You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients.
- Julia Child
You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients.
- Julia Child
At Hobby Cooks home cooking school the cooking classes are perfect for anyone who appreciates good tasty and healthy food. I believe that anyone can cook and so we we’ve created a set of inspired classes to accommodate every skill set with a treat of information and history to go with for cooks to
create and experience cooking in a realistic way. So, join us, brush up your skills, Hone some new ones and in the comfort of my family kitchen, putting you at ease. They are fun, interactive, delicious and social, bringing the joy of discovering world cuisine to your table, building a sense of community- cooking comfort
-home food and reveres food while having fun with it. My Blog below contains out-of-this-world Recipes, insightful posts on diet trends, and realistic tips to help you eat smarter—whether you’re Paleo, vegetarian, gluten-free, or just happen to love food.
“I believe that anyone can cook—it just takes the right ingredients and a bit of inspiration.
Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned foodie, I’ll help you move past recipes and start ‘cooking with your senses.’ From our signature Masterclasses to our social Supper Clubs, I invite you to roll up your sleeves and discover how vibrant and easy world cuisine can be.”
“Go beyond the recipe. My hands-on sessions dive into the history of Indian cuisine and the art of spice. You’ll interact with fresh ingredients and master the culinary techniques needed to cook with intuition and confidence.”
“Journey through Bengal, Goa & South India — cook vibrant coastal dishes bursting with spice,
Texture, Smoke, and Umami—Turning vegetables into the star of the banquet.
From the fiery heat of chillies to the comforting hug of creamy curries, every dish tells a story. Today, my plate narrates a tale of tradition and taste that’s centuries old.
Kind words by our customers.
EXCELLENT Based on 6 reviews Posted on Dale SaundersTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a fantastic time at Anita’s place Cooking some great curries and working with great ingredients First time making onion bhaji they were the best I have tasted better than takeaways It was great meeting others with different cooking abilities. Would definitely recommend this experiencePosted on Something Less BoringTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fabulous time with Anita in her lovely garden kitchen creating a range of delicious Indian dishes. Thoroughly recommend!Posted on sarah McCrossanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a fantastic experience from start to finish! Anita is Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, patient, and fun This course is everything I hoped it would be and more… I recommend it to anyone who wants to invest a little time in their cooking skills and expanding their repertoire The food was a huge hit with my family - Anita has inspired me to want to learn more about Indian food and the country and cultures 🙏Posted on Paul MerryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a fantastic time learning new cooking techniques with Anita. She was very knowledgeable and personable. I would recommend her courses to anyone.Posted on Stevie HaynesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Anita gave an excellent Taste of India demonstration to our WI Group. Very entertaining and we all had a taste of her delicious food.Posted on Pauline WisemanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fabulous day with Anita learning to cook a delicious Thai meal. It was a birthday treat with my family and all of us had great fun and learnt a lot. Anita made us so welcome in her beautiful kitchen. I would throughly recommend these cookery classesVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
EXCELLENT Based on 19 reviews Posted on Dale SVerified Great cooking Fantastic day Good introduction into real Indian cookery Anita was a great inspiration 3 of us of different abilities enjoyed a fun day of cookingPosted on ian mVerified Recent experience I recently attended this Indian cookery class and had a wonderful experience. The facilities were top-notch, and the host was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a great deal about Indian cuisine and cooking techniques. If you're a fan of Indian food, I wholeheartedly recommend giving this class a try!Posted on Linda BVerified Christmas present from the wife!! An enjoyable and informative afternoon. Look forward to trying the recipes at home.Would highly recommend to anyone.Posted on Bill RVerified Fantastic introduction to Indian food. What a lovely 3 hours spent with Anita at Hobby Cooks for her Indian Cooking Class.Small group of 4. Everything beautifully planned and explained. I went as a complete novice and came away with so much information about the preparation and execution of extremely tasty dishes. Came home laden with four containers of food to be enjoyed by the family. Thank you.Posted on Simon TVerified Flavours of the far east We had a great time, Anita was very welcoming. She talked us through the process at every stage and guided us with just the right amount knowledge for novices.We had loads of food to bring home even after eating some at the kitchen.It was great!Posted on Mark SVerified Excellent experience An excellent time preparing and cooking several dishes. The facilities were very good and the tuition and guidance was informative and also fun. I thoroughly recommend this session if you have interest in cooking Indian food.Posted on Sally BVerified Brilliant day, making fabulous food! We did this course as a group of family members which made it, not only fun, but quite competitive! Anita was an engaging teacher who, not only gave clear instruction, but explained why we were using the various ingredients! We made a selection of dishes from all four corners of India and brought home a veritable feast!Posted on RoopaVerified DOE cooking skills Anita was a fantastic and engaging teacher , taught my teenage son basics of cooking . Despite being a novice he managed to make nutritious and delicious dishes along with getting his bronze DoEPosted on Pam WVerified Brilliant Thai Feast demonstration for 23 Anita did a fabulous Thai Feast cookery demonstation here in my kitchen for 23 ladies. The food was delicious and we enjoyed learning about the different spices and flavours that go into making a Thai green curry, Pad Thai and a peanut satay. This is the second time Anita has done a demo for us, last time she did an Indian taster menu. I thoroughly recommend Anita for a home demo. She is very personable and made our evening such a wonderful event. We all enjoyed it very much, thank you Anita.Posted on OliviaVerified Authentic Indian Cooking Fabulous morning learning to cook authentic Indian food! Not only did we make a range of fresh dishes (which we took home), we also learned about food culture, different spices and ingredients and how to use them to elevate a dish. Truly enjoyable session, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an authentic experience!
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