Top United Kingdom Cooking Classes

This activity invites you to roll up your sleeves and dive into the UK's No.1 baking experience! Join in your iconic tent for some quintessentially British baking - creating Classic British Scones. Begin with a welcome drink and an introduction to the art and history of scones. Then, get hands-on as you create your own scones, jam, and cream. After baking, enjoy your delightful creations with tea. This fun, immersive baking class 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, and all equipment and ingredients are provided - Just bring your enthusiasm (And yes, we even do the washing up!)

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!

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.

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 a joy-filled baking experience culminating in a traditional afternoon tea. Working in pairs, you will learn to bake a selection of afternoon tea treats, including Victoria sponge sandwiches, eclairs and chocolate truffles, and present your beautiful bakes on a tiered stand. After baking, enjoy your own delightful creations with tea in our cocktail bar. 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!)

Lovers of all things sweet will enjoy this private gelato-making workshop in London. Your instructor guides you step-by-step through making delicious, homemade gelato and sorbet. As this is a private class, receive plenty of direct instruction. You can choose to make plant-based, dairy-free, or low-fat varieties if you like. Take around 1 quart (1 liter) of gelato home with you at the end.

A dining experience you wont forget! Step back in time to 17th century Broadway and immerse yourself in the rich history of England's Coaching Era. Begin your journey at the Museum and Art Gallery with a traditional welcome drink before rolling up your sleeves to churn your own butter. Using locally sourced Droitwich Salt, you'll learn to pat, season, and wrap your butter in eco-friendly beeswax to take home. Enjoy a rustic meal featuring a hearty soup or ploughman’s lunch, complemented by your freshly made butter and warm bread, all while surrounded by fascinating tales of the past.

With the help of either master baker JoJo or one of her fantastically-trained staff, learn the art of making a chocolate truffle. We put the flavours in your hands and let you get as experimental as you like. You won't leave empty-handed, and whether its BYOB or tea after tea, we'll make sure you've got everything you need for our 2-hour class to 2.5 hour class!

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!)

Delve into Manchester's vibrant craft beer culture with a 90-minute guided tasting session at a craft beer bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Sample five expertly curated modern brews, each served as a 1/3 pint pour, while learning about the brewing process and tasting techniques from an experienced guide. This intimate setting, limited to just 10 participants, fosters engaging discussions about flavours and aromas, making it perfect for both newcomers and seasoned beer lovers. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at a local venue, where you can sip, savour, and expand your appreciation for Manchester's independent craft beers.

Discover the art of crafting Italy’s beloved cocktails in a lively class set in central London. Under the guidance of a friendly bartender, you’ll learn to mix and sip four signature cocktails, including the refreshing Aperol Spritz and the iconic Negroni, all while indulging in delicious Roman supplì. This hands-on experience is perfect for gatherings, whether it's a birthday bash or a fun night with friends. Immerse yourself in cocktail history, enjoy everything you create, and savor the authentic tastes of Italy with every sip.

Plenty of Scottish distilleries offer whisky-tasting experiences but only Glengoyne offers the chance to make your own bottle of single malt. This small-group experience lets you combine five single cask whiskies to your taste to produce your own, unique bottle of Glengoyne Single Malt to take home.

Master the delicate art of creating French macarons in a hands-on workshop at The Cookery Studio in Bath. This engaging class is perfect for beginners and those with some baking experience. Learn essential techniques like whisking egg whites, crafting Italian meringue, and perfecting piping skills. You will also add a twist to these French delicacies choosing from a selection of quinessentially British inspired sweets and desserts to flavour your filling such as zesty lemon tart, Raspberry Ripple and sticky toffee pudding. You’ll leave with a selection of beautifully baked macarons and the confidence to recreate them at home.

Immerse yourself in the flavour and heritage of whisky without leaving the Scottish capital. This whisky-tasting experience in Edinburgh includes tastings of three malts from different Scottish regions. As you enjoy your *drams*, your host fills you in on the history and culture of whisky and why it arouses so much passion.

