One Day Cookery Class or International Cuisine Cookery Class

Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy is running an international cuisine cookery class on Saturday 31 October, from 9:45am to 3:30pm, with the school open from 9:30am. It's a full day in the kitchen, so you'll want to arrive a bit early to get settled before things kick off.

The academy itself is based in a historic Queen Street townhouse, and it relaunched earlier this year. Since then, it's been running interactive cooking experiences and exclusive dining events for all ages. The programme covers a lot of ground: hands-on family baking workshops, week-long holiday camps for young chefs, evening masterclasses, and intimate Chef's Table events with local favourites, alongside professional cookery courses and venue hire for private functions.

It's a place that takes its training seriously. The school's reputation for high-level instruction in a supportive environment is backed by its alumni, including Michelin-starred chef Sam Yorke, owner of Heron, and private chef and caterer Emily Crisp, who credits the academy with giving her the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a living from what she'd always loved. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your technique, that's the kind of background you're stepping into.

If you can't make the October date, there are other dates available, including Saturday 9 January 2027. The class is £225 and runs from the academy's home at 7 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JE.