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Classes at The Grand York Cookery School

The Grand York Cookery School, located within York’s 5-Star Hotel, offers a tempting selection of 43 classes catering to all kinds of abilities, tastes and ages. The classes are led by Cookery School Director, Marc Williams.

Whether you are eager to perfect a warming Thai curry, or like to pretend you’re under the watchful eye of Mary Berry in the bake-off tent, there are plenty of classes to choose from. It’s a great gift for couples, foodie enthusiasts, or just a treat for yourself.

From ‘Curry Night’ to ‘Modern World Street Food’ and ‘Artisan Bread Making’, they offer variety of half-day, full-day, express, and even child-friendly cookery classes to get stuck into to suit everyone’s interests.

Here’s some of our favourite upcoming classes to get stuck into!

The Cookery School at The Grand, York: Upcoming 2025/2026 classes

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Taste of Greece : Half Day

This hands-on culinary class will teach you the art of perfecting delicious greek cuisine. With favourites like stuffed vine leafs, fresh pita and Galaktoboureko – a popular Greek custard based dessert, you’ll love indulging in your delicious creations.

Learn from the experts, then sit back with a glass of wine.

Usually, £120 | Now £102 with our exclusive offer

Upcoming dates: 06/11/25, 22/01/26, 26/03/25

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Baking, Pastry & Desserts: Half Day

Get your sleeves rolled up, your apron on, and get ready to bake! For afternoon tea lovers, this is a class not to miss. You will be shown piping techniques and given top tips from the experts as you bake well-loved sweet treats.

Of course, sampling your sweet treats has to be a highlight of the class.

Usually, £120 pp | Now £102 pp with our exclusive offer

Upcoming dates: 30/11/2025, 08/01/2026, 18/01/2026

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Italian : Masterclass

Up next is a firm favourite of ours, a full day Italian masterclass in The Grand’s cookery school. Learn to make and shape pasta from scratch, cook a fragrant saffron risotto and layer up a creamy tiramisu.

Recipes may vary, but what we do know is your delicious Italian will be perfect to take home and serve up with a class of wine ( or two). It’s a true feast, and you can perfect your culinary skills for dinner parties to come!

Usually, £195 | Now £170 with our exclusive offer

Upcoming dates: 17/01/25, 21/03/26

Cookery School at The Grand York Thai Curry Express Night

Curry Night: Thai | Express class

This classic Curry Night is perfect for those seeking the skills to make an authentic curry.

Learn how to master a Thai green curry from scratch (no curry paste in sight), and be amazed at just how it easy it is to make fluffy jasmine rice every time. This is the ideal date-night activity, as you sit down to enjoy your warming meal over a glass of wine!

Cost: £85 pp

Upcoming dates: 14/11/25, 11/12/25, 15/01/25

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South East Asian Cuisine: Half Day

This class is a full-day opportunity to level up your culinary expertise and knowledge of South East Asian cuisine. Exploring slow-cooking techniques, how best to dry roast spices and essential knife skills, you’ll be soon impressing dinner party guests.

Usually, £120 pp | Now £102 pp with our exclusive offer

Upcoming dates: 07/11/25, 05/12/25, 16/01/25

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Modern World Street Food : Half Day

This dynamic, fun class is a great speed course in some of your favoured streetfood dishes. From chicken satay with a rich peanut sauce, to fluffy New York bagels to load with cream cheese – over the three hours you’ll create tasty streetfood.

Make notes and learn from the chefs’ demonstrations, in no time at all, you’ll be recreating these streetfood bites in your own kitchen at home!

Usually, £1205pp | Now £102 pp with our exclusive offer

Upcoming dates: 06/12/25, 12/12/25, 28/01/26

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