Discover new and exciting wines from around the world with this small-group wine tasting experience in Torquay. Let a knowledgeable wine host guide you through the process of tasting different styles of wines, and sample six different varieties. Beginners welcome, as the experience caters to all levels of wine knowledge.

Unlock the secrets of chocolate-making in this engaging workshop where creativity meets indulgence. Guided by an expert chocolatier, you'll dive into the world of chocolate, learning essential techniques while enjoying plenty of tastings along the way. Create your own delectable chocolates and take home your unique treats to share or savor solo—it's entirely up to you.

London’s gin history goes back centuries, but it can be hard to learn about it when you’re exploring alone. Enjoy a private gin masterclass at the Old Royal Naval College, part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a welcome G&T, sample four award-winning gins while learning insider history from your gin-expert guide.

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 gin making at the York Distillery's Gin School, where you'll craft your very own unique bottle of gin. The experience kicks off with a refreshing York Gin G&T, followed by a mini tasting of gins, plus an exploration of a range of botanicals to discover your favourite flavours. Guided by WSET-qualified gin tutors, you'll learn the art of distillation and the fascinating history of gin. As you create your spirit, you'll learn more about the fun and dark history of this most interesting of spirits. Take home your bespoke 700ml bottle of gin and the knowledge to appreciate gins like never before.

Discover the art of whisky making with Woven, acclaimed ‘punks of Scotch whisky,’ in the heart of Leith. This interactive experience invites you to delve into the world of blending as you create your own unique whisky. Start with a welcome highball, then explore Leith's rich whisky history before participating in a guided deconstructed tasting. Engage in a hands-on blending session, utilizing a diverse flavor library and active maturation techniques. Complete your experience with a farewell cocktail and take home a 100ml bottle of your personalized blend.

Learn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw cocoa bean to your own finished chocolate bar. We’ll share with you the secrets of the chocolate making process, to create your own chocolate recipe. During the workshop you will: Learn how to develop flavours and qualities from each stage of the cocoa bean processing. Learn how to combine ingredients to create desired chocolate recipes. Make a personalised signature chocolate blend to your own recipe. Beautifully package up your creations so you can enjoy them or re-use them at home in your own recipes. Go home with recipes and your newly found chocolate knowledge. Each participant will receive approximately 500g of your own chocolate as well as the recipes and technical worksheets to be able to develop your chocolate making skills further.

Go well beyond a generic distillery tour—and take part in a special, hands-on experience that’s perfect for gin lovers—during this gin-making masterclass. Hosted at a distillery in Aberdeen, this experience invites you to blend your very own bottle of Scottish gin. Choose from more than 100 botanicals to create your unique recipe; plus, enjoy additional cocktails, and learn more about local gin history.

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.

Immerse yourself in the warmth of traditional Scottish hospitality for a cooking experience and 3-course dinner as you step into the welcoming embrace of local host Nell's stunning 200-year-old home nestled in the heart of Edinburgh. Begin your culinary journey with a warm introduction to Scottish cooking, while savoring homemade cheese oatcakes and Edinburgh Scottish rhubarb and ginger gin liqueur. Under Nell's expert guidance, master the art of preparing a quintessential Scottish soup - Cullen Skink- and craft your very own batch of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish shortbread. Dine Nell's elegant sitting room with Scotland's national dish, haggis (meat or vegetarian), served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnips, and enjoy a dram of whisky while you toast to Robert Burns' famous "Ode to a Haggis" poem. To wrap up this memorable evening, indulge in your homemade shortbread and tea or coffee, and depart with a tartan-wrapped goodie bag.

This is the only time of the month you can walk out onto parts of the Fife shore that are usually underwater. On the Rocks runs only on the big spring tides of the full and new moon. With your helmet on, you forage the deepest pools with Jayson, a seaweed specialist with longstanding professional experience who has been called a world expert. Then you eat what you gathered: a five-course tasting menu cooked over open fire on the beach. It's a genuine sea-to-fork day, rated 5.0 from 34 reviews on Tripadvisor.