Brighton Cookery School
Brighton Cookery School
4.5
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
About
Brighton Cookery School is a dynamic and innovative cookery school nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Brighton. We offer a wide range of open cookery classes and private group bookings where you get to play both chef and diner. Our philosophy is simple: 'Learn, Cook, Eat' in a professional yet relaxed environment, while having a blast with your friends, family, or colleagues. But that's not all! Our expert team of chefs and catering staff can cater to all your outside catering needs, from a celebratory BBQ to a finger buffet, hog roast, or even bringing the restaurant experience to your doorstep with our private chefs. We also host a range of exciting events, including product launches with appearances from celebrity chefs and media organisations like Channel 4, Ricochet, Storm Productions, and Latest TV. Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply looking for a unique experience, we've got something for everyone at Brighton Cookery School.
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  • Piers H
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant experience
    I attended a three-hour Vietnamese cookery course ( a birthday gift from work colleagues), it was a fantactic experience from start to finish. Led by the talented chef Victor, the experience was not only educational but also incredibly enjoyable. Victor immediately set the tone for a fun and interactive cooking session. His passion for Vietnamese cuisine was evident from the get-go. Throughout the course, he guided us through the process of making two iconic Vietnamese dishes: banh mi and pho. We seemed to pack so much into the three hours including tasting our creations at the end. I learned so much, not just about Vietnamese cookery but tips and techniques that could be applied to many other dishes. Victor's passion and expertise was infectious, and I left the class inspired not to mention with a full stomach and satisfied taste buds. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their culinary repertoire or simply have an enjoyable and creative night out.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written February 29, 2024
  • L V
    Bristol, United Kingdom84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hen weekend activity
    Enjoyed a great afternoon here as part of a hen party. We were made to feel welcome, as if it were our own kitchen for the afternoon, with helpful direction from the chef we made a lovely dessert, which we ate after the delicious meal that was cooked for us, at the same time we made our dessert, sang along to our playlist which they kindly let us hook up to the sound system and drank Prosecco all afternoon. The staff were absolutely amazing, welcoming and attentive at all times. We had the best time and I would heartily recommend this place for anything from friends coming together for fun, to team building.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 25, 2024
  • AW54Herts
    Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom140 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great way to spend an evening in Brighton
    We went to the Korean class on Friday evening. Victor, our guide to all things Korean was amazing. The prosecco flowed freely; great group of social people. Everything we cooked was outstanding (though I say it myself!). Wish we had made more kimchi - we'd eaten all ours before we sat down to eat! I've never been much a fan of Korean food, husband loves the stuff. This has me converted!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 14, 2024
  • Rosie D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience
    The experience surpassed all our expectations. In fact, my partner said it was his favourite date ever! Victor was very friendly and encouraging, tentatively speaking to everyone in the class. The food we made was tasty and I am looking forward to trying out the recipes at home! Thank you!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 31, 2024
  • Sarah
    London, United Kingdom83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic evening!
    We visited for couples learn, cook, dine and had a fantastic evening. A lovely atmosphere, full of friendly people. Very welcoming and the drinks were flowing. The class was the perfect balance of fun and informative. The Mexican street food was delicious. Victor was a great teacher. Don’t come too hungry as you’ll eat around 8:45. This is worth every penny.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 15, 2024
  • Priya M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Was a lot of fun!
    We had a great time at the cookery school! We went for our friends hen do and had various requirements for baking e.g. dairy free, eggless, gluten free etc. All our dietary requirements were catered for and the class was a lot of fun! The staff were great and special mention to the chef Victor, who was amazing throughout. Would definitely recommend!
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 24, 2024
  • Karen K
    Storrington, United Kingdom15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience at the cooking school.
    Came to the cookery school for a hen do, it was a great experience. Bubbles were flowing while we made macaroons and a roulade. Staff were all amazing and we had the most delicious lunch as well. Highly recommend this experience. Great fun, lots of laughs and learned to make 2 different things. Many thanks.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 17, 2024
  • Olivia
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bake Off: Hen Do
    We booked Brighton Cookery School for my friend’s hen do, and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The entire process leading up to the event was seamless. Sarah, who handled our booking, deserves a special mention. She patiently answered all our questions and ensured that everything was in place for the day. Her consistent communication made the planning stress-free and easy. The team at Brighton Cookery School—Victor, Emmanuel, and Temi—were phenomenal. They looked after us for the entire time we were there. Greeted with a welcome drink on arrival and keeping our glasses topped up throughout. We were also able to play our own music as we were baking. We chose to bake macaroons and a meringue roulade, but you can choose from a list of bakes prior to the event. Victor explained each step of the bakes clearly for us to follow and helped us when we got stuck. They also accommodated all our dietary requirements, ensuring that everyone could participate fully. The included lunch was delicious. The beef fillet was cooked to perfection, and the portion sizes were generous. Once again, they catered to our dietary needs. Brighton Cookery School offers exceptional value. I recommend this place to anyone seeking a fun and entertaining cooking experience. Thank you to the team!!!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 20, 2024
  • Tessa A
    Brighton, United Kingdom32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing experience that surpassed our expectations!
    I bought tickets for a friend and I to do the Taco Masterclass, with neither of us having been to a cooking class before. We both consider ourselves pretty good home cooks, so wasn't sure what to expect but thought we'd eat some nice food and have a good night. The facilities were excellent, the school is in a convenient location and it has a really warm and inviting atmosphere. Our host and teacher for the evening was Victor, and what an amazing chef he was! He explained everything perfectly, was really lovely, very funny and super helpful. He made what would have been a good night, an outstanding exprience. In passing, I mentioned that I was travelling to Seville soon. Victor replied that he'd worked and lived there and very kindly wrote out a list of must visit bars/restaurants and the dishes we had to try in each place. I can't recommend these classes enough; if you know little or a lot about cooking, you're bound to get something out of this - as well as a really delicious meal!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 2, 2024
  • ladygrey
    Brighton, United Kingdom41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic kid’s birthday party
    What a hidden gem! My 11-year-old had a fantastic and unique party here. She and 14 friends were guided through how to make profiteroles! No mean feat, teaching that many children how to make choux pastry 😄but chef Victor was incredible. Fun and engaging. he managed to get them to all make really great profiteroles. The children were happy and entertained for the whole time they were there and it really was a very special party. With bonus points for me as I could just watch, relax and then eat profiteroles! I am sure I will be going back, maybe to have a go myself! But I will certainly be recommending to all my friends.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 23, 2024
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
Extremely disappointed with this experience. Tried reaching out to explain the situation via email but was fobbed off and told they'd take the feedback on board and that's it.

