Gap Year Courses
Monday 1st December 2025 - Friday 5th December 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
This highly practical one week beginners cookery course at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School will help those who love food but have always felt inhibited by their lack of skill in the kitchen. At the start of the course we teach basic knife skills and cooking methods and techniques. By the end of the week you will be understanding how to follow recipes and cooking meals with confidence.
One Week Cookery Course
Monday 26th January - Friday 30th January 2026 9.45am - 3.30pm
On this practical intermediate cookery course at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School we concentrate on the more advanced cookery skills and techniques.
One Week Cookery Course
Monday 24th November 2025 - Friday 28th November 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
On this practical intermediate cookery course at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School we concentrate on the more advanced cookery skills and techniques.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 7th March 2026 9.45am - 3.30pm
On this one day cookery workshop at The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School you will learn how to make delicious pastries that are light as a feather and guaranteed to impress. Guided by one of our expert professional chef teachers you will master many different pastry techniques and learn the tricks to perfect patisserie you can recreate at home.
Gap Year Courses
Monday 3rd November 2025 - Thursday 6th November 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
Discover the art of classic French pastry with this immersive four-day patisserie course in Edinburgh. Learn essential techniques through hands-on practice, from delicate shortcrust and crisp choux buns to laminated doughs and elegant tarts. Guided by our expert tutors, you’ll leave with beautifully crafted pastries and the confidence to recreate them at home.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday 11th January 2026 9.45am - 3.30pm
Embrace the vibrant world of plant-based cooking with our Plant Based Cooking Class. Designed for beginners, home cooks, or anyone catering for vegans, this hands-on day will help you create balanced, flavour-packed meals that are anything but dull. Learn to prepare nourishing soups, colourful curries, and indulgent sweet treats while gaining practical knowledge of vegan nutrition. By the end of the day, you’ll leave inspired and armed with delicious dishes to recreate at home.
Gift Voucher
Surprise the food lover in your life with an unforgettable experience at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School! Whether you'd like to give a specific course or simply contribute towards the cost, a beautifully printed gift voucher is a thoughtful and flexible choice. Starting at £40, vouchers can be redeemed against any of our courses. They’re valid for 12 months and are posted directly to you or the recipient for a £5 delivery fee per voucher—ideal for a gift that feels special from the moment it arrives.
Demonstrations
Wednesday 29th October 2025 5.30pm - 7.30pm Join us for an Open Evening at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School and discover how our professional cookery courses can ignite your passion for a career in food and beyond!
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
Monday 17th November 2025 9.30am - 4.00pm
The day starts at 9.30 am and finishes at approximately 4pm.
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
Sunday 26th October 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.