After School Cooking Class

Help mini chefs create maximum flavour with this after school cooking club just outside Manchester!



5 to 14 years     1.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £28

If your child is a keen kitchen helper, let them develop their own culinary skills with this special after school cooking class for kids at a beautiful old mill in the heart of the Pennine Hills!
Designed for children aged between 5 and 14 years who have an interest in cooking, your mini master chef will learn all about the importance of ingredients and nutrition, and will master the basic cooking skills. They'll spend time with fellow young chefs, and will be led on their culinary journey by a professional chef, who will make sure there's plenty of fun, laughter – and taste testing!
Aimed at complete kitchen newbies, it doesn't matter whether your child already has some cooking skills under their belt or they don't know a whisk from a spatula – they'll be in good hands and will be able to whip up some tasty treats regardless!
Please note:
Please contact us for the menu for each class or if you would like
Knowledge required
Completely beginner-friendly!
Suitable for

Suitable for kids from 5 to 14 years old.

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

Unit 11, Warth Mill, Huddersfield Rd, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5PJ

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  • 5/5 from Charlotte, attended Oct 2024: The class was brilliant I loved making the biscuits, party rings and cookies. I will be back soon.
  • 5/5 from Elijah Kelly, attended Oct 2024: We had a brilliant time making our yummy Biryanis.
  • 5/5 from Bobby Gorman, attended Jul 2024: This was a great experience, Freddy learnt lots of new skills and made some delicious things, he really enjoyed his time here and we would recommend it to anyone! Thank you
  • 5/5 from Etta Kouzelis, attended Jul 2024: My daughter absolutely loved this class, learnt new cookery skills and learnt to tidy up after herself! Shell definitely be back in September also the brownie was divine and a decent portion for allof us to enjoy!
  • 5/5 from Freddy Gorman, attended Jul 2024: Fantastic place, Bobby learnt so much and really enjoyed it! Thank you
  • 5/5 from Kira, attended May 2024: My daughter was really happy and she really liked it.
  • 5/5 from Nicky Tandy, attended Apr 2024: My children really loved the session.And we enjoyed the amazing food they had cooked that day.Great setting and lovely staff.
  • 5/5 from Karen Outram, attended Mar 2024: Pam is absolutely amazing - my daughter has social anxiety and is Autistic. She is now fully Home Ed and came to Saddleworth cookery school at a time when she needed to find belief in herself. Pam is incredibly patient and nurturing. The Saddleworth Cookery School has really helped my daughter to understand she can learn and enjoy things despite her school experience. Highly, highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Umaiza, attended Dec 2023: My experience at saddleworth cookery school was exceptional. The range of courses provided ample opportunities for culinary exploration. The knowledgeable instructors and well-equipped facilities fostered a dynamic learning environment. With personalized guidance and hands-on practice, this school is an ideal choice for aspiring chefs seeking a comprehensive culinary education.
  • 5/5 from Travis Booth, attended Nov 2023: We had a great day making biscuits, the staff were really helpful and accommodating.
  • 5/5 from Esme, attended Nov 2023: Loved it, had lots of fun and came home with a tonne of biscuits!
  • 5/5 from Cameron Potts, attended Oct 2023: We love Saddleworth Cookery School!!!All 3 of my children have been to at least one class. This time it was my youngest to attend the classic biscuits course! He had such fun and made some yummy biscuits which he has become fiercely protective of!!!I sneaked in twenty minutes early at the end, unnoticed by my son, and it was so lovely to watch him busily getting on with the tasks. I think its been brilliant for him to grow in confidence and develop skills!!See you again!!
  • 5/5 from Charlie Myers, attended Oct 2023: As ever, Charlie had a great time and came home with lots of goodies - the jammy dodgers were a special hit!Thanks again Pam to you and all your lovely staff, see you at Christmas!
  • 5/5 from Zoe Eckersley, attended Sep 2023: Fantastic! My daughter came in the summer and really enjoyed her time learning new skills with you. She has even made one of the recipes back at home!
  • 5/5 from Tammy Sutcliffe, attended Sep 2023: Absolutely fantastic my 10 year old daughter absolutely loves it and cant wait to go back thank you once again.
