Gap Year Courses
Monday 19th January - Friday 30th January 2026 9.45am - 3.30pm
This two week cookery course at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School will take you from learning or fine tuning the basics to using more complicated techniques. It is designed to give beginners confidence and to help more experienced cooks brush up their skills.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday 14th December 2025 9.45am - 2.30pm
Join us this winter Sunday for some delicious dinner party inspiration. You will learn to make three courses, all vegetarian, that are sure to impress your guests this Christmas.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday 11th January 2026 9.45am - 3.30pm
Brighten up your meat-free cooking with our Vegetarian Feast Cookery Class. Whether you’re vegetarian yourself or cooking for someone who is, this fun, relaxed day is all about making fresh, flavourful dishes that everyone will love. From comforting mushroom pithivier to zesty quinoa salad and fragrant Malaysian laksa, you’ll discover how exciting vegetarian food can be. Enjoy a delicious lunch with a glass of wine or soft drink, then take home your creations to share.
Evening Classes
Monday 1st December 2025 6pm - 8pm __________________________ Fresh, fragrant, and full of flavour - learn to make Bun Cha, the Vietnamese street food classic. With lemongrass pork meatballs, cold rice noodles, and tangy nuoc cham dressing, this is a noodle dish with a lighter twist.
Four Wednesdays from Wednesday 25th February 2026 - 18th March 2026 6pm - 8pm Join us for a comprehensive 4-week series designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. This supportive programme combines evidence-based nutrition education, practical cooking skills, mindful movement, and self-care strategies to help you thrive during this significant life transition. Learn how to manage symptoms naturally, support hormonal balance, and build sustainable habits that honour your changing body.
Evening Classes
Wednesday 18th February 2026 6pm - 8pm Join us for an empowering workshop exploring how to create satisfying, flavourful meals that support stable blood sugar levels. Whether you’re managing diabetes, pre-diabetes, or simply want to understand blood sugar balance, this practical class will equip you with the knowledge and cooking skills to make confident food choices that nourish your body and delight your taste buds.
Evening Classes
Wednesday 21st January 2026 6pm - 8pm Join us for a comprehensive workshop exploring the powerful connection between food and immune function. Discover the foods, nutrients, and cooking techniques that support your body’s natural defences year-round. This hands-on class will teach you practical strategies for building resilience through gut health, anti-inflammatory eating, and seasonal nutrition.
Evening Classes
Wednesday 4th February 2026 6pm - 8pm Join us for a transformative workshop exploring the powerful connection between nutrition and radiant skin. Discover how the foods you eat directly impact your skin health, learn about trending ingredients like collagen and retinol, and explore natural beauty solutions from your kitchen. This hands-on class combines practical cooking, facial yoga, and DIY skincare techniques for a holistic approach to glowing skin.
Evening Classes
Wednesday 7th January 2026 6pm - 8pm Join us for an empowering workshop that explores sugar’s impact on your energy, mood, and overall health. Discover practical strategies for reducing sugar dependency while learning about natural sweetening alternatives that satisfy your cravings without the crash. This hands-on class will equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform your relationship with sweetness.
Other Events
Wednesday 25th February 2026 10am - 4.30pm The WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 1 Award in Wines is a beginner-level qualification for wine enthusiasts and hospitality professionals. Taught by Richard Bouglet from L’Art du Vin, this one-day course is fully accredited by Ofqual as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification. This course includes guided tastings, food and wine pairing exercises. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
Other Events
Monday 16th March 2026 - Wednesday 18th March 2026 10am – 4.30pm The WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. Taught by Richard Bouglet from L’Art du Vin, this three-day course is fully accredited by Ofqual as part of the UK Government’s Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
Gap Year Courses
Monday 5th January - Friday 20th March 2026 9:30am - 5pm
The ENTCS Diploma in Professional Cookery represents the culmination of our professional training pathway – an accelerated twelve-week diploma programme that combines the Introductory and Intermediate terms with real-world experience, expert-led tutorials, and advanced culinary practice.