Top 10 Best Vegan classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Tere is a lifelong foodie from London and lives with her artist partner Colin on a unique cute houseboat next to the Metropolis of Canary Wharf. In this fun and unusual class you will find out how Tere sources her ingredients to make a delicious plant based fish and chips yet retaining the authentic flavours of the typical British dish! On arrival you will see all the ingredients that Tere has prepared and she will go through them all in detail and explain why she has used them. You will see the process from start to finish and get to taste and smell all the wonderful ingredients before getting to eat them on board!

Candles and cupcakes, anyone? If you love getting hands-on and want to tune into your creative side, come along to this London candle making experience! During this relaxed and friendly craft class, your friendly teacher will guide you as you learn the art of candle-making using fragrance oils and natural wax that are vegan, cruelty-free, locally sourced. Set in vibrant Shoreditch, your teacher will take you through the process before letting you put your skills to the test as you create your own 6oz scented soy wax candle. Complete beginner? Don't worry, your teacher will be there to help and support you throughout! Refreshments and tasty cupcakes will also be provided throughout as you master your new skills and soak up the scent of your candle creation. After pouring your candle, you’ll personalise it with your own custom label and walk away with your newfound knowledge and a sense of zen! At the end of the class, your scented candle will be ready to take home. Each workshop will follow the below schedule: -An introduction to candle making -Scent personality -Candle preparation -Mixing & pouring -Finishing touches Whether you're looking for fun things to do in London or a new DIY craft to sink your teeth into, don't miss out on this fun and relaxing candle making workshop!

Deciding to go vegan can be a big step towards better health and clean eating. However it is important to ensure you are still consuming enough nutrients from all the food groups to support a healthy system. In particular those with a vegan diet often miss out on vital proteins that are essential for cell renewal. This course will teach you to how how to fulfil your body's nutritional body requirements through plant based products. This one day medicinal cookery class incorporates vegan foods into exciting and tasty recipes in a simplistic way. You will learn what ingredients can enhance your body, maximise your energy and keep you full and satisfied throughout the day. At KitchenJoy we will offer guidance and tips to help you choose healthier options. You will learn to cook a wide range of simple, healthy dishes using fresh and easily available ingredients. You will discover the medicinal benefits of selected herbs and spices with an explanation of the importance of certain nutrient groups. Sample recipes include: Wheatgrass shot, Banana & milk thistle smoothie, Parsnip, turmeric & coconut soup, Artichoke, garlic & saffron risotto, Mixed nuts & grape muffins. Our hands-on cookery classes at Kitchen Joy’s Kitchen in Chiswick include the ingredients, food preparation and cooking equipment, and drinks. You will prepare and cook dishes around the Kitchen Joy island and can enjoy eating your dishes together with the group on the long dining table. There will also be some left over foods for you to take home to share with your loved ones.

Producing brilliant vegan food is all about excellent preparation, flavour and texture balancing, alongside artful plating of your creations. Our chef will demonstrate innovative cooking techniques and the use of non-dairy alternatives, before guiding you in creating delicious main courses and a mouth-watering dessert using all natural ingredients. You’ll leave our cooking class with a fresh view of vegan cuisine, as well as some new plant-based recipes that are sure to wow your friends and family. Learn all the tips & tricks from a professional chef and take your skills to the next level!

Learn to make and bake your own plant based cupcakes with fellow vegan foodies in our vegan muffin and cupcake class. Session teaching time is 3 hours giving you plenty of time to learn and interact with fellow participants. This workshop is perfect for individuals, couples, families and teams interested in making, baking and decorating cupcakes and muffins. You will first learn how to bake the cake itself. Whilst they cool down, our chef will teach you how to prepare tasty vegan buttercream icing in a variety of flavours and colours. We will then teach you how to decorate your bakes!! Class snapshot - here’s what to expect in your class: A complimentary glass of wine Soft drinks throughout to keep you going Approachable and welcoming host team Clear and easy to understand demonstration A true understanding of vegan baking & decorating techniques Plenty of cupcakes / muffins to take home Hands-on class with great tips, shortcuts and group discussions Recipes handed out in class and emailed to your inbox All facilities, equipment and ingredients are included Skills acquired: Confidence baking & decorating cupcakes on your own Ability to improve your own recipes and be creative Ability to prepare vegan cake mix avoiding the usual pitfalls and using good quality, easily accessible ingredients Making vegan frosting Learn piping techniques and decorate cupcakes Our classes typically include baking a selection of cupcakes / muffins from this list: Vanilla, lemon, chocolate, toffee etc. Venue address: Food Tech Room, Prendergast Vale College, Elmira Street, London SE13 7BN This class is also available for private group booking. Contact hello@obby.co.uk for more information.

Created especially for our vegan foodie friends, the Vegan pastry and pie class will help increase your repertoire and give you essential tools to create a variety of pastry and Pie recipes you can replicate at home. Making great pastry takes practice and in this three hour sessions, beginners and seasoned pie lovers alike will find the session a great place to stretch their imagination while picking up helpful tips. We will cover making, sweet pastry and savoury pastry. Participants will then make their own delicious sweet or savoury pie with their pastry. Class Snapshot - here’s what to expect in your class: Complimentary glass of wine Soft drinks throughout to keep you going Approachable and welcoming host team Easy to understand demonstration A true understanding of pie making techniques Pies to take home Hands-on pastry and pie making with great tips and shortcuts Recipes handed out in class also emailed to your inbox All facilities, equipment and ingredients are included Skills Acquired: Confidence in making pastry and pies on your own Ability to improve your own recipes and be creative Ability to prepare pastry from scratch with good quality, easily accessible ingredients Our classes will typically include making pies from the selection below: Apple Tarts, Vegan Empanadas, Mediterranean style pies and rainbow pies etc. Venue address: Food Tech Room, Prendergast Vale College, Elmira Street, London SE13 7BN This class is also available for private group booking. Contact hello@obby.co.uk for more information.

Whether you are making a lifestyle change to veganism or not, this class is the one to go for. With many cooks and food enthusiasts now looking to eat healthy, vegan cooking offers a natural choice for a nourishing and satisfying cuisine which is sometimes lacking in day to day meals. In this class, you will be introduced to a range of vegan recipes including vegan bakes to give you an excellent set of vegan options for every day cooking and entertainment. You will learn the importance of selecting nutritionally balanced vegan ingredients and how to watch out for conflicting marketing descriptions on labels. This is a very hands on course and will enable you to perfect your own skills, as well as learn from our vegan chefs in a warm and relaxed setting. Recipes covered change monthly please ask when booking. We can't wait to see you!

Are you a nanny or au pair who is in need of a helping hand in the kitchen? Well, this is just the class for you. Join this class and learn all the basic cooking tips and tricks to transform your culinary skills! In this class This class involves a healthy mixture of demonstrations and hands-on cooking, with plenty of eating opportunities (so arrive hungry)! The class will start with the basics: chopping onions, making a white sauce, cooking for a freezer, and many other cooking fundamentals. After this, students will be taught the nutritional aspects of cooking, covering food hygiene, and you will leave the class having created and eaten up to 7 recipes, which you will be able to recreate at home! Typical recipes: Chicken in breadcrumbs Sweet potato wedges Classic lasagne Ragu & tomato sauce Creamy tomato chicken Kedgeree Fool proof white sauces Now you can Cook delicious and nutritious meals for children Work on the basic skills you have learnt to improve as a cook Meet other nannies and au pairs in the class Keep / Eat Students will taster all that is made throughout the class