Top South East England Food & Drink Classes

Get a taste of true English country cooking and hospitality with a lesson at the private Sussex home of a former restaurateur. Help prepare a starter, main dish, and dessert using fresh, seasonal ingredients and recipes handed down from the chef’s mother. When the cookings done, sit down with your host to enjoy the homemade feast and get personal insight into rural English culture.

You will be taught by a multi-award winning Chef who specialises in Indian/European fusion. Where possible you will be using fresh seasonal produce. You will discover the stories behind each dish you make and it's origins. The techniques you will learn are repeatable at home as no specialist equipment is needed. You will be given the printed recipes to take away with you. There are alternative cooking classes should you require a vegetarian or vegan option. Please notify us of any dietry restrictions on booking.

Join Italian host Sara for this hands-on, interactive pasta-making class in her West Sussex home. She will show you how to make a basic pasta dough and then shape it into Spaghetti, Tagliatelle, Lasagne sheets, or even Farfalle! Het pasta dough is made without using dairy or eggs, so everyone can enjoy it! At the end of the class, you will enjoy your freshly made pasta, cooking it in sauce like Basil Pesto or fresh Tomato Sauce and you can take your leftover creations at home. Pasta is comfort food, we know that, but if you make it yourself it's a completely different taste! THAT'S AMORE!

Learn to cook classic Indian dishes in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, perfect for both beginners and home-cooking enthusiasts. You’ll be guided by chefs who are passionate about authentic Indian cuisine and sharing the traditional techniques behind it. You’ll use fresh, seasonal ingredients wherever possible to create dishes that are bursting with flavour. Each recipe comes with a cultural backstory, giving you an appreciation of its origin and how it has evolved over time. No specialist equipment is needed—everything you learn can be easily replicated in your own kitchen. You’ll also take home printed recipe cards so you can impress friends and family with your new skills. Vegetarian options are available on request. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.

Dedicate time to chocolate in Woking with this small-group chocolate workshop in the Mayford Centre. A fun and creative activity to add to your plans, the workshop introduces you to the art of designing your own creations, learning how to temper the chocolate and pipe decorative effects. Perks include a hot drink, and your chocolates to take away at the end.

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.

Class Highlights: Create Your Own Starter: Begin your journey by crafting your own sourdough starter. This foundational element will be the key to your future baking success. Learn the science behind fermentation and how to nurture your starter for optimal results. Expert Demonstration: Watch and learn as our skilled baker guides you through the sourdough-making process. With years of experience, they’ll share invaluable tips and tricks to perfect your technique, from kneading to shaping, and everything in between. Customize Your Loaf: Once you've mastered the basics, it’s time to get creative! Discover how to adapt the traditional sourdough loaf by incorporating seeds, herbs, and other delicious add-ins to make it uniquely yours.