Saturday, 25th January 2025
9.45am – 3.30pm
This one day course at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School is a must for chocolate lovers. We will show you how to make different chocolate puddings, desserts and treats whilst also learning about meringues and pastry. We will give you advice on which chocolate to choose for cooking different recipes and also how to avoid chocolate disaster! You will have a bag full of chocolaty treats to take home at the end of the day!
Recipes covered may include:
Double Chocolate and Raspberry Meringue Roulade
Chocolate Macaroons with Chocolate Ganache
Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate Brownies
______
“The amount I learned during the day far exceeded my expectations. The confidence I have gained to tackle baking I would have thought too difficult has increased enormously.” – Maureen (2024)
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- The recipes made on this course contain the following: GLUTEN, EGGS, DAIRY, NUTS*
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, the school will be open from 9.30am and the class will begin at 9.45am. The class will be finished by 3.30pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
Related Courses
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday 6th April 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
Come to The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School to see how to make interesting, varied and delicious vegetarian dishes using a variety of techniques. Good for vegetarians who want more ideas and people who are cooking for vegetarians and need inspiration.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Thursday, 20th March 2025 10.00am - 11.45am
In this masterclass we will explain the science behind making the best scone and we will make three different flavours so by the end of the class you will be a scone wizard!
Evening Classes
Monday, 10th February 2025 6pm - 8pm
It is so tempting to buy takeaways but in this 1 ½ hour class we will teach you how to make a quick and delicious curry from scratch which you will return to again and again.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday, 15th March 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
Larousse Gastronomique defines a sauce as "a hot or cold liquid either served with, or used in the cooking of, a dish."It certainly helps to add flavour and enhances the dish. On this one day workshop at The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School we will teach how to make a variety of sauces. We will cover stocks, and how to thicken and enrich sauces whether by reduction, using a roux, adding butter or cream. We will also cover emulsion sauces and some sweet sauces. There will be a break for lunch which you can enjoy in our dining room with a glass of wine.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 5th April 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
On this one day cookery workshop at The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School we will show you how to make delicious pastries that are light as a feather.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Thursday, 6th March 2025 10.00am - 2.30pm
Arrive at 10.00 am for coffee or tea whilst you watch a short demonstration and run through the day’s recipes. You will then cook dishes that will be suitable for lunch, which you can enjoy with a glass of wine.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Tuesday, 18th February 2025 10.00am - 11.30am
In this masterclass we will explain the science behind making the best scone and we will make three different flavours so by the end of the class you will be a scone wizard!
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Thursday 27th March 2025 10.00am - 11.45am
In this masterclass we will explain the science behind making the best scone and we will make three different flavours so by the end of the class you will be a scone wizard!