Get your little ones started in the kitchen at an early age. This is a great opportunity for them to have some fun and learn from the experts. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright and passionate authority on Italian food and has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Frank Pontais, who has appeared on Ready Steady Cook and in regular broadcasts on BBC Radio. Tiffany Goodall who demonstrated at regional and national events and Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martin's cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe and he appears frequently on television and radio including Saturday Kitchen. Children of all ages get their hands dirty and learn how to cook their favourite meals - all home made and all healthy. The types of foods they may help to cook include *bread making/pizza base *fishcakes *chicken nuggets *burgers *pies *cheesecakes *crumbles *chocolate *fruit *fresh custards and ice creams. If you would like to know which chef will be teaching your children, we recommend you enquire at the time of booking, as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above.

Anyone who has watched the professionals whipping up a delicious dish on television and wished that they had the skills to make magic in the kitchen will love the opportunity to learn from a professional with a cookery demonstration gift experience. Your day will include demonstrations from a professional chef and plenty of opportunities to ask any questions you may have about how to ensure that every dish you prepare has a little flair. Whether it’s learning the essential skills you need to prepare food perfectly, finding out how to combine flavours and textures to give you the confidence to get creative with your cooking, or just the chance to learn the tricks of the trade from someone in the know. Your typical experience will start with a warm welcome complimented with refreshments on your arrival. A qualified chef will then provide you with a cookery demonstration in a fun atmosphere where you will witness the cooking of several dishes in the theme of the lesson. Depending on the location, your demonstration will take place in a purpose built cookery school or the more intimate surroundings of a professional's home. You will either get to taste food along the way or sit down to a meal at the end, comprising of the dishes that were cooked in front of you. Themes will vary throughout the year at each school. To give you a flavour of what's available, themes may include canapes, baking, pastries and desserts, Mediterranean, vegetarian dishes or curries and side dishes. Please check themes and dates on booking.

Whilst some people find cooking enjoyable and therapeutic, there are also those who lack the confidence to throw themselves into preparing a meal without plenty of preparation. This half day cookery lesson is not only a great chance to learn more about the essential skills needed to prepare great food, but also to learn everything you could hope to know so that you feel at ease when it comes to tackling a new recipe. A lesson with a professional chef is the perfect opportunity to ask any questions that you might have about the secrets of preparing fool-proof dishes, how to ensure that you aren’t too heavy handed with your seasoning and hints and tips on making fantastic food to impress your family and friends. After a warm welcome on arrival you will meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme and what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on and get cooking. At the end you will either be able to sit down and sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees or take it away to enjoy later. Depending on the location, your class will take place in a purpose built cookery school, a professional’s home or even the more intimate surroundings of your own home. The exact format varies depending on the cookery school and class chosen. Themes will vary throughout the year at each school. To give you a flavour of what's available, they may include bread making, baking cakes, Mediterranean, vegetarian dishes or curries and side dishes. Please check themes and dates on booking. Please note at some locations you are able to bring a friend along to take part in the experience with you. Please enquire on booking.

Get your little ones started in the kitchen at an early age. This is a great opportunity for them to have some fun and learn from the experts. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright and passionate authority on Italian food and has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Colin Capon, who has cooked his way around the World serving up his specialities to Royalty, Prime Ministers, Sultans and Presidents and has appeared on British radio and television; Tiffany Goodall who demonstrated at regional and national events and Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martin's cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe and he appears frequently on television and radio including Saturday Kitchen. Children of all ages get their hands dirty and learn how to cook their favourite meals - all home made and all healthy. The types of foods they may help to cook include *bread making/pizza base *fishcakes *chicken nuggets *burgers *pies *cheesecakes *crumbles *chocolate *fruit *fresh custards and ice creams. If you would like to know which chef will be teaching your child, we recommend you enquire at the time of booking, as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above.

If you have a passion for Asian food, but don't know your cardamom from your cumin or your galangal from your garam masala, then this cookery course is ideal for you. You can try one of two different styles of Asian food; Indian or Sushi. The classes are designed to give people the confidence to work with the different herbs and spices usually associated with Asian cuisine and extend their range and knowledge of making everyday Asian food, with an emphasis on healthy eating and food awareness. Classes are kept small, giving you the opportunity to have hands on experience in a relaxed and fun atmosphere with lots of tips on general cooking and one to one time with the chef. The experience begins with a comprehensive spice trail which looks at the various herbs and spices used in cooking and their medicinal values and properties to be able to understand why certain food groups work with others. You will then roll up your sleeves and try your hand at preparing starters and canapés and making a number of main dishes throughout the class. At lunchtime you will sit down with your fellow classmates to enjoy an informal lunch of what you have made during the monring, accompanied by a glass of wine, where you can discuss your new found culinary skills.

Stop ordering from the local takeaway and learn how to cook some delicious Japanese cuisine. Japanese cuisine is known for its emphasis on seasonality of food, quality of ingredients and presentation. Try your hand at making sushi, or another Japanese classic dish. Lots of concentration and preparation is involved and these cookery lessons are a great way to learn simply down to their practical, down-to-earth and enthusiastic approach to good food. This is a great chance for you to master new skills for your own benefit, and equally to impress your friends or family! After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme and what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on and get cooking. At the end you will either be able to sit down and sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees or take it away to enjoy later. The exact format varies depending on the cookery school and class chosen.

