Saddleworth Cookery School

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 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

Getting to grips with the basics or improving your culinary skills, our Adult Cookery Club will introduce you to different dishes and improve your confidence in the kitchen. you will not only leave with plenty of hints and tips, but also some great food to enjoy at home. Book individual sessions, or make the most of our 'discount block', when booking over 5 sessions.

Upcoming sessions:

20th January - Healthy evening meals

3rd February - Pasta making

24th February - Bread (sweet)

10th March - Curry

24th March - Chinese

12th May - Thai Food

9th June - Traditional comfort foods

23rd June - Homemade Pasta

7th July - Fish dishes

21st July - Summer savoury pies and pastries 

Previous sessions have included: Quiche and Tart aux Citron Choux pastry and scones Rough puff pastry and hot water crust pastry (sausage rolls and pork pies) Dinner Party dishes Easy evening meals Basic breadmaking Tapas Dinner Party side dishes Dinner Party desserts Healthy, quick evening meals Creme Brûlée and choclolate or fruit mousse Thai curry and rice side dishes Bread (savoury) Christmas pudding and alternative Christmas side dishes and starter

Please note- We usually break for school holidays and bank holidays.

Adult's Cookery Club

Dominic Page

Attended my 1st class at Saddleworth Cookery School on Monday 18th October. From walking onto the premises, I was made to feel welcome immediately. Wonderfully friendly staff, who have a method of teaching that is equally informative and relaxed. We made Paella and other side dishes which I had not previously attempted. A small group of people started the evening as strangers, but by the end of the session, we were talking and laughing like old friends. I will be booking again for the next session. Anyone keen to improve their cooking skills, please attend a class here - it’s brilliant 👍👍👍

Nicola Donnelly

Great lesson, Pam is lovely and explained everything so I felt confident in what I was doing.
Will definitely be booking again 

Helen Cooper

Date night with a difference. This was a lovely way for my husband and I to spend a few hours together and pick up some new skills. A really nice relaxed class and Pam explained everything really well. Everything was provided and all of the produce was of the best quality. We ended up with a delicious cheese and onion pie and French onion soup and we will definitely be back! Thank you!! 

Claire Byrne

Brilliant session, very well organised and teaching was clear and precise 😁 
Definitely worth it 🌟

Kathy Howard

Another fantastic cooking class thank you Pam. One of the best dishes I've made. We made paella and baked cheese empalada so tasty.

Athar Mahmood

Polite, Relaxed, Professional, Helpful, Accommodating and very friendly.
Helped me in getting good enough in the kitchen to cook for myself and my friends with confidence.

Joanne  Sloan

The Monday evening classes have been really informative and such good fun!

John Rayner

Great facilities, tutors and delivery. I will definitely come again.

Matthew Laver

The course was really fun and interesting. Everyone was really welcoming and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to get better at their cooking. 

Ann Reynolds 

Had a great evening making bread and enjoying the company of Pam and Louise.
We will definitely be doing another class ! 
Would recommend  everyone to try a class and learn a new skill. 
Thanks Pam

Abdul Sattar

Very good experience for a novice like me

Alan Buckley

Great experience without feeling judged.
Given time and encouragement to make the best what I could do.
Easy going atmosphere and all amenities available. Great preparation so no issues of looking lost. 
Really recommend you give them a try. You won't be disappointed.....I got it as a gift a very welcomed surprise and I'm no cook.

Lovely experience again. A relaxing and enjoyable evening. Easily understood the steps for making pasta and succeeded 

David Eckersley 

Antony Kershaw

Excellent evening, informing and entertaining. Who would think you could enjoy making sausages so much!!

kath ashton

I have been cooking for a family for 50 yrs and I learned something at the class,just goes to show you that you can still learn something.

Chris Green

It was brilliant. My Dad gave me 9/10 for my scotch egg!

Becky Halkyard 

We really enjoyed our session! Everything was so easy to follow and I’ve made scotch eggs several times since- Would never have attempted to make them before! Loved it and we are booked back in for September. 

Sonia Barton

Really enjoyed the session. Great atmosphere, easy to follow. Look forward to future sessions.

Stewart Moxon

Comfortable relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable evening learning how to make pasta and sauces. Ideal for beginners and more experienced. Looking forward to another event. 

Sharon Ellis

Great class!   learned how to make pasta from scratch.

Clair Travis

These courses are great.  Pam and Louise really make you feel welcome. The courses are designed to be fun yet informative.  The night is interactive and relaxed. Nothing is too much trouble for pam and louise ( and their very helpful assistants). They are more than happy to explain anything you need, or assist if you fancy trying something a little more challenging within the recipes.  They are all very kind and always strive to make it an enjoyable  course for everyone. Brilliant place for any enthusiastic cook and for those tipping their toes into home cooking.   So many handy tips and no question is a silly question.  A gem of a cookery school.

