Our classes
At YORK Cookery School, you can explore your culinary curiosity with our wide range of classes. From delicate French pastry to robust Indian curries, you're sure to find a class that will tantalise your tastebuds!
Choosing a class is easy:
- You can select a type of cookery that interests you from the buttons below and a list of classes in that category will be shown.
- Click 'All classes' and you can simply scroll through the full list of classes.
Classes are in date order with the upcoming classes at the top.
Our high-quality, embroidered YORK Cookery School aprons are available to buy when you book a class or buy a voucher. Simply add them to your order and they can either be posted to you or collected in class when you come to see us.
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THREE Day Intermediate Christmas Chocolate Showpiece with Martin Chiffers
5th Dec 22£1,100.00Full day
Join Martin for a THREE day intermediate Christmas themed chocolate showpiece course. Students will be taken through the process of designing, planning and constructing a Christmas Themed Chocolate Showpiece.
Techniques will cover the complete process from the idea drawing the scale design, planning and constructing with various finishing techniques for a theme that embellishes the magic of Christmas.
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Winter Woodland Showstopper Workshop (gluten-free and plant-based session)
18th Dec 22£70.001/2 day
Join Alice to make some great, fun creations for the festive season
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Winter Woodland Showstopper Workshop
18th Dec 22£70.001/2 day
Join Alice to make some great, fun creations for the festive season
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THREE Day Intermediate Chocolate Showpiece Course With Martin Chiffers
30th Jan 23£1,100.00Full day
The Intermediate Chocolate Showpiece Class is ideal for students starting to enter in the chocolate competitions or to display at their own workplace. Students will be taken through the process of designing, planning and constructing a themed Chocolate Showpiece.
Techniques will cover the complete process from idea and design to display, Using elegant curves in the design with a theme that embellishes beauty.
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TWO Day Introduction To Sugarwork With Martin Chiffers
3rd Feb 23£895.00Full day
The Sugar Showpiece Class is ideal for students starting to enter in the sugar competitions or to display at their own workplace. Students will be taken through the process of designing, planning and constructing a themed Sugar Showpiece.
Techniques will cover the complete process from idea and design
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ONE DAY - Introduction To Showpiece Course With Taystful - Shona Sutherland
22nd Feb 23£350.00Full day
This introductory course to chocolate showpiece is the perfect way to learn about various chocolate mediums, techniques and skills to develop a centrepiece to impress your friends and family. We will work to a general design, but there are plenty of ways to add your own special touches!
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TWO Day Hand Painting With Cocoa Butter - Emma Baravelli
23rd Feb 23£675.00Full day
A TWO day course with the incredible Emma Baravelli. Learn how to paint with cocoa butter.
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TWO Day Introduction To Chocolate Panning With Martin Chiffers
13th Mar 23£650.00Full day
Learn the art of confectionery panning with Martin Chiffers
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TWO Day Chocolate Bon Bons & Confectionery With Martin Chiffers
16th Mar 23£675.00Full day
Student will be taken through the process of creating molded and enrobed Chocolate bonbons and bars, finishing
with various Spraying and handwork techniques including chocolate confectionary items as fudges, Caramels,
Panning Techniques, Nougat Montelimar. Caramelized Nuts and Lollipops.
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ONE DAY - Introduction To Shelf Life With Andrew Thwaite
20th Mar 23£350.00Full day
Learn how to make your chocolates last with this introduction to shelf life with Andrew Thwaite
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ONE DAY - Introduction to Tempering With Andrew Thwaite
21st Mar 23£350.00Full day
Join Andrew Thwaite for an introduction to chocolate making. Learn new skills of tempering..
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ONE DAY - How To Make A Stable Ganache With Andrew Thwaite
22nd Mar 23£350.00Full day
Join Andrew and learn how to make the perfect ganache alongside many other skills including use of cream, creating salted caramels and use of fruit purees.
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ONE DAY Easter Chocolate Showstopper Course With Shona Sutherland
3rd Apr 23£350.00Full day
Learn a range of fun and colourful skills in chocolate Easter egg decoration.
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TWO Day Plated Dessert Masterclass With Martin Chiffers
10th Apr 23£650.00Full day
Plated Desserts
Student will learn the art of plated desserts that will grace any table using modern techniques and inspirations .
Learn how to plan and create desserts suited for the occasion or event different types of service and how to give some theatrical wow in the presentation.
