Saddleworth Cookery School

These fun, informative sessions for those educated at home are suitable for children of all abilities from 9 to 16years. We focus on the child, with an emphasis on working in a relaxed environment, building cookery skills and encouraging conversations about food and healthy eating.  Classes run every other week.  Book a 'one off' session or join us for a block of 6 sessions, for a full course to develop and hone those essential cooking skills. 
Older children, and those who have already completed 2 terms of cooking with us have the opportunity to complete a BTEC Level 2 qualification.  Those completing the full course will have 2 full assessment days to complete the required controlled assessments.  
It is expected that those following the BTEC course complete some planning and evaluation work.  We will work with students to find the best way for them to record and use this.

Thursday Morning Home Ed Group 10.30am-12.30pm

Ewan McDonald

We have joined the Home Ed community here and can honestly say it's fantastic!! Our son Ewan absolutely loves these classes and wishes they were weekly!! He also likes how Pam teaches them and he looks forward to her class.
Thank you for welcoming us into your classes & group.

Ryan Knowles

Absolutely LOVED it!! 
Can’t wait to come again

steven green

S enjoys coming to the sessions,  but is a little apprehensive to begin with, with so I stop with him till he feels comfortable enough for me to go and have a coffee..
S always enjoys 
Staff are lovely and supportive 

Maureen Mannion

My son had a brilliant time very friendly staff & relaxed atmosphere highly recommend

Michelle Grantham

Very impressed yesterday, the bread my granddaughter made was gorgeous. Bella was very unsure about going to cookery school but she loves it.  Pam is lovely and it's a very relaxed atmosphere. Thankyou

Rita Cambridge 

It was fabulous you get to learn new skills great recipes and tasted delicious 

Grace Danson

My kids love the sessions at Saddleworth Cookery School, they get so much confidence from preparing the recipes. 

Reuben  Danson

I really enjoy learning new skills and bringing things home that I have made

rita cambridge

Isabella my 9yo daughter has completed 5 sessions which she has thoroughly enjoyed. Pam goes over an above to secure everyone is helped. It’s been lovely to see Isabella grow in skills and confidence over the weeks. I will definitely be signing up for more classes. 

Thursday Morning Home Educated Group 10.30am-12.30pm

Isabella

As always the class was amazing. The meal was absolutely delicious. Isabella has learned some new cutting skills and now loves Sweet and Soul Chicken. Bonus for me is she wants to cook this again for family. We absolutely love this Homeschooling Class. 

George Henshall

Sharon Psaila

I took my daughter to the home ed session. She really enjoyed it. 
Everyone there was friendly. 
There is a waiting area for you to wait at if you are not ready to leave your child there alone. 
We are definitely making this a regular session. 

Claire-Marie Kelly

My daughter loves this class so much! Its helping her with her confidence in the kitchen, the staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable as well as being patience and understanding. Thank you!

Isabella’s 10yr old she’s been coming for over 18mth now and she absolutely loves it. Her confidence in and around the kitchen shows in the delicious meals she creates. It’s a win for me too I don’t have to cook lunch. 

Fun, informative sessions for children who are educated at home.   With BTEC option for older students.

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**Pasta Making Adventure – Full Day Children's Class**

We love getting the pasta machines out, and it's even more fun when we add a splash of colour (although you can keep your pasta traditional if you prefer!).

In this full-day class, we'll get creative making fresh **tagliatelle and linguine** from scratch. Lunch will be our homemade pasta served with a simple sauce of your choice, and if time allows, we might even make some pizza too!

After lunch, it's time to make the perfect partner for your pasta – **meatballs**! We'll have our favourite recipe using a mixture of beef and pork mince in a rich tomato sauce, but we know lots of our young chefs love to experiment. You're welcome to spice things up, try a different sauce, or choose our turkey or vegetarian meatball recipe instead. Fancy hiding a cube of cheese inside your meatballs or adding a little chilli for a surprise? Go for it – we love seeing everyone's creativity!