Simon Arch

Great curry cooking class, learnt a few new techniques, tips and tricks. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

Always brilliant!  This time i learnt how to make a rogan josh and flat bread from scratch.  Pam gives you great hints and tips 👌🏻

Rebecca Keeley

I attended make a curry adult cookery class it was absolutely fantastic . I can highly recommend Saddleworth cookery school it was such a brilliant evening i loved it . Pam is a great teacher and makes you feel so relaxed and confident. I leant so many great tips and bought home the most wonderful curry , flatbread, homemade Samosa’s and a lamb kebab my husband loved it all thank you so much cant wait for next class.

Karen Naylor

Great session. Will definitely go again.  

Jackie Suggit

I attended the quiche/tarte au citron making course. Excellent instruction and the resulting food was amazing! Thank you.

Gillian Moorhouse

Attended the pasta session which was fab as are all the sessions at Saddleworth Cookery school.

Ian Moore

Had a great time making quiche and tart au citron. Easy to follow instructions and you get to take some nice food home. Highly recommend 

Jackie Suggitt

I now have the knowledge of how to use my own pasta machine with confidence. Great course and a great laugh. Thanks Pam. 

Gina halliwell

We attended the adult cookery class! It was great fun and we learned such a lot! The ladies are so friendly and helpful! we will book again! A great way to spend and evening! Thank you to all the team xx

Another fabulous night at Saddleworth cookery school. Learn lots of new tips and made a fabulous beef Wellington, scallops along with a chicken dish and mackeral pate. 👌

Amanda Crawshaw

lovely welcoming atmosphere and great tuition and materials

Joseph  Doyle

Was a wonderful session. I’m useless at cooking but Pam’s recipes and session was easy to follow. I left with a lot more confidence and lots of ideas. Will definitely book again.

Fantastic course with a variety of tasty bread products made (and they really went down well at home). I love coming along for a few hours of relaxation. Thank you..

Lorraine Batty

We had a great time and learnt so much. I can strongly recommend a visit.

Great friendly cookery evening. We made filled pasta that certainly went down well for tea the next evening!

Linda Devine

This school is excellent! I Highly recommend it. Nice relaxed atmosphere and very welcoming. 
All different levels and abilities 

Shahnaz Bickley

I had a really great evening, met some lovely people and learnt meals I will cook again. The food tasted lovely - tapas. Will definitely book again. Thanks.

Kate Ashton

Fantastic - welcoming and knowledgeable! Really enjoyed it and felt ok to ask ‘obvious’ questions. Will definitely attend again ! Thank you 😊

Smith Christine

Came to my first class last night it was very relaxed and very interesting the food we cooked was very tasty 😋 will definitely be coming again.

Bob HIll

David Werner

Excellent evening but would have liked the opportunity to make the pesto

Alan PEACOCK

Brilliant evening making loaves of different breads
The tutor was very nice and knowledgeable and had a great night

jenny marshall

We absolutely loved it! Definitely something different to do for date night and the best bit, learning how to bake some show stopping and tasting breads.
Thankyou so much to Pam and her wonderful, helpful and welcoming team we can't wait for sweet breads! 

Jackie Simslo

Really fun to do - learnt a lot new ideas . Can't wait for the Italian course 

Debra Chapman

Catherine  Turner 

I really enjoyed myself, Pam and all the staff are lovely and really helpful, great that everything is provided for you too , Definitely going to be booking onto another lesson , looking forward to it! Thankyou .

Alix Scully

We were bought this as an Xmas gift and came expecting it to be a demonstration. Unfortunately it was just ingredients that were popped on a desk with a hard to follow recipe. There was a big overhead camera but they didn’t use it. A lot of the food was already made for example the rice and chicken. When we walked in there was someone who showed us to the “coffee and tea section” to which we could help ourselves but then that was about it, we found our own table to work at, figured out what baskets were for which recipe and had to find our own feet as to what to do. 

We got to take home some nice food though ☺️

Caroline Lesley

What a fantastic evening.  Me & my husband learnt how to cook Thai red & green curries from scratch, chicken satay & spring rolls - and  delicious it all was too.. The teacher was lovely, very knowledgeable & nothing was too much trouble for her. Very chilled & relaxed atmosphere.  We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves & would definitely recommend

Susan Jagger

Lovely evening at Saddleworth Cookery School. Really relaxed environment and nice people. 
Everything needed was provided and lots of food to take home!
Will be returning.   :)

Getting to grips with the basics or improving your culinary skills, our Adult Cookery Club will introduce you to different dishes and improve your confidence 

We know that we have a number of aspiring chefs, who really would love to run a 'Food Truck' (and plenty who just enjoy eating Street Foods). We are really looking forward to running this class, with some great new recipes.