We did the Japanese Couples Cook class.
Before we arrived, we'd imagined that we'd watch the chef complete a meal or a section of the meal and be given tips about how to use the knife, the best kind of ingredients, facts about Japan and their food (or origins of dishes), tips for how to cook the food just right - general things to help us learn more and get better at cooking.

None of this happened. We were given the ingredients and instructions were just read out to us.

The chef didn't bother to check on everyone, help them with things and give more tips to build up some rapport - maybe have a joke or conversation with someone. None of this.

At the end they were so keen to clear things away that they took our wooden spoon (the only implement we had to cook our okonomiyaki in our dented pan), so we had to use a knife and fork. We just gave up by this point and joined everyone else to eat the rather poorly cooked meal. It definitely didn't match the description for this course that the food would be "prepared and plated to restaurant standards" as we didn't know what we were doing a lot of the time and had no real assistance for this.

Shame on you for calling yourselves a "school" and this a "class". Unless you're a brilliant cook you're on your own.

I don't think we learnt anything from this experience. I think ordering a Hello Fresh and getting Alexa to read out the instructions with a bottle of prosecco would have been just the same but an awful lot cheaper than this £175 class. Save yourself the hassle.
Written July 10, 2023
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Greetings. I find myself compelled to respond to this "review" of our cooking school, as it is riddled with inaccuracies and falsehoods. The first thing is that referring to our cooking school by putting the word "school" in quotation marks demonstrates a lack of respect on your part for a business that has been operating for over eleven years, and whose employees have accumulated years of experience in the industry. I remember perfectly well who you are, as you repeatedly attempted through email to get a refund for the course. However, it's quite curious that at no point did you decide to leave the class (which included unlimited beverages to which you also never said no), if it was as unpleasant as you claim. But let's go point by point: You said that before attending, you imagined that the class would teach knife-cutting techniques. Well, we have a specific session dedicated to that, we invite you to attend that particular class, as this one follows a different program. You also mentioned that you expected the chef to present each dish, but it's not a show cooking event; it's a cooking class where attendees have their own workstation and prepare their own food. There were 14 participants in the class, and all of them need attention and assistance equally. The chef wouldn't have had time to complete each dish personally, as it would be impractical to cater to everyone's needs.However, there are indeed small demonstrations of the most critical parts of the class. You stated that you hoped for information about the ingredients, Japan, its cuisine, and "tips"? Well, there were numerous tips throughout the class, such as an in-depth explanation of how to prepare dashi broth, including the three different types of broth resulting from the kelp's cooking cycles. For a recipe we don't even use in the workshop, that's quite comprehensive, wouldn't you agree? We also discussed the origins of the dishes, including differences between them based on the regions of Japan, when we talked about the okonomiyaki or the ramen for example . Perhaps the issue is that you weren't paying enough attention, as you seemed quite distracted by the included drinks and chatting with others at the tables, what is totally fine if that's your will, don't get my wrong, that's actually the whole point, but it's rather amusing to hear that "it didn't happen." You mentioned that the chef didn't check each table? The chef was literally moving around continuously among the tables, observing what was being done at each workstation. In fact, this happens in every class, without exception. That's precisely why, in these sessions, the chef doesn't have the time to individually prepare each dish.You say that the chef didn't engage in making jokes... well, I won't even comment on that. Then you complain that a colleague who was cleaning picked up a wooden spoon that you were using. Well, what's clear is that the member of the staff didn't take it from your hand, so it's likely it was on the table, and if so, he took it, which is quite normal as we try to keep the workspace