Best Cooking Classes In London

Looking to learn a new skill and brush up on some culinary know-how? Love spending time in the kitchen, but looking to get a little more familiar with the ins and outs of food while having plenty of fun? From butchery classes and deluxe cooking experiences, to pasta workshops with skilled teachers, check out our recommendations for the best cookery classes in London, where you'll train with some of the very greatest. 

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 10th December 2024




Experimental Burger Society

@ Bobo Social Ealing on Wednesday 8th January 2025 and 3 other Wednesdays

Looking to expand your palate? Then head over to Bobo Social in Ealing for their Experimental Burger Society evenings. You'll get to taste exotic meats such as ostrich, kangaroo and camel, with wine pairings to boot, before their talented chef teaches you how to make burgers out of them - though beef is available too. Tickets cost £60 per person, with the option to book a private class for 10 people or more.

Sushi & Sake Masterclasses

@ Inamo Soho on Every Tuesday

After affordable cooking classes in London? Inamo Soho's sushi and sake masterclasses see you learning how to make premium Japanese cuisine such as salmon maki and nigiri, before washing down your creations with a wine tasting that complements the flavours you've put together - all for £39.95. Better yet, you then get a 15% discount when dining at the restaurant afterwards. Skills and a discount? Win win

What’s On at Petersham Nurseries

Petersham Nurseries is spoiling us with events this year, one of them being a pasta masterclass taking place at La Goccia. Tickets start from £70 each and include ingredients in order to make your own plates that you can recreate at home in the future with your new-found skills. Join the restaurant for dinner afterwards and watch the chefs in action, doing what they do best. 

Butchery & Barbecue Masterclass

@ temper Soho on Wednesday 8th January 2025 and 4 other Wednesdays

temper Shoreditch (a well-known name when it comes to London dining thanks to its theatrical firepit and an appearance on Celebrity MasterChef UK) are offering an insight into their signature fire pit cooking across a butchery and barbecue masterclass at the restaurant for £100 per person. But that's not all, as your experience will be followed by a sumptuous three-course meal, celebrating lightly charred flavours and premium cuts.

The Big Bakes

Get stuck into The Big Bake, where you'll face-off against pals in an attempt to be crowned star bakers. All the instructions, tools and ingredients for your masterpiece will be provided so all you've got to bring with you? Your A-game. Plus, their Tooting and Haggerston spots have boast bars too, so you'll be well refreshed to take on all that dough and pastry. Professional? You soon will be.

Red Carnation Hotels Borough Market Tour with Chef Ben Kelliher

When it comes to Borough Market cooking classes, this has got to be one of the best. Executive Chef Ben Kelliher will help to guide you through the process of sourcing and creating a sustainable seven-course meal from market vendors, which he will then create for you at The Rubens at the Palace hotel. You're sure to remember these recipes for a long time, and the price of your ticket also includes a free cookbook to take home.

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  • £500

Pasta Evangelists

Led by an expert Italian chef in Farringdon, Pasta Evangelists's pasta academy is the perfect place for those looking to master the techniques of handmade noodles, as well as learn artisan techniques and ancient traditions passed down in Italy through the centuries. Plus, each class includes a tantalizing antipasti spread, a hands-on two-hour session with pasta pros, and unlimited pours of Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, or wines.

Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Park Lane

Join award-winning chef Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Park Lane for one of the best pasta classes around. Not only will it be led by the man himself, but it will also provide you with four delicious courses and wine pairings too. A perfect cooking class for couples, take the tips home for a date night to remember.

Zzetta – Soul Fired Pizza

Specialising in soul-fired pizzas, Zzetta is a laid-back Italian restaurant where you can try out Italian cooking techniques under the guidance of their skilled chefs. This Canning Town venue promises simplistic, stylish interiors and a menu full of delicious fare, ideal for quirky date ideas or a group outing.

Their pizza making parties cater for up to 20 people at a time. There are vegan and gluten-free options available, with toppings ranging from wild mushrooms to hot honey salami.

Migrateful

If you're looking for cooking courses in London for beginners, then Migrateful should be on your radar. They've got online and in-person classes for all cuisines, taught by experienced chefs from different cultures. Not only will you learn something new, but this also supports skilled asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.

Dim Sum Masterclass

@ Chino Latino on Saturday 21st December 2024 and 17 other Saturdays

Head to Embankment every Saturday starting June 29th for Dim Sum Masterclasses at Chino Latino. Here, you'll get to learn how to make classic dim sum, craft your very own creations, and compete for the title of best dumpling. Tickets are priced at £45 per person, but you have the option to add a cocktail for £55 each or enjoy dinner with the delicious Regin Set Menu for £90.