5 Couples Cooking Classes to Level Up Date Night

5 Couples Cooking Classes to Level Up Date Night


By ClassBento Team

Tuck into hearty cooking classes in 2025 if you're hungry for mouth-watering culinary experiences in London, Manchester, Bristol or further afield! Whether you're a pasta-twirling Italian enthusiast or a vegan foodie seeking plant-based nirvana, there's a class to unleash your inner chef and tantalise your taste buds. Sweet tooths won't be left behind – dive into decadent baking courses, and say "bon appétit" to a world of sugary bliss!

But hold on, there's more than meets the eye on this delectable menu. Looking for the perfect date night in London, Edinburgh, or Birmingham? A couples cookery class will ignite romance like no other. Whisk up a simmering ragù together, or explore exotic flavour journeys hand-in-hand; as the kitchen heats up, so does your love, creating a shared passion that sizzles long after the last bite.

Beyond the delicious date nights, cooking schools are sanctuaries for stressed souls. Escape the daily grind and find solace in the rhythm of chopping, kneading, and simmering. With friendly teachers leading the way, you'll forget about to-do lists and let go of anxieties, immersing yourselves in the joy of crafting culinary masterpieces that rival any Michelin-starred restaurant.

So whether you're searching for romantic escapades in London, seeking family fun in Edinburgh, or simply longing for a stress-busting day in Birmingham, this culinary cornucopia has something for every palate and every purpose. Grab your apron, gather your loved ones, and get ready to whip up a weekend (and a relationship!) that'll leave you saying "Mmm, more please!"

Travel to Thailand and tackle traditional Southeast Asian dishes

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Turn up the heat next date night and savour a Thai cooking class in London. This irresistible Thai cooking class takes your taste buds on a global journey through the most exquisite South East Asian flavours and produce.

Side by side with your loved one, you'll pick up impressive knife skills, learn Thai cooking techniques like stir-frying and steaming and test your palate with unusual spaces. What's on the menu? A succulent chicken or halloumi satay and a red prawn or vegetable curry – not to mention garlicky noodles. 

Is your special person health-conscious? How about a wholesome vegetarian couples cookery class in Leeds? This plant-based Thai cooking class focuses on nourishing ingredients. After a few demonstrations, you’ll prepare a sweet potato and aubergine curry packed with micronutrients. Plus, you'll discover the secrets to perfect tofu – the key to a vegan's or vegetarian's heart!

Draw inspiration from rustic Italian cooking

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If you're bored of the same old restaurants, shake things up with Italian cooking classes in London. In this Italian cooking class: pasta, risotto or gnocchi, you'll roll fresh pasta dough while sipping on a complimentary spritz. There's nothing like a refreshing beverage to unlock your kitchen potential!

Over three hours, you'll unearth what makes Italy the epicentre of amazing food – you can't beat their meaty sauces and thin-crust margheritas. There are various dishes to choose from to suit every taste, from truffle-sprinkled risotto to tomatoey gnocchi. Still hungry? You'll also have a go at a traditional Italian dessert – you can't explore the cobbled streets of Venice or Rome without tasting a coffee-soaked tiramisu!

Pasta aside, big eaters are sure to adore this pizza making class – date activities in Glasgow don't get much better than this! Your skilled instructor will show you the difference between a frozen Hawaiian and a hand-pulled woodfired pizza. By the end of the cooking class, you'll have some tasty basic recipes to replicate at home.

The more, the better with Spanish tapas-style cooking classes

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The only thing better than one delicious meal is a dozen! This Spanish tapas cooking class in Milton Keynes teaches students how to prepare several bite-sized dishes from across the country. The fantastic resident chef will guide you through culinary techniques step by step and answer all your questions along the way.

After donning your apron and cooking a Mediterranean feast with your significant other, you'll sit down to enjoy all your hard work. Lighter dishes include broad beans with ham and spicy tomato squid, but the pièce de résistance is the sizzling chorizo slices sautéed in wine.

Perhaps, you'd prefer Spanish-inspired date ideas in London? If so, you'll adore this churros and chocolate class on a boat. Together, you'll acquire some of the best dessert recipes around to delight at future dinner parties. Once you've rolled and fried the melt-in-the-mouth dough, you'll whip up a thick chocolate sauce from scratch for dipping.

Experiment with aphrodisiac-packed spices at a couples cookery class

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Indian cooking classes are full of mood-boosting aphrodisiacs like spicy chilli peppers and saffron – ideal if you want to get your significant other hot under the collar! This chapatti and curry making class in Manchester hits all the right notes, offering aspiring chefs a place to refine their knife-wielding skills. You'll simmer a range of rich curries, such as creamy masalas, coconut-infused kormas and onion-packed dopiazas.

Why not spoil your partner with authentic Indian cooking classes in London? In this comprehensive Indian cooking class, an experienced chef will share their insider tips and tricks for flavourful dishes. Want to impress your in-laws? Simply learn how to cook fluffy naan bread and juicy kebabs infused with minced coriander, ginger and cardamom.

Whip up a whimsical weekend with world street food classes

Craving an escape from the ordinary? Ditch the tourist traps and embark on a global culinary adventure with street food cooking classes! Imagine simmering a fragrant Moroccan tagine in Edinburgh, mastering the art of scallion pancakes in a Leeds dumpling workshop, or spicing up your life with fiery Jamaican jerk chicken in Birmingham. These vibrant classes transport you to far-flung destinations, all from the comfort of your own city. Learn authentic cooking techniques, swap stories with fellow food enthusiasts, and savor the exotic flavors that tantalize your taste buds and ignite your wanderlust. So, grab your adventurous spirit and an empty stomach – the world awaits on your plate!

Round off cooking classes in the UK with a sweet treat

Baking classes and cake decorating classes guarantee to put the most fractious couples in a good mood, thanks to their emphasis on soul-warming ingredients. You can't stay mad at each other when soothed by silky ganache and creamy fondant. What's more, like Indian spices, chocolate is a potent aphrodisiac if your love life needs a pick-me-up – the perfect couples cookery class!

Want to play Bake Off in London? Head this baking class: macaron masterclass. You'll draw inspiration from Parisian patisseries and craft a box of adorable treats with various scrumptious fillings. Or, try your hand at a Japanese desserts class instead. If you haven't tried mochi yet, you’re missing out – who knew red bean paste, gelatinous rice and sugar could taste so good?

Whether you're based in Manchester, Bristol or Edinburgh, we've curated some of the top romantic things to do in the most vibrant UK cities. After all, unique date activities in London blow traditional ideas out of the water. There's a delicious collection of workshops just waiting to be explored, including vegan cooking classes and Italian cooking classes.

From levelling up date night to levelling up your meals every night, discover why should try a UK cookery course in 2025. 





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Double-Date Pottery Workshop and Challenge

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