  • 5/5 from Evie Pietrzak, attended Sep 2023: Evie adored her summer cooking sessions. She was so proud of the food she produced, presenting beautifully for us to enjoy. She has caught the cooking bug, she constantly wanting to continue practicing what she learnt and helps us make tea and her packed lunch for school Thank you
  • 5/5 from Jacob Hulmes, attended Sep 2023: Fantastic session. Great may to teach young children to cook safely and with enthusiasm. 5*
  • 5/5 from Zoe Eckersley, attended Sep 2023: Thank you to you all! My daughter has loved coming throughout the summer and its been ideal as she loves to cook and bake. She learnt new skills and used new equipment along allowing her freedom to create herself.
  • 5/5 from Evie Pietrzak, attended Aug 2023: Amazing experience. Life skills and lots of fun
  • 5/5 from Alison Pietrzak, attended Aug 2023: WOW! Ayva Grace loves attending and cooking! She said all the staff are really nice and helpful and we have enjoyed the food made, as a family! Thanks so much for this opportunity
  • 5/5 from Lisa Dillon, attended Aug 2023: My daughter has been having a couple of sessions here for the first time through the summer holidays! (10 years old) She has had a brilliant time. Shes loved learning how too cook and has enjoyed the full experience from scratch. Its made her really enthusiastic to help in the kitchen while Im cooking. Its also helped her learn some great life skills too. She has come home with some beautiful food. (will be asking for the recipes) Pam and her staff have been amazing. Very welcoming, helpful and understanding. Thank you so much. I Cant recommend this little place enough. If you havent been then definitely go.m as you wont be disappointed.
  • 4/5 from Coby Nixon, attended Aug 2023: My 8 yr old son came for the first time and loved it he coming back tomorrow with his older brother who has autism the staff here are genually lovely and the food was delious i can not praise this place enough thank you all for everything you do
  • 5/5 from Nadia, attended Jul 2023: Excellent staff specially Pam My kids luv this cooking session and they looking forward to back.Its amazing place and it is good way to build confidence in children while cooking.
  • 5/5 from Tammy Sutcliffe, attended Jul 2023: Just wow fantastic team Betsy had a fantastic day thank you so much
  • 5/5 from Stacey Canning, attended Jul 2023: My daughter had a fantastic day at saddleworth cooking school. Came home with a yummy curry that she had made! Will definitely be booking more classes in the future.
  • 5/5 from Kate Kate, attended Jun 2023: What a wonderful experience! Highly recommend taking a course here. PAM is lovely and she managed to simplify the cooking process for my child with special needs. But best of all she reminded me that cooking should be fun...and not about perfection! Thank you and see you soon!
  • 5/5 from Daniel Wiltshire, attended Apr 2023: Fantastic experience. Lovely staff. My children absolutely loved it. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Sofia Wiltshire, attended Apr 2023: Absolutely fantastic experience for my children. They have loved every class and Pam and staff are fabulous. Thank you so much
  • 5/5 from Lisa, attended Apr 2023: Another wonderful session that my daughter throughly enjoyed, she was so impressed with everything she made and couldnt wait to tell me and share her treats she brought home. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Lisa Blackband, attended Apr 2023: My daughter, Gabriella attended her first session on Thursday and loved it so much she asked could I book her on for the next session the day after. The food she made was delicious and she couldnt wait to return for curry day. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Natalie Williams, attended Apr 2023: My son absolutely loves these cooking sessions. Pam and Co are great motivators and highly professional cooking teachers. Very inclusive and accommodating of all. Thank You
  • 5/5 from Amalia Cassidy, attended Apr 2023: Saddleworth Cookery School is brilliant. A lovely, welcoming & relaxed environment.I love the food and the teachers!
  • 5/5 from Emma Clune, attended Apr 2023: The girls loved every mini of the class they attended thanks x
  • 5/5 from Charlie Myers, attended Feb 2023: Charlie had a fantastic day and we all enjoyed delicious pies for teas! He's looking forwards to going again at Easter.
  • 5/5 from Maureen Key, attended Feb 2023: Both of my grandchildren love their day at Saddleworth Cookery School! My Grandson has been going for several years now and has learned a lot. He has just done Design you own pie and they were amazing. My Grandaughter has also started going and she did Delicious desserts which were very good too. They both enjoy their day and we enjoy what they bring home!
