Explore the fundamentals of sourdough bread making with expert Max Abbott of Sourdough Revolution. Learn how make the perfect loaf before enjoying a light lunch of seasonal tart or muffaletta and salads, followed by a sweet treat.

Learn to cook Spanish tapas - ideal for relaxed entertaining.

Learn to bake two beloved British biscuits... think Jaffa Cakes, Chocolate Digestives, Custard Creams and/or Jammy Dodgers. Along the way, learn the secret to perfectly crumbly biscuit dough, smooth cream fillings and glossy chocolate finishes as you recreate these iconic tea-time favourites. 

Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Fit for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight.

This festive season, learn to prepare the finest jams and pickles with help from Thyme’s top chefs. Gift your homemade preserves to those you love or stock the larder in preparation for the big day. 

This Stir-up Sunday, prepare a perfect Christmas pud with help from Thyme’s top chefs. Gift your pudding to someone special or stock the larder ready.

The Festive Instinctive Cook is Thyme’s long-standing flagship class reimagined for the Christmas season - a celebration of winter flavours, seasonal abundance and confident, intuitive cooking. 

Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Fit for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight.

Learn how to make excellent Christmas mince pies (delightful shortcrust pastry and perfectly spiced mince meat) with help from Thyme’s top chefs. Gift your mince pies to someone special or stock the larder ready. Just add brandy butter… 

Explore the fundamentals of sourdough bread making with expert Max Abbott of Sourdough Revolution. Learn how make the perfect loaf before enjoying a light lunch of seasonal tart or muffaletta and salads, followed by a sweet treat.

Learn to prepare a delicious selection of brunch favourites, fit for the festive season, all while building confidence in essential kitchen skills. After the class, sit down and enjoy your creations with your classmates.

The Festive Instinctive Cook is Thyme’s long-standing flagship class reimagined for the Christmas season - a celebration of winter flavours, seasonal abundance and confident, intuitive cooking. 

Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Fit for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight.

Elevate the indulgence this Christmas and learn to make the most delightful seasonal sweets… Gift your hard work to those you love or stock the larder in preparation for the big day. 

Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Fit for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight.

Elevate the indulgence this Christmas and learn to make the most delightful seasonal sweets… Gift your hard work to those you love or stock the larder in preparation for the big day. 

Join us for a delightful morning that will inspire your Sunday brunch tradition for years to come. Start the class with a brunch cocktail (think blood orange mimosa or a spicy bloody Mary). Recipes will change according to the seasons but could include shakshuka, eggs benedict or bagels from scratch.

Discover the art of Italian antipasti. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare a selection of small bites, ideal for entertaining or sharing around the table. Recipes change with the seasons but expect bold Mediterranean flavour and foolproof recipes… perhaps crisp arancini; delicate crostini topped with fresh soft cheeses and garden vegetables, or involtini. 

Learn to bake two beloved British biscuits... think Jaffa Cakes, Chocolate Digestives, Custard Creams and/or Jammy Dodgers. Along the way, learn the secret to perfectly crumbly biscuit dough, smooth cream fillings and glossy chocolate finishes as you recreate these iconic tea-time favourites. 

Learn to cook a vibrant spread of Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean mezze

Learn to make a seasonal pickle, jam and cordial in this class. Recipes will vary according to the seasons... in summer, a spicy tomato chutney, gooseberry jam and blackcurrant and meadowsweet cordial might be on the menu. Come winter, recipes could include kraut, lemon and vanilla marmalade and rosehip and ginger cordial. Take home your preserves to share with friends and family. 

Learn to make the very best French canapés - perfect for stylish dinner parties. Recipes change with the seasons... think cheesy gougères; beignets with aioli; vol-au-vents, or stuffed vegetable fritters. 

Master almond ricciarelli, chocolate and hazelnut biscotti or baci di dama in the Home Kitchen with the help of our skilled chefs. Take them home, or feast on your cookies in the Baa Bar, where you can enjoy a cappuccino or glass of vin santo.   

Learn to cook Spanish tapas - ideal for relaxed entertaining.