If we have time, we'll also get the ravioli trays out to make some delicious filled pasta (meatballs in pasta??) and we have some great ideas for rainbow pasta shapes, or perhaps whip up a quick and comforting mac 'n' cheese.

This is a wonderfully hands-on class with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, experiment with flavours, and most importantly, have fun!

All ingredients, equipment, and takeaway containers are provided.

Children are welcome to attend independently, or parents and carers can stay to watch or join in the fun. If your child has additional needs, is new to cooking, or would simply feel more comfortable with some support, we encourage parents, carers, or older siblings to work alongside them if needed.

**Please let us know about any food allergies, dietary requirements, or additional support needs when booking.**

*Recipes and dishes may vary slightly depending on the time available and ingredient availability.*

Children's Holiday Cooking Class - Italian Job

Summer Walsh

It was really fun. It helps you learn a lot as Pam takes you step by step through the recipes.  It was exciting making food I've never heard of before.  I can't wait for my next cooking day (Summer aged 10)

CERYS SHAW

It was really fun and I really enjoyed doing it with my sister, the risotto was really delicious and it was great how independent I felt whilst making it.

Kenzi Walton-Thorpe

Fabulous class! Really enjoyed it and loved my risotto for tea!

Jenny G 

My 8yr old son really enjoyed the recent Italian Job holiday class.  He was very proud to bring home the meals that he had prepared for us to try.  We will definitely be looking out for other classes that come up in the future as he is really keen to learn more. Thank you.

Iris and Belle Wilson

My two daughters absolutely loved the Italian job day! They were full of excitement when I picked them up and they couldn't wait to show me what they had made. They were expertly supervised throughout, I was a little apprehensive about how my youngest would get on but she was so well looked after, no worrying was needed! Highly recommend, wonderful skills and a great experience for children. Will definitely book again! 

Children's Holiday Cooking Class -Pasta fun

Natalya 

I liked the teacher she showed us how to make pies, jam,  cream to butter and buttermilk, scones and  pastries. The teacher told us that we don't need to throw berries going out of date, but to freeze them. It's so great fun and friendly too.

Harriet Potts

My daughter enjoyed 2 days at SCS in the summer holidays and thoroughly enjoyed her time!!

In this full day session your child will have fun making hand made pasta

Children's Holiday Cooking Class -Get creative with Pasta and meatballs 

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Please inform us, when booking, of any special dietary requirements or additional needs.

Come and join in the fun!  Using our motto of 'Healthy Eating with a bit of a treat' this is where we started all those years ago. Classes are designed especially for children interested in cooking, who want to learn new skills and have fun cooking together. Please email to check the menu for each class.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Thursday Afterschool Cookery Club 

Kate

What a wonderful experience! Highly recommend taking a course here. PAM is lovely and she managed to simplify the cooking process for my child with special needs. But best of all she reminded me that cooking should be fun...and not about perfection! Thank you and see you soon! 

Umaiza  Naveed 

My experience at saddleworth cookery school was exceptional. The range of courses provided ample opportunities for culinary exploration. The knowledgeable instructors and well-equipped facilities fostered a dynamic learning environment. With personalized guidance and hands-on practice, this school is an ideal choice for aspiring chefs seeking a comprehensive culinary education.

Karen Outram

Pam is absolutely amazing - my daughter has social anxiety and is Autistic. She is now fully Home Ed and came to Saddleworth cookery school at a time when she needed to find belief in herself. Pam is incredibly patient and nurturing. The Saddleworth Cookery School has really helped my daughter to understand she can learn and enjoy things despite her school experience. Highly, highly recommend

Bobby Gorman

This was a great experience, Freddy learnt lots of new skills and made some delicious things, he really enjoyed his time here and we would recommend it to anyone! Thank you 

Freddy Gorman

Fantastic place, Bobby learnt so much and really enjoyed it! Thank you 

Etta Kouzelis

My daughter absolutely loved this class, learnt new cookery skills and learnt to tidy up after herself! She’ll definitely be back in September 🙂👍 also the brownie was divine and a decent portion for all
of us to enjoy! 

