Scottish Classic Afternoon Tea
£115.00
Wednesday 26th March 2025
1pm – 5pm
This half day class is perfect for those who want to learn good traditional Scottish Baking. It has tradition at its heart. The baking will take 3 hours and then you’ll have an hour to relax and eat your home baked afternoon tea with a glass of fizz and a cup of tea or coffee in our beautiful dining room with views over Queen Street Gardens.
Places Available
Wednesday 26th March 2025
1pm – 5pm
Afternoon tea is ever popular and Scotland is famed for its baking. Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (ENTCS) has launched a new half-day course aimed at residents and visitors to the city.
This half day class is perfect for those who want to learn good traditional Scottish Baking. It has tradition at its heart. The baking will take 3 hours and then you’ll have an hour to relax and eat your home baked afternoon tea with a glass of fizz and a cup of tea or coffee in our beautiful dining room with views over Queen Street Gardens.
Recipes may include:
Traditional Scones
Scottish Shortbread
Cranachan Cake (Twist on the classic Victoria Sandwich with oats, raspberries, honey, cream and whisky.)
Individual strawberry meringues
The experience is perfect for a group of friends or family on holiday in the city who are looking for an afternoon activity with a difference or if you want to attend on your own and meet some like-minded bakers. If you have a group of at least 8 people and a different date in mind we will do our best to accommodate – just get in touch.
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- The recipes made on this course contain the following: GLUTEN, EGGS, DAIRY AND NOT SUITABLE FOR VEGANS*
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, please arrive 12.45pm and the class will begin at 1pm. The class will be finished by 5pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
Related Courses
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday, 22nd March 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
This course is for those who feel they are complete beginners at baking. We will cover some of the basic techniques of cake and bread making so that you will feel more confident to cover other recipes at home. At the end of your baking day you will leave with a collection of fantastic baked goods. Arrive at 9.30 am for coffee and the class will start at approximately 9.45am. Lunch will be provided with a glass of wine or beer.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday, 23rd March 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
This one day course at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School is a must for chocolate lovers. We will show you how to make different chocolate puddings, desserts and treats whilst also learning about meringues and pastry.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Tuesday, 25th February 2025 10.00am - 11.30am
Delicious buttery, melt in the mouth Scottish shortbread is a thing of wonder. In this 1 3/4 hour class we teach you how to make shortbread using an old family recipe.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday, 29th March 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
We start the day at 9.45 am with a demonstration of some of the breads that will be cooked. You will then get the chance to make four different breads.
Evening Classes
Monday, 10th February 2025 6pm - 8pm
It is so tempting to buy takeaways but in this 1 ½ hour class we will teach you how to make a quick and delicious curry from scratch which you will return to again and again.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Tuesday, 18th February 2025 10.00am - 11.30am
In this masterclass we will explain the science behind making the best scone and we will make three different flavours so by the end of the class you will be a scone wizard!
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday, 15th March 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
Larousse Gastronomique defines a sauce as "a hot or cold liquid either served with, or used in the cooking of, a dish."It certainly helps to add flavour and enhances the dish. On this one day workshop at The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School we will teach how to make a variety of sauces. We will cover stocks, and how to thicken and enrich sauces whether by reduction, using a roux, adding butter or cream. We will also cover emulsion sauces and some sweet sauces. There will be a break for lunch which you can enjoy in our dining room with a glass of wine.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday, 1st March 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
Arrive at 9.45 am for coffee or tea whilst you watch a short demonstration and run through the day’s recipes. You will then cook dishes that will be suitable for lunch, which you can enjoy with a glass of wine.