Best Cooking Classes In London

Head to Embankment every Saturday for the Dim Sum Masterclasses at Chino Latino. Here, you'll get to learn how to make classic dim sum, craft your very own creations, and compete for the title of best dumpling. Tickets are priced at £45 per person, but you have the option to add a cocktail for £55 each or enjoy dinner with the delicious Regin Set Menu for £90.

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.

An affordable, immersive sushi masterclass hosted at none other than Sican in Fitzrovia, you say? Sign us up. Roll like a boss every Thursday at 7pm for just £40, complete with bottomless bubbles and a once-in-a-week chance to become a sushi pro.

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.

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.

At their Canary Wharf location, 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.

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.

temper Shoreditch (a well-known name when it comes to London dining thanks to its theatrical firepit and an appearance on Celebrity MasterChef UK) are offering an insight into their signature fire pit cooking across a butchery and barbecue masterclass at the restaurant for £100 per person. But that's not all, as your experience will be followed by a sumptuous three-course meal, celebrating lightly charred flavours and premium cuts.

You're never too young to learn how to create great food, and that's why Sticks'n'Sushi are hosting a kids' masterclass for eight to 12 year-olds. Their talented chefs provide clear instructions and will show your little ones the step-by-step process of making sushi - including Kappa hosomaki rolls, Pink Alaska uramaki roll and salmon nigiri.

Tickets cost £40 each, complete with a glass of squash and a goodie bag, which features a certificate, a bandana, rolling mats, chopsticks and chocolate fish, as well as an educational Japanese number and phrase sheet.

Looking to expand your palate? Then head over to Bobo Social in Ealing for their Experimental Burger Society evenings. You'll get to taste exotic meats such as ostrich, kangaroo and camel, with wine pairings to boot, before their talented chef teaches you how to make burgers out of them - though beef is available too. Tickets cost £60 per person, with the option to book a private class for ten people or more.

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.

Recommended in both the Sunday Times and in The New York Times, Melt Chocolate's Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Workshop is a must-try. You'll learn how to create your very own chocolate bar from cocoa beans, guided by your talented instructor Natalie.

Head to their Notting Hill venue to discover more about the history of chocolate, from the Aztecs' raw cocoa to the modern day treats that we all love. You'll then enjoy a tasting before creating your very own scrumptious bites, and the experience is even suitable for vegans.

Head to Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle for a brilliant Malaysian cooking class, celebrating Veganuary. Chef Norman Musa from the Asian Cooking Academy will be leading the session, teaching you how to prepare two classic plant-based dishes.

Get stuck in as you learn how to create both vegan laska, a rice noodle dish topped with tempeh and vegetables, and a roti jala - a lace-style pancake filled with spiced potatoes and herbs.

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.

Step aside, Cupid - this Valentine's season is all about frosting, fondant, and fabulous cupcakes! At the Galentine Valentine Cupcake Decorating Workshop, you'll learn to sculpt edible masterpieces that taste as good as they look. Hosted by the talented team at Lady Berry Cupcakes, this hands-on session on the 13th of February at Tooting Works will have you decorating five stunning cupcakes like a pro.

Perfect for a date with your mates or a solo adventure, you'll leave with a gift box of your creations (or a very full belly if you can't resist). No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided - just bring your enthusiasm and a sprinkle of fun. 

For an in-depth session that'll see you creating your very own menu of plant-based delights, check out The Rubens Masterclass Series. You'll meet at The Rubens Hotel to discuss your courses, before heading to Borough Market to purchase your ingredients.

You'll then return to the hotel's English Grill restaurant, where Executive Chef Ben Kelliher will help you to create a seven-course vegan feast. Plus, you'll even get a copy of the Borough Market cookbook to take home.

If you're after evening cooking classes in London that don't require too much brainpower, check out the Icing Lates at Biscuiteers in Belgravia. Relax with a glass of prosecco while you decorate pre-made cookies with beautiful designs, taking home your very own box of biscuits at the end.

This January, Mercato Metropolitano is hosting a fantastic vegan pizza masterclass, led by the talented team at Fresco. Their master pizza chef will be guiding you through the hands-on session, which costs just £15 per person to attend. You'll learn tips and tricks to create the very best plant-based pizza, using fresh ingredients and top-quality dough.

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.

Fancy learning how to make pizza like a pro? Then head to Pizzeria Mozza in Marylebone, where you can learn the secrets behind Chef Nancy Silverton's signature dough. Choose from a range of seasonal ingredients to top your slices, all included in your £30 ticket. You'll also enjoy a glass of wine or beer during this two-hour event.

Petersham Nurseries is spoiling us with events this year, one of them being a pasta masterclass taking place at La Goccia. Tickets start from £70 each and include ingredients to make your own plates that you can recreate at home in the future with your new-found skills. Join the restaurant for dinner afterwards and watch the chefs in action, doing what they do best.

After affordable cooking classes in London? Inamo Soho's sushi and sake masterclasses see you learning how to make premium Japanese cuisine such as salmon maki and nigiri before washing down your creations with a wine tasting that complements the flavours you've put together - all for £39.95. Better yet, you then get a 15% discount when dining at the restaurant afterwards. Skills and a discount? Win win. 

MyChocolate in Shoreditch is hosting one of the most fun cooking classes in London for couples, friends or solo sugar lovers. You'll learn to make luxury bites like cream truffles and chocolate cocktails all while sipping on prosecco and tasting your creations, of course.

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.