{"id":445751,"date":"2025-09-23T12:06:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/445751\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:06:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:06:50","slug":"the-best-cookery-classes-in-and-around-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/445751\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cookery Classes In And Around Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/people-cooking-at-food-sorcery-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"people cooking at one of the food sorcery manchester cookery classes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCredit: Food Sorcery<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a beginner cook or a keen chef, cookery classes are a great way to practice some new skills in the kitchen. From learning to cook a new cuisine to mastering the basics, there are a host of cookery classes in and around Manchester that are perfect for special occasions, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/date-ideas-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/date-ideas-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">date nights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/team-building-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/team-building-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">team-building<\/a> events, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/birthday-ideas-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/birthday-ideas-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-category=\"click_internal\">birthdays<\/a>, stag dos, and <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-hen-do-party-ideas-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-hen-do-party-ideas-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_internal\">hen parties<\/a>. We\u2019ve rounded up some of the <strong>best cookery classes in Manchester<\/strong> and its surrounding areas where you can showcase your culinary prowess.<\/p>\n<p> 1. Food Sorcery <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/plate-in-front-of-students-stood-around-cookery-counter-at-food-sorcery-cookery-school.jpg\" alt=\"plate in front of students stood around cookery counter at food sorcery cookery school\" width=\"1196\" height=\"1196\"  \/>Credit: Food Sorcery <\/p>\n<p>Food Sorcery has not one but <strong>two locations in the Manchester area<\/strong> \u2013 Deansgate Square and Didsbury \u2013 meaning you have an even greater choice of cookery classes to choose from. From Middle Eastern to Mexican, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/japanese-restaurants-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/japanese-restaurants-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_4\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Japanese<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-indian-restaurants-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-indian-restaurants-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_5\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Indian<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-vietnamese-food-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-vietnamese-food-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_6\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Vietnamese<\/a> to<a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/spanish-restaurants-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/spanish-restaurants-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_7\" data-category=\"click_internal\"> Spanish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-sushi-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-sushi-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_8\" data-category=\"click_internal\">sushi<\/a>-making to cake decorating, Food Sorcery offers a<strong> multitude of cookery classes specialising in different cuisines or skills for you to master<\/strong> \u2013 plus some offer a drink on arrival and food to eat after or take home. The cookery school has classes for couples or pairs and adults with children, too.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdFood Sorcery, Deansgate Square, West Tower, 1 Owen Street, Manchester, M15 4YB | Adjacent to Waterside Hotel, Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, M20 5WZ.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\ude99 Cookery classes start from \u00a395.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Book a cookery class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodsorcery.co.uk\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.foodsorcery.co.uk\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_9\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretmanchester\" data-cp_smn_content=\"best-cookery-classes-in-and-around-manchester\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_9\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> 2. COOK! with The Vegetarian Society <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COOK-demo-table-shot-Credit-Asher-Chan-1024x681-1.jpg\" alt=\"people stood by demo table at cook vegetarian society\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\"  \/>Credit: Asher Chan <\/p>\n<p>Located in Ancoats, The Vegetarian Society opened its cookery school in early 2025, and here you\u2019ll find a vibrant selection of<strong> vegetarian and vegan workshops, supper clubs, half-day and full-day sessions<\/strong>. Whether you want to become a pro at <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/vegetarian-restaurants-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/vegetarian-restaurants-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_10\" data-category=\"click_internal\">vegetarian<\/a> cookery or learn how to make delicious vegan street food, The Vegetarian Society offers a host of flavour-filled, plant-based experiences. Cookery class options include mastering the basics of vegetarian and <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/vegan-takeaway-restaurants-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/vegan-takeaway-restaurants-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_11\" data-category=\"click_internal\">vegan<\/a> cooking, curry club, global street food favourites, Indian feast nights, and chopping like a chef.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdCOOK! with The Vegetarian Society, 15 Jersey Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6EZ.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\ude99 Cookery classes start from \u00a350.