Elijah Kelly

We had a brilliant time making our yummy Biryani’s. 

2 hours of cooking fun for children of all abilities from age 5-14. 

In session 1, we will make gingerbread dough, roll, cut and bake it to make the individual parts of the house.  We will also make some trees and gingerbread people.  If time allows, you will have a practice icing designs, ready for the second session.
Session 2 is where the building begins.  First we will mix your icing to decorate each piece, then make your 'glue' and this is where the fun really starts.  Once your house is constructed there is always an element of competition to produce the 'show stopper'.  
Our gingerbread houses are made with real butte and, aswell as looking great, they will taste great!

The cost for the two classes is £60.  These sessions are 'family friendly' and up to 3 people can work on one house (or you can make one each). to 2 additional people can work with you (on the same house) for an additional cost.  Please remember to book additional workers.

Gingerbread House Making

Natalie 

Loved the gingerbread house workshop, attended with my two daughters aged 7 and 10. Great fun, Mel have us loads of good tips, left with a delicious gingerbread house and loads of biscuits x

Jenny Allen

A special treat that is great family time and value for money. Staff are knowledgeable and always very friendly and approachable. The space is calm and comfortable and the activity is great for adults and children.

jenny Weaver

Pam and her team are wonderful. Always patient, providing clear guidance and support. We love this course, it's a great Christmas tradition!

Egle Passante

Had so much fun during the Gibgerbread House workshop.
I went with my mum that does not speak any English and even for her was very easy to follow
Highly recommended I felt welcome and followed
Thank you so much for the positive experience!! 

Join us to make, bake and assemble your own family gingerbread house.  Two fun and challenging workshops to create your own masterpiece. 

A full day course for all prospective and current students. Enjoy learning how to feed yourself healthy, low cost meals. Whatever your cookery skills, we will have you making a variety of exciting dishes.

In this full day class you will learn how to cook a range of dishes, mainly healthy but with a few treats along the way. We cover basic food safety and give you confidence when buying, preparing and storing ingredients.  We also have a few handy tips about sharing a student kitchen.

To start the day we will make a couple of breakfast dishes, which can be eaten for a mid-morning snack.  During the day you will make main meals for a full week (yes, 7 dishes) and a few healthy ideas for simple packed lunches.  You will leave with recipes, lots of food (most can be frozen and used throughout the term) and a shopping list (which is perfect is someone wants to treat you to an on line delivery). 

You will also receive a 'goody bag' providing a few essentials to get you going.

This class is suitable for absolute beginners but will also help more confident cooks develop their range of skills.  All dishes can be adapted for specific dietary requirements, subject to prior notice.

Dishes made in this class may be subject to change.

Get Ready For University - Cooking Class

Finley Cragg

Really enjoyed this class, learnt lots of new skills and was given many recipe ideas. All in a fun and enjoyable environment with a great teacher.  Would highly recommend!

Toby Johnson-Jones

This was a superb cooking course that has more than prepared me for university. Prior to this, I was clueless on what I was going to make or how to make anything next year, but now have a range of meals I can cook and prepare. Would highly recommend due to the friendliness of the staff and the recipes and food you get to take home afterwards!

A full day course to give you the skills to survive in your own kitchen

**Build Your Own Burger meal – Full Day Children's Class**

Calling all creative chefs! If you love experimenting with flavours and creating your own recipes, this is the class for you.

We'll begin the day by making our own soft burger buns from scratch. While the dough is proving, we'll use a little of it to bake delicious cinnamon rolls – the perfect mid-morning treat!

Next, we'll explore a range of classic burger recipes, including **beef, chicken, fish and bean burgers**, before designing and making our own perfect burger for lunch. Want to stick to a classic cheeseburger, create a towering burger with all your favourite toppings, or invent something completely different? Go for it! We'll also make a selection of oven-baked and air-fried chips (creative seasonings optional!).

