Embark on a culinary journey into the heart of Italian tradition with our immersive 3-hour Fresh Pasta & Ravioli Cookery Class. Led by our expert chef, this hands-on experience will teach you the art of crafting fresh egg pasta from scratch, transforming it into delicate Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli and flavourful Pork or Mushroom Tortellini. Activity 1: Fresh Egg Pasta - Mastering the Basics Begin your pasta adventure by learning the fundamentals of making fresh egg pasta dough. Under the guidance of our skilled chef, participants will knead, roll, and shape the dough to perfection, discovering the secrets behind achieving the ideal texture and consistency. From silky fettuccine to delicate sheets for ravioli and tortellini, you'll learn the versatility of fresh pasta. Activity 2: Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli - A Taste of Tuscany Delve into the exquisite world of filled pasta with the creation of Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli. Participants will learn to prepare a delectable filling of creamy ricotta cheese and vibrant spinach, mastering the art of shaping and sealing each delicate parcel. Elevate your ravioli with a homemade sauce or simply enjoy them with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Activity 3: Pork or Mushroom Tortellini - Savoury Sensations Explore the intricate art of making Pork Mushroom Tortellini, a beloved delicacy from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Participants will craft a savoury filling of seasoned pork and earthy mushrooms, learning the traditional technique for shaping each tortellini by hand. Discover the satisfaction of creating these bite-sized treasures, perfect for pairing with your favourite sauce or broth. Class Details: Duration: 3 hours Skill Level: Suitable for all levels What's Included: Expert guidance from our skilled chef All necessary ingredients and equipment Tasting of the freshly made pasta, ravioli, and tortellini Recipe cards to take home and recreate the pasta delights
£75.00 - £99.00
Join us for a festive and creative Gingerbread House Make & Decorate Cookery Class, perfect for both adults and children! In this 3-hour class, you’ll learn how to make gingerbread from scratch, cut out the pieces, and assemble your very own gingerbread house. Once assembled, let your creativity shine as you decorate it with royal icing and a variety of fun, edible decorations. A fantastic way to get into the holiday spirit while enjoying quality time with family! What You Will Make: 1. Gingerbread DoughYou’ll learn how to make a delicious, spiced gingerbread dough from scratch, perfect for building a sturdy and flavorful gingerbread house. 2. Gingerbread House PiecesOnce your dough is made, you’ll roll it out and cut out all the essential shapes for your gingerbread house, including walls, roofs, and more. 3. House AssemblyOur chef will guide you through the assembly process, showing you how to use royal icing to "glue" the pieces together and create a standing gingerbread house. 4. Decorating Your HouseThe fun continues as you decorate your gingerbread house with royal icing, sweets, and various festive decorations. Let your imagination run wild and make your house as unique as you want! Class Details: Duration: 3 hours Skill Level: Suitable for all levels What's Included: Expert instruction from our chef All necessary ingredients and equipment Hands-on gingerbread making, cutting, and decorating Recipe cards to take home and recreate the gingerbread house Please note: Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
£52.50
Join us for a luxurious Beef Wellington Cookery Class, where you'll master the art of creating this iconic dish alongside a selection of delicious sides. In this 3-hour class, designed for adults, you'll learn how to prepare a show-stopping Beef Wellington with tender fillet steak, encased in flaky puff pastry, and paired with rich accompaniments like dauphinoise potatoes, glazed carrots, and a rich gravy. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a gourmet meal at home! What You Will Make: 1. Beef Wellington Under the guidance of our expert chef, you’ll learn how to make the perfect Beef Wellington from scratch. From seasoning the fillet to preparing the mushroom duxelles and wrapping it all in buttery puff pastry, you’ll master each step to create a dish that's both impressive and delicious. 2. Dauphinoise Potatoes Learn how to make creamy, indulgent dauphinoise potatoes, the perfect complement to your Beef Wellington. Our chef will guide you through layering potatoes with garlic-infused cream and baking them to perfection. 3. Glazed Carrots These sweet and tender carrots are a simple yet elegant side dish. You’ll learn how to glaze them to achieve a rich, shiny finish that’s full of flavor. 4. Rich Gravy & Horseradish What’s a Beef Wellington without a rich, flavorful gravy? You’ll also make a delicious homemade gravy, perfect for serving alongside your dish, as well as a fresh horseradish sauce to add a tangy kick. Class Details: Duration: 3 hours Skill Level: Suitable for all levels What's Included: Expert instruction from our chef All necessary ingredients and equipment Hands-on preparation of Beef Wellington, dauphinoise potatoes, glazed carrots, and rich gravy Recipe cards to take home and recreate the dish Aprons provided
£85.00 - £105.00
Immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Italy with our immersive 3-hour Risotto and Arancini Cookery Class. From mastering the art of creamy risotto to crafting golden Sicilian arancini, you'll embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the heartiness and comfort of Italian cuisine. Course 1: Butternut Squash, Sage & Hazelnut Risotto Discover the heartiness of autumn with a risotto infused with the sweetness of butternut squash, the earthiness of sage, and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts. Learn how to balance flavours while achieving the perfect creamy texture. Course 2: Creamy Polenta with Parmesan & Seasonal Topping Unlock the secrets of perfectly cooked polenta – smooth, rich, and full of flavour. Paired with Parmesan and a seasonal topping, this rustic northern Italian dish is a versatile addition to your home cooking repertoire. Course 3: Sicilian Arancini with Spicy Tomato Sauce Transport yourself to sun-soaked Sicily as you master the art of making arancini. Learn to create the crisp golden shell and savoury rice filling, then pair them with a vibrant spicy tomato sauce for an irresistible finish. Class Details: Duration: 3 hours Skill Level: All levels welcome What's Included: Hands-on instruction from our experienced chef All necessary ingredients and equipment Tasting of the risottos and arancini prepared during the class Recipe cards for risotto variations and arancini
£75.00 - £99.00
Indulge in the art of Italian dessert-making with our 3-hour Italian Dessert Cookery Class. Perfect for dessert lovers and home cooks alike, this class will teach you how to make three iconic Italian sweets: the classic, creamy Tiramisu, a velvety Panna Cotta served with a fruity salsa ai frutti di bosco, and the crumbly yet delicious Sbrisolona. Under expert guidance, you’ll master the techniques behind these traditional treats, bringing the flavors of Italy into your own kitchen! What You Will Make: 1. TiramisuDiscover the secrets to making the perfect tiramisu, with layers of coffee-soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder. You’ll learn how to balance the flavors and create the ultimate indulgent dessert. 2. Panna Cotta with Salsa ai Frutti di BoscoMaster the art of making silky smooth panna cotta, a classic Italian dessert that melts in your mouth. You’ll pair it with a vibrant, tangy berry sauce (salsa ai frutti di bosco) to add a fruity burst to this creamy treat. 3. SbrisolonaLearn how to make Sbrisolona, a crunchy, almond-based crumble cake from the Lombardy region. This rustic dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious, perfect for pairing with coffee or as a sweet snack. Class Details: Duration: 3 hours Skill Level: Suitable for all levels What's Included: Expert instruction from our chef All necessary ingredients and equipment Hands-on preparation of tiramisu, panna cotta, and sbrisolona Recipe cards to take home and recreate the desserts Aprons provided
£75.00 - £99.00
Italian cuisine is so much more than pasta, and this immersive class takes you on a delicious journey through three traditional dishes from across the country. Over 3 hours, you’ll master classic cooking techniques while creating hearty, flavourful recipes that showcase the diversity of Italy’s culinary heritage. Dish 1: Pollo alla Cacciatora Learn to prepare the famous hunter’s chicken — a rustic Tuscan dish simmered with tomatoes, herbs, and olives. Comforting and aromatic, it’s Italian home cooking at its best. Dish 2: Arista di Maiale con Salsa Tonnata Discover an elegant northern Italian classic: tender roast pork loin paired with a silky, savoury tuna sauce. A surprising yet traditional combination that highlights Italy’s love of bold, contrasting flavours. Dish 3: Polpette in Salsa di Pomodoro con Pane Tostato No Italian table is complete without meatballs. You’ll make juicy, tender polpette simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served with toasted sourdough — perfect for soaking up every last drop. Class Details📍 Duration: 3 hours👩🍳 Skill Level: All levels welcome🍴 What’s Included: Hands-on instruction from our experienced chef All ingredients & equipment Tastings of each dish Recipe cards to take home
£75.00 - £99.00
Get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas Produce & Edible Gifts Cookery Class, designed to help you create delicious homemade treats for gifting or enjoying yourself! This fun and festive 3-hour class is perfect for adults who want to learn how to make classic Christmas delights, including Christmas pudding, apple and walnut chutney, and a couple of other seasonal surprises. Whether you're looking to perfect your holiday baking or craft beautiful edible gifts, this class is a great way to prepare for the holiday season. What You Will Make: 1. Traditional Christmas Pudding Learn to create a rich, flavorful Christmas pudding packed with fruits and spices, perfect for enjoying with family or giving as a homemade gift. Our chef will guide you through the process, sharing tips on how to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. 2. Apple & Walnut Chutney Discover how to make a delicious apple and walnut chutney—ideal for pairing with cheese, meats, or simply as a festive treat. You'll master the art of chutney-making, learning how to balance sweetness and spice for a perfect result. 3. Additional Edible Gifts In addition to the pudding and chutney, you'll make a couple of other festive surprises that will be perfect for gifting such as truffles, figs in cognac & Pinwheels Class Details: Duration: 3 hours Skill Level: Suitable for all levels What's Included: Expert instruction from our chef All necessary ingredients and equipment Hands-on preparation of Christmas pudding, chutney, and other items Recipe cards to take home Recipe cards to take home and recreate the festive treats
£75.00 - £99.00
At our Letchworth Garden City location, we offer engaging and immersive cooking classes that are designed to help you unlock your full culinary potential.
