Tasty cookery classes and baking courses   

Cooking is a life skill that helps you have a healthier lifestyle. Being able to cook well is the healthiest and cheapest way to eat.  Learn essential cooking tips and get inspired by food from around the world. Whatever your home cooking goals, we have a number of cookery and baking courses to suit you.  

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Healthy eating or indulgent baking

From learning healthy cooking on a budget, to mastering cake decorating, there is a course for you. Learn about tasty international foods or easy vegan cooking. Discover how to feed the whole family a healthy meal, all at a low cost.   

Improve your health by cooking nutritious meals at home. At a time when every penny counts, find out about cooking tasty food at home and save money on takeaways.   

Whether you want to eat well for less, or discover world cuisine, a WEA cookery class can help. Find out how to use knives safely, learn about food hygiene and how to budget for your food shop. Taking a class with us is a great way to learn all you need about cooking well.  

Get confident in the kitchen

If you’re living on your own for the first time and need to cook for yourself, or maybe you feel like you are eating the same thing every night. Get confidence and get inspired in the kitchen. Our courses are warm and inclusive, everyone is welcome.   

Creative cakes

Put your creativity to good use and learn cake decorating for beginners. Learn icing techniques to make you stand out.  From making beautiful birthday cakes to mastering sugarcraft flowers, our courses can help you reach your cake decorating goals.  

From learning how to bake cakes to cooking on a budget, learn to be a whizz in the kitchen. Whether you are cooking for one or cooking for the whole family, our courses will help you make good food at home.   

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Everyday Cooking for Wellbeing

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This Everyday Cooking for Wellbeing course supports adults to improve their wellbeing through simple, enjoyable cooking activities. Learners explore everyday ingredients, basic cooking actions and supportive routines that promote confidence and positive mental health. Each session includes a practical cooking task, opportunities to talk about food and wellbeing, and gentle activities that encourage connection and relaxation. The course is suitable for all adults, including those with ESOL needs, and provides clear demonstrations and visual support. Activities focus on participation, enjoyment and building confidence through shared cooking experiences.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 06/08/2026 -
Thu 13/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00027616
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £96.00

Everyday Baking for Wellbeing

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This Everyday Baking for Wellbeing course supports adults to improve their wellbeing through simple, enjoyable baking activities. Learners explore everyday baking tools, ingredients and routines that promote confidence, calm and positive mental health. Each session includes a practical baking task, opportunities to talk about memories and favourite foods, and gentle wellbeing activities that encourage connection and relaxation. The course is suitable for all adults and provides clear demonstrations and visual support. Activities focus on participation, enjoyment and building confidence through shared baking experiences.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 13/08/2026 -
Thu 20/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
Alice Lynden
Course code:
Q00027559
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £96.00

Foundations in Healthy Living (baking)

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  The course Foundations in Healthy Living (Baking) will help you develop healthier eating habits and greater confidence in preparing nutritious baked foods. It is suitable for all baking skill levels, and learners are encouraged to work at their own pace. You will explore how baking can support wellbeing by using balanced ingredients, reducing sugar and fat, and making simple, healthy swaps. The course promotes practical kitchen skills, improved food awareness, and confidence in creating healthier meals at home. By the end, you will have developed the knowledge and techniques needed to support a more balanced, health‑focused lifestyle through baking.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/09/2026 -
Mon 16/11/2026
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
Jane Perrin
Course code:
Q00027568
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Foundations in Healthy Living (Cooking & Nutrition)

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course introduces you to the basics of healthy living through cooking and nutrition activities. You will learn how to make easy meals and snacks, understand healthy food choices, and use kitchen equipment safely. Each session includes step-by-step demonstrations, hands on cooking, and supportive guidance to build your confidence. By the end of the course, you will be able to prepare simple, healthy recipes, understand key food groups and make small changes for a healthier lifestyle.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/09/2026 -
Tue 03/11/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Wesley Hall (Barnet)
High Barnet Methodist Church
9 Stapylton Road
Barnet
EN5 4JJ
Tutor:
Jamila Mohammed Khanbhai
Course code:
Q00027558
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Foundations in Healthy Living (Cooking & Nutrition)

