Having worked for many years with various high end cooking holiday companies, I’ve been lucky enough to work with some wonderful chefs assisting them in mostly Italy, Thailand (long time ago) and most recently in Provence, Portugal and Spain. Wanting to bring this experience to my own table, I’m hosting lessons for small groups (minimum 2, maximum 5 people) from my home kitchen in Kew. I’ve lots of ideas about what I’d love to show people, but would also love to show people what they want to learn, so I'm open to suggestions on bespoke lessons.

The lessons will be about 3 hours long and end in a meal or take home food, depending on the lesson. Mostly hands on and with some demonstrations, we will try and pack in as much as we can in an informal, relaxed and fun way.

All ingredients, recipes, refreshments and aprons supplied.

Some upcoming lessons will include fresh pasta, focaccia, gnocchi, cakes, salads (market favourites), pastry, tarts, dips…

UPCOMING DATES 2026

 SUNDAY 15th February

Italian comfort food- focaccia with potato and taleggio, winter vegetable minestrone, sausage and broccoli frittata, aubergine parmigiana, hazelnut biscotti.

SUNDAY 26th April

Spring into spring- wild garlic and cheddar scones with homemade butter, braised chicken with chorizo and butterbeans, roasted asparagus and rosemary crumbs, lemon pudding

SUNDAY 28th JUNE

Small plates- milk bread buns to make a fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw and sriracha mayonnaise. Tuna empanadas, aubergine fritters and apricot tray bake.

SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER

Parmesan shortbread, spätzle with chicken schnitzel and braised red cabbage. Homemade mustard to take home. Basque cheesecake.

Places are limited and bookings will be confirmed with pre payment. £85 per person.

Please fill out the enquiry form below with your preferred date and I will get back to you.      

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Thanks for a really great morning. Lovely people, fab food and a patient teacher. perfect combo!

Alison - Kew

It was so much fun. Such a lovely atmosphere and you made cooking feel possible. I definitely would like to do another one.

Margaret - Kew Gardens

Thank you for an amazing day, it was wonderful making the fresh pasta and even better eating it after with fresh salad, focaccia and a glass of wine. Just delicious!

Meriam - Ealing

Wonderful cookery course experience. Relaxed, informative, not at all intimidating. Carolyn passes on her knowledge and enthusiasm at a level suitable to all attendees. Left armed with the produce of our labours and the know-how and confidence to try the recipes at home. Already getting requests from family and friends to recook… will be back! 

Susan - Ealing

 I keep coming back to Carolyn’s classes because they’re relaxed and full of great tips. She’s warm, knowledgeable, and makes you feel completely at ease, and the recipes are genuinely achievable at home. I’ve learned so much and always look forward to the next class.

Masako - Kew