Tasty cookery classes and baking courses   

Cooking is a life skill that helps you have a healthier lifestyle. Being able to cook well is the healthiest and cheapest way to eat.  Learn essential cooking tips and get inspired by food from around the world. Whatever your home cooking goals, we have a number of cookery and baking courses to suit you.  

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Healthy eating or indulgent baking

From learning healthy cooking on a budget, to mastering cake decorating, there is a course for you. Learn about tasty international foods or easy vegan cooking. Discover how to feed the whole family a healthy meal, all at a low cost.   

Improve your health by cooking nutritious meals at home. At a time when every penny counts, find out about cooking tasty food at home and save money on takeaways.   

Whether you want to eat well for less, or discover world cuisine, a WEA cookery class can help. Find out how to use knives safely, learn about food hygiene and how to budget for your food shop. Taking a class with us is a great way to learn all you need about cooking well.  

Get confident in the kitchen

If you’re living on your own for the first time and need to cook for yourself, or maybe you feel like you are eating the same thing every night. Get confidence and get inspired in the kitchen. Our courses are warm and inclusive, everyone is welcome.   

Creative cakes

Put your creativity to good use and learn cake decorating for beginners. Learn icing techniques to make you stand out.  From making beautiful birthday cakes to mastering sugarcraft flowers, our courses can help you reach your cake decorating goals.  

From learning how to bake cakes to cooking on a budget, learn to be a whizz in the kitchen. Whether you are cooking for one or cooking for the whole family, our courses will help you make good food at home.   

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Cooking Practical: Preparing for Level 2 Food Hygiene

Welcome to the Preparing for Level 2 Food Hygiene Course! This course will cover essential topics to prepare you for Level 2 certification. You will learn about food safety practices, hygiene regulations, and how to prevent contamination. Our tutor will guide you through proper food handling, storage, and cleaning techniques. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of food safety principles and be ready to take your knowledge to the next level. Join us to ensure safe and hygienic food practices in any setting!

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 27/03/2025 -
Thu 15/05/2025
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00017064
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Cooking on a Budget: Air fryer Cooking

Unlock the potential of your air fryer in this practical and delicious cooking course. Designed for beginners and home cooks, this class will guide you through the basics of air fryer usage, cleaning, and care while introducing you to a variety of recipes that highlight the versatility of this kitchen appliance. From crispy snacks to wholesome meals and even desserts, you’ll learn how to create healthier versions of your favourite dishes with minimal oil and maximum flavour.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 04/04/2025 -
Fri 27/06/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Trimdon Village Hall (Trimdon Station)
Hallgarth Road
Trimdon
Trimdon Station
TS29 6JX
Tutor:
Jayne Clark
Course code:
Q00021496
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Cooking Practical: Springtime Cookery

Celebrate the flavours of spring with our Cooking Practical: Springtime Cookery course. Learn how to prepare delicious seasonal dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Ideal for home cooks looking to expand their culinary repertoire.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/04/2025 -
Mon 12/05/2025
Location:
The Centre of Pendeen
Church Rd
Pendeen
Penzance
South West
TR19 7SE
Course code:
Q00017065
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.60

Cooking Practical: Cooking for Summer

The purpose of this course is to promote your confidence and independence through cooking. This course is about learning what is meant by seasonal summer foods and dishes. The course will explore a range of savoury and sweet foods and dishes associated with the summer months. You will look at why these foods and dishes are seen as summer foods. For example, you will look at vegetables and fruit grown and harvested in the summer and why the fruit and vegetables work so well to be eaten at this time of year. There will be weekly opportunities to prepare summer dishes.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 22/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Sacred Heart Church Hall
8 Townsend Road
Minehead
TA24 5RG
Tutor:
Rebecca Williams
Course code:
Q00017180
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £218.40

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Cooking Practical: Springtime Cookery

Celebrate the flavours of spring with our Cooking Practical: Springtime Cookery course. Learn how to prepare delicious seasonal dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Ideal for home cooks looking to expand their culinary repertoire.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 26/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Keyham Green Places (Plymouth)
163 Renown Street
Plymouth
PL2 2DT
Tutor:
Tiffany Coates
Course code:
Q00017067
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £67.20

Cooking Practical: Springtime Cookery

Learn to cook with fresh seasonal ingredients.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 22/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00021568
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

Cooking Practical: Cooking from Scratch - Summer Recipes

Cooking at home from scratch is a technique to create home cooked food in a way which is healthy for you. You are certain about all the ingredients which are in the dish, no hidden ingredients. You are in control of what you are putting in your food and eating. Preparing food for the family reflects your love for them. Cooking at home can be a new skill to learn. During this course your tutor will give you demonstration and individual attention for your guidance. In this course you will be cooking sessional summer food which you can enjoy after each session with your loved ones.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 10/06/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kauser Nabeel
Course code:
Q00018030
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00