, meaning the whiskeys enjoyed and blended on The Whiskey Thing make it a truly exclusive experience.

If you've ever wanted to make your own chocolate but haven't gotten around to traveling to far-flung places, get your fix right in the heart of London with this chocolate-making class. Join a small group in the charming neighborhood of Notting Hill to learn how cacao beans are transformed into chocolate bars. Then, under the watchful eye of a chocolatier, get your hands dirty and create your very own chocolate to take home with you.

This activity invites you to roll up your sleeves and dive into the UK's No.1 baking experience! Join in the iconic tent for some quintessentially British baking - creating a Victoria Sponge Cake! Working in pairs, you'll learn how to create a perfectly light and fluffy sponge, prepare a delicious filling, and decorate your masterpiece. This fun, immersive session is perfect for visitors to Manchester, date nights, a day out with friends, or a unique family activity to be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. All equipment and ingredients are provided, and no experience needed - Just bring your enthusiasm! (And yes, we even do the washing up!)

Our cocktail classes are interactive and super fun. Our fun loving cocktail experts will show you how to make a selection of classic cocktails. You and your group will get hands on to make and shake your own creations. Every group has exclusive use of the venue for maximum privacy and you get to drink everything you make! Perfect for stag dos, birthdays and work parties.

Discover the secrets to preparing the perfect bonbons, pralines, and chocolate bars during a small-group chocolate master class in London. This hands-on experience is excellent for chocoholics, amateur bakers, and families with teenage children. No culinary experience is necessary, as your teacher provides careful instruction and assistance every step of the way. After the class, take your cacao creations home in a complimentary branded bag.

What to Expect: Festive Demonstrations and Hands-On Fun: Begin with a demonstration on crafting royal icing and preparing a rich, spiced mince pie filling that captures the essence of Christmas. Collaborate to create your own festive mince pie filling. Joyful Baking Session: Dive into baking sweet butter shortcrust pastry for your mince pies, enriched with seasonal spices. You’ll also prepare gingerbread biscuit dough, learning to turn your biscuits into beautiful, decorative Christmas tree ornaments. Tasty Festive Treats: After your baking session, unwind with a cappuccino or a pot of fine tea, accompanied by a classic, buttery mince pie, filled with a spiced blend of fruit and spices. Take-Home Treats: Bring home an assortment of your deliciously baked biscuits, beautifully decorated Christmas tree ornaments, and scrumptious mince pies, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Make the most of your time in London with a hassle-free visit to the Hard Rock Cafe. Skip the line and take your seat surrounded by iconic rock ’n’ roll memorabilia, then enjoy a 2- or 3-course American-style meal. Choose from Gold or Diamond set menus to match your budget and tastes, combining convenient dining with a fun, music-themed atmosphere in the heart of the city.

The Big Bakes invites you to roll up your sleeves and dive into the UK's No.1 baking experience! Join us in our iconic tent for some quintessentially British baking - creating a Victoria Sponge Cake! Working in pairs, you'll learn how to create a perfectly light and fluffy sponge, prepare a delicious filling, and decorate your masterpiece. This fun, immersive session is perfect for visitors to London, a day out with friends, dates, or a unique family activity to be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. No experience needed, and all equipment and ingredients are provided - Just bring your enthusiasm! (And yes, we even do the washing up!)

Paul will take you on a fascinating journey back to where chocolate originated, complete with tasting incredible chocolates from all over the world and making pistachio and kataifi Dubai bars.

Tempering chocolate at home is hard to get right, and one wrong temperature can leave a dull, streaky finish. Master the technique in a small-group workshop in Woking, then design your own chocolates and pipe decorative effects onto them. The session includes a hot drink, and you take your finished chocolates home to enjoy.

The Big Bakes invites you to roll up your sleeves and dive into the UK's ultimate baking experience! Join us in our iconic tent for a joy-filled baking experience culminating in a traditional sweet Afternoon Tea. Working in pairs, you will learn to bake a selection of Afternoon Tea treats, including Victoria sponge sandwiches, chocolate truffles and eclairs, prepared on a tiered stand. After baking, enjoy your own delightful creations with tea in our cocktail bar! Available on Mondays and Fridays. This fun, immersive session is perfect for visitors to Manchester, a day out with friends, dates, or a unique family activity to be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm! All equipment and ingredients are provided, and yes, we even do the washing up!