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Enhance your culinary skills and expand your cooking repertoire

Whether you’re a beginner in need of basic techniques or an experienced cook looking to challenge yourself with new recipes; we offer plenty of part-time cookery courses which can expand your skill set.

Discover recipes that’ll impress

Learn to make your favourite dishes and discover new recipes and treats you can be sure that your loved ones will enjoy.

You can even try Bread Making, with our specialist courses at Cheney School.

Our part-time Cookery courses are a brilliant way to learn a new skill around a busy schedule. You’ll be surrounded by fellow food enthusiasts who share your passion and love of food. You’ll learn through the guidance and expertise of our passionate tutors as they share their top tips and support you as you hone your skills.

Expand and enhance your cooking skills

From plant-based cooking courses to ease you into a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, to popular cuisine courses which can help you recreate some of your favourite meals; we have plenty of courses to choose from.

Perfect your pasta and risotto on our Italian courses as you learn to make components from scratch; or discover how to elevate a dish’s flavour carefully using spices and aromas.

You’ll quickly learn to make your own healthy and nutritious meals, packed with flavour that don’t take long to make!

Looking for something more sweet? Why not perfect your bread skills or master sweet treats on one of our Bakery courses.

Part Time Cookery courses

Air Fryer Dishes

Part Time P02571

Join our Air Fryer Cookery Course and discover the magic of healthier, faster cooking! Get ready to unlock the full potential of your Air Fryer and transform your everyday meals into delicious, guilt-free masterpieces. This course will teach you how ...

22nd Sept 2025 - 22nd Sept 2025

Monday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Air Fryer Dishes

Part Time P02573

Join our Air Fryer Cookery Course and discover the magic of healthier, faster cooking! Get ready to unlock the full potential of your Air Fryer and transform your everyday meals into delicious, guilt-free masterpieces. This course will teach you how ...

13th Apr 2026 - 29th Jun 2026

Monday

Cookery

Cheney School

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All about Fresh Pasta - Workshop

Part Time P02570

Learn how to make perfect pasta dough using minimal ingredients on our 'All about Fresh Pasta' workshop....

19th Oct 2025 - 19th Oct 2025

Sunday

Cookery

Cheney School

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All about Sauces

Part Time P02731

Join us for this quintessentially Italian course: make Fresh Pasta and Risotto; discover traditional ingredients and techniques in order to cook a perfectly balanced dressing for your pasta, gnocchi or just as a delicious dressing sauce!...

14th Apr 2026 - 5th May 2026

Tuesday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Artisan Bread Making

Part Time P02788

Join us and learn how to bake a Country Loaf, Breadsticks , Sandwich Loaf, Baguettes, Focaccia , Brioche, Ciabatta, Simple Pumpernickle , Pain de Campaigne, that will be the envy of all major High Street Bakeries....

4th Nov 2025 - 2nd Dec 2025

Tuesday

Homecrafts | Cookery

The Cherwell School

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Biscuits of Italy - Workshop

Part Time P02728

This workshop will give you the opportunity to explore the spices and the luxurious ingredients that makes an Italian Christmas. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confir...

14th Mar 2026 - 14th Mar 2026

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Breads of the World

Part Time P02730

Travel around the fascinating world of bread making and explore their secrets....

13th Jan 2026 - 10th Feb 2026

Tuesday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Breads of the World

Part Time P02790

Travel around the fascinating world of bread making and explore their secrets....

3rd Jun 2026 - 24th Jun 2026

Wednesday

Homecrafts | Cookery

The Cherwell School

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Cookery - A Taste of the Classics

Part Time P02735

Discover the timeless appeal of classic dishes in our Taste of the Classics cookery course. This course is perfect for anyone looking to master the art of traditional cooking, focusing on iconic recipes that have stood the test of time. From hearty c...

15th Jan 2026 - 26th Mar 2026

Thursday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Cookery - Breads of the World

Part Time IPXV003P

Travel around the fascinating world of bread making and explore their secrets....

11th Jun 2025 - 2nd Jul 2025

Wednesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Edible Gifts - Workshop

Part Time P02727

This workshop will give you the opportunity to explore the spices and the luxurious ingredients that makes an Italian Christmas. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confir...

8th Nov 2025 - 8th Nov 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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French Patisserie - Advanced - Workshop

Part Time P02721

Under the guidance of a lover of baking dedicated Francophile and French teacher, male a traditional French 'fraisier' (strawberry layered cake)....

25th Apr 2026 - 25th Apr 2026

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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French Patisserie - Advanced - Workshop

Part Time P02713

Under the guidance of a lover of baking dedicated Francophile and French teacher, male a traditional French 'fraisier' (strawberry layered cake)....

13th Jun 2026 - 13th Jun 2026

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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French Patisserie - Beginners - Workshop

Part Time P02711

Under the guidance of a lover of baking, dedicated Francophile and French teacher, make the traditional French Patisserie staples of Tarte au Citron and Tarte aux Pommes....

11th Oct 2025 - 11th Oct 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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French Patisserie - Beginners - Workshop

Part Time P02719

Under the guidance of a lover of baking, dedicated Francophile and French teacher, make the traditional French Patisserie staples of Tarte au Citron and Tarte aux Pommes....

6th Dec 2025 - 6th Dec 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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French Patisserie - Intermediate - Workshop

Part Time P02720

Under the guidance of a lover of baking, dedicated Francophile and French teacher, extend your repertoire of French Patisserie staples with choux pastry that can be turned into sweet or savoury dishes....

