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<p>Yearning to improve your pavlova or master smoking meats? If you&#8217;re keen to hone your cooking skills in 2026, we&#8217;ve pulled together the ultimate guide to the top places to chop, dice and splice in the capital, with a side helping of delicious lunches and wine-fueled masterclasses. Bon appetit.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-avenue-cookery-school-wandsworth-nbsp"><a href="https://theavenuecookeryschool.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Avenue Cookery School,</a> Wandsworth&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>This family-run cookery school in London is a Muddy favourite. Not only do they host hands-on one- and two-week cooking courses in their smart-yet-cosy kitchens, but they also offer a wide variety of other culinary options, from boozy socials and hen parties to corporate team-building, kid’s birthdays, and even virtual workshops.</p>



<p>Avenue&#8217;s also a brilliant option for kids, so whether you&#8217;ve got a Junior Master Chef or a kitchen-trasher on your hands, they’re going to enjoy getting stuck into brilliant four-hour sessions (ages 8-16, £95), where they can pull on an apron and learn to make everything from Peking duck to Swedish meatballs. Lots of other classes available too for all ages (teens too!), including Ready, Steady Bake and an all you can eat Doughnut Workshop.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-le-cordon-bleu-london-bloomsbury"><a href="https://www.cordonbleu.edu/london/cooking-short-courses/en?filterby=category&amp;WebTagChildID=8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Le Cordon Bleu London</a>, Bloomsbury </h2>



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<p>One of the capital&#8217;s most famous cookery schools isn&#8217;t only for students bagging diplomas in patisserie and boulangerie, there are also a wide selection of short courses (we&#8217;re talking three hours), meaning you too can channel your inner head chef. </p>



<p>Upcoming courses that caught our eye include<em> Italian Cuisine: Tuscany, One Day Fish &amp; Shellfish </em>and<em> A Culinary Voyage: Peruvian Cuisine</em>, all taught by classically trained chefs who know their compote from their custard. And if you want to improve other skills in the kitchen there are always things like <em>Knife Skills </em>classes to book. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sauce-by-the-langham-mayfair-nbsp"><a href="https://saucebylangham.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sauce by The Langham</a>, Mayfair&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>Cooking can be calming, if the menu, ingredients and clearing away is all provided, which is why we love this glamorous cooking school in one of the capital’s top hotels. From full day masterclasses to short and sweet workshops, everything is taken care of so all you need to do is turn up, pop a pinny on and pick up some new tricks in the kitchen. </p>



<p>Choice picks include Master the Pasta, where you learn to make fresh tagliatelle, ravioli, tortellini, gnocchi, sage butter, tomato sauce and pesto, through to a day’s masterclass with the Langham’s celeb chef&nbsp;Michel Roux Jr, who’ll teach you how to cook a seasonal three-course meal which you’ll sit down to enjoy with a glass of wine. Saucy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-jamie-oliver-cookery-school-oxford-street-nbsp"><a href="https://jamieolivercookeryschool.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Jamie Oliver Cookery School</a>, Oxford Street&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>If your cooking&#8217;s more influenced by TikTok sensation Nick DiGiovanni than Michel Roux Jr, you might want to consider a session at the relaxed Jamie Oliver Cookery School. His original gaff<a href="https://jamieolivercookeryschool.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;</a>in Islington proved so popular, he&#8217;s opened a shiny new space in John Lewis &amp; Partners on Oxford Street and it’s the ideal place for Youtube-influenced foodies to put their passion into action.  </p>



<p>Whether you want to be a Pasta Masta or learn how to make Vietnamese Street Food, the bargain £75 two-hour workshops are excellent. Muddy went on a Sushi making session and was impressed by the professional set up, guidance and facilities. If you sign up to the newsletter you get £10 off your first lesson. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-miele-experience-centre-marylebone-london"><a href="https://www.miele.co.uk/c/miele-experience-centre-london-700.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miele Experience Centre</a>, Marylebone, London </h2>



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<p>If you’ve ever poked around the kitchen of a swish London eatery you’ll notice a suite of shiny, seriously effective kit that makes service run like clockwork and food taste that bit more delicious. Getting to grips with a food probe (your steaks will be forever tender) or just-so steaming can elevate dinners from ‘meh’ to ‘Masterchef’, and knowing your way around gizmos and gadgets can improve cooking effortlessly.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Miele Experience Centre is the place to hit if you’re in the market for a whizzy new appliance, or want to really make the most of your current setup. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.miele.co.uk/c/event-detail.htm?&amp;courseID=GB_MasterclassOwners_2021_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owners’ Masterclass&nbsp;</a>(£30) will show you all the secrets and shortcuts to turning out exquisite dishes and increase your kitchen confidence – there’s no silly questions here, and lunch is thrown in. Or level up with a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.miele.co.uk/c/event-detail.htm?&amp;courseID=GB_HandsonMasterclassOven_2021_1_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hands-on Oven</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.miele.co.uk/c/event-detail.htm?&amp;courseID=GB_HandsonMasterclassSteam_2021_1_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steam masterclass&nbsp;</a>(£100), where you’ll spend the day learning about all the cool cheffy things your oven can do that you probably didn’t know about. There’s live demos, practical cookery sessions, cleaning and maintenance advice and you’ll sit down to a three-course-lunch too.</p>


London’s top 5 cookery schools

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