Swinton Cookery School, nr Ripon
Choose from a whole host of courses, but for this time of year we recommend either Seasonal Dinner Parties or Show Stopping Canapes, both run as half a day courses in the characterful cookery school on the estate. Various dates, from £110 pp.
swintonestate.com
The Cookery School at The Grand, York
Learn how to prepare, cook and carve a full Christmas Day Lunch at The Grand, before sitting down and enjoying the ultimate festive roast. This class is perfect for those hosting the big day this year and looking to elevate their meal. Cookery School director, Marc Williams, will share all the tips and tricks to make the festivities as seamless as possible, taking the stress out of Christmas cooking and making it almost as enjoyable as eating the final feast!
Recipes may include smoked gravadlax with a white crab and citrus puree, perfectly cooked roast turkey with all the trimmings, and a delicious dark chocolate yule log. December 15 & 22, £110pp.
thegrandyork.co.uk
The Cook’s Place, Malton
On Stir up Sunday, join Gilly Robinson for the Festive ‘Get Ahead’ Baking Special where you’ll use some of Malton’s finest produce to make a Christmas pudding. Sip on a mulled wine and make an advent ring while your pudding steams.
November 24, £120pp.
thecooksplacemalton.co.uk
Leeds Cookery School
Their Festive Flavours courses are full of tips and tricks to dazzle your dinner guests. Choose between an array of courses and menus, including Thai, Japanese, Beef Wellington or Flavours of the Sea. Various dates.
Prices start at £82 pp.
leedscookeryschool.org.uk
Wolds Cookery School
Yorkshire Chef Stephanie Moon offers expert tips at Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School with a show stopping Christmas demonstration.
You will be served a glass of mulled wine on arrival along with ‘tasters’ from the demonstration before sitting down to watch Stephanie demonstrate how to make a delicious three course festive meal.
December 5, £25pp
woldescapes.co.uk
Fodder, Harrogate
Christmas Cooking Masterclass: Expert knowledge from our butchers and chefs on how to cook the perfect Herb Fed turkey, make veggies the star of the show and the perfect side dish. Canapes and fizz on arrival followed by a Fodder Christmas dinner paired with Yorkshire wines and to finish, a Burtree Christmas pud.
December 4, £40.
fodder.co.uk
Cambridge Street Collective x Blend Culinary Foundation, Sheffield
Whether it’s Wines To See You Through Your Festive Season or a Festive Cooking & Cocktails course, a Blend Culinary Foundation Chef will make sure you’re well prepared for all manner of entertaining. They’ve got a ‘stir up Sunday’ session too on Nov 24, £60.
Various dates.
cambridgestreetcollective.com
