Top England Cooking Classes

Indian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the UK. Sample authentic Indian cooking while learning how to craft the dishes yourself with the help of a professional chef and award-winning author in this small-group cooking class. Visit a local Indian food shop to shop for ingredients, while learning how Indian cuisine became so rooted in British culture.

For events at our venue, your ticket includes: • Welcome aperitivo cocktail • An interactive cocktail masterclass with our mixologist, featuring live demonstrations, tastings, and one cocktail personally crafted by each participant • Italian-style sharing dinner with a naturally vegan selection (including olives, arancini, mixed vegetables, bruschette and more) Please note: some cocktails are demonstrated by our mixologist and may be shared between participants depending on group size.

Learn the art of making (and tasting!) chocolate from an expert during this fun tasting experience. Watch chocolate being made, and sample chocolates of different strengths and flavor notes made with cocoa beans from around the world. Once you’re done, enjoy great discounts in the shop and café.

Chocolate fans—this is the one for you! Rather than simply buying chocolate from a shop in York, this experience allows you to learn how to make your own chocolate bar from scratch. Learn special techniques used by chocolatiers—such as how to temper chocolate, and experiment with different flavor combinations too. At the end of the lesson, enjoy the perk of being able to take your chocolate bar away with you.

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 Classic British Scones. This fun, immersive baking class 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 - Just bring your enthusiasm! We provide all equipment, ingredients, and know how. And yes - we even do the washing up! So you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a post-bake tasting of your warm, fresh creations.

York Gin Tastings are fun, fascinating, and one of the best things to do in York. Come along with friends and enjoy two full G&Ts (or other mixer!) while tasting a wide selection of your award-winning range. You'll learn lots and laugh lots with your famously friendly and knowledgeable York Gin Experts, who'll take you through the amazing legends, myths and history of gin. Includes: Two drinks, 6 tasters, optional snacks, 10% discount on everything at the event. Speakeasy setting within York City walls. Dog friendly.

There’s nothing more British than scones with jam and clotted cream. In this fun workshop, led by a professional local baker, you’ll learn how to make scones from scratch then feast on your creations with clotted cream, jam, and tea. Along the way, hear the history of this classic treat and mingle with like-minded folk: Your group size is limited to just 15.

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.

From scotch eggs and sausage rolls, to roast beef and beef wellington, the UK has a wider range of classic foods than it at first may appear. On this small-group half-day cooking class and dining experience, learn how to cook a range of British classic dishes, before settling down to enjoy a five-course meal in an Edwardian home.

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.

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.

Learn how Yorkshire gin is made without guessing your way through tastings on this guided experience at Hooting Owl Distillery in York. Led by a master distiller, the tour explains the distillery’s process, origins, and the legend of Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins, so you understand what you’re drinking—not just sampling it.

London takes its tea seriously—and you’ll be able to sip, sniff, and savor with the best of them during this masterclass. Make your own way to the Central London tasting room, and settle in with just a small group for company. You’ll sample varieties like black, oolong, and pu’erh tea; will learn to recognize what makes a quality tea; and will discover the history of tea-drinking in Britain.

Step backstage and discover what goes into making beer with a guided tour of Camden’s 3 Locks Brewery. During the tour, you will learn about the fermentation and brewing process and be able to taste craft beers straight from the tank. Learn how 3 Locks Brewery captures the diverse and vibrant community of Camden in its modern brews before relaxing with a final pint overlooking Regent’s Canal.

Glide by a host of London’s must-see landmarks on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich on the Thames River. Step aboard your comfortable cruise boat at Westminster Pier and listen to the live commentary as you pass sights such as Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Drink in the views from the open or indoor deck, and at Greenwich, step ashore to visit attractions (own expense) such as the Cutty Sark or National Maritime Museum.

This is a unique activity and the only one in London. You'll be part of a family for a night in a home away from home setting with delicious food and drink. It's the perfect experience for any visiting foodies!

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only for the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you from a 24- or 48-hour option. Learn more about what you're seeing with recorded commentary on Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, and more.

Forget the stress of booking a taxi or shuttle to your London-area airport. Reserve this private transfer—available 24 hours daily—for a quick and comfortable ride from your London accommodation to London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, or City Airport. Arrive relaxed and with time to spare, and leave all the navigation to someone else.

Borough Market is one of the oldest and most celebrated food markets in the world, and London Bridge is the historic neighborhood that grew up around it. This is the best food tour in London Bridge, and one of the top-rated things to do in London for food lovers visiting from abroad. Over 3 hours and 6 hand-picked stops, you will explore Borough Market and the London Bridge area with a local guide who knows every address worth knowing. English food has a reputation. This tour aims to change it. From a bacon and egg bap to award-winning fish and chips, artisanal British cheeses paired with ale, cider or honey mead, and a proper sticky toffee pudding, every stop is chosen for quality and the tastings add up to a full meal. There is also a Secret Dish revealed only on the day.

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.

Journey back to the Middle Ages with this full-day admission ticket to Warwick Castle. Explore the historic castle, brought to life by actors and interactive displays, and wander across some 64 acres (26 hectares) of parkland. Take in the views from the ramparts, enjoy the spectacular Flight of the Eagles show, and see one of the world’s largest fireball catapults.

York is famous for its chocolate–both Kit Kat bars and Terry’s Chocolate Orange were invented here. Have your own Willy Wonka experience in this class where you’ll craft chocolate truffles at a factory. Learn the basics of chocolate making, from tempering chocolate to making ganache, before you package your creations and take them home.

Step into a real kitchen and learn to make real-deal Chinese dumplings from scratch in this private, fully hands-on cooking class in London. Your guide shares secret tips to help you master authentic Northern Chinese dumplings—from kneading the perfect dough to the "3-fold secret." Enjoy an intimate setting with full attention and take home your delicious creations along with a digital recipe to continue practicing.