Cookery

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.

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.