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Culinary Workshops at Kent Cookery School - Maidstone

Culinary Workshops at Kent Cookery School

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

No special fitness required; just the ability to stand and focus on baking

Overview

Discover how to craft irresistible baked goods at Kent Cookery School’s Baking 101 class. Perfect for foodies of all levels, this hands-on experience leaves you with tasty treats and new skills to share.

Ashford, England

Baking 101

Ages 15+ • 3 hours • The Basics Never Tasted Better

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About This Adventure

Join our engaging Baking 101 class for adults, where you'll learn to create mouthwatering chocolate fudge brownies, salted caramel cupcakes, and brown butter chocolate chip cookies. Enjoy a hands-on experience, deepen your baking knowledge, and leave with a box of your delicious creations to share with family. Perfect for adventurous foodies!

Duration: 3 hours

Adults only (+ 18 years old) Ages 15+ must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Get ready to dive into the wonderful world of baking with us! Join us for this fun hands-on Baking 101 class where you’ll master the art of baking.

During this class you will learn to bake chocolate fudge brownies, salted caramel cupcakes and, the ultimate brown butter chocolate chip cookie. These divine treats are sure to tickle your taste buds!

You'll make each element of these recipes, so you get a fuller understanding of how flavours work together and have a better knowledge of how to elevate your simple cupcake to a little bit extra cupcake.

The best part is, by the end of the class you’ll be leaving with a box full of delicious goodies to take home and share amongst the family.

Take-home box included but you are welcome to bring your own along.

Allergen information: this course uses wheat, dairy, and egg. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to tailor recipes for substitutions or alterations, as these can fundamentally change the composition and outcome of the recipes.

Highlights

• Fresh, delicious baked goods • No weighing up or washing up

Includes

• Tea and coffee • Ingredients and equipment • Takeaway containers to take home any leftovers (if there are any) • Recipe pack

Excludes

• Soft drinks and alcohol

Important to Know

This is an adult lesson and is not suitable for children under the age of 15 years. Those aged between 15-17 must be supervised by a paying adult for the whole duration of the lesson.

Only paid guests actively participating in a cookery lesson are permitted to be at the cookery school whilst classes are in progress. We cannot accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area for friends or family.

There is free parking on site.

Our course menus are best suited for flexible, adventurous eaters and most strongly focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Please ensure to have carefully read the dietary-specific information for the event you have booked tickets for also that any allergies/dietary requirements have been entered at the time of booking.

Due to the nature of our events and to uphold high-quality standards, we are only able to accommodate limited dietary requests on most cookery courses. If you are unsure or have any questions regarding this please contact us in advance.

You don’t need to bring anything with you, everything is provided.

Our courses are designed to be social and interactive. We work in pairs on each course. This allows us to cook more in the session so if joining us alone you will be paired with another foodie on the course.

Drinks are available with a simple tab system just order and pay at the end of the session. If you would like anything from our shop please just let one of us know at any time and we can put the items aside for you.

Please wear suitable flat shoes, we also recommend that you wear sensible clothing; we are not liable for any damage to clothing or personal belongings.

Adventure Tips

Arrive early for a better setup

Getting there 10-15 minutes early helps you settle in and start baking right on schedule.

Bring an apron

Protect your clothing and get into the baking spirit by wearing an apron.

Check dietary options

If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, contact the school beforehand to accommodate your needs.

Prepare to get messy

Baking involves flour, chocolate, and perhaps a bit of cleanup—embrace the process!

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Bird species such as swallows and sparrows
  • Occasional sightings of foxes during evening hours

History

Kent Cookery School has operated since 2010, building a reputation for fostering community and culinary creativity.

Conservation

They prioritize using local, sustainable ingredients and minimize waste to promote eco-friendly cooking.

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Recommended Gear

Apron

Essential

Wearing an apron keeps your clothes clean and helps you stay comfortable during baking.

Kitchen towel

Essential

Useful for wiping hands and cleaning as you go.

Reusable container

Bring a container to take home your baked creations.

Notebook and pen

Jot down tips and recipes during the class to recreate later.