Southwark, London; Covent Garden, London; Covent Garden, London; Covent Garden, London; Covent Garden, London; Covent Garden, London; Covent Garden, London; Covent Garden, London; London, Greater London; Chelmsford, Essex; Altrincham, Greater Manchester; Marylebone, London; Reading, Berkshire; Kingham, Gloucestershire;:: The drama, nuance and endless potential of cookery make it an art form as important as any other. Graduate from foodie to artiste with an introductory cookery class under the guidance of a professional. With numerous courses and locations available, there's near endless choice for budding chefs. Rise to the challenge of bread making; roll up to a sushi class or turn up the heat with curry making. Learn how to create favourite cuisines like exotic Moroccan or chic French, or gain knowledge of vegetarian dishes. At the end of the class, sit down with fellow students to tuck into the fruits of your labour. Bring home an arsenal of professional techniques, ready to crack out to impress friends and family at meals and dinner parties to come. Availability: Classes run at various times throughout the week. Weather: Duration: The experience lasts between two and four hours (depending on cookery course chosen). Please allow extra time for dining. Numbers On Day: Class sizes can be anywhere up to 20. Spectators: Dress Code: There is no dress code but we recommend wearing comfortable and closed in shoes. Aprons are provided to protect clothing whilst cooking. Guidelines: Restrictions: All participants over the age of 16 are welcome. Other Info:

London, Greater London:: Jamie Oliver's Cookery School in Westfield, London is the perfect location to get a crash course in authentic Mexican street food. The cookery school boasts state-of-the-art facilities and expert chefs who have been hand-picked by Jamie to teach you how to make a Latin American feast. Receive a glass of Prosecco on arrival before donning an apron and learning to make easy hand-pressed corn tortillas to hold your toppings in - sticky smoked chipotle chicken, sauteed spinach with feta and a spicy roasted corn salsa. Make a smashed guacamole and a tomato salsa to go on the side. Sit and enjoy what you have made with your classmates, but don't forget to give the whole meal a good squeeze of lime for some real Mexican spirit. Availability: Courses generally run on a weekly or fortnightly basis, times and days of the week can vary but are published three months in advance. Weather: Duration: Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early to ensure a prompt start. The class lasts around two and a half hours including tasting and eating time. Numbers On Day: Spectators: Dress Code: There is no dress code but casual clothing and closed toe shoes are recommended. An apron and all equipment is provided. Guidelines: Restrictions: Those aged 16 or over are welcome. Please inform the school at the time of booking of any dietary, allergies or specific medical requirements. Other Info: If you would prefer to take your food away with you, please bring a cool bag along.

Covent Garden, London; Islington, London; Leeds, West Yorkshire; Manchester, Greater Manchester; Southampton, Hampshire; Greenwich, London; Wembley, Middlesex;:: It's a known fact that the best way to celebrate is with cocktails. Go one step further and learn to create these delicious boozy beverages from scratch with a cocktail masterclass at Brazilian restaurant Cabana. Choose from seven superb UK locations and settle in for a session of creating and, of course, sampling. With an expert mixologist leading the show, it's easy to serve up drink after perfectly mixed drink. Cover three Brazilian favourites and enjoy tasting them once they're finished. Then, break for delicious Rio street food-style snacks. Leave the class with new skills, ripe for showing off at cocktail parties and dinners. A fun and thoughtful gift for any cocktail lover. Availability: Seven days a week. Weather: Duration: The cocktail masterclass is a maximum of two hours long, depending on class size. Bookings are essential and subject to availability. Numbers On Day: A maximum of 18 cocktail lovers share this experience. Spectators: Dress Code: Casual attire is fine. Guidelines: You'll receive further location details when you have booked a date. Restrictions: Due to the nature of this experience, the minimum age is 18. Most locations offer disabled access but please call ahead to check with the chosen venue. Other Info: Please note that there is a minimum requirement of two people per booking.

Southampton, Hampshire; Islington, London; Leeds, West Yorkshire; Manchester, Greater Manchester; Greenwich, London; Wembley, Middlesex; Covent Garden, London;:: Cocktails make every situation that little bit more sparkly and glamorous. Master the art of creating the beautiful boozy beverages with a cocktail masterclass for two at Brazilian restaurant Cabana. Select from seven superb locations across the UK and get ready for a couple of hours of mixology and plenty of sampling. Pick up expert tips and ideas from the mixologist who leads the class, and get familiarised with classics such as the margarita and pina colada as well as signature inventions. Come away with brand new cocktail-making skills, perfect for showing off at parties! Be both shaken and stirred by this thoroughly enjoyable masterclass. Availability: Seven days a week. Weather: Duration: The cocktail masterclass is a maximum of two hours long, depending on class size. Bookings are essential and subject to availability. Numbers On Day: A maximum of 18 cocktail lovers share this experience. Spectators: Dress Code: Casual attire is fine. Guidelines: You'll receive further location details when you have booked a date. Restrictions: Due to the nature of this experience, the minimum age is 18. Most locations offer disabled access but please call ahead to check with the chosen venue. Other Info: Please note that there is a minimum requirement of two people per booking.