After lunch, it's time to get even more creative. You'll choose from a selection of delicious sides to make, including **mac 'n' cheese bites, chilli cheese bites, beans, onion rings, hash browns**, and more. Mix, match and customise your menu to create your very own burger box meal.

Throughout our  sessions, we'll be exploring clever ways to recreate takeaway favourites with fresh ingredients and healthier cooking methods (although we won't spoil the surprise until everyone's enjoyed the food!).

Children will head home with homemade burger buns, a selection of delicious sides, and a couple of their own handmade burgers to enjoy later.

As with all our school holiday classes, **all ingredients, snacks and drinks are provided**, and lunch is freshly prepared during the session.

**This class is always one of our most popular and regularly sells out, so early booking is recommended!**

School Holiday Full Day – Burger Fake Away

Xander  Robinson

Booked my son in for a couple of the kids school holidays classes and by far one of the best activities. 
He has learnt so many new skills, gained so much confidence and made so many new friends.

Pam and the team are amazing and we will be regulars 

SUSAN HALLIWELL

A fantastic full day workshop for the kids. My son learnt so many new skills and was incredibly looked after by the team. He was a bit nervous as he was the youngest there so they let me stay and made me feel very welcome too. Will definitely be back.

School Holiday Full Day – Design your own burger meal

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**Children's School Holiday Chocolate & Cake Making Workshop (2 Days)**

Looking for a fun and creative way enjoy the school holidays? This exciting two-day workshop is packed with chocolatey fun and hands-on baking, giving our young chefs the chance to learn new skills, build on the skills they already have and take home some delicious creations.

**Day 1 – Chocolate Making**  
Young chocolatiers will learn how to:

- Make chocolate shells.
- Create delicious chocolate fillings.
- Fill their chocolates, ready to seal on Day 2.
- Roll their own scrumptious handmade chocolate truffles.

**Day 2 – Bake, Decorate & Finish**  
Children will bake their choice of a vanilla or chocolate cake. While their cake cools, they'll:

- Fill and seal their handmade chocolates.
- Create fun decorative chocolate ‘run out’ designs.
- Decorate their cake with their handmade chocolates to create a spectacular showpiece.
- Box up any extra chocolates to take home and share (if they can resist eating them first!).

At the end of the two days, each child will head home with a beautifully decorated cake, a box of handmade chocolates and truffles, lots of new baking skills, and plenty of sweet memories from a fun-filled workshop.

As with all our classes, lunch will be provided.

Please inform us of any food allergies or special diets.

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2 full days to get to develop your chocolate making skills.

Two day chocolate making class - filled chocolates, truffles and a chocolate decorated chocolate cake.

**Children's School Holiday Afternoon Tea Baking Workshop**

Spend a fun-filled day baking a delicious afternoon tea from scratch! Perfect for young bakers, this hands-on school holiday workshop is packed with savoury and sweet treats, helping children build confidence in the kitchen while learning a variety of baking techniques.

During the workshop, children will make:

- Freshly baked savoury and sweet scones.
- Mini quiches.
- Homemade sausage rolls.
- Tasty cheese whirls.
- A selection of delicious cakes and sweet treats.

Along the way, they'll learn essential baking skills, including mixing, rolling, shaping, baking and decorating, before carefully packaging up their creations to take home.

By the end of the day, each child will leave with a beautiful afternoon tea selection to share with family and friends, along with plenty of new baking skills and happy memories from a fun and creative school holiday experience.

Suitable for all abilities, this workshop is a fantastic way for children to discover the joy of baking in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment.Like all of our sessions, this class can be tailored to most dietary requirements. Please contact us beforehand to discuss your needs.

All ingredients and takeaway containers are provided.

Please note: dishes made in any class may be subject to change.

