Cooking Caterpillars

14/08/2026

FREE PLACES 🌟 I have some free HAF funded places for Monday's BBQ Bonanza cooking workshop still available if anyone is free to join us. Suitable for 11-16 years we will be creating our own burger recipes and baking a yummy s'mores traybake.

Book at https://eequ.org/book/haf-cooking-caterpillars-for-9-16-with-cooking-caterpillars-cooking-club-17617

Also available to book for those of you not on the HAF programme, workshop costs £50 which includes a two course hot lunch and refreshments.

email [email protected]

📆Date: Monday 17 August 2026

🕰️Time 11am - 3pm

🏠Venue: Braunston Village Hall, Braunston in Rutland

22/06/2026

Do you want a free place on our summer cooking workshops?

HAF Funded places are going live tomorrow morning 23 June at 7am. Places go quickly so if you want to find out more about each of the 6 workshops we have planned this summer then please see the link below.

https://www.cookingcaterpillars.co.uk/holiday-workshops

HAF bookings can be made via EEQU at https://eequ.org/rutlandhaf

All other bookings can be made at [email protected]

Welcome to Rutland’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Free fun activities and healthy meals for eligible children and young people aged 4–16 during school holidays. This Summer, eligible children and young people will receive 16 credits to book activities (1 credit = 1 session). We un...

25/11/2025

Want some time to yourself to do your Xmas prep during the school holidays?

Send your kids along to one of our Xmas Cooking Workshops in December.

Places are going fast so book early to secure your place. Only a few HAF free places left but please join waitlist if you can't book on to the workshop you want so you can grab a last minute place if it comes available

WhatsApp me to book your place 07957 773066 or email me at [email protected]

24/11/2025

☃️REMINDER🎄

HAF places can be booked for our Xmas cooking workshops from Midday today!

23 Dec - Edible Gifts Workshop for 6-11 years

30 Dec - Festive Feasts Workshop for 11-16 years

Book at

Welcome to Rutland’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Free fun activities and healthy meals for eligible children and young people aged 4–16 during school holidays. This winter, eligible children and young people will receive 4 credits to book activities (1 credit = 1 session). We und...

19/11/2025

🍳 Cooking Classes for Children with SEND #🧑‍🍳✨

I have two places available in my new Wednesday 4.30pm SEND cooking class

Did you know cooking can be an amazing way for our young people with SEND to build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun in a calm, supportive environment? At Cooking Caterpillars we put your child’s sensory needs at the heart of what we do and our specialised cooking sessions are designed to help every child shine.

Benefits include:
👩‍🍳 Developing fine motor skills
👨‍🍳 Supports sensory exploration
👩‍🍳 Boosting confidence/self-esteem
👨‍🍳 Encouraging independence
👩‍🍳 Practising communication and teamwork
👨‍🍳 Gently expanding food preferences

My small classes are in a relaxed, welcoming space where every child can learn at their own pace and celebrate their achievements however big or small. ❤️

Children age 6 and over can attend independently or with a PA/carer

So why not come and join us for a fun, confidence-boosting experience! I am offering a Trial lesson @ £10 for 75 minutes 🍓🥣

Give me a call on 07957 773066 or DM me if you want more details

21/10/2025

New for next term, Cooking Caterpillars have a cooking class available on Saturday mornings 9.45am

Suitable for 8-14 years your child will learn lots of different cooking and baking skills to become kitchen confident…..not to mention the excitement of bringing home their delicious creations to share with the family!😊

There are also a couple of places available for junior club on a Thursday at 5pm for children age 6-11 years

All classes are 75mins and cost £15 per session

To book your place whatsapp 07957 773066

25/09/2025

Has your child signed up to do a Duke of Edinburgh Award this academic year?

Cooking is a great life skill to learn and is perfect for their skills section of the award. Why not sign up for our Senior Cook Club? We have places available for next term.

Wednesday's 5pm at our cooking studio in Braunston @ £15 for 75 mins

To book a place DM me or whatsapp me on 07957 773066

27/07/2025

Last minute places available for Friday’s pizza and pasta workshop.

Braunston village hall 11am to 3pm

We will be making Pizza, garlic dough balls and hand making a yummy tagliatelle dish with the pasta machines.

Come join us for some Italian cooking fun

WhatsApp me to book your place on 07957 773066

17/06/2025

Booking is now open for this summer's kids cooking workshops.
We have lots on offer for both primary and secondary age kids.

22 July - Picnic Party 8-14 years
28 July - Junior Summer Bake Off 6-11 years
1 Aug - Pizza and Pasta 8-16 years
4 Aug - Asian Adventure 8-14 years
5 Aug - BBQ Bonanza 8-16 years
15 Aug - Mad Hatter's Tea Party 6-11 years
18 Aug - Senior Summer Bake Off 11-16 years

For more information visit https://www.cookingcaterpillars.co.uk/holiday-workshops

WhatsApp or DM us to book a place 07957 773066
19 August - American Adventure 8-16 years