Bayswater, London:: Enter another world at a stylish hotel in Hyde Park, created by the award-winning Anouska Hempel. Prepare for an indulgent British tradition with a vegan twist within the tasteful surroundings of the contemporary restaurant. Ready for the best vegan afternoon tea in town? Start with a few savoury sandwich delights which can include falafel with spring onion, roasted pepper and aubergine with pesto, mushroom and sliced cheese and, the classic - sliced cucumber (coupled with cashew nut butter). Warm, freshly baked scones are served with coconut cream and strawberries then chef's choice of desserts make the perfect sweet finale. Tea or coffee tops off this deliciously different spread and say cheers with a glass of non-alcoholic fizz each. Availability: Seven days a week, subject to availability, excluding public holidays such as Christmas, New Year and Valentine's Day. Weather: Duration: Afternoon tea is served between 12 noon and 5pm. Numbers On Day: Spectators: Dress Code: Smart casual please. Guidelines: Restrictions: Guests aged 18 or over are welcome. Other Info: Please be aware that the hotel does not serve alcohol but they have a delicious range of fantastic mocktails.

Bayswater, London:: Experience an indulgent British tradition with a vegan twist at the stylish and contemporary La Suite West - Hyde Park. Vegan cuisine is filled with flavour and this unique afternoon tea has all the traditional elements with none of the meat or dairy produce. Nibble on savoury sandwich delights including falafel with spring onion, roasted pepper and aubergine with pesto, mushroom and sliced cheese, and not forgetting the classic - sliced cucumber (with cashew nut butter). Freshly baked scones are served warm, with coconut cream and strawberries, then chef's sweet selection makes the perfect sweet finale. Tea or coffee complements this deliciously different spread and there is even a glass of (non-alcoholic) fizz, cheers! Availability: Seven days a week, subject to availability, excluding public holidays such as Christmas, New Year and Valentine's Day. Weather: Duration: Afternoon tea is served between 12 noon and 5pm. Numbers On Day: Spectators: Dress Code: Smart casual please. Guidelines: Restrictions: Guests aged 18 or over are welcome. Other Info: Please be aware that the hotel does not serve alcohol but they have a delicious range of fantastic mocktails.

Bayswater, London:: Head to the edge of the magnificent Hyde Park and enjoy an indulgent tradition with a health-focused vegan twist at the stylish La Suite West - Hyde Park. The boutique hotel which features a minimalistic finish is the brainchild of British designer Anouska Hempel. Dine at the hotel's restaurant and nibble on designer finger sandwiches filled with a variety of vegan savoury delights including mushroom, vegan cheese, falafel, roast pepper, aubergine and more. Freshly baked, warm scones are served with coconut cream and strawberries and conclude with the chef's own sweet selection. Freshly roasted Italian coffee, refreshing loose leaf tea, and a passion fruit and vanilla lychee mocktail each complete this deliciously different spread. Availability: Seven days a week, subject to availability, excluding public holidays such as Christmas, New Year and Valentine's Day. Weather: Duration: Afternoon tea is served between 12 noon and 5pm. Numbers On Day: Spectators: Dress Code: Smart casual please. Guidelines: Restrictions: Guests aged 18 or over are welcome. Other Info: Please be aware that the hotel does not serve alcohol but they have a delicious range of fantastic mocktails.

Shoreditch, London:: Feline fanatics rejoice with this kooky cat high tea. Lady Dinah's is a quiet space in the City, an oasis of calm amidst the London noise, where humans and cats spend a few hours side by side. Eccentrically decorated, with a shabby-chic vibe, guests are welcome to indulge in high tea or a cup of coffee while reading, chatting with friends or watching the cats play. Described as spoiled, languid, fluffy and cheeky, the furry felines are superb lunch buddies. A team of cat experts are on hand at all times to make sure they behave (after all, nobody wants paws in their pastries). The tea includes a seasonal array of delicacies, including a selection of savoury treats, fresh scones with jam and cream, cakes and a choice of tea, coffee or soft drinks. Availability: Friday to Monday at selected times, subject to availability. Weather: Duration: Expect to be at the venue for up to one and a half hours. High tea times are at: 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm and 3:30pm. Numbers On Day: Spectators: Dress Code: Guidelines: Restrictions: Guests aged 12 and over are welcome. The cafe has full disabled access. Please advise any special dietary needs at the point of booking. Other Info:

Westminster, London:: Enjoy a little taste of luxury with an evening at The New York Bar - a sophisticated bar and restaurant located in the esteemed Rubens Hotel. Overlooking Buckingham Palace, the venue is perfectly situated for chic city-dwellers who love five-star dining. Inside, the restaurant boasts eye-catching red decor and plush furnishings; there's also a variety of resident musicians on hand to serenade guests while they dine. While soaking up the ambience, indulge in a sumptuous sharing platter. Dishes are overflowing with fresh ingredients and clever flavour combinations; they complement the extensive drinks menu perfectly. As well as this, embark on a gin adventure where mixologists offer guests three gins to taste, ranging from citrusy to spicy blends. Availability: Available daily throughout the year (subject to availability). Weather: Duration: Dinner is served between 5pm and 11pm. The gin tasting itself lasts 45 minutes; afterwards, guests enjoy their food and drink. Expect to be at the venue for around two to three hours. Numbers On Day: Spectators: Dress Code: Please wear smart casual clothes - no jeans or trainers permitted. Guidelines: Restrictions: Guests over 18 are welcome. Other Info: There is often live music in The New York Bar in the evenings; a resident singer performs from 6.30pm to 10.30pm, Monday to Saturday. A discretionary 12.5 percent service charge is added to the bill.