Whether you're looking to improve your cooking skills, learn new recipes, or simply enjoy a fun and educational culinary experience, our cooking classes are the perfect choice.
Our classes are held in a state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with top-quality knives, cookware, and appliances, ensuring that you have access to the best tools in the trade. From learning basic cooking skills to mastering complex recipes, our classes are carefully crafted to provide a hands-on and interactive learning experience.
Led by our experienced chefs, our classes provide expert instruction on a wide range of cooking techniques and recipes, catering to all skill levels from beginners to advanced cooks.
Anne is our star Home Economist. She has worked on the last five Mary Berry cook books and has also contributed to the BBC’s ‘MasterChef Cookery Course’ and ‘MasterChef at Home’ amongst countless others.
As an accomplished demonstrator, she has taught at Jean-Christophe Novelli’s Academy, and regularly appears onstage at food festivals using local and seasonal foods, and promoting family cooking for the kids to get involved with too.
Simone Scola, was born in Falcade, Italian Dolomites where he trained for 5 years. He worked at Michelin starred Tivoli in Cortina D’ampezzo and Locanda Delle Tamerici. Simone moved to London in 2007 where he worked at Zafferano in Knightsbridge and Orrery in Marylebone.
He began his gastro pub experience at the Landsdowne in Primerose Hill. Enjoying this scene he joined The Hermit in 2013 and now works as freelance.
Holly is our secret weapon for vegan bakes. 6 years vegan, 4 years working in vegan kitchens, she considers cakes and delicious bakes a tool to make any bad day a little better: that's where the name of her business Dopa Delights comes from.
The Dopa is the part of the brain where Dopamine is created, and Holly's cakes not only make her happy, she also hopes to share that happiness with others through her classes and creations.
Meet David Batala, a seasoned private chef with over 15 years of experience and a deep love for the art of cooking. David's culinary journey has taken him on a remarkable path, including working in Michelin-starred restaurants. Through his diverse experiences, David has refined his skills, mastering the delicate balance of flavors and techniques that make every dish a masterpiece. With David's warm and patient guidance, you'll uncover the secrets behind creating delicious meals while exploring your own creativity in the kitchen.
We make every possible effort to satisfy dietary needs and, where possible, provide alternatives.
If you have any questions about what we can provide, please call us before making your booking on 01708691322.
If you have any dietary needs or allergies, even if you don't believe they're relevant, please write them in the "dietary requirements" box at the checkout!
Yes, each students will have a personal work station with an induction hob and a next gen oven plus all the utensils, knives and pans you will need for the class.
Anyone of any age is welcome to attend. Under 16-year-olds are welcome to attend our class accompained by an adult (we would only charge for one ticket). Under 10-year-olds will have classes available to attend especially made for younger children.
At the beginning of your class you will receive a printed card that features all the recipes you will be learning on the day, plus an additional section for any further notes.
You may transfer to an alternative class if you give us notice not less than 5 days before the date of the class. In this case, we will rebook you on to your selected class as long as it’s available and not sold out. Confirmed bookings are not eligible for refunds or cancellations under any circumstances. If you cannot attend a class you may send someone else in your place, just let us know the name of the attendee in advance of the class, where possible.
You do not need to bring anything to most classes, but we recommend bringing a food container for the food you will make in case you wanted to take it home. Please make sure you are wearing closed toe shoes.
Yes, our Gift Cards can be redeemed against Cooking School classes!
