Bread and pastry
a place, from$95
- Sourdough, focaccia and enriched doughs
- Shortcrust, rough puff and choux
- A loaf or a box of pastries to carry home
Cook it yourself, with a chef beside you
Hands on classes in bread and pastry, world cuisines and everyday kitchen skills, in a teaching kitchen with twelve cooking stations. Every guest cooks, tastes and sits down to eat what they have made.
12 guestsat most in every class
3 hoursfor most evening classes
1 stationfor each guest, never shared
- Small classes of twelve
- Seasonal produce from nearby growers
- Printed recipes to take home
- Gift vouchers by enquiry
Three kinds of class
Every class includes ingredients, an apron, the use of knives and pans, and a sit down meal or a box of bakes at the end.
World cuisines
a place, from$110
- Thai curry pastes pounded from scratch
- Fresh pasta rolled and cut by hand
- Dumplings, folds and dipping sauces
- Supper at the long table with the chef
Kitchen skills
a place, from$85
- Safe, quick knife work for chopping and slicing
- Stocks, sauces and seasoning by taste
- Fish, meat and vegetables cooked well
Each request is confirmed by email with the payment details, and a place is held once it is paid. Places can move to another date up to 7 days before the class, and after that they can be passed to a friend.
Classes this season
Dates change with the seasons, so ask for the class you want and we offer the next open date.
| Class | When it runs | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Sourdough at home | Saturday mornings, 09:30 to 13:00 | $105 |
| Tarts and choux | Thursday evenings, 18:00 to 21:00 | $95 |
| Fresh pasta by hand | Friday evenings, 18:00 to 21:30 | $110 |
| Thai curry pastes | Wednesday evenings, 18:00 to 21:30 | $110 |
| Dumplings and bao | Sunday afternoons, 13:00 to 16:30 | $110 |
| Knife skills for beginners | Tuesday evenings, 18:00 to 21:00 | $85 |
| Young cooks, ages 9 to 13 | Saturday afternoons in school holidays | $60 |
| Private group class | On a date you choose | Quote |
Young cooks classes need a parent or carer to stay in the building. Private classes suit 6 to 12 guests, for birthdays, teams and families.
A kitchen built for cooking, not for watching
Each guest has a station with a hob, a board, knives and a set of pans, so nobody spends the class waiting for a turn. The chef shows each step at the front bench, then walks the room to help with kneading, folding and seasoning.
Classes finish at the long table, where everyone eats what they have cooked together. Anything left over goes home in a box, along with the printed recipes.
- Twelve stations with induction hobs
- Knives, aprons and ingredients provided
- Chefs with restaurant and bakery careers behind them
- Recipes printed for every guest
How a class runs
Three hours goes quickly when you are the one cooking.
Arrive and settle
Tea or coffee, an apron and a look at your station, fifteen minutes before the start.
Watch the chef
A short demonstration of each technique, with time for questions before anyone picks up a knife.
Cook at your station
You make every dish yourself while the chef moves around the room to taste, adjust and encourage.
Sit down and eat
The class ends at the long table with the food you made, and leftovers go home with you.
Allergies and dietary needs
Please read this before booking. It matters more than anything else on the page.
Declare allergies when booking
List every allergy and intolerance for each guest in the booking request, so the chef can plan the class before the day.
Vegetarian and vegan swaps
Most classes have a tested swap for meat, fish, dairy or eggs. Tell us when booking and it is ready at your station.
Traces cannot be ruled out
Nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish and sesame are handled in this kitchen every day, so we cannot promise any dish is without traces.
Severe allergy? Call first
If a reaction could be serious, phone before booking. We would rather say honestly that a class is not right for you.
From recent classes
Flour on the bench, pasta on the board and supper at the long table.
Notes from the long table (example reviews)
The sourdough class finally explained what the dough should feel like. The loaf from that morning was gone by lunch, and the starter is still alive months later.
A birthday group of eight made pasta from scratch, then ate it together at the long table. Relaxed, well paced and very tasty.
Knife skills was ideal for a nervous beginner. Clear demonstrations, a chef close by whenever needed and a whole bag of onions diced without a nick.
Questions before you book
Is any cooking experience needed?
No. Kitchen skills and most world cuisine classes suit complete beginners, and the bread and pastry classes start from the basics. The few classes where some experience helps say so in the class dates table.
How do gift vouchers work?
Gift vouchers are arranged by enquiry rather than sold on this website. Tell us the class or the amount, and we email the voucher with the payment details, or post a printed card. Vouchers stay valid for twelve months.
Can the kitchen cater for allergies?
Declare every allergy and intolerance when you book. Many recipes can be adapted, but common allergens are handled here every day and we cannot promise a setting without traces. For a severe allergy, call before booking.
What should guests wear?
Closed shoes, comfortable clothes and long hair tied back. Aprons are provided, and evening classes can be warm next to the hobs.
Can a group book a private class?
Yes, for 6 to 12 guests, for birthdays, teams and families. Choose a cuisine and a date in the booking request, and we send a quote within two working days.
What if a guest needs to cancel?
Move your place to another date up to 7 days before the class, or pass it to a friend at any time. If we ever have to cancel, you choose a new date or a full refund.
Book a place on a class
Choose a class, a preferred date and the number of places. Within one working day we confirm the date or offer the next one with space, together with the payment details.
Gift vouchers and private groups are arranged through this form too. Just choose the option that fits.
- Twelve guests at most per class
- Allergies planned for before the day
- Nothing is booked until we confirm
Find the school
The office answers the phone on weekdays, and emails are answered within one working day.
Get in touch
A converted bakery on the corner of the old market lane, five minutes on foot from the tram stop
Office and class times
| Office, weekdays | 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Evening classes | 18:00 to 21:30 |
| Weekend classes | 09:30 to 16:30 |
| Office, weekends | Class days |
Gift vouchers
Vouchers for a class or an amount are arranged by phone or email, then sent by email or post as a printed card. They are valid for twelve months from the date of issue.
Ask about a voucher