Discover the art of East Asian cooking at Kent Cookery School in Canterbury. Join a lively, hands-on class and learn to make authentic dishes like Korean Fried Chicken and Prawn Toast. A perfect mix of flavor, culture, and skill-building for food lovers!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness level required; basic mobility and enthusiasm are enough.
Wildlife
History
Kent Cookery School has been educating local food enthusiasts for over a decade, emphasizing authentic techniques and regional ingredients.
Conservation
The school encourages sustainable cooking practices and sourcing local ingredients to support regional farms and reduce carbon footprint.
Kent Cookery School
Discover the art of East Asian cooking at Kent Cookery School in Canterbury. Join a lively, hands-on class and learn to make authentic dishes like Korean Fried Chicken and Prawn Toast. A perfect mix of flavor, culture, and skill-building for food lovers!
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.
Arrive early
Arrive 10-15 minutes before the start to settle in and avoid missing any instructions.
Wear comfortable clothes
Dress in casual, easy-to-move-in clothing suitable for hands-on cooking.
Bring an apron if desired
While aprons are usually provided, bringing your own can keep your clothes clean.
Participate actively
Engage with the instructor and fellow participants for a more enriching experience.
Comfortable clothing
Wear casual clothes suitable for cooking and movement.
Apron
Optional, but helpful to keep your clothes clean during cooking.
Notebook and pen
Great for jotting down recipes and tips from the class.
Reusable shopping bag
Useful if you want to bring home leftovers or extra ingredients.