7th Feb 2026 - 7th Feb 2026

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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French Patisserie - Intermediate - Workshop

Part Time P02712

Under the guidance of a lover of baking, dedicated Francophile and French teacher, extend your repertoire of French Patisserie staples with choux pastry that can be turned into sweet or savoury dishes....

7th Mar 2026 - 7th Mar 2026

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Fresh Pasta and Sauces

Part Time P02789

Join us for this quintessentially Italian course: make Fresh Pasta and Risotto; discover traditional ingredients and techniques in order to cook a perfectly balanced dressing for your pasta, gnocchi or just as a delicious dressing sauce!...

14th Jan 2026 - 11th Feb 2026

Wednesday

Homecrafts | Cookery

The Cherwell School

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Indian Vegetarian - Beginners

Part Time P02717

Learn how to make home-cooked, nutritious and healthy traditional Indian vegetarian meals, all from scratch, using fresh ingredients and traditional Indian spices. Home cooked Indian food is slow cooked, with layers of flavour; it’s not like the food...

7th Oct 2025 - 11th Nov 2025

Tuesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Indian Vegetarian - Beginners

Part Time P02723

Learn how to make home-cooked, nutritious and healthy traditional Indian vegetarian meals, all from scratch, using fresh ingredients and traditional Indian spices with layers of flavour. Learn about the aromas and delicacy of key spices, and make ama...

11th May 2026 - 13th Jul 2026

Monday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Indian Vegetarian - Beginners

Part Time P02722

Learn how to make home-cooked, nutritious and healthy traditional Indian vegetarian meals, all from scratch, using fresh ingredients and traditional Indian spices....

6th Oct 2025 - 10th Nov 2025

Monday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Indian Vegetarian - Beginners

Part Time P02714

Learn how to make home-cooked, nutritious and healthy traditional Indian vegetarian meals, all from scratch, using fresh ingredients and traditional Indian spices....

5th May 2026 - 7th Jul 2026

Tuesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Indian Vegetarian - Improvers

Part Time P02725

Since cooking is an art, this Indian vegetarian improvers course can be taken to a chef’s level. You will learn new skills and recipes each week and this longer course will provide time and interest for participants to perfect Indian dishes....

7th May 2026 - 9th Jul 2026

Thursday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Indian Vegetarian - Improvers

Part Time P02715

Learn how to make home-cooked, nutritious and healthy traditional Indian vegetarian meals, all from scratch, using fresh ingredients and traditional Indian spices. Home cooked Indian food is slow cooked, with layers of flavour; it’s not like the food...

6th May 2026 - 8th Jul 2026

Wednesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Indian Vegetarian - Snacks

Part Time P02724

Learners will have the opportunity to explore and make the five (5) most popular Indian snacks. Following demonstrations the learners will have opportunities to taste the food and make their own snacks....

9th Oct 2025 - 13th Nov 2025

Thursday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Indian Vegetarian - Snacks - Workshop

Part Time P02716

Learners will have the opportunity to explore and make two (2) snacks in this three (3) hour workshop....

9th May 2026 - 9th May 2026

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Indian Vegetarian - Snacks - Workshop

Part Time P02726

Learn how to make existing, established street food style dishes from North India. For the duration of the course, you will have the opportunity to observe a tutor led, master class where you will learn about spices and regional dishes of India. With...

20th Jun 2026 - 20th Jun 2026

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Indian Vegetarian - Snacks - Workshop

Part Time P02718

Learners will have the opportunity to explore and make the five (5) most popular Indian snacks. Following demonstrations the learners will have opportunities to taste the food and make their own snacks....

8th Oct 2025 - 12th Nov 2025

Wednesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Introduction to Bread Making - Workshop

Part Time P02501

This is a hands-on workshop where you will have the opportunity to mix, knead and shape a variety of doughs....

7th Feb 2026 - 7th Feb 2026

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Introduction to Plant Based Dishes

Part Time P02733

Whether cooking for yourself, family or friends, this 10-week course will empower you to make plant-based eating simple and enjoyable. By the end of the course, you will feel confident in preparing wholesome, satisfying plant-based dishes that are as...

23rd Sept 2025 - 2nd Dec 2025

Tuesday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Naturally Gluten Free - Workshop

Part Time P02729

This workshop will help to simplify and give you a deeper understanding of gluten-free options to make delicious food without additives. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We wil...

16th May 2026 - 16th May 2026

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Nutritious Seasonal Plant-Based Dishes

Part Time P02732

Explore ways of cooking plant-based foods with confidence. Prepare dishes from plant-based foods that are healthy and nutritious and don't take long to make!...

2nd Jun 2026 - 23rd Jun 2026

Tuesday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Pies and Pastries

Part Time P02572

Join our Air Fryer Cookery Course and discover the magic of healthier, faster cooking! Get ready to unlock the full potential of your Air Fryer and transform your everyday meals into delicious, guilt-free masterpieces. This course will teach you how ...

12th Jan 2026 - 23rd Mar 2026

Monday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Pies and Pastries

Part Time P02734

The intent of this course is to introduce you to baking, using recipes that are healthy, tasty and easy for you to reproduce at home....

12th Jan 2026 - 23rd Mar 2026

Monday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Sourdough and Speciality Bread

Part Time P02787

Learn a rewarding simple sourdough routine that’s good for you and your soul!A Hand-made sourdough loaf is the real bread, easier for your gut to digest through an interesting satisfactory procedure. ...

22nd Sept 2025 - 3rd Nov 2025

Monday

Homecrafts | Cookery

The Cherwell School

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