London

classes: Bread Making • Mexican Cooking • Italian Cooking • Spanish Cooking • Chocolate • Cooking • Baking and Desserts

5.0 (9)

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In 2003 Rosalind Rathouse decided to set up her own cookery school. What makes her qualified to run a cookery school? The answer is twofold: 50 years of teaching experience plus a passion for food and cooking. This passion led to her founding Piemaker in the 80s -- a maker and supplier of wholesale pies and cakes to the likes of Harrods, Waitrose and the Orient Express.

With the decline in people passing down home cooking through the generations, in 2003 Rosalind decided to combine her enthusiasm for teaching and her love of food to open Cookery School at Little Portland Street. The lasting principles of classic, simple home cooking are embedded in the school’s ethos even today. Rosalind feels very strongly that proper teaching can enthuse even the most unconfident cook. By 2008, the school was thriving, with fully booked classes, courses and corporate events gaining in popularity, so Rosalind took on a second, much larger, kitchen in the same building.

Even before the inception of the cookery school, Rosalind has been fervently passionate about sustainability. Cookery School has the highest possible rating for sustainability from the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) and has been virtually plastic-free since the beginning. Sustainability is not just a buzzword but runs through the veins of the school, from sourcing top quality, seasonal, mostly organic ingredients, to running the kitchens on renewable energy, the school does everything possible to minimise its impact on the planet.

Classes

Fish Cooking Class

Runs regularly

Central London

1 to 12

£180

Knife Skills Cooking Class - Slice and Dice

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Central London

1 to 12

£180

Gluten Free Cooking Class

Runs regularly

Central London

1 to 12

£245

Seafood Cooking Class - Ultimate Fish and Shellfish

Runs regularly

Central London

1 to 12

£265

Spanish Home Cooking Class

2 Jun, 24 Nov

Central London

1 to 12

£245

Bread Making Class

5.0 (2)

Runs regularly

Central London

1 to 12

£165

French Breakfast Pastries Class

5.0 (2)

Runs regularly

Central London

1 to 12

£180

Cake Baking Class

15 Jun, 13 Jul

Central London

1 to 12

£165

Sauces Cooking Class

5.0 (2)

Runs regularly

Central London

1 to 12

£180

Sourdough Masterclass

Your choice of time

Central London

6 to 10

£300

Sausage Making Class

10 Aug, 9 Nov

Central London

1 to 12

£165

Perfect Eggs Cooking Class

8 Jun, 29 Sep

Central London

1 to 12

£165

Pastry Making Class

15 Jun, 13 Jul

Central London

1 to 12

£165

Stews and Casseroles Cooking Class

5 Oct, 23 Nov

Central London

1 to 12

£165

Gut Health Cooking Class

20 Jul, 5 Oct

Central London

1 to 12

£190

Vegetarian Cooking Class

Sat 7 Sep, 10am

Central London

1 to 12

£230

Vegan Cooking Class

Sat 19 Oct, 10am

Central London

1 to 12

£245

Pasta Making Class: Risotto and Gnocchi

Sun 11 Aug, 10am

Central London

1 to 12

£245

Meat and Poultry Cooking Class

Runs regularly

Central London

1 to 12

£265

Mexican Cooking Class

Your choice of time

Central London

6 to 12

£165

Pie Making Class

Your choice of time

Central London

6 to 12

£165

Chocolate Making Masterclass

Your choice of time

Central London

6 to 12

£290

Vegan Winter Cooking Class

Sat 2 Nov, 10am

Central London

1 to 12

£165

Middle Eastern Cooking Class

27 Jul, 10 Nov

Central London

1 to 12

£245

Christmas Dinner Cooking Class

Your choice of time

Central London

6 to 12

£290

Reviews

(9)

Lukas • Apr 2024

The sauces class my wife & I took part in was much more than we'd hoped for. Chef John and his assistant were absolutely brilliant - engaging, funny, knowledgable and very relatable as well. No question was too silly, and he taught us some great kitchen hacks that we've transferred to using in our daily lives. The recipes we did, which were quite a few, were very accessible and thanks to the detailed recipes we were emailed, we will continue to use the techniques we were taught and make our own sauces from now on. I don't think we'll ever buy pesto again! This class was well worth the money, and we would definitely come back for more skills in the future!

Katie Ashton • Mar 2024

Fantastic course, it was so enjoyable and we covered so much! Would definitely recommend for anyone that wants to learn/have fun/est delicious food at the end

Marina Janzen • Mar 2024

My knife class was such a lovely experience. I went home with learning a new skill and John was very attentive and such a great teacher.
I will definitely return for
More classes.

Fiona Berry • Mar 2024

The class was amazing. The venue was easy to get to. There were 7 people in the class which made it easy to participate and learn. The teacher was so knowledgeable. So excited to make croissants, brioche and pastries at home! Highly recommend.

Fatma Al-Shaikh • Feb 2024

I recently had the pleasure of attending a knife skills class lead by “John”, and I must say, it was a great experience. From the moment I stepped into the well equipped kitchen space, I knew I was in for a treat. The instructor’s passion for the subject was palpable, and his expertise shone through as he guided us through the fundamentals of knife handling with clarity and patience. The class seamlessly combined safety, technique and hands on practice. The inclusive atmosphere made learning enjoyable. And at the end of the class we got to enjoy a lovely meal prepared with all the ingredients that we practiced on. Highly recommended for culinary enthusiasts of all levels.

Sanchia Robles • Jan 2024

Great class, it was so much fun and the staff were really helpful. I’ve actually booked on for a longer course because of this one!

Rama Sane • Dec 2023

Teacher Ghalid Assyb was amazing. He was happy to answer all the questions and gave great tips while teaching. Supporting staff was amazing too. Place is very cleaned, very well maintained and overall class was well organised. I had a great time with them. Thank you

Simone • Dec 2023

The class was great! The teacher was a great professional, he taught us a great variety of dough and most importantly it all was very fun. Great environment, a great vibe, and an amazing smell. Everything came out of the oven delicious. I'd recommend this class to everyone who wants to have a start in the world of bread-making. And of course, you get all the bakes left and can bring it at home! Approved!

Melisa Ilari • May 2023

This was such a great experience! I always wanted to learn how to make croissants and in this class they even teach us different ways to use the dough and get creative with it. Everyone was really nice, they gave us scones and tea or coffee for breakfast when we arrived, and we got to try everything that we prepared, as well as take a bag full of pastries back home and the dough we prepared. I was so excited the next morning to prepare some fresh croissants and my house smelled amazing. Definitely recommend this class!

Cookery School At Little Portland Street

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local_activity classes: Bread Making • Mexican Cooking • Italian Cooking • Spanish Cooking • Chocolate • Cooking • Baking and Desserts

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London

classes: Bread Making • Mexican Cooking • Italian Cooking • Spanish Cooking • Chocolate • Cooking • Baking and Desserts