Top England Cooking Classes

Don’t just order a gin when you’re in London, learn how to make one, and take home your own bottled creation. During this gin masterclass in Greenwich, sample the various botanicals and flavorings that give gin it’s unique taste, and tweak the recipe as you wish to create a bespoke gin. Besides receiving a bottle of your brew, you’ll also enjoy it in a classic G&T to finish the class on a high note.

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.

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.

Sampling a city’s small-batch beer scene usually means hopping between bars and breweries across town. Settle in at one spot and work through ten local craft beers as bar staff introduce each pour. Along the way, learn how brewing techniques and ingredients shape flavor, and see the city through its local beer.

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.

In the heart of Stockport, an immersive experience awaits at the Gin School, where you’ll have the opportunity to craft your very own gin. Begin your journey with a welcome double gin and tonic, followed by a guided tour of the distillery. At your personal still, select from a variety of botanicals to create a unique gin recipe under the guidance of our expert distiller. While your gin distills, enjoy additional tastings of our full range, culminating in the bottling and labeling of your creation. This intimate session, limited to just six stills, ensures personalized attention and a memorable experience, complete with a final tasting of your handcrafted gin.

Learn the art of making authentic Italian pasta at one of several locations across Central London in a small-group cooking class. Hear about the history and traditions that have been passed down by Italian chefs over the generations before enjoying a dinner made from the pasta you hand-crafted during the class and toast your efforts with prosecco.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!)

Don’t just drink your favorite spirit, master the art of making it during a gin-making class in Torbay. Using a traditional copper pot, you’ll distill your very own gin to take home in a 500ml bottle, and enjoy drinks while you do it. Plus, this private tour means that you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide.

When it’s time to say goodbye to London, end your trip the easy way with this shared departure transfer in a climate-controlled bus to London Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted Airport. It’s a budget-friendly alternative to the pricey private taxi rides.

Chocoholics and cocktail enthusiasts rarely find experiences that cater to both their passions. During this exclusive tasting and cocktail-crafting workshop, try some of the world’s best chocolate made by an artisan London chocolate boutique. Get top tips from a pro on how to properly taste chocolate, and learn how to make delicious Mexican-inspired cocktails, such as the Melt Margarita and the Pisco Passion.

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.

Join us for the ultimate 3-hour bar crawl (both bars are right next door to each other, so no messy hair!) Ideal for hens or birthdays! 3 Hours - 2 Bars There's no other activity like it in Liverpool. It's one of a kind, hosted by the drag queens of FunnyBoyz, the UK's #1 Drag Show!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step into the cozy ambiance of a London home and learn the art of baking a traditional British Afternoon Tea with hosts Claudia & Giselle. This engaging experience features hands-on guidance as you whip up delightful scones, finger sandwiches, and pastries, all while enjoying delightful stories and tips from your hosts. Gather around the table to savor your freshly baked treats paired with fine teas, creating a memorable afternoon filled with culinary delight and camaraderie.

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.

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.