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Book a cookery class <a href=\"https:\/\/vegsoc.org\/cook\/classes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/vegsoc.org\/cook\/classes\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_12\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> 3. Chapattis n Curries <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cp0-zcJI_gV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you ever wanted to<strong> master making a top-notch homemade curry<\/strong>, then this is the cookery class for you \u2013 and after this course, it might be quicker for you to whip up one at home than to order a takeaway. Held at Chorlton High School, the courses with Chappattis and Curries are<strong> structured, informal, and fun<\/strong> \u2013 plus, each class is run at a pace that suits you, and no prior cooking experience is necessary. Plus, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-curries-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-curries-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_13\" data-category=\"click_internal\">curries<\/a> are best eaten with chapattis, so at this cookery class you\u2019ll also learn how to <strong>make round, soft and light chapattis<\/strong> on a live flame to dip into your perfectly-made curry. There are also cookery classes available where you can <strong>learn to make pakoras and samosas too<\/strong>. All ingredients and equipment are provided, but be warned that it can get quite hot and spicy in this class!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdChapattis n Curries, Chorlton High School, Nell Ln, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, M21 7SL.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\ude99 Cookery classes start from \u00a375.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Book a cookery class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapattisncurries.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.chapattisncurries.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_14\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> 4. The Foodie Kitchen <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-foodie-kitchen-rochdale-cookery-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"the foodie kitchen rochdale cookery kitchen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\"  \/>Credit: The Foodie Kitchen <\/p>\n<p>Based in the Greater Manchester area of Rochdale, The Foodie Kitchen also offers cookery classes, but mainly with a <strong>focus on curries and authentic Asian cuisine<\/strong>. From preparing a meat feast including juicy chicken <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-kebabs-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-kebabs-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_15\" data-category=\"click_internal\">kebabs<\/a> and a fabulous lamb chop curry with fluffy naan to mastering curry classics like chicken tikka, tarka daal, and saag paneer, and sensational starters such as pakoras, samosas, and more \u2013 you\u2019ll <strong>walk away with a few new recipes in your cooking repertoire<\/strong>. And if you can\u2019t decide which one, The Foodie Kitchen offers two 2-hour sessions over the course of four weeks so you can take your pick.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdThe Foodie Kitchen, Unit 5, Princess Street, Rochdale, OL12 OHA.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\ude99 Cookery classes start from \u00a375.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Book a cookery class <a href=\"https:\/\/ttps:\/\/www.thefoodie-kitchen.co.uk\/\" rel=\"follow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/ttps:\/\/www.thefoodie-kitchen.co.uk\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_16\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> 5. The Cheshire Cookery School <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chef-cooking-demonstration-at-cheshire-cookery-school.jpg\" alt=\"Rob Owen Brown chef cooking demonstration at cheshire cookery school\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Credit: The Cheshire Cookery School <\/p>\n<p>Run by Rob Owen Brown, who has worked at several Manchester and North West dining establishments such as the Brasserie, St Pierre, The Angel, Mark Addy, and most recently The Hinchcliffe, you\u2019re sure to learn a thing or two from this talented chef. At The Cheshire Cookery School in the Greater Manchester area of <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/altrincham-has-officially-been-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-live-in-the-uk\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/altrincham-has-officially-been-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-live-in-the-uk\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_17\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Altrincham<\/a>, there are <strong>cookery classes to suit all skill sets and culinary specialisms<\/strong>. Here you can make essential dishes suitable for beginners; knife skills, chef tips, and mother sauces; <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-italian-restaurants-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/best-italian-restaurants-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_18\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Italian<\/a> dishes and fresh pasta-making; French patisserie and macarons; bread baking; seasonal pies, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/the-best-desserts-in-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/the-best-desserts-in-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_19\" data-category=\"click_internal\">puddings<\/a>, and tarts, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdThe Cheshire Cookery School, Norman Road, Altrincham, WA14 4EP.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\ude99 Cookery classes start from \u00a3130.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Book a cookery class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecheshirecookeryschool.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.thecheshirecookeryschool.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_20\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Credit: Food Sorcery Whether you\u2019re a beginner cook or a keen chef, cookery classes are a great way&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":445752,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[748,61836,393,4884,2465,10848,16,15,10850],"class_list":{"0":"post-445751","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-course","10":"tag-england","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-manchester","13":"tag-masterclass","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom","16":"tag-workshop"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115253532813306384","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=445751"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445751\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/445752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=445751"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=445751"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=445751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}