Christmas at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with us. Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, brushing up on your festive cooking skills, or planning a Christmas celebration to remember, our festive programme has something for everyone. From thoughtful gift vouchers to hands-on seasonal courses and private dining in our beautiful events space, we will help you make this Christmas unforgettable.

Festive Cookery Courses

Join us in the kitchen this December for one of our pre-Christmas experiences designed to help you host with confidence. From elegant canapés to impressive festive dining, our expert chefs will guide you through recipes, techniques and presentation tips that will wow your guests. Choose from a Christmas demonstrations, tastings and workshops – including our new gluten free experiences – and leave ready to create a show-stopping Christmas table.

view our course calendar here

Private Christmas Events

Looking for a unique venue for your festive gathering? Our city-centre events space is perfect for corporate parties or private celebrations. Cook your delicious food in a warm atmosphere, and with a touch of festive sparkle. We will help you to create a Christmas event that your guests will enjoy and remember.

Check out Corporate event space here

Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of food, fun and unforgettable experiences. Our digital gift vouchers can be purchased in just a few clicks and used towards any of our cookery courses throughout the year. Perfect for last-minute gifts or for someone who loves to choose their own experience, our vouchers are valid for a full year and offer something for everyone.

Get your gift vouchers here

Course Spaces as Gifts

Gift someone special a place on one of our cookery classes this Christmas. Whether it’s a hands-on day of bread making, a relaxed evening workshop, or a deep dive into world cuisines, a course space is a thoughtful and memorable present. Buy one (or two) and give the joy of learning new skills, meeting like-minded food lovers, and creating dishes to be proud of.

Check out our 2026 classes here

TESTIMONIALS

“Friendly, informative and great amount of food eaten and more to take away! Lovely place and staff – very impressed!”

Natasha (2024)

“My husband booked this course as a gift. The course far exceeded expectation. Bethany was extremely good at explaining and demonstrating the technical aspects of the bakes and was very attentive with each of us to ensure that we all got the most from our fantastic experience.”

Les (2024)