Milton Keynes Cookery School

Thank you to the great team around me and for always being reliable and supportive.





You don't just show up, you come with ideas and solutions, and I can't count how many times you bring in ingredients that I have forgotten...!😀

May the school continue to grow with your support.

Shout out to my family who also help at a drop of a hat. You guys are amazing and keep me grounded.😍😘
Every small business can relate to the team that support us.

Our very first wine tasting afternoon is set for the 22nd June 3-6pm.
We will be focusing on introducing the Merlet family on this afternoon where we take a journey to the south of France.

A family with over 400 years history has been working the land in the Languedoc-Roussilion region producing solid single variety wines that are easily accessible and very food friendly as their aim was always to find space for their bottles in different local and international restaurants wine list.

We cannot guarantee a yacht to cruise down the Grand Union Canal all the way to St Tropez but we will also introduce you to a super premium Provence Rosé as the highlight of the event.
Each wine includes guidance from our expert, accompanied with enough wine tasting notes to seriously impress at your next dinner party.. During the session we will cover 6 different wines, if any tickle your taste buds you will be able to make a purchase on the day.
The cost is £35pp which will also include a grazing board.

Book via the website!

We love to hear feedback from our cookery classes.

Here is a review from a Thai class we held this month:

“We attended the Thai cookery class on Saturday 12th Jan. We cooked Thai Green Curry, Pad Thai, Dumplings and Tom Yum Soup which we then ate for our lunch and had some left for takeaway. We thoroughly enjoyed the class which was both informative and fun with a good group of people that attended. An excellent way to spend a Saturday!”

Check out our reviews on TripAdvisor to see why we are the number one class in Milton Keynes. www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g187055-d2079688-Reviews-Milton_Keynes_Cookery_School-Milton_Keynes_Buckinghamshire_England.html

What is your favourite world cuisine? Italian? Spanish? Indian? Thai?

Or maybe Mexican. Mexican cuisine is a vibrant and diverse tapestry of flavours, textures, and techniques that have evolved over centuries. It is deeply rooted in tradition and regional variations, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and geographical diversity of Mexico.

Cumin, oregano, and paprika are some of the most common spices used in Mexican cooking, adding a warm, earthy, and smoky note to dishes. They are often combined with garlic, onion, and lime to create a signature Mexican flavour.

Here is a photo from one of our Mexican cookery classes.

We’ve all heard of tapas – and probably eaten tapas on holiday in Spain. But do you know where the word comes from?

The word “tapas” is derived from the Spanish verb “tapar”, meaning “to cover” or “to lid”. Tapas are small dishes, often served as appetizers, that are traditionally served with Spanish wine.

The word “tapas” is also used to refer to the Spanish custom of enjoying a small meal or snack with friends.

Our next Gourmet Spanish & Tapas Day is this Saturday 27th January. We still have a few places left. Come and discover how to create your own Spanish feast.

https://mkcookeryschool.co.uk/day-course/the-gourmet-spanish-tapas-day-3

Santa Claus just sent us a review of the Indian class that he attended. He’s had his fill of mince pies and sherry over the festive period and wanted something a bit more interesting.

As you can see from the picture, he has started putting his new curry-making skills to work at home. Probably best not to wear the full outfit for curry night, though!

Few spaces available on the Indian Day class this Sunday, Book via the website.

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to eat better in 2024?

At Milton Keynes Cookery School, we are all about using fresh ingredients to make great tasting meals. If you want to spend more time creating your own dishes and less time eating fast food, we will be sharing tips every week for how to make the most of simple fresh ingredients.

Or why not check out our fun cookery classes to improve your skills. From pasta making to Mexican magic, we have classes to suit all tastes.
Spanish, Italian, Indian, Thai, BBQ, bread making, Desserts just to name a few!

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Have YOU got what it takes to bake in the tent?

We’re looking for the next batch of bakers for the fifteenth series of The Great British Bake Off.

If you or someone you know is a talented home baker then apply now at www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk or email us on [email protected] or call 0117 456 8530 for an application form.

Closing date for applications is 1pm on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

If you would like any more information or help in applying, please do get in touch. You can call us on 0117 456 8530 or email [email protected]

Thank you so much for your help and best wishes.

The Great British Bake Off Team

Mental health effects a lot off us and all we can do is take time for ourselves, just to take some deep breaths and do the things we really enjoy.

For me that's time with my family and my grandson in particular who brings me the most joy.

There is never a true balance with work and family you just have to enjoy those special moments.
it's ok not to be okay!

All new dates, for our upcoming classes!
Some classes have limited availability so book now to avoid disappointment.
Surprise that special person with a cookery experience and pick up tips and tricks along the way.
This is what our customers are saying about us:
TripAdvisor
Absolutely fabulous .. you wont be disappointed
Jun 2023
This is a brilliant activity - not only do you learn to cook, but you sample your cooking and meet some lovely people.