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course introduces you to the basics of healthy living through cooking and nutrition activities. You will learn how to make easy meals and snacks, understand healthy food choices, and use kitchen equipment safely. Each session includes step-by-step demonstrations, hands on cooking, and supportive guidance to build your confidence. By the end of the course, you will be able to prepare simple, healthy recipes, understand key food groups and make small changes for a healthier lifestyle.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 09/09/2026 -
Wed 02/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Wesley Hall (Barnet)
High Barnet Methodist Church
9 Stapylton Road
Barnet
EN5 4JJ
Tutor:
Jamila Mohammed Khanbhai
Course code:
Q00027591
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Foundations in Healthy Living (Cooking & Nutrition)

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course introduces you to the basics of healthy living through cooking and nutrition activities. You will learn how to make easy meals and snacks, understand healthy food choices, and use kitchen equipment safely. Each session includes step-by-step demonstrations, hands on cooking, and supportive guidance to build your confidence. By the end of the course, you will be able to prepare simple, healthy recipes, understand key food groups and make small changes for a healthier lifestyle.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 10/09/2026 -
Thu 05/11/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00027622
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Foundations in Healthy Living (baking)

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  The course Foundations in Healthy Living (Baking) will help you develop healthier eating habits and greater confidence in preparing nutritious baked foods. It is suitable for all baking skill levels, and learners are encouraged to work at their own pace. You will explore how baking can support wellbeing by using balanced ingredients, reducing sugar and fat, and making simple, healthy swaps. The course promotes practical kitchen skills, improved food awareness, and confidence in creating healthier meals at home. By the end, you will have developed the knowledge and techniques needed to support a more balanced, health‑focused lifestyle through baking.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 10/09/2026 -
Thu 19/11/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027588
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Foundations in Healthy Living (Cooking & Nutrition)

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course introduces you to the basics of healthy living through cooking and nutrition activities. You will learn how to make easy meals and snacks, understand healthy food choices, and use kitchen equipment safely. Each session includes step-by-step demonstrations, hands on cooking, and supportive guidance to build your confidence. By the end of the course, you will be able to prepare simple, healthy recipes, understand key food groups and make small changes for a healthier lifestyle.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 11/09/2026 -
Fri 06/11/2026
Times:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Phoenix House
1 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RN
Tutor:
Jamila Mohammed Khanbhai
Course code:
Q00027501
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Conversation with Baking

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This Conversation with Baking course supports pre‑entry ESOL learners to build confidence in speaking and listening through fun, practical baking activities. Each session introduces simple vocabulary, short instructions and everyday conversation linked to baking, ingredients and kitchen routines. Learners work together to prepare easy bakes, share ideas and practise language in a relaxed, supportive environment. The course promotes wellbeing by encouraging social interaction, creativity and enjoyment while developing essential communication skills. No reading or writing is required beyond individual ability, and all activities are designed to be accessible, confidence‑building and enjoyable.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/11/2026 -
Mon 08/02/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
Jane Perrin
Course code:
Q00027571
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Conversation with Baking

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This Conversation with Baking course supports pre‑entry ESOL learners to build confidence in speaking and listening through fun, practical baking activities. Each session introduces simple vocabulary, short instructions and everyday conversation linked to baking, ingredients and kitchen routines. Learners work together to prepare easy bakes, share ideas and practise language in a relaxed, supportive environment. The course promotes wellbeing by encouraging social interaction, creativity and enjoyment while developing essential communication skills. No reading or writing is required beyond individual ability, and all activities are designed to be accessible, confidence‑building and enjoyable.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 26/11/2026 -
Thu 11/02/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027589
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00