Cookery School

Our cookery school is situated at The Barn, North Sydmonton - a magical backdrop to a diverse selection of insightful, thoughtful cookery classes hosted by our roster of incredible tutors.

A rustic wooden barn with a brick base, open double wooden doors, and hanging flower baskets, surrounded by potted plants on a gravel courtyard under a partly cloudy sky.
A person in an apron dips treats into melted chocolate and places them on a tray, surrounded by bowls of toppings and a large bowl of chocolate in a kitchen.
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Courses

A spacious, rustic dining room with exposed wooden beams, a long dining table surrounded by chairs, two chandeliers, a kitchen at the back, and a mezzanine level above with wooden railings.

Hire The Barn

Whether it be a fun group activity to share with your friends and family, or a private venue for a celebration, The Barn offers something a little less ordinary. The beauty of our location is that it fits the bill for so many different kinds of events and occasions. As well as private dining and cookery courses, we’ve hosted naming ceremonies, craft courses and photo shoots.

For enquiries please email events@honestygroup.co.uk

FAQs

A plate with four slices of rustic bread sits on a wooden table, surrounded by a loaf of bread, a bowl of caramelized apples, whole apples, a bowl of crumbled cheese, and a small dish of granola.

Can I book for a large group?

We have eight workstations and accommodate larger groups by working in pairs or small groups around each station. People often report they enjoy working in this way as it makes the event sociable and allows people to take a short break from the cooking as there are others to take over.

Who can book these classes?

Most of our scheduled courses are for adults only. However, where you see a ‘Cook Together’ ticket offered then you can book for a place for a child over the age of 10 years with an adult.

It is also possible to book a bespoke course for children with an adult from the party remaining in charge of the group. Please make enquiries to cookeryschool@honestygroup.co.uk

Do I need to be a confident cook?

We welcome people of all cooking experience and abilities. Our tutors will assess and adjust to your needs.

What if I have a food allergy or special dietary need?

Some of our courses can accommodate allergies and special dietary requirements however for others the replacement of one ingredient for another will not work. As there is such a range in what people require we request that you ask at the time of booking by emailing cookeryschool@honestygroup.co.uk

What should I bring with me?

All ingredients and equipment are provided, including aprons. For a cookery course we advise wearing layers as the cookery school can heat up once the ovens and hobs are on. Closed shoes are also requested for health and safety purposes and a band to tie back longer hair.

If you are attending a course that could be messy please adjust your clothing to take account of this.

We hope to make our courses as sustainable as possible and so request that customers bring containers to take home any food left over at the end of a course.