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TWO Day Petit Gateaux Masterclass With Martin Chiffers
13th Apr 23£650.00Full day
Learn how to create incredible petit gateaux with Martin Chiffers
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FIVE Day Chocolate Business Start Up Course With Andrew Thwaite
17th Apr 23£1,500.00Full day
A FIVE day intensive course in which Andrew Thwaite takes you through all the stages you need to set up your own chocolate business.
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THREE DAY Chocolate Showpiece With Chris Zammit
25th Apr 23£895.00Full day
Join Chris Zammit on a 3- day Chocolate Showpiece course. This is suitable for students in the catering trade, pastry chefs and other professional or semi-professional persons interested in gaining the necessary knowledge and experience for working with chocolate.
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ONE DAY Gourmet Afternoon Tea Course With Shona Sutherland
6th May 23£495.00Full day
The Gourmet Afternoon Tea Course is an intensive day of working on several delicate and delicious sweet recipes, all with many elements to them.
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THREE Day Advanced Bon Bon & Confectionery Masterclass With Martin Chiffers
22nd May 23£925.00Full day
Student will be taken through the process of creating molded and enrobed Chocolate bonbons and bars, finishing with various spraying and handwork techniques including multiple fillings, practical & theory to extend the shelf life of your bonbons.
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THREE Day 3D Printing & Mould Making Course For Chocolates And Desserts With Martin Chiffers
10th Jul 23£1,250.00Full day
Getting started with 3D or wants to see how you can use in your business? In the master class we get to understanding 3D Printing technology, how to get started the available resources and processes used to create bespoke forms to be made in to chocolate or desserts moulds with practical examples made during the class.
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TWO Day Modern Asian Patisserie Course With Martin Chiffers
7th Aug 23£650.00Full day
Students will learn the fine art of Modern Asian Patisserie & Bakery a beautiful blend of Japanese, Korean, Chinese with Western influences
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ONE DAY Vegan Patisserie Course With Shona Sutherland
9th Sep 23£350.00Full day
On this inspiring course we cover a range of recipes to produce a delicious variety of professional desserts and patisserie, all using plant based ingredients, and is a great guide in the use of protein and gelatine substitutes with aeration, coagulation and setting properties.
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ONE DAY Vegan Chocolate Course With Shona Sutherland
10th Sep 23£350.00Full day
Do you love filled chocolates but would prefer to investigate a variety of vegan options? From hand dipped/enrobed chocolates to moulded chocolates and truffles, this course offers a delicious range led by Shona Sutherland using ganache, pate de fruit, gianduja, gels, marzipan and other mediums, incorporating the vegan substitutes of what would normally be used for non-vegan fillings.
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FIVE Day Chocolate Business Start Up Course With Andrew Thwaite
18th Sep 23£1,500.00Full day
A FIVE day intensive course in which Andrew Thwaite takes you through all the stages you need to set up your own chocolate business.
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TWO Day Entrements & Cake Course With Martin Chiffers
25th Sep 23£675.00Full day
Student will Learn the Signature Cakes of Martin Chiffers 2023, Modern Patisserie & Cakes Created for Hotels and Patisseries.
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THREE DAY Chocolate Showpiece With Chris Zammit
17th Oct 23£895.00Full day
Join Chris Zammit on a 3- day Chocolate Showpiece course. This is suitable for students in the catering trade, pastry chefs and other professional or semi-professional persons interested in gaining the necessary knowledge and experience for working with chocolate.
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THREE Day Christmas Chocolate Course With Martin Chiffers
6th Nov 23£1,100.00Full day
Student will be taken through the process of designing, planning and constructing a Christmas Themed Chocolate Showpiece.
Techniques will cover the complete process from the idea drawing the scale design, planning and constructing with various finishing techniques for a theme that embellishes the magic of Christmas.
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TWO Day Celebration Of Christmas Baking With Martin Chiffers
10th Nov 23£695.00Full day
A collective celebration of specialty Christmas sweet traditions as students learn to master the classics from around the world from British Classics for Restaurants, German Stollen & Christmas Cookies, Panforte, Turrón & Chocolates & Decorations.
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TWO Day Plated Desserts Masterclass With Martin Chiffers
27th Nov 23£650.00Full day
Student will learn the art of plated desserts that will grace any table using modern techniques, flavours and inspirations.
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