Cookery Classes
Got an appetite for learning?
All our cookery classes take place in the bright and beautiful wellhouse with state-of-the-art kitchens, or out in our kitchen garden, where woodfired ovens and Big Green Eggs steal the show. You'll sharpen up your culinary skills with help from Michelin-star and award-winning chefs from Exclusive Collection... and some special appearances from stars of the world food scene too.
Woodfired cooking: Woodfired Entertaining
Class Type: 10am - 3pm
Learn all the tricks of the trade to impress your guests.
05th April 2025, 08th June 2025, 06th July 2025
Big Green Egg barbecue: Posh Barbecue
Class Type: 10am - 3pm
Go way beyond burgers with trout, steak and baby back ribs.
06th April 2025, 13th April 2025, 01st June 2025, 05th July 2025, 27th July 2025, 23rd August 2025, 14th September 2025
Family fun: Eggstraordinary Easter Bakers
Class Type: 10am - 1pm
Enjoy a family excursion to our kitchens for some baking and decorating shenanigans.
*Family includes 1 adult and up to 2 children over 7
09th April 2025
Masterclass: Tom Hamblet, MasterChef: The Professionals Champion
Class Type: 10am - 2pm
Learn to make some dishes inspired by Toms time on MasterChef followed by a Q&A
2 course menu: Halibut main and banana and peanut dessert
26th April 2025, 07th June 2025
Masterclass: Tom Hamblet, MasterChef: The Professionals Champion
Class Type: 10am - 2pm
Learn to make some dishes inspired by Toms time on MasterChef followed by a Q&A
2 course menu: Lamb main and peppercorn tart dessert
03rd May 2025
Outdoor: Fire pit cooking
Class Type: 10am - 3pm
The ultimate outdoor cooking experience on a fire pit!
04th May 2025, 03rd August 2025
Skills and passions: Steaks
Class Type: 10am - 2pm
Well done, medium or rare – master the art of the perfect steak.
09th May 2025, 26th September 2025, 01st November 2025
Big Green Egg barbecue: Smokehouse
Class Type: 10am - 3pm
Infuse your food with the hearty aromas of the smokehouse.
11th May 2025, 21st June 2025, 16th August 2025, 19th October 2025
Woodfired: Speciality breads
Class Type: 10am - 3pm
Learn to nurture your own sourdough starter and bake beautiful, artisanal loaves in your own kitchen.
17th May 2025, 13th September 2025
Skills and passions: World baking day
Class Type: 10am - 3:30pm
Freshly baked loaves.
17th May 2025
Skills and passions: Knife Skills
Class Type: 10am - 1pm
Get ready to learn to slice and dice like a pro.
23rd May 2025, 19th September 2025, 17th October 2025
World cuisine: Italian Classics
Class Type: 10am - 3:30pm
Tap into la dolce vita as you learn to make your own focaccia, pasta and tiramisu.
14th June 2025, 26th July 2025, 25th October 2025
Big Green Egg barbecue: The Perfect Steak
Class Type: 10am - 2pm
A whole session focused on the meat lover’s holy grail: BBQ steak. Advice on the best cuts and a range of cooking techniques to find your perfect steak.
- Designed for all abilities, beginners to grill masters
- All tuition, equipment and ingredients included
- Refreshments, and enjoy eating what you crate throughout the class
15th June 2025
Skills and passions: Stocks and Sauces
Class Type: 10am - 2pm
Take your dishes to the next level with an array of different flavours.
20th June 2025, 05th September 2025, 03rd October 2025
World cuisine: Mezze and Tapas
Class Type: 10am - 3:30pm
Be inspired by the flavours and spiced of the Middle East and Spain!
28th June 2025
World cuisine: Thai Lunch Cook Along
Class Type: 10am - 1pm
Taste your way through Thailand with a selection of traditional dishes.
11th July 2025, 20th September 2025
Skills and passions: A Lainston afternoon tea
Class Type: 10am - 3:30pm
A modern twist on the quintessential English custom of afternoon tea.
12th July 2025
World cuisine: Indian Street Food
Class Type: 10am - 3:30pm
Learn to craft authentic curries and perfectly spiced sides.
02nd August 2025, 11th October 2025
Family fun: Pizza Tuesdays!
Class Type: 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm or 4pm - 6pm
Spend time in our outdoor Kitchen Garden with the little ones making and baking pizza!
* Children over 7
05th August 2025, 12th August 2025, 19th August 2025, 26th August 2025
World cuisine: Fish and chips
Class Type: 10am - 1:30pm
Learn how to enhance this seaside classic that you'll be proud to show off at your next dinner party.
06th September 2025
Skills and passions: Souffles
Class Type: 10am - 1pm
Learn the art of preparing, cooking and devouring both sweet and savoury souffles.
04th October 2025
Family fun: Spooktacular
Class Type: 10am - 1pm
Before all the hocus pocus and trick-or-treating kicks off later on, enjoy a family excursion to our kitchens for some carving, baking and decorating shenanigans.
*Family includes 1 adult and up to 2 children over 7
31st October 2025
Big Green Egg barbecue: Christmas Turkey
Class Type: 10am - 2pm
Astound the family this Christmas with a glorious barbecued turkey that's crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside, with flavour to die for.
29th November 2025