You will make:

Smashed burger

Tacos

Pied (Turkish slipper bread with toppings)

Chouros

We also know that you will talk us into making some chips - and you will be able to make your own 'style' - think chunky chips; skinny fries;, salt and pepper chips; dirty fires sweet potato fries - you give us the ideas and we will help you make them.

All dishes can be adapted for vegetarian diets, please inform at time of booking.

School Holiday Full Day - Traditional Welsh Dishes

Kassidy Rothwell

A wonderful day for our children! They can't wait to go back! 

School Holiday Full Day -Street Food

Question 1

Do you have any dietary requirements/allergies?

We can't get through the half term holidays without a bit of treat making.

In this session you will have great fun recreating classic biscuits.\
We will be making Jammie Dodgers, Custard Creams, Bourbon or Party Rings. Make them traditional or get creative and 'mix them up'.

After making the biscuits you will have time to fill and decorate, going for a classic look or giving them your own 'finishing touches'.

As we can't just eat biscuits we will have a choice of sandwich or make your own pizza for lunch, with one or 2 of your own biscuits for dessert.

As with all our school holiday classes, all ingredients, snacks and drinks are provided. Lunch will be made during the session.

We even supply a box to help you safely transport your biscuits home.

School holiday Full Day -Classic Biscuits

Cameron Potts

We love Saddleworth Cookery School!!!

All 3 of my children have been to at least one class. This time it was my youngest to attend the classic biscuits course! He had such fun and made some yummy biscuits which he has become fiercely protective of!!!
I sneaked in twenty minutes early at the end, unnoticed by my son, and it was so lovely to watch him busily getting on with the tasks. I think it’s been brilliant for him to grow in confidence and develop skills!!

See you again!!

Charlie Myers

As ever, Charlie had a great time and came home with lots of goodies - the jammy dodgers were a special hit!

Thanks again Pam to you and all your lovely staff, see you at Christmas!

Esme Jankowski 

Loved it, had lots of fun and came home with a tonne of biscuits!

Travis Booth

We had a great day making biscuits, the staff were really helpful and accommodating.

Charlotte  Birtwhistle 

The class was brilliant I loved making the biscuits, party rings and cookies.  I will be back soon.

A full day of fun making and decorating some of our favourite biscuits.

Do you have any allergies or special diets.

Question 2

Are there any medical conditions or additional needs we need to be aware of?

Summer means ice cream and ice cream is great served with, or in-between biscuits, so why not have a cookies and ice cream class?

In this half day class we will work together to make fresh strawberry ice cream and chocolate ice cream. You will then make your own cookie dough, adding flavours if you want, and bake them. You can decide if you want them chewy or crispy and it’s up to you if you have ice cream and cookies or ice cream in cookies - or a bit of each.

It will definitely be a great 'hands on' morning with plenty of leaning and fun, with emphasis on the fun!

All ingredients and take away containers are provided.

Children can be left for the day or parents can stay and watch or join in the class. If children have additional needs (or are just feeling a little shy), we encourage parents (or older siblings) to work alongside them if needed.

We have added an ‘Adult Cook Along’ ticket, where an adult can join in the fun and make their own cookies alongside their child.

If joining tis class on 29th July, you can join us for a full day and make Brownies or Blondies in the afternoon - Super Treat Day!!  Please book the full day for this option or, join us for the morning and ‘upgrade’ if you are not ready to leave.

Full day sessions include lunch.

Dishes made in this class may be subject to change.

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!!

Even if the sun isn't shining, everyone will LOVE this session!!

Children's Holiday Half Day Cooking Class - Cookies and Ice-Cream

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

Summer means ice cream and ice cream is great served with, or in-between biscuits, so why not have a cookies and ice cream class? And, just incase that’s not enough of a ‘Sweet Treat’, we you can also make a chocolate brownie or blondie.

In this full day class we will work together to make fresh strawberry ice cream and chocolate ice cream. You will then make your own cookie dough, adding flavours if you want, and bake them. You can decide if you want them chewy or crispy and it’s up to you if you have ice cream and cookies or ice cream in cookies - or a bit of each.

In the afternoon we will make vanilla ice cream and, chocolate chip (or mint-choc chip) and you can choose if oyu would like to make a chocolate brownie or our white chocolate jammie blondie.

It will definitely be a great 'hands on' day with plenty of leaning and fun, with emphasis on the fun!

All ingredients and take away containers are provided.

Children can be left for the day or parents can stay and watch or join in the class. If children have additional needs (or are just feeling a little shy), we encourage parents (or older siblings) to work alongside them if needed.

We are certain there will be some ice cream eaten at lunch time, but you can’t just have ice cream, so we will have pizza dough and topping if you want to make your own pizza or you can choose one of our sandwiches or toasties.

Dishes made in this class may be subject to change.

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

We have been asked for a Summer Holiday Tapas class, so here it is!!