We have been lucky enough to do to Italian, Mexican and Indian cooking events and they have all been fabulous.

Bhavna really provides you with a day / half day to remember. I would absolutely recommend this, and can't wait to book our next event.
Head straight to our website to Book.

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Soo happy to receive a 5 🌟
Rating. There were new points picked upon that were not mentioned on the previous 2 visits.
1. The safe food manual has to be fully completed in all sections even if you keep all your fridge temps and cleaning records in a separate folder. You need to write refer to folder 🤔.
2. The weekly diary and 4 weekly diaries need to also be completed. My business is not open for courses every day. Therefore, on admin day's I should be writing admin days.
3. Dishes and their allergen content are needed for each menu item.

To all you small food businesses out there, time to review and check your Safer-food-better-business book. There are a few new updates. You can just print the pages that have been updated.

Make your own Street Food event.
You get to make 3 different cuisines and your own cocktail.
Make it a girls' night out!!
Enjoy a completely different experience with food and drink. Working with .cocktails
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We are doing Indian, Mexican, and Thai cuisines on the day.
Michael will be taking you through a cocktail 🍸 demo with 2 additional cocktails included.

Book now via the website as places are limited.

And so it begins....Our challenge to feed nearly 500 kids over the Easter holidays and working with Emily
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For allows us to cook these fresh hot meals/ sandwiches and cakes.
for their contribution 🙏

A truly unique experience to make and enjoy a demo with Papi's Cocktails!

If you can't resist recreating all those tasty, hand-held dishes you ate standing up near a food truck or stall, we've got street food recipes that you can now make from scratch and eat straight away. There will be 3 different cuisines to experience plus a cocktail demo and drink. You will spend around 30 minutes in each cuisine with an experinced chef making the dish. The chef will take you through a step by step guide as you follow and make your own street food. Once you have made your dish you will be able to eat what you have made! There will be a short break to give you time to get a drink and eat. During this time we will be setting up for the next cuisine. This will be repeated 4 times until you have sampled all 3 cuisines plus Papi's cocktails.

Indian

Freshly made samosas take this samosa chaat to another level. The samosas are stuffed with a classic spicy potato and green pea filling and then topped with tangy chutney, yoghurt, mango powder, coriander and sev.

Mexican

Skirt or flank steak is eaten a lot in America and in France, but hardly at all here in the UK. This is madness, as it is so much cheaper than any other sort of steak and so rich in flavour. I think what has put people off in the past is that, in Britain, it has been cooked in low and slow braises, which turns it into shoe leather. Bavette is the external part of the skirt (onglet being the internal connecting tissue) and all you need to do is cook it well. We will show you how to make a great Taco using this very under stated peice of meat, with some fresh guacamole and pickled red onions.

Thai

Surprisingly easy to make, these Thai-style potsticker dumplings have a tasty chicken/ pork/ prawn filling; served with a tangy dipping sauce, they’re irresistibly moreish.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the valentines evening ❤️
Sofia cooked up a delicious menu off Arianchi canapes,
Double cheese souffle,
Flat iron steak with salsa verde
And greens.
Finished with a trio off desserts
Panacotta
Chocolate fondant
Drop doughnuts 😋😋

Treat Mum to creating a lovely treat box this year.
We will cover the following goodies;
Drop doughnuts with some home made caramel sauce.
Delicious chewy Macarons
Lemon & Lavender Biscuits.
Lemon Drizzle cake.
Mini Quiche.

Once everything has been made by you, this will be packed up in a lovely box to take home and enjoy on Mothers Day!

You can book via our website, Book early as places are limited.

Sunday afternoon was spent delivering a Spanish & Tapas course by
Everyone had a great time making traditional Spanish dishes.
Patatas Bravas 🥔🍅
Chriozo & bean stew 🍛
Albondigos 🧄🧅🌶
Tortilla 🥔🧅🥚
Paella 🥘🥘
Iooking for some inspiration?
A great gift idea for Christmas 🤶.
Head to our bio to book or to purchase a gift voucher 👉
All vouchers are valid for 12 months.

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Corporate Mexican class underway this morning.
Our client today choice to do 2 different cuisines, Mexican🌮 & sushi 🍥 .
If your looking to book a team event or thinking out your Xmas party this event is for you.
Visit our website for more information.

We will be at this amazing event next Saturday at Campbell Park and offering a super deal on our half day cooking vouchers. Get your space now.

Tickets are selling FAST! Secure your place now: https://mkfestivaloffood.co.uk/book-tickets/

Street Food & Drink 🤤😋
Farmers Market 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾
Demo Kitchen 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳
Live Music 🎸🎤
Family Zone 👪👨‍👩‍👦
VIP Area 🍾🥂

Join us - September 17th - 10:00 - 18:00 - Get your tickets now: https://mkfestivaloffood.co.uk/book-tickets/