The Global Larder

The Global Larder The Global Larder is a cookery school based in Bristol, UK.

15/09/2026

We're back in the kitchen for a new term of classes and we have plenty to keep us busy for the next months

There are still spaces available for a few of the classes so if you fancy joining us we would love to cook with you!

We are specialists in global cuisines so if you fancy taking your taste buds on a journey have a look at some of the classes coming up.

Sushi - 20th September
Korean Larder - 20th September
Indian Larder - 11th October
Fish - 25th October
Bao - 31st October
Caribbean Larder - 31st October
Mexican Larder - 14th November
Japanese Larder - 14th November
Sushi - 21st November
Curries of The World - 21st November
Italian Larder - 5th December
Indian Larder - 5th December
Fish - 13th December
Korean Larder - 13th December





Huge congratulations to Eloise and Honor who got their A level results last week. They've been supporting me in the kitc...
17/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Eloise and Honor who got their A level results last week. They've been supporting me in the kitchen since I started the cookery school in 2024 but sadly we'll be losing Honor as she heads off to Uni next month.

Hopefully Eloise will be with me for a few more months as she saves up for her gap year travels but it does mean we have an opening for a new kitchen assistant to come and join our team. If you know a young person looking for their first job or you fancy it yourself, drop me a line!


17/07/2026

Sometimes the pinxtos bars can be overwhelming and the queues can be ridiculous. If you go to San Sebastián, I definitely recommend escaping the old town for a leisurely lunch at Itzuli - it's probably the best option for a reasonably priced Michelin starred restaurant in the area as some of the others are mega pricey!

Julen and the front of house team are so friendly and if you're lucky Chef Iñigo might invite you into the kitchen.



15/06/2026

Great to be back in the kitchen yesterday for a sold out Caribbean class. A lovely group to cook with and some truly delicious fiery food! BBQ season is here and proper Jerk Chicken will be this summer's signature dish...

If you fancy joining us for the next one, we have another Caribbean Larder class coming up on 9th August.





30/05/2026

Is there anything better on a sunny day than a walk in the countryside and a great pub lunch?

Not far from Abergavenny, the Clytha/Bettws Newydd circular walk is a 6 mile route which starts along the Usk River, then on to the village of Bettws Newydd and back round to the start point via the Coed Y Bwnydd Iron Age Hill Fort.

Stop for lunch halfway , a fantastic pub with high-end cooking and friendly service.

Make sure you download the Merlin app - the number of birds you will hear on the walk is incredible, including buzzards, wrens, garden warblers, chiff chaffs and spotted flycatchers.

The views over the rolling hills to the Sugarloaf, Abergavenny and Brecon are stunning.

You can download a map of the walk from the Visit Monmouthshire website.




01/05/2026

When I started my cookery school, one of my first aims was to get 100 5* reviews. A few months ago I was so happy to reach that target that I decided to mark the occasion with a 1* Michelin meal at , Tom Shepherd's place in Lichfield, not far from where I grew up in Sutton Coldfield.

Tom is well known for his appearances on Great British Menu but what I didn't know is that we both started our hospitality careers as 18 year olds at the same hotel, New Hall, albeit I was 15 years before him!

Unfortunately Tom was on a shoot the day we went but we had the most fantastic lunch and were well looked after by Michael in the kitchen and and the FOH team. It was great to see a restaurant full for a weekday lunch service perhaps not surprising with cooking that is definitely pushing for 2*.


27/04/2026

The work doesn't end when the classes are over. There is a huge clean down and packing up job to do, and on Monday mornings I take on my role as Executive VP of Laundry (EMEA). That's the beauty of being a one man operation - I get to invent silly job titles, promote myself whenever I feel like it, and give myself the best annual performance reviews. Last week I made myself redundant from the role of President of Oven Cleaning Operations because times are hard and I had to let myself go. I wasn't too upset.

Happy Friday everyone. I know I have a load of ingredients to prep for this weekend's Argentinian and Korean classes but...
24/04/2026

Happy Friday everyone. I know I have a load of ingredients to prep for this weekend's Argentinian and Korean classes but I think they can wait just a little while longer...





13/04/2026

If you are looking for places to buy Asian ingredients in Bristol, you don't have to go all the way to Wai Yee Hong in Eastville. There are loads of options in central Bristol so check out this great selection

168 Oriental, Nelson St
Ding Sing, Fairfax St
Wai Yee Hong, Denmark St
Nihow, Baldwin St
Langyu, Baldwin St
168 Oriental, Park St
168 Mart, Queens Rd
Langyu, Queens Rd
Pan Asia Goodies, Clifton Down

There are more of course, particularly on Gloucester Rd near the Arches, but if you have a favourite, let me know!




It's always gratifying to see my students' knife skills improve over the course of a 2.5 hour lesson. Many come in sligh...
18/03/2026

It's always gratifying to see my students' knife skills improve over the course of a 2.5 hour lesson. Many come in slightly nervous but it's amazing how quickly new skills can be picked up and confidence grows. For many, a lifetime of bad habits must be unlearned, but on leaving the class there is always plenty of time to practice as most meal prep involves some form of chopping.

If you think you could do with sharpening up your knife skills or have always wanted to chop more precisely or more efficiently, why not come along to a class. There are (limited) places still available on both May classes and a few on the July class. Check out www.globallarder.com for more details.

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Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol
BS93AN

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