In this full day session you will make empanadillia (little Spanish pasties), our favourite chicken paella, Spanish tortilla, potatas breavas and traditional croquettes. If we have forgotten any of your favourites, send us a meassage and we will see if we can fit them in.

There should be plenty of lovely Spanish food to eat for lunch and enough to take home to share. We will also have our usual toasties or pasta for lunch, incase you like making tapas but don’t love eating it.

All ingredients and take away containers are provided.

Children can be left for the day or parents can stay and watch or join in the class. If children have additional needs (or are just feeling a little shy), we encourage parents (or older siblings) to work alongside them if needed.

Dishes made in this class may be subject to change.

Children's Holiday Cooking Class - Trip to Spain

My Grandson has been to Saddleworth Cookery School several times and has really enjoyed it every time he’s gone!   He recently did a day of Spanish cooking and everyone enjoyed the food he brought home.   I buy him vouchers for his birthday or Christmas and he is always pleased to get them.

Enoch Fasan

It was amazing. My siblings and I love every time being there. The staff are nice, helpful and kind. We enjoyed the food prepared at the school especially the Chinese dumplings.

Rashida Jordan

In this full day session you will make empanadillia (little Spanish pasties), our favourite chicken paella, Spanish tortilla and a sweet ensaimada

Children's Holiday Cooking Class - Tapas 

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. 

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

Love a Take Away? They are even more fun when you make them yourself!\
Join us for a full day learning how to make some of your favourite curry take away foods, getting all of the flavour and giving understanding how to get that authentic taste.

Starting by making fruity samosas to eat as a mid morning snack (you will also practice folding samosas for later).

We will then make up your chosen curry paste, which will be used for your own curry to take home.\
For lunch we will work in groups to make a biriani (there might even be some left to take home and share).

After lunch we will spend time making your own choice of curry, flat bread bread and sides to take home.  You can get creative with this, adding flavours to your flatbread, design your own bhaji or pakora and make a classic or your own personalised dip.

As with all our school holiday classes, all ingredients, snacks and drinks are provided. Lunch will be made during the session.

School Holiday Full Day – Curry Fake-Away

Lily Brewer

The kids really enjoyed their session, thank you! Will definitely come back 😁

wendy Tomkinson

My daughter has loved all of her summer cooking classes but she said that the Indian Fake-away was the best yet.  She came home with some delicious dishes yesterday, highly recommended 

Summer McGiffen

My daughter is 10 years old and she absolutely loved Pam and her team.  She felt very welcomed and learnt so much in the 6 hours she was there.  This was her second visit and she can’t wait to come again.  Thank you so much !

Love a Take Away?  They are even more fun when you make them yourself!Join us for a full day learning how to make some of your favourite take away foods, get...

School Holiday Full Day – Friday night is curry night

Do you have any additional or medical needs we need to be aware of?

We love getting the pasta machines out and it's even more fun when we add a bit of colour (but you can keep it plain if you prefer).

In this full day class we will get creative with our tagliatelle and linguini. Lunch will be home made pasta with a simple sauce of your choice and we might also make some pizza.

After lunch you will be making meatballs to serve with your pasta. Now we would go for a mixture of beef and pork mince in a rich tomato sauce, but we know some of our young people will want to spice things up or get creative with their sauces, which is great! We will also have our recipe for turkey or vegetarian meatballs and yes, if you want to add cheese inside or hide a bit of chilli in the centre, then that’s fine by us, we love a bit of creativity!

If we have time we can get the ravioli trays out to make some filled pasta or even make up a quick mac ‘n’ cheese.

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It will definitely be a great 'hands on' day with plenty of leaning and fun, with emphasis on the fun!

All ingredients and take away containers are provided.

Children can be left for the day or parents can stay and watch or join in the class. If children have additional needs (or are just feeling a little shy), we encourage parents (or older siblings) to work alongside them if needed.

Dishes made in this class may be subject to change.

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 

In this full day session your child will make our own  buttermilk chicken, chilli, loaded potato skins and cinnamon buns and, especially if Kate is leading the session, you might get to make a couple of mini chocolate or jammy doughnuts.

All ingredients and take away containers are provided.

Children can be left for the day or parents can stay and watch or join in the class. If children have additional needs (or are just feeling a little shy), we encourage parents (or older siblings) to work alongside them if needed.

Dishes made in this class may be subject to change.

Children's Holiday Cooking Class - American Adventure

Liz Boulter

My 12 year old daughter had a great day doing the American Adventure course 
She was made to feel really welcome and was well supported over the day
She made some lovely and varied dishes which she was proud to share with us 😀

Kai North

Me and my Sister Kavanagh loved it , can't wait to come back on  Wednesday.  Thank you so much.

In this full day session your child will make traditional American themed recipes and one with our own Saddleworth Cookery School twist!

Get Ready For University - Cooking Class

Age Requirement