Best Cooking Classes In London

Move over cooking classes - this is the ultimate hands-on foodie experience. Budding bakers and cocktail enthusiasts unite for an unforgettable two-hour session filled with laughter, learning, and layering. You'll bake a full three-tier cake from scratch, then dive into a creative decorating frenzy with guidance and all the tools they need.

While the cakes rise, things get shaken (not stirred) during a cocktail or mocktail-making break featuring a classic cosmo.

Nothing says Christmas like a Scotch egg, right? If you're inclined to agree, then get yourself to this Festive Scotch Egg Masterclass at The Albert in Kingston on 26th November. 

A £15 ticket comes with a belly-warming mulled wine on arrival, a lesson in how to make the perfect pub-friendly Scotch egg and an all-round delightful evening which ends with you tucking into your own creation with a pint on the side. 

With venues everywhere from Selfridges to Kingston, YO! is hosting Sushi Schools every single Wednesday. You'll learn how to roll like the experts, sharpening your knife skills and discovering interesting facts along the way. 

You'll begin the session with a complimentary drink and tasty snacks like edamame and gyoza, before getting stuck into making salmon nigiri, cucumber maki, Kyoto Garden rolls and much more - with plant-based menus available.

Join award-winning chef Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Park Lane for one of the best cooking classes around. Not only will it be led by the man himself, but it will also provide you with delicious wine pairings too. A perfect cooking class for couples, take the tips home for a date night to remember.

Head to Dial Arch in Woolwich for Dough & Drafts, a fun cooking class to celebrate International Beer and Pizza Day. Get stuck into a hands-on pizza-making session, which you'll load up with your favourite toppings before it goes in the oven.

Enjoy your creation afterwards with a pint or two, with the first drink included in your ticket price.

Ready to take your baking skills to the next level? Join Xanthe Miton, the renowned cake-making whizz, and her fabulous team for a lesson that will whisk you away, taking place at Cookie Girl HQ in White City. You'll learn everything from sifting flour to scaling up recipes, icing cakes, and creating beautiful rose centrepieces.

Rooted in traditional Lebanese hospitality, Massis brings a fresh, fun energy to every event, designed to celebrate connection through food. At its Cooking School, you're invited to immerse yourself in the flavours, traditions and warmth of Lebanon.

After a glass of wine on arrival, you'll create authentic mezze using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques passed down through generations. During the class, you'll learn how to make smooth and creamy humous, smokey aubergine moutabal, fresh and vibrant tabouleh, and delicate stuffed vine leaves.

Led by an expert Italian chef in Farringdon, Pasta Evangelists's pasta academy is the perfect place for those looking to master the techniques of handmade pasta, as well as learn artisan techniques and ancient traditions passed down in Italy through the centuries. Plus, each class includes a tantalising antipasti spread, a hands-on two-hour session with pasta pros, and unlimited pours of Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, or wines.

If you're looking for cooking courses in London for beginners, then Migrateful should be on your radar. They've got online and in-person classes for all cuisines, taught by experienced chefs from different cultures. Not only will you learn something new, but this also supports skilled asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.

At their Canary Wharf and Spitalfields locations, Pizza Pilgrims are giving you the chance to Dough It Yourself at their pizza masterclasses, which take place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Their talented chefs will guide you through the process of shaping dough, balancing your toppings and baking it in their pizza oven. 

You'll begin by learning about the story behind the restaurant, as well as enjoying some tasty Italian street food and fizz. Plus, you'll finish up with their signature Nutella ring dessert.

While best-known as street food destinations, Mercato Metropolitano locations across the city are also hosting plenty of food and cookery events as well. Think pop-ups from well-known brands, artisan chocolate classes, pickling workshops and more across these fun spaces.

Specialising in soul-fired pizzas, Zzetta is a laid-back Italian restaurant where you can try out Italian cooking techniques under the guidance of their skilled chefs. This Canning Town venue promises simplistic, stylish interiors and a menu full of delicious fare, ideal for quirky date ideas or a group outing.

Their pizza making parties cater for up to 20 people at a time. There are vegan and gluten-free options available, with toppings ranging from wild mushrooms to hot honey salami.

When it comes to Borough Market cooking classes, this has got to be one of the best. Executive Chef Ben Kelliher will help to guide you through the process of sourcing and creating a sustainable seven-course meal from market vendors, which he will then create for you at The Rubens at the Palace hotel. You're sure to remember these recipes for a long time, and the price of your ticket also includes a free cookbook to take home.

Get stuck into The Big Bake, where you'll face off against pals in an attempt to be crowned star bakers. All the instructions, tools and ingredients for your masterpiece will be provided so all you've got to bring with you? Your A-game. Plus, their Tooting and Haggerston spots have boast bars too, so you'll be well refreshed to take on all that dough and pastry. Professional? You soon will be.

If you're looking to swap your usual night out for something hands-on (and delicious), Macellaio RC in Soho has you covered. This beloved Italian restaurant and butchery is offering a trio of immersive masterclasses - tiramisu, pasta, and butchery - right in the heart of the West End.

Whether you're layering espresso-soaked sponge in their monthly tiramisu masterclass, rolling out fresh tagliatelle in the pasta workshop, or learning to break down premium cuts in the butchery experience, each session is a flavour-packed evening led by Macellaio's expert chefs and butchers. With wine pairings, a communal meal, and a lively atmosphere, it's ideal for team socials, creative date nights, or a gift with real taste.

Join Chino Latino's incredible head chef, Ederson, for an afternoon of dim sum demonstration. After teaching you the traditional way to prepare and fold your pastry, you can dive in to create two dumpling styles of your choice.

Your £55 ticket gets you everything you need to get creative, including a choice of fillings, from prawn and ginger to chicken, chilli and garlic. Upgrade to the £65 package for a cocktail after class, or splash out on the £90 per person experience to stick around for the Regin Set Menu.

Co-founded by Daisy Terry, Rebecca Oliver and Max Tobias, The Dusty Knuckle is an independent cafe that was designed to support underprivileged young people looking for work. The Dalston venue hosts baking and cooking classes on a regular basis, led by classically trained chefs and brilliant bakers.

Choose between pasta-making workshops, learning how to ferment vegetables or baking bread and pastries, with prices starting from £76.55 per person.