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Saddleworth Cookery School

In these sessions we will make lunch using seasonal ingredients. This will then be served at our dining table to be eaten, whilst reflecting on the day. Please check the header or contact us by email for the menu of the day.  Tea, coffee and juices will be available to accompany your food.  We might also make a  sweet treat to finish off the meal. You will spend up to 2 hours following our user friendly recipes and guidance. you will then have time to sit, chat and enjoy your meal. Special diets can be catered for, please advise at the time of booking. 
Guests may choose to take food made home with them, rather than remaining to dine.

18th January - Pies (cheese and onion and/or chicken and mushroom)
1st February - Bread and Pizza
15th February - curry


Lunch Club 

Have fun making your lunch and enjoy in good company with a tipple of your choice...

These classes, will soon have teens creating complex dishes from the very first session.  You will learn how to follow a basic recipe and how to make a variety of savoury and sweet dishes.  We encourage teenagers to try new foods and to consider nutrition when choosing dishes. 
These sessions can also be used to build  and record skills for the Duke of Edingburgh Award.
The cooking starts at 4.30pm but children using school busses are more than welcome to arrive early - we will even make sure there is an area to do homework before the class starts.

Recipes can be adapted to meet any dietary requirements and children with additional needs are also welcome on the classes - please contact us to discuss this at the time of booking.

Teenchef | Afterschool Cookery Sessions

nicola ashworth

My daughter loved her time at Teenchef.  The leader was amazing with her (additional needs) very friendly and approachable.  The other children were very support towards her.   Without a doubt I would recommend this class to anyone who is interested in cooking.  5 star given  x

A fun-packed 2 hour session developing confidence and independence in cooking. 

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. 
Expect an evening of honing life-essential cookery skills, and plenty of fun as we craft and taste! 
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.                                                                                           


Wednesday Afterschool Cookery Club 

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

These fun, informative sessions for children who are educated at home, are suitable for children from 9 to 16, of all abilities. 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. Whats more, book 5 sessions and get the 6th session free! ..........

Thursday Morning Home Ed Group

Fun, informative sessions for children who are educated at home.  

Come and join in the fun!  Using our moto 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 

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:
4th October - introduction to Fish 
18th October - Tapas
1st November - Moroccon Tajine
115th November - Schnitzel and 'not' fried chicken
29th November - TBC
13th December - TBC

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 

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 

These sessions are designed to build  and record skills for the Duke of Edingburgh Award.
In the classes, will soon have teens creating complex dishes from the very first session.  You will learn how to follow a basic recipe and how to make a variety of savoury and sweet dishes.  We encourage teenagers to try new foods and to consider nutrition when choosing dishes. 

The cooking starts at 6pm.               

Please note, students are required to complete all 6 sessions to complete the skills  section.  If a class has to be missed, they can 'catch up' by completing that particular session in the next block.   

Session 1 - Fajitas and Flapjacks (12/01/22)
Session 2 - Pasta and Pizza  (26/01/22)
Session 3 - Curry (09/02/22)
Session 4 - Asian Inspiration  (24/11/21) or (09/03/22)
Session 5 - Spanish dishes (23/03/22)
Session 6 - Seasonal dishes  (08/12/21) or (06/04/22)

                                                                                     

Duke of Edinburgh Award Cookery Skills Classes

Charlie Chitty

My grandson has attended a variety of classes here and I have always find them so friendly and professional.  He absolutely loves coming here.

louis Heal

A fun-packed 2 hour session developing confidence and independence in cooking, which counts toward your DofE award

Some people choose yoga to relax, others meditation - we prefer to make bread!
In this workshop you will make three completely different types of bread - yeasted loaf,  traditional soda bread and a simple flatbread.
We will show you how to work with the yeast and get to know your dough.  If you have tried bread making before, we are on hand to answer any questions and help you improve your technique and for complete novices, we will show you our secrets to stop you getting into a sticky mess!
And, whilst your dough is proving, we will have time to make a traditional sodabread and a super quick flatbread.

Bread making for Beginners

Maxine

Better than I imagined - really enjoyed the Baking for beginners session and Pan and Louise were really helpful.

Peter Smith

Enjoyed every min of the bread making for beginners  as did my son David. Not only leant things, had fun as well and look forward to the next one very much. 

Arwel Ap Thomas

I really enjoyed the Bread Making for Beginners Class. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and I went home with some delicious bread to share with my family. A great afternoon.

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh, homemade bread!

Join us to make your own Afternoon Tea.  Make a selection of sweet and savoury treats perfect for a little treat.
This is an adult class, although we also welcome older children working with an adult. 
You will make scones (sweet and/or savoury), mini quiche, fruit tarts and treat sized cakes.  If we have time you can also make jam and home made butter to accompany the scones.
This is 2 hour  session, although you are welcome to stay after the class to present and eat your afternoon tea, still leaving plenty to take home to share.
This class is also suitable for parents and older children to work together on the same dishes.   Please also purchase an 'extra helper' ticket when booking (email for further information).

Afternoon Tea Workshop

Come along and create & enjoy your very own afternoon tea!

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.

During the day you will make main meals for a full week and leave with recipes 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

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

Mastered a basic loaf, looking to improve your bread making skills, want to try new recipes and get creative with dough?  This class will extend your understanding of the theory of bread making, enriched doughs, methods of proving and shaping. 
Once you have mastered your basic loaf the possibilities for bread making are endless.  Learn how to extend and shorten proving, to get the best from your dough; know how to work with fresh and quick action yeast; compare warm and cold prove dough, know how to shape dough to make loaves, muffins, baguettes and rolls, make an enriched dough, an impressive centrepiece bread and a cold prove focaccia.  You will also learn how to produce a crisp or a soft crust.  If time allows, we might even get to make a couple of mini doughnuts and iced fingers.

Intermediate Bread Making 

Extend your understanding of the theory of bread making, enriched doughs, methods of proving and shaping.

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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