Cooking classes can be a fun activity whether you're already a whizz in the kitchen or boiling an egg is beyond you. From nailing the basics to going in-depth with your favourite cuisine, there are plenty of venues in Manchester where you can try out cooking lessons. It's like an enhanced version of going to a restaurant – you're the chef and you get a delicious meal as well as new knowledge to take away. Find out where to go with this guide to the best cooking classes in Manchester.
A man and a woman preparing food together in a cooking class
Where to go for cooking classes in Manchester
Friendly and welcoming
Around Manchester there are a couple of branches of popular cooking school Food Sorcery. Learn to cook here in a fun and informal atmosphere, whatever your ability. Individual and pair bookings are available, plus the school organises team-building activities. Courses cover a wide range of areas from baking and pasta-making to cooking Asian recipes.
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1 Owen Street, Manchester City Centre Wimslow RoadFood Sorcery Deansgate Square
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Focus on Indian food
Anyone who is passionate about Indian food can learn to make authentic home-style dishes with Chapattis n Curries. Each fun and interactive cooking class here covers a classic dish like curries, pakora, or chapatti, with group sessions and bespoke private lessons on offer. Everything you need to cook up a storm is provided for you.
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Nell Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
- Website • 078-621 187 88
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Cooking for all ages and abilities
Every ability and age group can get inspired to cook at Saddleworth Cookery School. Based in a former textile mill in a picturesque village location, the school has a fun and relaxed vibe. A varied range of classes are taught here from making chocolate to cooking Spanish recipes. After-school and school holiday activities are on too.
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Warth Mill, Huddersfield Road
- Website • 0145-787 33 33
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Get cooking in Altrincham
The Cheshire Cooking School in Altrincham offers classes in a well-equipped and modern space. Join a group lesson or book the space for events like team-building or parties. There are cooking classes here for families and total beginners, as well as sessions covering a range of areas like tapas, classic Italian recipes, and Mexican cuisine.
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Norman Road
- Website • 016-192 851 20
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Discover Asian recipes
The Corn Exchange branch of pan-Asian restaurant Tampopo is also home to a cookery school. There are regular classes at this modern and vibrant venue. During each cooking course, you get a drink and snack on arrival before you prepare three classic dishes and eat them at the end. You get recipes and a souvenir to take home too.
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Corn Exchange, The Triangle, Exchange Sq, Manchester City Centre
- Website • 016-183 964 84
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Classes tailored to you
Indian Cookery Course offers private cooking lessons with personalised attention and your choice of menu – bespoke combinations are available too. You'll learn new recipes and get all the support you need to feel like a confident cook. This is an ideal experience for anyone who loves Indian cuisine and wants to know more.
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33 Ladyfield St
- Website • 0790-525 67 69
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