tidy for you to work comfortably. You mention that you had to use a fork instead? If you had paid a bit more attention, you would have noticed that right next to you on the central table, there were more wooden spoons ready to use, or you could have simply asked for another one – it wasn't that difficult. If this caused you to give up on the class, as you claim, then we clearly have a very different understanding of how things work. It looks to me that you are looking for an excuse to complain. If you had to eat a "poorly cooked meal," well, everyone else's dishes were perfectly cooked; it's curious that yours wasn't. The final part of your "review" is becoming an intolerable offence to me. When you say, "shame on you for calling yourselves a 'school' and this a 'class'," or that "I think ordering a Hello Fresh and getting Alexa to read out the instructions with a bottle of prosecco would have been just the same but an awful lot cheaper than this £175 class," let me clarify a couple of things for you: 1) I am a seasoned professional chef with a comprehensive three-year culinary education in Spain, coupled with a decade-long career working in top-tier restaurants across diverse countries, some of which held esteemed Michelin stars. My culinary expertise spans various cuisines, with a particular specialization in Japanese cooking, a country I've had the privilege of immersing myself in multiple times. Moreover, I have actively participated in numerous prestigious culinary events and even had the honour of contributing to television programs in Spain. Brighton Cookery School has been in business for over 11 years, led by its founder who accumulates more than 30 years of experience in the business. I'd suggest a touch more humility when assessing the efforts of professionals who dedicate many hours each day with the sole purpose of putting a plate of food on the table for their families. 2) Regarding the class price, what you haven't mentioned is that it's a 4-hour session with all drinks included, which you also enjoyed without hesitation. Consider the cost of a decent glass of wine at a pub or restaurant. How does that compare to the 6 or 8 drinks you had, plus ingredients, plus the venue, plus the class itself? A critique like this just makes me think of some sort of personal animosity that I can't quite grasp. In the end, some folks try to tarnish others' work by sharing half-truths or outright lies, all to secure a refund. A bit more humility in life, especially when discussing other people's way of living, would be recommended
Written August 25, 2023
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L V
Bristol, UK84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Enjoyed a great afternoon here as part of a hen party. We were made to feel welcome, as if it were our own kitchen for the afternoon, with helpful direction from the chef we made a lovely dessert, which we ate after the delicious meal that was cooked for us, at the same time we made our dessert, sang along to our playlist which they kindly let us hook up to the sound system and drank Prosecco all afternoon. The staff were absolutely amazing, welcoming and attentive at all times. We had the best time and I would heartily recommend this place for anything from friends coming together for fun, to team building.
Written March 25, 2024
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Naomi Hollingum
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
I would recommend this experience so much! I brought my partner the Boa buns cooking class as a Christmas present for us to attend together at £60 each. It was such a great date night together - the chef was friendly, informative & made the experience of cooking Boa buns easy! We were able to eat our recipes at the end which were delicious! Thankyou so much Brighton Cookery school :) x
Written February 10, 2023
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Hi Naomi, Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words. Will certainly let Victor know about your positive review. Feel free to try those beautiful recipes and tag us online, we love it. Please keep in touch through our IG and FB pages and keep an eye out on the website for more interesting and fun filled culinary experiences. It was such a pleasure to host you and your partner, can not wait to see you guys again. Kind Regards, BCS Team
Written February 24, 2023
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Ben M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Friends
Had an amazing time learning to cook Peruvian food! Our teacher was incredibly knowledgeable and talked us though the history of the food.

