Cookery

Fire, flavour, and celebration bold, colourful cooking rooted in tradition
Step into the heart of Mexico and experience a cuisine that is rich in heritage, vibrancy, and soul. This immersive course brings the Mexican kitchen to life a place where chillies, corn, citrus, and spice come together in dishes that are as joyful as they are deeply rooted in culture.
You’ll explore the foundations of authentic Mexican cooking, learning to build layers of flavour from the ground up. From hand-shaping tortillas to blending salsas that range from fresh and zesty to smoky and complex, each session will immerse you in techniques that define this bold and expressive cuisine.
Discover the balance between heat and freshness as you prepare dishes such as tacos, quesadillas, slow-cooked fillings, vibrant salsas, and traditional sides all using accessible ingredients while staying true to authentic flavours. Along the way, you’ll develop the confidence to cook instinctively, understanding how to adjust, layer, and bring dishes alive.
This is more than cooking it’s about rhythm, colour, and connection, where every dish tells a story and every bite delivers impact.

The Caribbean invites learners on a vibrant culinary exploration across the islands, where African, European, Indian, and indigenous influences combine to create bold, soulful dishes. Over six immersive weeks, participants will discover the stories, ingredients, and techniques that define Caribbean cuisine from deeply spiced jerk marinades and slow-cooked curries to comforting rice dishes, fried breads, and indulgent desserts.
This course highlights the warmth and richness of Caribbean cooking, showcasing dishes ideal for cooler months and shared meals. Learners will explore how food reflects identity, migration, and celebration across the Caribbean, while building confidence through practical, hands-on experience.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to recreate authentic dishes, adapt vibrant Caribbean flavours to seasonal ingredients, and prepare food suited to gatherings and festive occasions.

History and tradition, flavor and texture – a celebration of France and its passion for food. A course that supports the imagination transporting you to Nice, Southern France where we highlight its signature dish ratatouille. Continue your journey looking at the many versions of coq au vin, a historic recipe that has been adjusted region to region throughout France becoming one of its most popular dishes.
You will learn the secret behind all French cooking, take part in sharing and tasting, explore a variety of recipes, sometimes work as a group and make a French dish to eat and take home every week.

A vibrant exploration of bold flavour, balance, and fresh, aromatic cooking
Transport your kitchen to Thailand and discover a cuisine that is bursting with colour, fragrance, and life. This hands-on cookery experience invites you to explore the unmistakable flavours of Thai food where sweet, sour, salty, and spicy come together in perfect harmony.
You’ll learn to create a collection of iconic dishes using fresh, accessible ingredients readily available, guided by techniques that bring out their full depth of flavour. From hand-crafted curry pastes to high-heat wok cooking, each session builds your confidence and skill, helping you move beyond following recipes to truly understanding how Thai food works.
Prepare classics such as green curry, pad Thai, and fragrant soups, alongside vibrant salads lifted with lime, herbs, and chilli. Along the way, you’ll discover how simple ingredients coconut milk, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs can be transformed into dishes that are both exciting and beautifully balanced.
This course is about more than cooking it’s about developing your palate, learning to taste and adjust, and creating food that feels fresh, generous, and full of energy.

Explore the vibrant flavours of West African cuisine in this hands-on cooking course. Learners will prepare traditional jollof rice using a richly seasoned tomato and pepper base, served with marinated chicken and sweet plantain.
Guided step-by-step by the tutor, participants will learn key techniques including ingredient preparation, seasoning, and combining elements to create a balanced, complete dish. A focused session on cooking plantain will support learners in developing complementary skills.
The course also introduces the cultural significance of jollof rice, highlighting its importance across West Africa and its role in bringing people together.
By the end of the session, learners will have produced a well-presented dish while developing confidence in flavour balance, organisation, and essential cooking techniques.

This seasonal adult cooking experience is all about creating comforting, flavour-packed casseroles that celebrate the best of autumn ingredients. You’ll explore a variety of dishes, from hearty classics to modern twists, learning how to build rich flavours through layering, seasoning, and slow-cooking techniques. Along the way, you’ll experiment with herbs, spices, and seasonal produce to create satisfying meals that are perfect for sharing, entertaining, or simply enjoying at home.

Explore the vibrant flavours of West African cuisine in this engaging cooking course. Learners will prepare traditional jollof rice using a richly seasoned tomato and pepper base, served with flavourful fish and sweet plantain.
With step-by-step guidance from the tutor, participants will develop essential skills in building flavour, seasoning, and combining ingredients to create a balanced dish. They will also learn how to prepare and cook plantain to complement the meal, enhancing both taste and presentation.
The course introduces the cultural significance of jollof rice, highlighting its importance across West Africa as a dish often shared during celebrations and gatherings.
By the end of the session, learners will produce a colourful, well-presented dish while gaining confidence in key cooking techniques, organisation, and flavour balance.