Top United Kingdom Cooking Classes

Discover the art of plant-based Chinese cooking in this 3-course small-group cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in the North of Manchester. Perfect for travelers and food lovers alike, this interactive class highlights traditional recipes adapted with vegetarian ingredients. During the class, you’ll create: - First course: hot and sour soup with mushrooms, bamboo shoots and chili - Second course: pan-fried vegetarian dumplings filled with sweet corn, cabbage and plant-based ingredients, served with garlic chili sauce - Dessert: classic walnut cookies with a lightly sweet, crumbly texture From folding dumplings to balancing savory and spicy flavors, this experience offers a memorable introduction to Chinese cuisine in a welcoming and relaxed setting near Manchester.

Discover the rich and robust flavors of traditional Spanish cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Guided by Chef Celia Chan, you'll create a shareable feast using authentic ingredients like fresh seafood, chorizo, and fragrant spices. Learn key techniques, from perfecting your knife skills to cooking tender rice and frying golden churros. Dishes such as garlic prawns and seafood paella will bring the vibrant taste of Spain to your table. Whether you're cooking for friends or family, this class offers an unforgettable experience. Available in Mandarin or Cantonese upon request.

Discover the vibrant flavors of Spain in this 3-course small-group cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in the North of Manchester. Perfect for travelers and food lovers alike, this interactive class brings together iconic Spanish dishes in a fun and approachable culinary experience. During the class, you’ll create: - First course: gambas al ajillo and sautéed mushroom bruschetta served as a flavorful tapas duo - Second course: seasonal seafood and chorizo paella prepared with traditional techniques - Dessert: freshly made churros paired with Nutella From sizzling garlic prawns to perfectly cooked paella and crisp churros, this experience offers a memorable introduction to Spanish cuisine in a welcoming and relaxed setting near Manchester.

Discover the elegance of French cuisine in this 4-course small-group cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in the North of Manchester. Perfect for travelers and food lovers alike, this interactive class introduces the techniques behind classic French dishes in a fun and approachable way During the class, you’ll create: - First course: clams in miso butter blending French technique with bold flavors - Second course: stuffed chicken roll-up with vegetables and rich Béchamel sauce - Third course: creamy mashed potatoes prepared with butter and milk - Dessert: a delicate rose apple tart baked with puff pastry From mastering sauces to preparing pastry and perfectly cooked proteins, this experience offers a delicious introduction to French cooking in a welcoming and relaxed setting near Manchester.

Make a day of Portobello Road and make a gin of your own. Explore the market when it is trading, browse the shops and soak up Notting Hill before heading above an old British pub for cocktails, storytelling and a hands-on taste of London's gin heritage. At The Ginstitute, above The Portobello Star, settle in for a spirited 2.5-hour tutored journey through gin's colourful and often miserable past. Over cocktails, your gin instructor brings together the drink's origins, London's Gin Craze and its place in British drinking culture. Then discover what you like in your glass. In a group of no more than 12, smell and taste individual botanical distillates before choosing the flavours for your own gin. Leave with a personal 70cl bottle: a taste of your time on Portobello Road, made to your preferences. Your recipe is saved for future paid reorders to keep your own bespoke Gin blend well stocked for the future.

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.

In this unique experience you will bake your own scones and cakes as part of your afernoon tea. After the baking you will enjoy afternoon tea.

Discover the art of Japanese cooking in this 4-course small-group cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in the North of Manchester. Perfect for beginners and food lovers alike, this interactive class teaches the techniques behind sushi, rice preparation and traditional Japanese flavors. During the class, you’ll create: - First course: traditional miso soup with seaweed, tofu and rich broth - Second course: salmon California rolls prepared with fresh ingredients and seasoned sushi rice - Third course: avocado uramaki rolls filled with imitation crab and topped with caviar - Fourth course: tamagoyaki made with egg and delicate dashi stock From rolling sushi to mastering dashi and perfectly seasoned rice, this experience offers a memorable introduction to Japanese cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

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.

Skip the mass-produced London souvenirs and create a truly personalized product during a private gin-making session. Make your way to the distillery in the Old Royal Navy College, in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Maritime Greenwich site, and start with a refreshing gin and tonic. Learn the history of gin and how it’s made before blending and bottling your own special edition.

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian home cooking and learn how to prepare one of the most beloved dishes of our culinary tradition: trofie al pesto. During this hands-on class, I will guide you step by step through the process of making fresh pasta from scratch and preparing traditional pesto using the classic mortar and pestle, just as it has been done for generations. But the experience doesn’t end there. Together, we will also make a crostata, a simple yet delicious Italian tart, using a recipe passed down to me by my father. It is a personal and meaningful part of the class, giving you the chance to discover not only Italian flavors, but also the family traditions behind them. Once the cooking is finished, you will have the pleasure of sitting down to enjoy everything you have prepared, accompanied by excellent wine, in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of my home.

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.

This authentic London food experience in a local home is filled with stories, history, and insider knowledge, leaving you with a deeper connection to British cuisine and memories to cherish forever. Join Dan in his Edwardian home in London for a private hands-on cooking class, where you will learn to cook British classics. Choose from 3 unique menus: London tasting menu, British favorites, or dishes inspired by the royal family. Learn to cook 3 dishes from scratch and master iconic recipes like scotch eggs or fish and chips. Savor the meal you’ve created together with aperitifs, stories & dinner. Authentic local experience, just 30 minutes from central London, discover British food traditions in a warm home setting.