We are delighted to be able to offer a exciting range of courses from our Stoke Lodge Kitchen. Groups are small (we are a beautiful but compact space!)
We have a fantastic range of cookery workshops on offer this year. In just a few hours you can explore a new cuisine and try your hand at some great new recipes.
If you fancy middle eastern flavours our Mezze workshop is perfect, or how about making your own Sushi, creating a delicious Vegetarian Christmas. Explore mains, breads and side dishes and the delicious spices, grains and pulses on our Inspired by India workshop.
Inspired by the Mediterranean explores dishes from Greece and Spain and on our Italian cookery workshops you can learn how to make arancini or risotto.
Courses 2024/25
Inspired by India (S25CO)
Description: Inspiration, recipes and hands-on practice to create mains, breads and side dishes inspired by India. Make delicious flavour-packed dishes using an array of spices, grains and pulses and vegetables.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 27 Mar 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 10:30-14:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £65 (Concession: £45)
Find Out MoreEaster baking (S33CO)
Description: In this Easter themed session, learn how to make some classic British bakes. We’ll be making hot cross buns and Simnel cake inspired muffins ready to adorn your Easter afternoon tea table.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 01 Apr 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 10:30-14:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £40 (Concession: £40)
Find Out MoreInspired by the Mediterranean (S12CO)
Description: Discover inspiration, recipes and hands-on practice to create various hot, cold, veggie and meat dishes from Greece and Spain which will form a delicious mezze spread. Enjoy the food at the end of the class and take some home.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 10:30-14:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £65 (Concession: £45)
Find Out MoreMaking fresh pasta and sauces - Taster (S29CO)
Description: Making pasta is easier than you think! In this taster session, you will learn how to make fresh durum wheat (semolina) pasta dough and skilfully transform it into hand-rolled cavatelli.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 29 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 10:30-12:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £30 (Concession: £30)
Find Out MoreA taste of Thailand - Taster (S32CO)
Description: In this Thai taster session, you will explore some quintessential Thai flavours as well as about the balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy used in Thai cuisine.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 13 May 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 10:30-12:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £30 (Concession: £30)
Find Out MoreMiddle Eastern Mezze (S5CS)
Description: Come and be inspired by the flavours and spices of the Middle East and learn how to create a variety of Mezze in this one-day course. In this class you will learn how to make a variety of delicious small sharing plates with the vibrant flavours and ingredients of the Middle East.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 17 May 2025 (Summer) Times: Sat 10:30-14:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £65 (Concession: £45)
Find Out MoreMiddle Eastern Mezze (S22CO)
Description: Come and be inspired by the flavours and spices of the Middle East and learn how to create a variety of Mezze in this one-day course. In this class you will learn how to make a variety of delicious small sharing plates with the vibrant flavours and ingredients of the Middle East.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 20 May 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 10:30-14:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £45)
Find Out MoreInspired by India (S26CO)
Description: Inspiration, recipes and hands-on practice to create mains, breads and side dishes inspired by India. Make delicious flavour-packed dishes using an array of spices, grains and pulses and vegetables.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 03 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 10:30-14:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £45)
Find Out MoreMiddle Eastern Mezze (S23CO)
Description: Come and be inspired by the flavours and spices of the Middle East and learn how to create a variety of Mezze in this one-day course. In this class you will learn how to make a variety of delicious small sharing plates with the vibrant flavours and ingredients of the Middle East.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 01 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 10:30-14:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £45)
Find Out MoreInspired by the Mediterranean (S13CO)
Description: Discover inspiration, recipes and hands-on practice to create various hot, cold, veggie and meat dishes from Greece and Spain which will form a delicious mezze spread. Enjoy the food at the end of the class and take some home.
Tutor: Sarah Alder Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 15 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 10:30-14:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £45)
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