Discover the art of French macarons through a fun, hands-on class led by expert chef James. Learn techniques, bake your own delicate treats, and take home the skills to impress your friends and family.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness needed, but good hand coordination helps
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History
Kent is renowned for its rich culinary history, with baking traditions dating back centuries.
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Kent Cookery School
Discover the art of French macarons through a fun, hands-on class led by expert chef James. Learn techniques, bake your own delicate treats, and take home the skills to impress your friends and family.
Kent Cookery School in Ashford, England offers hands-on cookery and baking courses for adults, couples and families. The school runs a wide range of short and full-day experiences including East Asian Fusion To Go, Introduction to Patisserie with head bakery tutor James Piloni, Essential Knife Skills, Introduction to proper pizza with Gozney, Festive Couples Cooking, Weber Basic Essentials, Couples Night Thai Street Food and numerous adult & child sessions such as Adult & Child Mexican Cooking and Adult & Child Baking. Other regular courses include The Bread Course, Thai Street Food, Stocks and Sauces, Macaron Masterclass, The Curry Club, Tapas and Prosecco, Taste of Tokyo To Go, Mexican Street Food To Go, Adult & Child Sushi Making, Weber American Classics, Sichuan Flavours, Taste of India with Hari Ghotra, The Fish Course, The Kent Cookery Course and Plant-Based Cooking.
Classes emphasize practical learning: participants cook alongside experienced tutors, use provided ingredients and equipment, and often take home their creations. Several courses include lunch or tasting sessions and some specify that cleanup and materials are included. Sessions range from 2.5-hour themed classes to full-day masterclasses and multi-week courses, suitable for beginners through confident home cooks. The school also runs seasonal and festive classes such as Festive Baking & Bubbles and Couples Cooking events. Located in Ashford, Kent Cookery School is a local destination for immersive, social cooking experiences that focus on technique, flavour and confident home-cooking skills. Course lengths, menus, booking details vary by class and are listed on the school's schedule.
Location
Ashford, England
Based in Ashford, Kent
Courses Offered
42 courses
Wide range of cooking and baking classes
For All Ages
Adults & Children
Family-friendly classes available
Class Lengths
2.5hr – Full Day
Short classes to full-day masterclasses
Find upcoming dates and booking details for patisserie, pizza, grilling and family classes on the school's schedule.
Prep ingredients beforehand
Ensure you arrive with clean hands and a positive mood to make the most of the class.
Bring a notebook
Jot down tips and recipes to replicate your macarons at home.
Schedule for adequate time
Allow at least 3 hours for the full class and baking process.
Expect hands-on participation
Be prepared to pipe, fill, and assemble your macarons during the session.
Apron
Keeps your clothes clean while working with sticky batter.
Notebook and pen
Useful for noting down tips and recipes learned during the class.
Hair tie or hairnet
Prevents hair from falling into the batter during hands-on work.
Comfortable shoes
Necessary for standing and participating actively throughout the workshop.