Cookery Classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced. All classes taught in small groups of up to 6 people, all food and equipment provided. Range of cookery courses available or courses can be tailored to your requirements. Discounts available for group bookings see gift vouchers. We can also travel providing cookery lessons for groups at your home or venue please call 0845 8388865 to discuss your requirements

Based at our Farm house just outside the Northamptonshire village of Raunds, just minutes away from Junction 13 of the A14. 30 minutes drive from Northampton, Bedford, Huntington, 45 mins from Cambridge and Milton keynes.

1st Class Cuisine offers a range of half day 11am till 2pm and one day courses from 10am till 4pm. Cookery School Gift E Vouchers are available see online shop  for course dates.

Half Day Courses are £50 , 1 Day Courses are £95 both include tea or coffee on arrival and lunch

Latest Reviews / feedback

Hi Theresa and Arthur,

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say a massive thank you for the wonderful time we had on the course we attended yesterday, Mum and I loved it and can't wait to come back!  I have been raving about The Cookery School today at the charity I work for so much that people have been asking for your website and contact details. 

Warm regards

Kate, Rutland
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Thank you Arthur, Theresa and Laura for a great day; really enjoyed it good company and good food. My son has just demolished the beef Wellington and a chocolate fondant.
I look forward to booking on another cookery course soon.

Many thanks and best wishes

Dave, Rugby
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Cookery Course Review
You can, of course, visit 1st Class Cuisine on their Farm, just a short trip off the A14, J13, where they host – and you can take part in – any one of a whole host of various cuisines they will teach you to cook... read more
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Half Day Courses

Mother and Child

Mother and Child 1/2 Day Cookery Class, Make Child Friendly Food and Desserts

Mother and Child Christmas   – Make Child Friendly food and Desserts

Winter Warmers

Winter Warmers – Super soups and stews

Canapes

  Sweet and savoury hand made Canapés 


Vegetarian

Learn how to make great tasting dishes using fresh Fruit and Vegetables    

1 Day Courses

Fine Dining

Learn how to prepare and cook that extra special menu, create Restaurant quality food in your own home.

Desserts and Sweets

Create tempting desserts to wow your friends.

Vegetarian

Learn how to make great tasting dishes using fresh Fruit and Vegetables    

Spanish Cuisine

Explore Tapas & Shellfish, create the perfect paella and get to know Spanish ingredients

French  Cuisine

A day to explore French Cuisine, creating classic French appetizers, main courses and desserts  

Mexican Cuisine

Learn how to make exciting Mexican food, get to know Tortillas, Enchiladas and Quesadillas, create Salsa’s and Marinades

English Cuisine

Traditional English fayre, re awaken those classic dishes and use the basics to make wonderful food.

Italian Cuisine

Create your own pasta and gnocchi , learn how to make a base sauce which can then be used to create many different dishes  

Indian Cuisine

Explore the use of spices to create aromatic Curries and Rice dishes

Soups & Bread

Learn how to create home made soups and fresh baked breads, perfect for long winter evenings

Roasts and Stews

Create the perfect stew , the perfect base for Tangines and Ragouts, Learn the key points in preparing and cooking the perfect roast.

Canapés, Starters and Mains

Create Hot and Cold Canapés and Starters, followed with tasty main dishes using Chicken , pork and beef

Meat & Poultry

Learn how to butcher your own poultry and how to cook using various methods, explore the different cuts of meat and their uses

Takeaway at home

Find out how easy it is to create great tasting “take away” style food at home

Spring Fayre Food

Learn how to prepare and cook lighter seasonal dishes

Easter

Make Simnel Cake, Cookies and Chocolate Treats and explore menus for the Easter holidays.

Halloween Special

Create Spooky sweets and treats

Christmas

Christmas Part 1 – Make your own Fruit Cake, Christmas Pudding and Mince meat for Christmas
Christmas Part 2  -  Icing Christmas cakes, make your own Yule Log, Mince pies, Home made stuffing, Sautéed Brussells, Cranberry, Rum and Bread Sauce

Christmas Hamper – Create your own Festive Hamper treatss

Christmas courses can be booked individually or together , you don't need to have done one course to take part in another , however book any two Christmas courses and receive a 10% discount.

Winter Warmers

Super soups and stews

For cookery course dates and to book visit the

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