Discover the art of Italian antipasti. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare a selection of small bites, ideal for entertaining or sharing around the table. Recipes change with the seasons but expect bold Mediterranean flavour and foolproof recipes… perhaps crisp arancini; delicate crostini topped with fresh soft cheeses and garden vegetables, or involtini. 

Perfect the essential British pastime, afternoon tea. Discover the secret to foolproof scones, learn to churn your own fresh butter, and prepare a seasonal fruit jam. Later, relax with a cup of English Breakfast, Earl Grey or Darjeeling - and your excellent afternoon tea - in the Baa Bar.  

This class runs from 11am-12.30pm. We kindly ask guests to arrive 10 minutes before.

Inclusions: Expert guidance from our chef teacher. All ingredients and equipment. Class recipes to take away.

Please Note: Please arrive 10 minutes before the class is due to start. Recipes will change from week to week and are subject to seasonal availability. Baa Bar drinks are chargeable in addition to the class. This cookery class is suitable for ages 16+.

Cancellation Policy: Please note our happenings are non-refundable, however, if you are no longer able to attend, please let us know 72 hours prior to the event, and we can transfer your deposit to another schedule or to a voucher.

The Instinctive Cook is Thyme's long-standing, flagship cookery class. The class begins with a walk to the kitchen gardens, harvesting whatever is in season and at its best. Cook a main course and a dessert along with a fruit cordial. Recipes are subject to seasonal availability but might include: cherry and rose cordial, chard and ricotta ravioli with crispy sage butter followed by a raspberry meringue roulade.   

Learn to make the very best French canapés - perfect for stylish dinner parties. Recipes change with the seasons... think cheesy gougères; beignets with aioli; vol-au-vents, or stuffed vegetable fritters. 

Learn to cook a vibrant spread of Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean mezze

Join us for a delightful morning that will inspire your Sunday brunch tradition for years to come. Start the class with a brunch cocktail (think blood orange mimosa or a spicy bloody Mary). Recipes will change according to the seasons but could include shakshuka, eggs benedict or bagels from scratch.

Learn to cook Spanish tapas - ideal for relaxed entertaining.

Learn to bake two beloved British biscuits... think Jaffa Cakes, Chocolate Digestives, Custard Creams and/or Jammy Dodgers. Along the way, learn the secret to perfectly crumbly biscuit dough, smooth cream fillings and glossy chocolate finishes as you recreate these iconic tea-time favourites. 

Discover the art of Italian antipasti. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare a selection of small bites, ideal for entertaining or sharing around the table. Recipes change with the seasons but expect bold Mediterranean flavour and foolproof recipes… perhaps crisp arancini; delicate crostini topped with fresh soft cheeses and garden vegetables, or involtini. 

Learn to make a seasonal pickle, jam and cordial in this class. Recipes will vary according to the seasons... in summer, a spicy tomato chutney, gooseberry jam and blackcurrant and meadowsweet cordial might be on the menu. Come winter, recipes could include kraut, lemon and vanilla marmalade and rosehip and ginger cordial. Take home your preserves to share with friends and family. 

Learn to cook a vibrant spread of Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean mezze

Master almond ricciarelli, chocolate and hazelnut biscotti or baci di dama in the Home Kitchen with the help of our skilled chefs. Take them home, or feast on your cookies in the Baa Bar, where you can enjoy a cappuccino or glass of vin santo.   

Learn to make the very best French canapés - perfect for stylish dinner parties. Recipes change with the seasons... think cheesy gougères; beignets with aioli; vol-au-vents, or stuffed vegetable fritters. 

The Instinctive Cook is Thyme's long-standing, flagship cookery class. The class begins with a walk to the kitchen gardens, harvesting whatever is in season and at its best. Cook a main course and a dessert along with a fruit cordial. Recipes are subject to seasonal availability but might include: cherry and rose cordial, chard and ricotta ravioli with crispy sage butter followed by a raspberry meringue roulade.   

Learn to cook Spanish tapas - ideal for relaxed entertaining.