Learn from the pros and impress your mates with your new culinary skills.
Want to make a Thai curry like a pro? Ready to master the art of the cheese soufflé? Then you need to check out these cooking classes in Leeds. Whether you’re a total beginner or a die-hard foodie, you can learn something new and take your cooking to new heights. And the best bit? After every session, you can feast on the fruits of your labours – there’s nothing more satisfying than that!
Chaophraya
This is your chance to take a cooking class at one of the best Thai restaurants in Leeds. Chaophraya is known for its traditional dishes and their two-and-a-half-hour cookery sessions will help you make them at home.
After a fruit punch on arrival, you’ll watch a short demonstration by one of their chefs, before popping your apron on and making two dishes yourself. You’ll get to grips with Thai cooking techniques and finish off with a tasting session. The dishes you create will depend on the course you choose and they’ll tell you exactly where you can get the ingredients.
Where? Chaophraya, 20A, Blayds Court, Swinegate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AG.
What? Classes include a Royal Occasion (steamed dumplings and Massaman curry), Street Style (Tom Yum Thai soup and Pad Thai), and Spring Rolls & Red Curry.
How much? Classes are £89.
Get Cooking
Run by passionate foodie Emily Carey, Get Cooking is a laid-back culinary school that offers some of the best cooking classes in Leeds. Their informative sessions cover a range of cuisine types and encourage you to be more adventurous with your home cooking.
You can take your pick from Mediterranean, Latin American-inspired and even festive focused classes. Whichever you go for, you’ll make three hearty meals in one half-day workshop, with full-day options also available. Everyone gets their own worktop space, so you can spread out as you follow Emily’s demonstrations to make a delicious feast.
Where? Get Cooking, 43a Springfield Mill Commercial Centre, Bagley Lane, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5LY.
What? Classes include Mediterranean, Mexican Vegan, and Gut Health courses.
How much? Classes start from £55.
Grill and Ember
If you want to master the art of grilling, this is the Leeds cookery school for you. Founder Andrew has a passion for all things BBQ and, alongside his friendly team, he’s dedicated to delivering a warm and inclusive space where you can learn to sear, smoke and sizzle your way to sensational culinary creations.
From complete beginners to experienced grillmasters, the classes introduce you to the equipment, provide a selection of quality, fresh ingredients and invite you to get hands-on as you cook up a delicious feast. With a menu spanning steaks, seafood and Argentinian meats to roast vegetables and wood-fired pizzas, it’s an experience to savour.
Where? Grill and Ember, 7 Fairfax View, Horsforth, West Yorkshire, Leeds, LS18 5SZ.
What? Classes include Classic BBQ, Girl & Ember (women only), Grill Master BBQ and Pizza Masterclass.
How much? Full-day classes cost £195.
Prashad
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Indian is one of the most beloved cuisines in the country, and you can unlock the nation’s culinary secrets on a cooking course at Prashad. The course is led by talented Head Chef, Minal Patel, who has been mentored by the likes of Gordon Ramsey and who is committed to blending quality Indian flavours with a modern flare.
Your demonstration day will start with an introduction to Minal, before you head to the kitchen to see the skills, spices and tricks that go into each dish. As the feast is whipped up in front of you, you’ll have the chance to retire to the restaurant to tuck in, before heading home with a takeaway meal and a recipe book to try for yourself.
Where? Prashad, 137 Whitehall Road, Drighlington, Leeds, West Yorkshire, BD11 1AT.
What? A demonstration day for you to learn the secrets of superb Indian cooking.
How much? Classes cost £130.
Junior Kitchen
If you want a venue that offers cooking lessons suited to all ages, Junior Kitchen has you covered. Their classes are favourites with local schools in Leeds, but families can head down on a weekend to get stuck into cupcake or pizza workshops too.
There’s a whole host of classes to choose from, with different themes and festive focuses, as well as the option to hold birthday parties here. Our favourite has to be the chocolate workshop. Junior Kitchen is also home to the Leeds Chocolate Factory, where you can craft the chocolate creation of your dreams. What could be better?
Where? Junior Kitchen, 1d Albion Street, Morley, Leeds, West. Yorkshire, LS27 8DT.
What? Classes include baking and decorating workshops, festive events, chocolate classes and Slime and Pizza Time events.
How much? Classes start from £15.