This one day course has been designed personally by Jean-Christophe to express his passion and creativity with food along with an appreciation for fine wines. Using a range of seasonal produce and ingredients he reveals through his demonstrations the secrets to; soups without potato or starch, chicken & fish dishes, gratins with curry, why, when and where to seasoning, the perfect apple tarte tatin and crazy caramel creations! The course is always inspirational and enlightening and guaranteed to add new dimensions to your cooking. Guests will arrive from 10.30am, where you will be greeted by one of the chefs with tea, coffee and biscuits, for an 11.00am start time. One of Jean-Christophe's chefs, will start the day with demonstrations until approximately midday. This is when Jean-Christophe joins in with a champagne reception and then begins his inspirational demonstrations. Throughout the day you will eat a wide range of dishes, as they are prepared, and Jean-Christophe will share with you personal stories from his life. The experience will finish around 6pm, although they can often overrun. Please note: this day does not include hands on cooking.

Enjoy a day's cooking at one of our selected top cookery schools, which are renowned for their practical, down-to-earth approaches to good food. After tea or coffee on arrival, you will be given a briefing of the morning's recipes. You will cook the 3 course meal together during the morning supervised by a professional chef. When lunch is cooked you will sit down at the dinner table and enjoy your lunch and a glass of wine. The type of course available depends on the location.

Enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson at one of our selected top cookery schools, which are renowned for their practical, down-to-earth and enthusiastic approach to good food. Depending on the school you pick and the season, you will have different themes to choose from, such as Sushi, Italian, Indian, Moroccan, Thai, Japanese, French, Tapas and Paella, Seafood, Knife Skills or Stress Free Dinner Parties. This is a great chance for you to master new skills for your own benefit, and equally to impress your friends or family! After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme and what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on and get cooking. At the end you will either be able to sit down and sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees or take it away to enjoy later. The exact format varies depending on the cookery school and class chosen. Please note that if you choose the Japanese cookery school, your voucher is for two people to have a lesson.

As much as people love fish, many of us lack the confidence to deal with both the preparation required and how best to cook it. Using a variety of fish you will practice core knife skills and explore a range of cooking methods whilst paying particular attention to the pairing of flavours. The result - a culinary feast to end the day! After a warm welcome on arrival, you will meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme and what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on and get cooking. What you cook on the day depends on the location you choose, but generally you will cover cooking fresh crabs, filleting round and flat fish, preparing fish stocks and classic fish based sauces, cooking muscles and preparing your own lobster. At the end you will either be able to sit down and sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees or take it away to enjoy later. The exact format varies depending on the cookery school and class chosen.

This course will reveal how to prepare various aspects of a typical Moroccan feast. Moroccan cuisine is very diverse, with many influences including Berber, Moorish, Mediterranean, Arab, and African. A Moroccan feast is great fun to cook and ideal for large parties, suitable for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme and what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on and get cooking. On this course you'll start with the Mezza course, small treats to excite the palate, and then create a starter such as the legendary Pastilla, a filo pastry pie of pigeon or fish. The theatre of the feast comes alive with a main course tagine and couscous, followed by a traditional dessert. At the end you will sit down and sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees. The exact format varies depending on the class chosen.

With an explosion of interest and readily available ingredients, this is a great opportunity to find out how to create an authentic taste of Thailand. You will be guided through the exotic herbs and spices, and learn how to prepare your own pastes and sauces for a truly authentic result. From game to seafood, tangy salads to fiery curries, this course will give your culinary skills a new direction. After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme and what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on and get cooking. At the end you will either be able to sit down and sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees or take it away to enjoy later.

This one day course has been designed personally by Jean-Christophe to express his passion and creativity with food along with an appreciation for fine wines. Using a range of seasonal produce and ingredients he reveals through his demonstrations the secrets to; soups without potato or starch, chicken & fish dishes, gratins with curry, why, when and where to seasoning, the perfect apple tarte tatin and crazy caramel creations! The course is always inspirational and enlightening and guaranteed to add new dimensions to your cooking. Guests will arrive from 10.30am, where you will be greeted by one of the chefs with tea, coffee and biscuits, for an 11.00am start time. One of Jean-Christophe's chefs, will start the day with demonstrations until approximately midday. This is when Jean-Christophe joins in with a champagne reception and then begins his inspirational demonstrations. Throughout the day you will eat a wide range of dishes, as they are prepared, and Jean-Christophe will share with you personal stories from his life. The experience will finish around 6pm, although they can often overrun. Please note: this day does not include hands on cooking.

Whatever age your kids are, it is never too early to introduce them to the world of cooking. These great classes promote healthy eating and food awareness whilst building confidence and encouraging independence. The different recipes give the kids a chance to explore their senses and express their creativity and whatsmore they get to take home everything they've made. Children get involved in the whole cooking process from reading the recipes to weighing and measuring the ingredients. They then join in with gastronomic experiments, games and activities based around food and cooking.

If you fancy having a go at making some delicious fudge, or seeing the process of fudge making up close, then this experience offers you the chance to get your hands sticky in a real fudge workshop. Learn from the experts how they create this delicious sugary treat and what sets fresh fudge apart from everything else. This is a fun gift for any occasion! On your arrival at Jim Garrahy's fudge shop you will be provided with an apron, hat and gloves to safely enjoy the fudge making experience up close. You will watch a skilled fudge maker heat the ingredients in a copper cauldron and then pour the fudge on to a marble cooling slab. Next comes the fun part where you will mix, turn and fold the fudge into shape. After this you get to sprinkle on different toppings and then the best bit - tasting the fudge you have just helped to make! As part of this experience you are entitled to a £5 discount on all purchases over £15 on the day.