Gap Year Courses
Saturday 29th November 2025 10am - 2pm Discover what it’s like to train as a professional chef at our Professional Courses Taster Day. Enjoy a cookery demonstration from our expert teachers, try your hand at making fresh pasta, and learn about the career paths open to our graduates. A hands-on, inspiring introduction to life at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday 21st March 2026 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 17th January 2026 10.00am - 11.30am
Learn to bake traditional Scottish scones and buttery shortbread in this fun, hands-on class. Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll be guided by expert tutors and enjoy your freshly baked treats with a cup of tea or coffee at the end. A delicious taste of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh! Whether you’re a visitor to the city or a local looking to refine your baking skills, this class offers a deliciously memorable experience in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday 30th November 2025 10am - 12pm ___________________________ Discover the heart and soul of Scottish baking with our 2-hour hands-on experience where you’ll dive into classic Scottish recipes and traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 10th January 2026 10am - 12pm ___________________________ Discover the heart and soul of Scottish baking with our 2-hour hands-on experience where you’ll dive into classic Scottish recipes and traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 24th January 2026 12pm - 4pm
Warm up this winter with a hands-on afternoon of baking and indulgence. In this cosy cookery class, you’ll learn how to prepare a seasonal selection of sweet and savoury delights, perfect for sharing over a pot of tea. 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 Georgian dining room with views over Queen Street Gardens.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 7th March 2026 10am - 11.45am
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
Monday 1st December 2025 2pm - 3.45pm
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
Tuesday 9th December 2025 9:30am – 1pm Master the art of Shortcrust Pastry. Join our hands-on pastry class and unlock the secrets to making the perfect shortcrust every time. Whether you're a baking beginner or a seasoned home cook, this class will guide you through making buttery, melt-in-the-mouth pastry both by hand and with a food processor.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 31st January 2026 9:30am – 1pm Master the art of Shortcrust Pastry. Join our hands-on pastry class and unlock the secrets to making the perfect shortcrust every time. Whether you're a baking beginner or a seasoned home cook, this class will guide you through making buttery, melt-in-the-mouth pastry both by hand and with a food processor.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 21st February 2026 10am – 12:30pm Discover the secrets behind the perfect soufflé in this hands-on, confidence-boosting masterclass. In this half day session, you’ll master the art of whisking egg whites to perfection, explore the foundations of both sweet and savoury soufflé bases, and learn the techniques that help these delicate dishes rise.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 22nd November 2025 10am – 12:30pm Discover the secrets behind the perfect soufflé in this hands-on, confidence-boosting masterclass. In this half day session, you’ll master the art of whisking egg whites to perfection, explore the foundations of both sweet and savoury soufflé bases, and learn the techniques that help these delicate dishes rise.