  • 5/5 from Darcy Burton, attended Jan 2023: My 8yo daughter loves this class! She was super nervous the first time, particularly as she didnt know anyone else, but Pam is so nice and welcoming, my daughter is now hooked! The food she produces is amazing - much better than anything I can do! Highly recommend to all.
  • 5/5 from Harriet Potts, attended Sep 2022: My daughter enjoyed 2 days at SCS in the summer holidays and thoroughly enjoyed her time!!
  • 5/5 from Angela Wrigley, attended Sep 2022: I really enjoyed cooking and learning something new. My baking area was spacious and teacher was very nice and helpful. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Diane Croston, attended Sep 2022: My daughter has really enjoyed these classes. Pan is so happy, friendly and helpful!
  • 5/5 from Tilly Jones, attended Sep 2022: My daughter's both attended during the summer holidays and had an amazing time. They learnt so much and now cam prepare lovely food at home for the family. Thank you very much.
  • 5/5 from Natalya Wrigley, attended Sep 2022: I liked the teacher she showed us how to make pies, jam, cream to butter and buttermilk, scones and pastries. The teacher told us that we don't need to throw berries going out of date, but to freeze them. It's so great fun and friendly too.
  • 5/5 from Natalya Wrigley, attended Sep 2022: Learnt lots of new things about baking, picking fruits such as blackberries and making jam, pies and scones. Savings tips on fruits that can be frozen rather than thrown away. Using cream also as butter and buttermilk. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth, attended Aug 2022: My son loved cooking classes. We will be back
  • 5/5 from Erin, attended Aug 2022: I highly recommend your cooking school - my daughter Erin (who is new to your school) has absolutely loved the classes during the summer holiday and is now much more confident in the kitchen with a great set of new skills acquired - the food you taught her to make is absolutely delicious! thank you so much - shes now fully prepared for her food GCSE next week x
  • 5/5 from Emily Higham, attended Aug 2022: My son Oliver loves it here, here he is able to independently use kitchen utensils and learn lots of cooking skills. Hes been quite a few times now. Hes experienced a taste of Thailand, China, Japan and so on. The staff are so friendly and patient, highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Hannah Good, attended Aug 2022: Amazing! My daughter loved it. Communicated and looked after her
  • 5/5 from Lucas, attended Aug 2022: I had so much fun and learnt lots of new things ; I ate fish and enjoyed it even though I usually do not like fish. I had lots of people to talk to
  • 5/5 from Emily Higham, attended Aug 2022: My son had the best time and is booked in for more sessions, the staff helped him feel at ease and he loved the fact he could work independently or even with a friend, had a fantastic time, I definitely rate this place, a big thank you
  • 5/5 from Natalie, attended Jul 2022: My son went to two classes this week. This is the best club he has attended very inclusive and supportive environment. He has grown in confidence in his skill and in himself. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Demilade Etajuwa, attended May 2022: I discovered my love for cooking through this programm and the environment was friendly, clean and very organised. The teachers were patient and friendly.
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Saddleworth Cookery School
Saddleworth Cookery School

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Saddleworth Cookery School is an ideal environment for people of all ages to begin their culinary journey and discover their love of food.
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Located in a former textiles mill in the beautiful rolling Pennine hills, Saddleworth Cookery School is a relaxing and inspiring learning space whilst providing the latest equipment. Our friendly atmosphere will soon have you fully immersed and surprising yourself with your newfound kitchen skills!
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We believe in the fun that cooking and eating together can bring – so we focus on meeting not only specific dietary needs but also cultural and lifestyle choices. We are also proud to support our local suppliers, using high-quality ingredients and seasonal produce. Alongside this, we also use Fairtrade ingredients where possible and consider sustainability and the environmental impact of the processes and logistics of our recipes and food.
Come along and join us for some wholesome foodie fun!

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