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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

Artisan Bread Making

Part Time IPXV001P

Flour, water, salt and yeast : these are the only 4 ingredients to make flavoursome, healthy artisan breads! Join us and learn how to bake a Country Loaf, Breadsticks , Sandwich Loaf, Baguettes, Focaccia , Brioche, Ciabatta, Simple Pumpernickle , Pai...

24th Sept 2024 - 22nd Oct 2024

Tuesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Breads of the World

Part Time IPXV003P

Travel around the fascinating world of bread making and explore their secrets.In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2 ½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start ...

11th Jun 2025 - 2nd Jul 2025

Wednesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Breads of the World

Part Time IPKV101P

Travel around the fascinating world of bread making and explore their secrets. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start ...

14th Jan 2025 - 11th Mar 2025

Tuesday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Edible Gifts - Workshop

Part Time ICKW000P

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...

9th Nov 2024 - 9th Nov 2024

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Good Gut Health - Workshop

Part Time ZCXW000P

On this course you will learn how to make exciting Indian vegetarian good gut health food. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior t...

7th Jun 2025 - 7th Jun 2025

Saturday

Learning for Wellbeing | Cookery

Cheney School

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Good Gut Health - Workshop

Part Time ICKW005P

On this course you will learn how to make exciting Indian vegetarian good gut health food. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior t...

21st Jun 2025 - 21st Jun 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Indian Vegetarian - Beginners

Part Time IPKV106P

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

8th May 2025 - 10th Jul 2025

Thursday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Indian Vegetarian - Beginners

Part Time IPXV004P

You will 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...

11th Sept 2024 - 9th Oct 2024

Wednesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Indian Vegetarian - Beginners

Part Time IPKV104P

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

9th Sept 2024 - 14th Oct 2024

Monday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Indian Vegetarian - Improvers

Part Time ICKU105P

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...

12th May 2025 - 7th Jul 2025

Monday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Indian Vegetarian - Improvers

Part Time ICXR903P

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

10th Sept 2024 - 15th Oct 2024

Tuesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Indian Vegetarian - Improvers

Part Time ICXR904P

You will 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...

7th May 2025 - 9th Jul 2025

Wednesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Indian Vegetarian - Workshop

Part Time IPXW001P

You will learn how to make an exciting Indian vegetarian meal. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date....

10th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Indian Vegetarian - Workshop

Part Time IPXW005P

You will learn how to make an exciting Indian vegetarian meal. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date....

28th Jun 2025 - 28th Jun 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Indian Vegetarian Street Food

Part Time ICXR902P

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...

6th May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025

Tuesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Introduction to Bread Making - Workshop

Part Time ISXV002P

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

1st Mar 2025 - 1st Mar 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Italian Desserts

Part Time IPXV002P

Who doesn’t like Brioche? Learn to bake perfect buttery brioche perfect for breakfast; or braid into a babka. Make an alternative savoury version to accompany a soup!, or get ready to deep fry the perfect doughnuts filled with raspberry Jam! In order...

5th Feb 2025 - 12th Mar 2025

Wednesday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Italian Desserts - Workshop

Part Time ICKW002P

This workshop is an excellent opportunity to take a sweet-toothed trip around Italy and discover how to make and present desserts.In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confi...

8th Feb 2025 - 8th Feb 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Macarons - Workshop

Part Time IPXW003P

Come along and conquer this tricky little almond-based bake. We will briefly look at the history of macarons before moving on to using a recipe from one of the two French masters of this delicacy. Dairy free alternative fillings can be made. ...

1st Mar 2025 - 1st Mar 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Macarons - Workshop

Part Time ICKW004P

Come along and conquer this tricky little almond-based bake. We will briefly look at the history of macarons before moving on to using a recipe from one of the two French masters of this delicacy. Dairy free alternative fillings can be made....

1st Feb 2025 - 1st Feb 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Naturally Gluten Free - Workshop

Part Time IPKV001P

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...

10th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Nutritious Seasonal Plant-Based Dishes

Part Time IPKV109P

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!In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the cou...

3rd Jun 2025 - 24th Jun 2025

Tuesday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Pasta - Workshop - All about Fresh Pasta

Part Time IPXW006P

This workshop will give you the opportunity to make perfect pasta dough using minimal ingredients. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks...

19th Oct 2024 - 19th Oct 2024

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Pasta, Risotto and Sauces

Part Time IPKV102P

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!In order to a...

29th Apr 2025 - 20th May 2025

Tuesday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Sourdough and Speciality Bread

Part Time IPXV104P

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. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable ...

16th Sept 2024 - 21st Oct 2024

Monday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Summer Puddings - Workshop

Part Time IPXW002P

Come along and enjoy making several summer puddings together. Whether it is the traditional summer pudding, a lemon tart or something chocolatey, there will be something to suit all tastes. Gluten-free and dairy free alternative recipes will be avail...

7th Jun 2025 - 7th Jun 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Summer Puddings - Workshop

Part Time ICKW006P

Come along and enjoy making several summer puddings together. Whether it is the traditional summer pudding, a lemon tart or something chocolatey, there will be something to suit all tastes. Gluten-free and dairy free alternative recipes will be avail...

15th Mar 2025 - 15th Mar 2025

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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Tray Bakes - Workshop

Part Time IPXW004P

Come along and enjoy making several traybakes together. Traybakes are cakes that are baked in a tray and cut into squares or bars to serve. For this pre-Xmas workshop we will concentrate on traybakes containing vegetables like carrots and parsnips, t...

23rd Nov 2024 - 23rd Nov 2024

Saturday

Cookery

Cheney School

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Tray Bakes - Workshop

Part Time ICKW003P

Come along and enjoy making several traybakes together. Traybakes are cakes that are baked in a tray and cut into squares or bars to serve. For this pre-Xmas workshop we will concentrate on traybakes containing vegetables like carrots and parsnips, t...

7th Dec 2024 - 7th Dec 2024

Saturday

Cookery

Gosford Hill School

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