Courses
Cookery
A Taste of Thailand
In this Thai taster session, learn how to make Thailand’s national dish, Pad Thai, as well as a vibrant, fresh and crunchy Som Tam salad.
- course code
- C26AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 12 Jan 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-12:45
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £40.00 (concession £30.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C27AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 06 Jul 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-12:45
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £40.00 (concession £30.00) with Sarah Alder
A Taste of Vietnam
Come and explore the vibrant Vietnamese street food scene as we prepare fresh, fragrant dishes packed with flavour.
- course code
- C16AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 03 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-12:45
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £40.00 (concession £30.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C17AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 20 Apr 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-12:45
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £40.00 (concession £30.00) with Sarah Alder
Bread Masterclass
Take a deep dive into the world of bread-making. We’ll be getting hands on with a variety of doughs and techniques as we get to grips with breadmaking processes to create some stunning bakes.
- course code
- C18AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 07 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Saturday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C19AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 06 Feb 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Saturday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C20AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 24 Apr 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Saturday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
Christmas Pies and Tarts
There’s more to Christmas baking than mince pies. We’ve got your Christmas celebrations covered with some exciting savoury centrepieces, desserts and sweet treats in our festive pies and tarts session.
- course code
- C28SA
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 08 Dec 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
Flavours of Turkey
Experience the vibrant flavours of Turkish cuisine while learning traditional techniques used in everyday regional cooking.
- course code
- C13AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 20 Oct 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C14AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 02 Feb 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C15AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 25 May 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
Inspired by India
Inspiration, recipes and hands-on practice to create mains, breads and side dishes inspired by India. Make delicious, flavour-packed dishes using an array of spices, pulses and vegetables.
- course code
- C29SA
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 24 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C30SA
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 02 Mar 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C31SA
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 29 Jun 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
Inspired by the Mediterranean
Let’s travel together to Greece, Italy and Spain as we create a variety of hot, cold, veggie and meat dishes inspired by the bountiful ingredients of the Mediterranean.
- course code
- C1AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 22 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C2AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 09 Mar 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C3AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 11 May 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
Introduction to French Cooking
Master classic French techniques as we explore and prepare authentic regional dishes.
- course code
- C10AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 13 Oct 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C11AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 19 Jan 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C12AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 15 May 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Saturday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
Introduction to Japanese Cooking
Learn some of the fundamentals of Japanese cooking while exploring some of Japan’s most popular and well-loved dishes.
- course code
- C4AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 29 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C5AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 26 Jan 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C6AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 27 Apr 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
Knife skills for confident cooking
Build confidence in the kitchen by mastering essential knife skills, focusing on safe, efficient chopping techniques that form the foundation of everyday cooking.
- course code
- C21AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 10 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-13:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £60.00 (concession £45.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C22AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 23 Mar 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-13:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £60.00 (concession £45.00) with Sarah Alder
Middle Eastern Mezze
Transport yourself to the souks and be inspired by the flavours, ingredients and spices of the Middle East as you learn how to create a variety of mezze dishes.
- course code
- C7AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 06 Oct 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C8AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 09 Feb 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C9AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 18 May 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
One chicken, five dishes
Learn how to joint and make the most of every part of a whole chicken. We’ll create a delicious recipe to get the best out of each piece of chicken and learn thrifty tips along the way.
- course code
- C32SA
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 01 Dec 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C33SA
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 16 Mar 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C34SA
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 22 Jun 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
Pasta Masterclass
Learn the art of making fresh pasta from scratch, exploring both traditional egg and semolina doughs while creating a variety of shapes and filled pastas.
- course code
- C23AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 17 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C24AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 06 Mar 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Saturday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- C25AS
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 08 Jun 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder
Vegetarian Christmas Cooking
This Christmas cookery class will guide you through how to cook the perfect Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings with lots of tips and ideas for vegetarian dishes and how to create a stress-free Christmas lunch.
- course code
- C35SA
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 15 Dec 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £55.00) with Sarah Alder