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A full day making your Afternoon Tea favourites

School Holiday Afternoon Tea Class

Have you notified us of any special diets or food allergies?

Chef School - Day two, Knife Skills

Liz Hughes

I learned so many new skills and made some delicious dishes.

Chef School - Day four, Perfect Pastry

Adult Curry Class

Louise  Whitehead 

It was a great session and I learned so many tips and tricks, possibly too many as the family are now fed up of Flatbreads !!!

I wish that the teacher had had more time to focus on ourselves as I felt she was doing a lot of other stuff at the same time which I felt difficult to follow.

Would I go again - hell yes !! I need to expand my cookery techniques and now I can make a wicked curry !! 

Two day bread making class - croissants, foccacia and an introduction to sourdough

It was great. I learnt so much and made lots of delicious breads. I even made my own jam! My focaccia was my favourite.

 Children's Holiday Full Day Day Cooking Class - Cookies, Ice-Cream, Brownie or Brookie

Paula Broadbent

Our girls had a great time-loved the day: 
Came home with plenty of cookies/brownies and to top it all …ice cream! 
Lovely day thank you… oh and they made pizza for their lunch!

Kay Gregory

Great curry course. Lots of good tips and excellent recipes shared.

Adult Tapas Making

Martin Hudson

We made a lovely selection of Tapas! Was loads of food, I’ve been eating it all week. Really enjoyed learning the recipes. I’ll be back to try the Thai cooking class. 

Adult's Cookery Club

Ngozi Dabrinze

It was sooo oo amazing honestly.
The pastry making on 25th was  good  and a good experience for me.
Adult club of yesterday was wonderful. A lot was learned. And am happy I was there.  I will like to book again.
Thank you all .

Saddleworth Cookery School is the perfect environment for people of all ages to develop their passion for food. Whether you’re a complete beginner or wanting to take your skills to the next level, we have classes for you. 

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Situated in the heart of the rolling Pennine hills in a former textiles mill, Saddleworth Cookery School is a unique learning space that embraces the character of the building whilst providing the latest equipment. Our friendly, relaxed atmosphere will soon have you fully immersed and surprising yourself.


Owned and managed by Pam Jones, a highly qualified and experienced teacher of Home Economics and Food and Nutrition and supported by a small team of Food Teachers and Chefs, Saddleworth Cookery School offers classes for all ages and abilities.

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Healthy Eating for Life

Our wide range of classes, one off events, workshops and social activities promote healthy eating and encourage positive relationships with food. We believe in the fun that cooking and eating together can bring so we focus on meeting not only specific dietary needs but also cultural and lifestyle choices.

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We Believe in Local

We are proud to support our local suppliers, using high quality ingredients and seasonal produce. We support Fairtrade and consider sustainability and the environmental impact of the processes and logistics of our recipes and food.

We're grateful to Darren Robinson for all our photography. 

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Saddleworth Cookery School is the perfect environment for people of all ages to develop their passion for food. Whether you’re a complete beginner or wanting to take your skills to the next level, we have classes for you. 

​

Situated in the heart of the rolling Pennine hills in a former textiles mill, Saddleworth Cookery School is a unique learning space that embraces the character of the building whilst providing the latest equipment. Our friendly, relaxed atmosphere will soon have you fully immersed and surprising yourself.


Owned and managed by Pam Jones, a highly qualified and experienced teacher of Home Economics and Food and Nutrition and supported by a small team of Food Teachers and Chefs, Saddleworth Cookery School offers classes for all ages and abilities.

​

Healthy Eating for Life

Our wide range of classes, one off events, workshops and social activities promote healthy eating and encourage positive relationships with food. We believe in the fun that cooking and eating together can bring so we focus on meeting not only specific dietary needs but also cultural and lifestyle choices.

​

We Believe in Local

We are proud to support our local suppliers, using high quality ingredients and seasonal produce. We support Fairtrade and consider sustainability and the environmental impact of the processes and logistics of our recipes and food.

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