CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

Just 18 minutes from Edinburgh Waverly, the Yarrow Cookery School offers a relaxed, rewarding approach to team building in a stunning coastal setting with free parking. Perfect for team away days, client events and venue hire, our cookery sessions and unique venue offers your team the chance to reconnect in a genuinely enjoyable way.

What to Expect on a Cookery Team Building Day

You will start your 41/2 hour session with tea, coffee and light refreshments, followed by a guided cookery session led by the Yarrows. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients your team will prepare and enjoy a delicious meal together. It is a great way to get to know each other properly with relaxed conversation and a shared sense of achievement.

Venue Hire & Meeting Room

The Yarrow Cookery School is set in the beautifully restored 400 year old Longniddry Steading. It is calm, bright and surrounded by gardens and a sheltered courtyard, ideal for focused work and creative conversations. We provide fresh tea and coffee, homemade buns and biscuits, and access to our projector & flip charts upon request. You can hire the space on its own for a dedicated meeting or combine your session with a hands-on cookery experience and shared meal, a brilliant way to bring teams together and end the day on a high.

POPULAR TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCES

Please note we also have a small onsote bar where drinks can be purchased on the day or easily oragniased in advance.

01

Middle Eastern Feasts

Celebrate flavour around the table with dishes inspired by Ottolenghi and contempories with bold, colourful cooking. This class is all about transforming seasonal produce into dishes that feel vibrant and generous, even on the coldest of days.

BOOK EVENT NOW

02

Greek Feasts

Our Greek Feasts are relaxed, generous and designed for cooking and eating together. Guests learn to make chicken souvlaki with all the classic accompaniments before sitting down to share a vibrant Mediterranean table.

BOOK EVENT NOW

03

East Lothian Field To Fork

This hands-on culinary journey celebrates the freshest seasonal produce from nearby farmlands. You will learn to create dishes that truly embody the field-to-fork philosophy like herb crusted rack of lamb.

BOOK EVENT NOW

04

The Mexican Table

Add some spice to your team building with our Mexican Street Food class. Discover the art of taco making, and learn how to create vibrant sauces, dips, and fillings for an authentic Mexican experience .

BOOK EVENT NOW

05

The Bake Off

A hands on, real bake-off experience, the perfect way for teams to cook, create and enjoy something delicious together. All participancts make a classic showstppper to decorate. Yarrow bake off sessions are designed to be a competition and great fun.

BOOK EVENT NOW

06

Hebridean Feasts

A celebration of the food and traditions of Scotland’s Western Isles, brought to life here in East Lothian. This generous feast takes inspiration from the rugged coasts and rolling landscapes of the Hebrides, think feasting fish, Scottish bread, kelp butter, and dishes to share.

BOOK EVENT NOW

07

Homemade Pasta

Experience the flavours of Italy with our Homemade Pasta Class at the Yarrow Cookery School. Whether you're a pasta lover or new to Italian cuisine, this class is a delightful way to explore the world of pasta while enjoying a fun and interactive cooking experience.

BOOK EVENT NOW

08

South East Asia Cookery

From fragrant herbs and spices to the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, this hands-on class will guide you through the unique cooking techniques that make this region so exciting.

BOOK EVENT NOW

09

Sushi Making

Our Sushi Making experience is calm, focused and hugely satisfying. Guests learn the fundamentals of rolling and shaping sushi before sitting down together to enjoy what they have created.

BOOK EVENT NOW

SAMPLE TIMINGS

Our team building events are flexible and can be customised to meet your needs.

Here's a sample schedule to give you an idea of what to expect for a lunch time event:

10.00am

Welcome drinks and introductions

12.30pm

Garnishing and presenting dishes

10.10am

12.45pm

Overview of the menu and cookery techniques

Lunch is served

10.30am

Start cooking

2.30pm

Goodbye and departure

LOCATIONS & FACILITIES

The Yarrow Cookery School is conveniently located just a short walk from Longniddry train station, making it easy for your team to get here by public transportation. We also offer free on-site parking and EV chargers, providing a hassle-free experience for those arriving by car. The school is nestled in a beautiful 400-year-old steading, offering a unique and inspiring setting for your team building event.

BUILD YOUR CORPORATE TEAM EVENT

Ready to boost your team's morale and create lasting memories? Contact us today to book your corporate team building event at the Yarrow Cookery School. We look forward to helping you create a unique and enjoyable experience for your team.

BOOK EVENT NOW