Whether you’re just embarking on cooking for yourself or a young adult transforming into independent life, or a budding chef, we’ll teach you how to cook with confidence.

From India’s spicy samosas to Vietnam’s savoury nem nuong, our expert chefs will guide you through the preparation of street food delicacies from across Asia.

Experience the best of China’s culinary heritage from spicy Szechuan to subtle Cantonese flavours, explore bold spices, savoury dishes, and rich cultural history.

Classes are available in Rickmansworth and London Farringdon   Indian cookery classes are where our story began here at The Cooking Academy. Our founder, Kumud Gandhi has amassed years of experience in Indian cuisine along with an Indian heritage and…

Learn to create a range of popular Indian curries and main courses from scratch with our usual emphasis on fabulous flavours.

You’ll discover how to cook different types of fish and seafood, what to look out for when buying fish and how introduce delicious and highly nutritious seafood in your diet with ease.

Classes are available in Rickmansworth and London Farringdon   This action-packed Full Day Thai Class will teach you about the flavours and ingredients that make Thai cuisine so unique. You’ll learn about the herbs and spices that are fundamental to…

Classes are available in Rickmansworth and London Farringdon   In a world of Indian ready meals and sauces claiming to be authentic join us! Let us show you how cooking from scratch tastes the best! Thanks to our Half Day…

Classes are available in Rickmansworth and London Farringdon   A short ‘n’ sweet version of our One Day Italian Cooking class. You’ll receive the same attention to detail and personalised tutoring. This is perfect for those who want to learn…

Classes are available in Rickmansworth and London Farringdon   The Anti-Inflammatory & Arthritis Friendly Cooking is designed to help you manage arthritis symptoms through the power of food. Focusing on anti-inflammatory ingredients, this class will teach you how to prepare…

You will learn how to chop, slice and dice to save time and perfect your julienne, baton and chiffonade skills.

Maintaining a healthy heart is vital, and the food you eat plays a significant role in reducing the risk of heart disease and managing cholesterol levels.

Classes are available in Rickmansworth and London Farringdon   We have extensive experience in chef tutoring from around the world Covering a wide range of cuisines and techniques. So if you are a chef in training, a private cook for…

Classes are available in Rickmansworth and London Farringdon   Diabetes Management Cooking Class: Mastering the Art of Blood Sugar Control through Food you Want to Eat Living with diabetes doesn’t mean settling for bland, boring meals. At The Cooking Academy,…

Our cookery classes are discounted for Duke of Edinburgh students, classes are usually £199 Students need to attend at least two classes at The Cooking Academy. We highly recommend starting with our Introduction to Cooking class, the second class can be any of our one day classes (with the exception of the advanced classes).

In this Cookery class we showcase the best of Malaysian cuisine, with an emphasis on balancing sweet, sour, and salty flavours, often enhanced with a touch of chilli heat.

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most highly regarded diets in the world, and for good reason!

Let us inspire you starting with the cuisines of France – we will move on to tempt your taste buds with the varied flavours of Greece, Italy, Spain, and Turkey to introduce you to some of the region’s best dishes.

In this one-day hand-on cookery class we will guide you through the impact of menopause and what your body needs to cope with it. We will show you which foods to embrace and how to add them to you diet as well as which foods to avoid.

Dive in deep and learn about preparing highly sophisticated Indian meals.

On our One-day Persian & Middle  Eastern cookery class you’ll learn how to blend an array of aromatic spices to create mouth-watering dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Morocco, Lebanon, and Persia.

If you’ve ever wanted to get to grips with cooking healthy and nutritious Indian food the authentic way, this One Day Indian Cookery Class is perfect for you!

You’ll create and savour a range of delicious chicken, fish, and vegetable dishes. You’ll cook up delicious dishes like you’ve never tasted before and blend exotic dressings and marinades. Welcome to the real India!

Classes are available in Rickmansworth and London Farringdon   Looking for a full authentic Italian cooking experience? Our full day Italian cooking class is the perfect place to learn all the deepest secrets of classic Italian dishes made with fresh,…

Experience the ultimate private cookery classes, perfect for culinary enthusiasts and those eager to explore the joys of cooking!

Join us for a personalised culinary adventure where you and up to 5 other guests can indulge in a wide selection of cuisines and culinary specialities.

Classes are available in Rickmansworth and London Farringdon   One-to-One Cookery Classes: Designed Exclusively for You Elevate your culinary skills with our bespoke One-to-One Cookery Classes at The Cooking Academy. Tailored specifically to meet your needs, this unique one-to-one experience…

Learn to cook and experience the best techniques that form the backbone of Korean cuisine. From historic dishes such as kimchi and bibimbap through to Miso glazed ribs with ingredients that have taken the culinary world by storm.

Our Chiang Mai Thai cookery class is our advanced Thai cookery class where you hit the ground running and is non-stop all day. You will prepare authentic Thai recipes that will blow your mind and your taste buds!

Using everyday ingredients, explore the unique flavours of Vietnamese cuisine and learn how to create fresh, healthy, and delicious dishes.

For people with a passion for food who want to learn how to get the best nutritional value out of their meal choices. Learn how to incorporate the healthiest foods into exciting and tasty recipes in a non-technical and uncomplicated way.