Courses
Cookery
A Taste of Thailand - Taster
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
- CSA2
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 01 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 18:00-20:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00 (concession £25.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA3
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 25 Mar 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 18:00-20:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00 (concession £25.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA4
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 07 Jul 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-12:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00 (concession £25.00) with Sarah Alder
A taste of Vietnam - Taster
Come and explore the vibrant Vietnamese street food scene as we prepare fresh, fragrant dishes packed with flavour.
- course code
- CSA5
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 12 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 18:00-20:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00 (concession £25.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA6
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 29 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 18:00-20:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00 (concession £25.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA7
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 24 Feb 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-12:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00 (concession £25.00) with Sarah Alder
Afternoon Tea
Join us as we craft a quintessentially British afternoon tea fit for the King. Learn to make the perfect light scone and other sweet and savoury decadent treats.
- course code
- CSA1
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 18 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
Batch cooking - cook once, eat twice…or more...
Whether you’re short on time, have lost the joy of cooking every day or want to eat well on a budget, batch cooking and preparation are life savers. Come and learn how to batch cook and prep like a pro.
- course code
- CSA10
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 13 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Sat 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA8
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 25 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA9
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 17 Mar 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
Bread making - taster session
Learn some breadmaking basics in this taster session in which we will be making Moroccan flatbreads with a tasty dip and soda bread with a flavoured butter.
- course code
- CSA11
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 20 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-12:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00 (concession £25.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA12
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 30 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-12:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £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
- CSA13
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 08 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Sat 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA14
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 07 Feb 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Sat 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA15
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 09 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
Christmas Pies and Tarts
TThere’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
- CSA16
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 09 Dec 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
Easter Baking
In this Easter themed session, learn how to make some classic British bakes. We’ll be making hot cross buns and Simnel cake inspired muffins ready to adorn your Easter afternoon tea table.
- course code
- CSA17
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 21 Mar 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Sat 10:30-13:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £50.00 (concession £30.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA18
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 31 Mar 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-13:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £50.00 (concession £30.00) 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
- CSA19
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 08 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA20
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 13 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £65.00 (concession £45.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA21
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 21 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £65.00 (concession £45.00) 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
- CSA22
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 15 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA23
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 27 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA24
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 12 May 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
Italian Cookery: Risotto, pasta e polpette
Learn how to make the perfect Risotto with mushrooms and Risotto alla milanese (saffron). Pasta alla Norma (with aubergines and salted ricotta) Pasta alla carbonara (eggs and pancetta), and Polpette (meatballs) in Sicilian style with caponata (vegetables)
- course code
- CM10
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 07 Mar 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Sat 11:00-15:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Marika Parisi
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
- CSA25
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 22 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA26
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 10 Feb 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA27
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 23 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Come and celebrate Mother’s Day in style crafting a quintessentially British afternoon tea. Learn to make the perfect light scone and other sweet and savoury decadent treats.
- course code
- CSA28
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 10 Mar 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
One chicken, five ways
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
- CSA29
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 24 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA30
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 03 Feb 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA31
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 19 May 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder
Pasta Taster
Learn how to make fresh durum wheat pasta dough to transform into hand-rolled cavatelli. You’ll also make a seasonal sauce to serve with your pasta.
- course code
- CSA32
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 02 Dec 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-12:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00 (concession £25.00) with Sarah Alder
- course code
- CSA33
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 02 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-12:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00 (concession £25.00) with Sarah Alder
Pies and Tarts
Come and learn the art of the versatile shortcrust pastry as we prepare a range of sweet and savoury pies, tarts, galettes and pasties.
- course code
- CSA34
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 03 Mar 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 10:30-14:30
- where
- Stoke Lodge
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £50.00) with Sarah Alder