Cook, Taste & Learn | Great British Food Festival

HANDS-ON
EXPERIENCES

Step away from the crowds and
into something special.

Our masterclasses are hands-on, small-group experiences where you don't just watch — you get involved. Cook, create, taste and learn alongside expert chefs, all while enjoying a relaxed drink and a great festival atmosphere.

Designed to be friendly, informal and inspiring, each session gives you skills and confidence you'll actually take home and use.

Available at selected venues, with limited places.

From £25 | Limited places

A brilliant way to upgrade your festival day

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ABOUT OUR
EXPERIENCES

Live Cooking Experience

£30 per person

Step into the kitchen with one of our expert chefs and learn how to create their signature dish from start to finish. In this one-hour, hands-on experience, you'll be guided every step of the way — and best of all, you'll be plating up something impressive and ready to eat by the end of the class!

Limited to just 20 guests, this experience is designed to stay intimate, interactive, and truly hands-on.

Time: 12:15pm every day

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Kids Cooking Experience

£10 per child

Fancy the little ones being entertained for around 30–40 minutes, having the chance to get their hands dirty whilst learning how to cook up some fabulous treats which they can take home and eat!

Timings: 10:30am, 11:15am & 3:30pm

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Paint and Sip Experience

£20 per person

Grab a glass of prosecco and pick up a paintbrush! Led by a professional artist — no experience needed, just good vibes and creativity. All materials and a glass of prosecco included.

Time: 1:15pm • Available at selected venues

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Cake and Sip

£25 per person

Enjoy a relaxed one-hour session led by a professional baker. Decorate your own 5-inch cake with buttercream, gel colours and loads of decorations. Glass of prosecco included!

Time: 2:30pm • Available at selected venues

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Floristry and Fizz

£25 per person

Learn the art of bouquet making from start to finish, guided by a professional florist. Leave with a beautiful hand-tied bouquet you made yourself. Glass of fizz included!

Time: 1:15pm • Available at selected venues

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Smash Burger Live Fire Experience

£25 per person

Get up close to the flames and build the ultimate smash burger.

🔥 Hands-on cooking | ⏱ 60 mins | 👥 Only 16 places

Cook it. Stack it. Smash it. Eat it.

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Steak Live Fire Experience

£35 per person

Learn how to cook serious steak over fire, using fire zones and searing on Kadai Fire Bowls. No guesswork — just control, confidence, and flavour. Then you sit down and eat it. Exactly as it should be.

Time: 2:30pm • 60 minutes • 16 spaces

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