Food at 52 Cookery School

Classes at Food at 52 Cookery School include free-flowing wine and soft drinks throughout each session, with prices from £115 for their hands-on cook and dine experiences in London. This established cookery school offers an international menu that spans continents, from Asian street food to classic European techniques, with sessions running between two and half to three and half hours.

The school's approach centres on teaching practical skills you'll use repeatedly at home, whether for midweek suppers or dinner parties. Their Bao Cooking Classes guide you through the art of shaping and steaming these soft Chinese buns, paired with sticky Korean chicken filling, handmade gyoza, and accompaniments like spicy pickled cucumber and Asian slaw. The Portuguese Cookery Class takes you deep into Iberian traditions, teaching cod salting techniques, the preparation of hearty fish and chorizo stews, and the secrets behind flaky Pastel de Nata custard tarts, complete with helpful shortcuts for home cooking.

For those drawn to French cuisine, the Classic French Cooking Course covers fundamental techniques including making puff pastry from scratch for tarte tatin, mastering the balance of sweet and savoury flavours in chicken Provençal with dates and olives, and creating the perfect gratin Dauphinois. Each class concludes with dessert preparation, from banana and praline parfait to traditional Portuguese custard tarts.

The school accommodates various dietary requirements, with vegetarian and vegan options available across their programmes. Classes suit all skill levels and combine technical instruction with the social pleasure of sharing the meal you've prepared together.

Reviews

Location

96 Central St, London EC1V 8AJ

A few things we think are worth having if you want to keep baking at home.

Equipment

Thermapen ONE Thermometer

Professional-grade instant-read. Essential for chocolate and patisserie.

~£70View on Amazon

Equipment

Matfer Bourgeat Exopat Mat

Professional silicone mat. Essential for macarons and laminated doughs.

~£25View on Amazon

Book

The Pastry School - Julie Jones

Stunning step-by-step patisserie from a self-taught British baker. Tarts, entremets, choux - all achievable at home.

~£28View on Amazon

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