Why You'll Love Trying Vegan Cooking Classes in London

In 2024, veganism is on the rise – so it’s no surprise that our vegan cooking classes in London are becoming increasingly popular!

With more and more people looking to incorporate plant-based meals into their diets, cooking classes are not only great for vegans but also for anyone who wants to learn more about cooking with plant-based ingredients. Vegan cooking classes offer a unique culinary experience that is both delicious and healthy. They often focus on using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients, which can be challenging and rewarding. Furthermore, the classes are taught by experienced chefs and cooks who are passionate about vegan cooking and can provide valuable tips and tricks for preparing meals that are both satisfying and nutritious. Additionally, vegan cooking classes in London are a great way to explore new flavours, ingredients and cuisines that you might not have been exposed to before. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just starting to explore plant-based eating, vegan cooking classes in London are an enjoyable and educational experience you won't miss.

Eat more plants

Everybody knows that eating our greens is good for us – but it’s not always easy to fit in five a day when we’re busy and lacking inspiration in the fruit and veg department. Thankfully a vegan cooking class can provide plenty of ideas and tips to make sure you get a healthier helping of the goodness they provide.

Between cauliflower steaks, chickpea burgers and mushrooms that taste like chicken, you’ll find lots of fantastic flavours and textures you’ve never experienced before!

Many vegan meals can be made without meat substitutes at all, making vegetables the star of the show. Learn to cook tasty meat-free treats like whole roasted cauliflower, mushroom tacos, crunchy veg summer rolls and sweet potato katsu curry. Missing meat will be the last thing on your mind as you tuck into these tasty vegan treats!

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Learning to cook in London can help the environment

Scientists agree that reducing our intake of animal products including meat, fish and dairy is one of the most meaningful ways we can have a positive impact on the environment. But without the skills and inspiration, it can be tricky to build some of your favourite meals minus the meat, which is where vegan cooking classes come into their own!

At one of our vegan cooking classes, our culinary expert will show you how to create delicious plant-based recipes featuring old favourites and modern fusion cuisine, using meat substitutes and vegetable protein sources - so you won’t miss the meat even for a second! Recreate your own satisfying signature dish, or discover a new one! You’ll soon find yourself digging in and discovering a new-found love for vegetables you might not have been a huge fan of before.

If you’re missing the feel and taste of meat in your meal, don’t worry. At our cooking classes we’ll even show you how to make your own magical meat and fish substitutes using tofu, jackfruit, banana blossom, wheat gluten and tempeh.

Whether you’re keen to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions or would just like to live more sustainably, a plant-based diet is an easy (and delicious!) way to do it. Researchers at Oxford University estimate that adopting a mainly meat-free diet can reduce our individual carbon footprint by up to 73%! 

Even if you aren’t fully vegan, small steps do make a huge difference to the environment – whether you’re a fan of meatless Monday or are plumping for plant-based eating most of the time. Kinder to animals and to the planet, every meat-free meal makes a difference – so dig in and do your bit!

Veganise your favourite meals

Whether you’re craving a specific dish you loved before going vegan, or want to replicate your faves as you go plant-based, a vegan cooking class has got you covered. We will teach you the basic cooking skills needed to veganise your favourite meals, snacks and desserts - whether you’re craving a tasty curry, a mouth-watering ‘meatballs’ or a banging Vegan breakfast.

And if you still don’t know your tempeh from your tofu, don’t worry – your friendly professional foodie will be on hand to guide you!

London cooking classes can improve your health

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and end up eating the same meals week after week, and when life gets busy you’re more likely to reach for that ready meal or order a takeaway. If you’re lost for inspiration, a vegan cooking class will help you to improve your health and show you how to create a perfectly balanced plate.

From lower saturated fat intake and improved gut health to higher fibre and reduced cholesterol, there are lots of benefits to a balanced plant-based diet to get excited about. If this is your first time in the kitchen, fear not! Your lovely local chef will be on hand to show you the ropes.

If you’re flexitarian or curious about going plant-based, you’ll discover loads of tasty teatime treats at a vegan cooking class. Learn the essential cooking skills needed to create perfectly portioned plates, and find out how to spice up basic staple meals like pasta, salads and curries with added nutritional benefits. If you’re vegan already, you’ll learn how to create healthy, balanced meals that taste good and feel good. A win for your health and for your bank balance, too!

Discover exciting new flavours

Many of the world’s best-loved cuisines feature many delicious plant-based dishes. Ethiopian, Indian, Japanese and Mexican – at one of our vegan cooking classes you can take your taste-buds on a tour of some of the globe’s best-loved cuisines. Your own dishes will get a revamp too, as you’re introduced to new herbs, spices and flavourings like liquid smoke, nutritional yeast and black salt to help you mimic some of your favourite meat and fish-based meals.

Sample and learn to cook incredible dishes from different cultures to expand your repertoire and impress friends and family with your new vegan cooking skills!

Meet lovely like-minded people

Cooking skills aren’t the only thing you’ll gain at one of our cooking classes – you may walk away with some lovely new friends, too! Whether you’re just starting out on your plant-based journey or have recently gone vegan, a vegan cooking class offers the perfect opportunity to meet lots of like-minded people. You may find some fellow foodies to link up with, or make new friends with the same vegan values as you. So if you’re looking for a day out in London with a difference and fancy socialising with some nice new people in your area, head down to a cooking school near you!