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.
Christmas: All the trimmings
Class Type: 10am - 2pm
Everyone knows the trimmings are really the main event. Learn how to prepare all the classics so that they just explode with flavour.
23rd November 2024
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 December 2024, 15th June 2025
Christmas: Ho Ho Holiday Baking
Class Type: 10am - 1pm
Fun and creative kitchen antics for you and up to two children. Learn to bake delicious sweet treats and give them a little personality, with festive decorations.
*Family includes 1 adult and up to 2 children over 7
21st December 2024
Masterclass: Tom Hamblet, MasterChef: The Professionals Champion
Class Type: Masterclass | Class Duration: 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
25th January 2025, 08th March 2025, 03rd May 2025
Skills and passions: Knife Skills
Class Type: 10am - 1pm
Get ready to learn to slice and dice like a pro.
31st January 2025, 23rd May 2025, 19th September 2025, 17th October 2025
Skills and passions: Breads and Pizza
Class Type: 10am - 2pm
Freshly baked loaves and pizza pockets.
01st February 2025
Masterclass: Tom Hamblet, MasterChef: The Professionals Champion
Class Type: Masterclass | Class Duration: 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
08th February 2025, 26th April 2025, 07th June 2025
Skills and passions: Dinner for two
Class Type: 10am - 3:30pm
A Valentines dinner for two
15th February 2025
World cuisine: Indian Street Food
Class Type: 10am - 3:30pm
Learn to craft authentic curries and perfectly spiced sides.
22nd February 2025, 02nd August 2025, 11th October 2025
Skills and passions: Stocks and Sauces
Class Type: 10am - 2pm
Take your dishes to the next level with an array of different flavours.
28th February 2025, 20th June 2025, 05th September 2025, 03rd 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.
01st March 2025, 14th June 2025, 26th July 2025, 25th October 2025
World cuisine: Thai Lunch Cook Along
Class Type: 10am - 1pm
Taste your way through Thailand with a selection of traditional dishes.
15th March 2025, 11th July 2025, 20th September 2025
Skills and passions: Souffles
Class Type: 10am - 1pm
Learn the art of preparing, cooking and devouring both sweet and savoury souffles.
21st March 2025, 04th 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.
27th March 2025, 03rd April 2025, 13th 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
World cuisine: Spanish classics
Class Type: 10am - 3:30pm
Moorish tapas and traditional Paella.
12th April 2025
Big Green Egg barbecue: Posh Barbecue
Class Type: 10am - 3pm
Go way beyond burgers with trout, steak and baby back ribs.
13th April 2025, 05th July 2025, 14th September 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, 16th August 2025
Skills and passions: World baking day
Class Type: 10am - 3:30pm
Freshly baked loaves.
17th May 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
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: 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
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
