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Kids' cooking classes in Bristol for children and teens

These kids' cooking classes in Bristol run from a monthly Saturday Baking Club to a five-week afterschool course where children cook their own supper. Teachers demonstrate, then children follow recipes, measure ingredients and use kitchen equipment as independently as they can. Classes cover safe kitchen practice, healthy eating and seasonal cooking. Many also use world-cuisine themes.

Cooking It is an independent cookery school at 37 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AD, with regular classes, holiday camps and courses for older teens. The children's, teen and family classes below show their date, time and price, and you can also browse all upcoming cookery classes.

At the Saturday Baking Club children bake everything from bread and biscuits to quiches, pizza and puddings. On the afterschool course they cook their own supper and eat it with us. Older teens on Off to Uni work on knife skills, food hygiene and batch-cooking meals that freeze well.

Ask about suitability by calling 07765 844763.
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Upcoming children's and family classes

Check each listing for its current class details; the information shown varies by session.

Regular children's cooking classes

Children can bake, make supper, attend holiday camps or cook with an adult. If you are buying for someone else, you can also view cookery class gift vouchers.

  • Saturday Baking Club

    A monthly morning class where kids learn to bake everything from bread and biscuits to quiches, pizza and puddings. Younger children welcome if they're confident in the kitchen.

  • Afterschool Cookery Classes

    Kids prepare their own supper and eat it with us. A five-week weekday course of recipes from around the world.

  • Holiday Cookery Camps

    Packed with seasonal cooking, themed menus and food adventures. October, Christmas, February, Easter, May half term and summer camps every year.

  • Kids Cook Supper on Saturdays

    Children roll up their sleeves and cook an entire meal to take home and share with the family. Real cooking, real pride.

  • Mini Chefs

    For our youngest budding cooks. An adult needs to accompany each child.

  • Adult & Child Classes

    Kids bring an adult along and learn side by side, with guidance from our teachers.

Teen cooking classes in Bristol

DofE cookery skills and Off to Uni each run for five Saturdays. Off to Uni is for teenagers and young adults heading to university. Private DofE courses are available for groups, schools and clubs.

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Cookery Skills Course

    Everything needed to complete the DofE Skills Section: the right evidence, weekly progress and assessor sign-off. Participants cook every week, show clear progression by taking on new techniques and ingredients, and upload written pages, photos and logs to their DofE account each month. Private courses available for groups, schools and clubs.

  • Off to Uni: The Ultimate 5-Week Survival Cooking Course

    For teenagers and young adults heading to university, and it meets the DofE Gold Residential/Skills requirement. Knife skills and food hygiene, shopping smart and stretching a maintenance loan, batch-cook meals that freeze well, and nutritional balance through exam season. Real, budget-friendly food, not Michelin garnishes.

Children's cookery parties

Children's cooking parties have set formats, and bespoke options are available. For adult birthdays, hen parties or stag parties, see our adult and private parties page.

Party length
Most parties run for 105 minutes. Under 7s and Saturday Value parties run for 90 minutes.
Recipes and birthday tea
Children make two or three recipes. Birthday tea takes the final 15 to 20 minutes.
Party time slots
10:00am to 11:45am, 1:15pm to 3:00pm, or 4:30pm to 6:15pm.
Birthday cake
The doughnuts become the birthday cake. Bring candles and a lighter.
Birthday tea
Bring party food, or Cooking It can provide food for an extra cost.
Adults and assistants
One adult per two children under 7, or two adults per ten children over 7. Paid assistants are £25 each.
Taking bakes home
Doughnuts and bakes go home in a box. Party bags are optional; glitter, confetti and table decorations are not allowed.
  • Pizza Party or Pasta Party
  • Cupcake or Biscuit Party
  • Edible Treat Party
  • Willy Wonka Party
  • Teen Cooking Parties
  • Under 6 Parties
  • Ice Cream Party
  • Saturday Value Party
Ask about a children's partyPrices, full terms and booking form (PDF)Booking form and parental consent waiver (PDF)

Before your child's first class

Each class has a maximum of 14 children. First-time attendees need a registration form, completed on screen and emailed at least 72 hours before class. Download the children's registration form. Call us if you need to check suitability or practical arrangements.

Frequently asked questions

How many children are in each class?

Each class has a maximum of 14 children.

When should I send the registration form?

Every child attending for the first time needs a completed registration form. Email the completed form at least 72 hours before the class.

How long is a children's cookery party?

Most parties run for 105 minutes. Under 7s and Saturday Value parties run for 90 minutes. Slots start at 10:00am, 1:15pm or 4:30pm.

What happens at a children's cookery party?

Children make two or three recipes, starting with doughnuts that become the birthday cake. Birthday tea takes the last 15 to 20 minutes, and the bakes go home in a box. Bring candles and a lighter.

How do I ask about a children's cookery party?

Use the contact link to ask Cooking It about a children's party.

Can adults join a class with children?

Yes. Adult & Child Classes let children learn alongside an adult with teacher guidance. At Mini Chefs, one adult must accompany each child.

Book a class or ask a question

For current dates and availability, see the live calendar of children's, teen and family classes or contact Cooking It with a question.

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