The class had a great atmosphere, relaxed and enjoyable. The food we cooked tasted great and I walked away with 3x new recipes to try on my own.

Have recommended these classes to many others and can’t wait to go back!
Written November 16, 2022
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Hi Ben, Thank you for the incredible review. So Happy to know that you had a good time with us. Will certainly let Victor know of your positive review and please feel free to share the attempts to cook our recipes on our IG page brighton_cookery_school, we love it. Also, don’t forget to keep an eye out on our website for more interesting and fun culinary experiences. Lets Learn.Cook.Enjoy together!!
Written February 7, 2023
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ladygrey
Brighton, UK41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Family
What a hidden gem! My 11-year-old had a fantastic and unique party here.

She and 14 friends were guided through how to make profiteroles!

No mean feat, teaching that many children how to make choux pastry 😄but chef Victor was incredible.

Fun and engaging. he managed to get them to all make really great profiteroles.

The children were happy and entertained for the whole time they were there and it really was a very special party. With bonus points for me as I could just watch, relax and then eat profiteroles!

I am sure I will be going back, maybe to have a go myself! But I will certainly be recommending to all my friends.
Written September 23, 2024
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Tessa A
Brighton, UK32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Friends
I bought tickets for a friend and I to do the Taco Masterclass, with neither of us having been to a cooking class before. We both consider ourselves pretty good home cooks, so wasn't sure what to expect but thought we'd eat some nice food and have a good night.

The facilities were excellent, the school is in a convenient location and it has a really warm and inviting atmosphere.

Our host and teacher for the evening was Victor, and what an amazing chef he was! He explained everything perfectly, was really lovely, very funny and super helpful. He made what would have been a good night, an outstanding exprience.

In passing, I mentioned that I was travelling to Seville soon. Victor replied that he'd worked and lived there and very kindly wrote out a list of must visit bars/restaurants and the dishes we had to try in each place.

I can't recommend these classes enough; if you know little or a lot about cooking, you're bound to get something out of this - as well as a really delicious meal!
Written September 2, 2024
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Piers H
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
I attended a three-hour Vietnamese cookery course ( a birthday gift from work colleagues), it was a fantactic experience from start to finish.
Led by the talented chef Victor, the experience was not only educational but also incredibly enjoyable.
Victor immediately set the tone for a fun and interactive cooking session. His passion for Vietnamese cuisine was evident from the get-go.
Throughout the course, he guided us through the process of making two iconic Vietnamese dishes: banh mi and pho. We seemed to pack so much into the three hours including tasting our creations at the end. I learned so much, not just about Vietnamese cookery but tips and techniques that could be applied to many other dishes.
Victor's passion and expertise was infectious, and I left the class inspired not to mention with a full stomach and satisfied taste buds.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their culinary repertoire or simply have an enjoyable and creative night out.
Written February 29, 2024
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robem41
Polegate, UK38 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Solo
Booked this for my husband as a Christmas present. Once booked, i received the booking, and then nothing further. I emailed and called, but I never received a reply email, and when i called, I got a matter of fact response. My husband attended and was paired with another single, so the experience was shared, and 2 of the food items were pre prepared so he literally prepared one item. My husband was told he would receive all the recipes in an email but yet nothing. In my opinion it was an expensive course to learn one dish, very disappointed
Written April 1, 2023
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Hi there, We are so sorry to hear your negative experience with us. Please note that we try our best to give the most satisfying experience to our guests and keep a continuous improvement program as part of our strategy. Can we please know which class you attended and the best possible email address to reach you so that we can extend our support. However, since all our classes are completely hands-on and we deliver what we promise on our website, cooking wise, we cannot help but wonder if there is a misunderstanding regarding the number of items prepared. Please contact us at your convenience and we can help resolve your complaint, in the best possible fashion. Kind Regards, BCS Team
Written May 16, 2023
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Megan W
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Myself and my partner had a great evening at the couples Korean cooking session. I cannot fault it. All the staff were friendly and helpful, the chef was extremely knowledgeable and offered lots of extra advice and tips in response to questions. The prosecco was flowing and everyone had a great time chatting and eating their creations. We cannot wait to recreate the recipes at home.
Written September 5, 2023
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Nadia Z
Crawley, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Throughly enjoyable day, we were given the vouchers as present from our daughter and were able to choose what we liked and went for a great day foraging in th woods. Then cooking the mushrooms and nettle soda bread delicious.
So glad the day went ahead despite the challenges of Ben van being on limited fuel and not as many mushrooms this year.
Will definitely recommend this class.
Nadia
Written October 3, 2021
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