Discover the art of sushi-making at Kent Cookery School. Perfect for families, this fun, hands-on class combines culinary skills with a memorable experience. Keep reading to learn more!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required, but basic dexterity helps.
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Kent Cookery School
Discover the art of sushi-making at Kent Cookery School. Perfect for families, this fun, hands-on class combines culinary skills with a memorable experience. Keep reading to learn more!
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.
Bring your appetite
Come ready to sample your own sushi creations and take home leftovers.
Arrive early
Arriving a few minutes before the class begins helps you settle in and maximize your lesson time.
Wear comfortable clothes
Dress in clothing that you don’t mind getting slightly splattered with rice or fish.
Bring a notebook
Jot down tips and techniques to recreate your sushi at home later.
Comfortable apron
Protect your clothes from rice, sauce, and fish splashes.
Notebook and pen
Jot down helpful tips and recipes to recreate sushi at home.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the class.
Casual, absorbent clothing
Wear clothes suitable for a hands-on cooking class that might get a little messy.