Junior Chef Cookery Club

Join us for a fun filled culinary adventure in our Junior Chef cookery class, where creativity meets deliciousness in every bite.

In these exciting hands on sessions, budding junior chefs will learn to create a full meal from scratch, building essential kitchen skills while exploring flavours from around the world.                                                     

29th October: Coconut Chicken Curry, Banoffee Pie

Main Course: Create a fragrant Coconut Chicken Curry - a creamy, coconut-infused dish with tender chicken and a hint of spices. Children will learn how to balance flavours and perfect a curry sauce that is both rich and comforting.

Dessert: Whip up a classic Banoffee Pie, with layers of rich caramel, fresh bananas, and whipped cream on a biscuit base. It is a fun and indulgent dessert that is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.

31st October: Meat Balls & Spaghetti, Spiced Carrot Cakes

Main Course: Master the art of making Meatballs & Spaghetti, with tender, flavourful meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, served with perfectly cooked pasta. Children will learn key skills like mixing, shaping and simmering to perfection.

Dessert: Bake Spiced Festive Carrot Cakes, a warm and delicious treat full of sweet, spiced goodness. These cakes are perfect for the festive season and a fun way for children to learn the basics of baking and decorating.

23rd December: Sweet Sleigh Delights - Edible Christmas Gifts

• Rocky Road “Reindeer Logs” - a no bake chocolate delight packed with marshmallows, biscuits and sprinkles, sliced into log style bars and wrapped as rustic reindeer inspired gifts.
• Snowflake Sugar Cookies - buttery cookies cut into festive shapes, baked golden, and decorated with icing, glitter and sprinkles.
• Festive Fudge - rich, melt in the mouth chocolate fudge, cut into cubes & packaged in charming little gift boxes.

2nd January: Pesto Chicken, Stir Fried Noodles, Fruit Frangipane Tarts

Main Course: Perfect the art of tender Pesto Chicken served alongside perfectly seasoned Stir-Fried Noodles. Along the way, children will master essential skills like sautéing and balancing bold flavours.

Dessert: Create a show-stopping Fruit Frangipane Tart, complete with a buttery pastry base, rich almond filling, and a rainbow of fresh fruit.

These hands on classes are designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and a love for cooking. By the end, your junior chef will have a delicious meal to take home, along with new skills to show off in the kitchen.

Parents/Guardians are not required to stay with children for the duration of the class, however a sign in form must be completed by each child's Parent/Guardian at the start of the session.

If you would prefer to book over the phone or are using a voucher as payment/part payment, please contact reservations on 01425 282212 or email your details including your address, telephone number and any dietary restrictions to cook@chewtonglen.com.

Please note that children attending Junior Chef Classes must be aged between 8-17. We are unable to accept children under the age of 8 due to Health and Safety. We reserve the right to turn children away who do not meet the minimum age requirement on the day of the class, and a refund will not be issued. Children must be able to reach and work at our workstations without the use of a stool or other object to raise them. All of our workstations are 900mm, the height of a standard kitchen surface.