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PRIVATE COOKERY CLASSES

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning a family get-together, or throwing a party, our private cookery classes offer a truly memorable way to bring people together. From hands-on cooking to relaxed dining, demonstration led events and tranquil gardens to enjoy, you'll have the entire space to yourselves, perfect for making memories around the table. We can comfortably accommodate16 for hands cookery classes and 20 for demonstration led events. We're happy to tailor the experience to suit any dietary requirements or preferences.

Just 18 minutes by train from Edinburgh Waverley the Yarrow Cookery School is perfectly positioned, set on East Lothian’s beautiful coastline, in the fully restored 200-year-old Longniddry Steading, the school offers free on-site parking, EV charging and coach access making it easy for groups to visit from near or far.

POPULAR CLASS CHOICES

Please note we have lots of options and an on-site bar. The best email is: hello@yarrowcookeryschool.com

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Mexican Table

Designed for private celebrations, our Mexican Table experience is all about cooking together and sharing. Expect big flavours, a fun atmosphere and a generous meal to enjoy as a group. Margaritas can be easily ordered fromt bar too! 

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Beef Wellington

A true celebration dish, our Beef Wellington experience is perfect for marking special occasions. Guests cook this iconic centrepiece together, learning the key techniques before sitting down to enjoy a memorable meal.

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South Indian Cookery

Our South Indian Cookery experience is vibrant, aromatic and deeply satisfying. Guests learn to make crisp dosas from scratch, alongside classic accompaniments, before sitting down together to enjoy the feast.

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East Lothian Field To Fork

Celebrate farm-to-table cooking by preparing vibrant dishes with seasonal produce and meats sourced directly from East Lothian farms for example showtopping herb crusted rack of lamb.

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Homemade Pasta

A really fun, hands on cookery class learning how to make, roll and shape traditional pasta to enjoy together. We celebrate local ingredients when filling the stunning creations you will create.

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Eastern Mediterranean

This class explores the unique and bold cuisine made famous by chefs like Yotam Ottolenghi for their use of vibrant ingredients. Think feasting tables and colourful, virbant vegtable dishes.

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South East Asia

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.

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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.

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Local Scottish Seafood

Available from April to November, this much loved class is celebrated for its use of sustainably caught North Berwick lobster and North Sea mussels, showcasing some of the very best local seafood in a truly special, seasonal experience.

SAMPLE TIMINGS

As we open exclusively for your group so we can welcome your group at any time. We suggest organising a class around lunch, tea or supper so that the delicious creations made can be enjoyed by the group. 

10.00am

Welcome. We’ll show guests around the
facility and offer a complimentary tea,
coffee or locally foraged, home-made
elderflower cordial.

10.20am

Get cooking! The kitchen is a relaxed
space, so at any point guests can take a break in the bar or our outside spaces freely.

1.30pm

Relax at the table with the array of delicious
creations made.

This is another opportunity to order drinks from the bar.

2.30pm

Goodbyes.
We will send guests off with happy memories
and a little a something to remember their
experience with.

BOOK YOUR PRIVATE CLASS

All our experiences can be easily to adjusted to suit your timetable and unique requests. 

We look forward to helping you create unforgettable memories!

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