Hands on cooking class experiences in Edinburgh

Private cooking classes

Scottish cooking masterclass in Edinburgh

From £750

Flexible duration

This small-group experience is designed for travellers and food lovers looking to discover Scotland’s traditional dishes in a relaxed and welcoming kitchen setting.

Learn how to cook Traditional Scottish dishes in a fun environment

Enjoy an exclusive, hands-on Scottish cooking masterclass in a private setting with Ailsa. This immersive experience is designed for your group alone and offers a deeper dive into Scotland’s most iconic flavours, techniques, and food traditions.

A private class allows more time for conversation, questions, and personalised guidance – perfect for special occasions, food lovers, and guests looking for a truly memorable Scottish experience.

You could make...

Shortbread, Cullen Skink and a Scottish Cheese Tasting

Our Traditional Scottish Masterclass can be booked exactly as it is, giving your group a relaxed, hands-on introduction to some of Scotland’s best-known food and flavours.

For private groups, there’s also the option to personalise your experience. Add extra dishes or tastings to create a longer or more celebratory menu, with options such as Haggis Bon Bons with Whisky Cream Sauce, Cranachan, or additional Scottish produce and tastings.

If you have something particular in mind, get in touch and we can build an experience to suit your group.

What's included...

Exclusive private booking (your group only)
All ingredients and cooking equipment
Sit-down multi-dish meal
Tea and coffee
Scottish cheese tasting
Printed recipes

For foodies, travellers, families & friends, Scottish culture lovers

Private classes can be totally tailored based on your group’s likes and dislikes. From dietary requirements to ‘no thank you, I will not be trying haggis’, we can adapt our classes to suit your needs.

From real cooking class participants

Locally sourced ingredients

Ailsa was such a wonderful instructor and we had an amazing time cooking a traditional Scottish meal with her! She gets all locally sourced ingredients and supports her fellow small business owners at the same time.

Kyleigh Marsh

A fantastic way to experience Scotland as a family

We did Ailsa’s traditional Scottish cooking workshop as part of a family holiday in Scotland and had such a great evening! If you’re visiting Edinburgh and looking for something a little different from the usual sightseeing, we would absolutely recommend The Wee Kitchen. It was one of those experiences that really added something special to our holiday and helped us explore Scotland from another angle.

Mathieu L

Great Scottish cooking experience

Great cooking course. Lovely instructor and really fun hands-on experience. Will definitely bring back visitors who want to experience some Scottish cooking, or fun to do with friends for a birthday event

Caroline M

Outstanding!

Look no further for a truly authentic Scottish experience! Ailsa is the perfect host instructor with exceptional skills and hospitality.
Conveniently located to enjoy a pre or post stroll along the Leith Walk. You won’t be even a wee bit disappointed with the Wee Kitchen!

Tod M

A wonderful introduction to cooking Scottish food

This was a wonderful introduction to cooking Scottish food! Ailsa was fun, knowledgeable and supportive. She had all our ingredients prepared and helped us to make a delicious traditional Cullen Skink stew followed by melt in your mouth shortbread. We also sampled Scottish cheeses and made new friends. I highly recommend this experience. It is well-worth the money and the time!!!

Hanya Bluestone

Very important class details

Bring your own bottle

This class is BYOB, so you’re very welcome to bring along drinks to enjoy during the session. We’ll sit down together at the end to enjoy the food we’ve prepared.

Working style

You’ll work together as a private group, usually in pairs, with plenty of hands-on involvement and guidance throughout.

Suitability

Our Scottish cooking masterclass is suitable for all levels of cooking knowledge and experience.

Allergies & dietary requirements

Vegetarian options are available, including vegetarian haggis. If you have other dietary requirements, please email hello@theweekitchen.co.uk before booking. All dietary requirements must be stated at the time of booking so the correct ingredients can be purchased.

Cooking class sizes

Private bookings are available for minimum 2 guests, maximum 22.

Availability and duration

Private classes can potentially be booked for any time but the best availability is from Thursday evening through to Sunday evening.

A typical private event lasts 3 hours, but this can be tailored to suit your needs.

Class pricing

This is a private masterclass for your group only. Your booking includes the full private cooking experience, all ingredients, the multi-dish meal, and the Scottish cheese tasting.

£750 for up to 8 people for our standard experience

£75 per additional guest

About the venue

All classes take place at Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith, check out our venue guide for transport, accessibility and more.

10% of all proceeds go towards supporting the work of the Cyrenians.

66-68 Jane St
Edinburgh EH6 5HG

Meet your chef & tutor, Ailsa

Ailsa is the founder of The Wee Kitchen and there’s a high chance she will be running your private class for you. But it’s not just Ailsa in the team.

She’s joined by a lovely bunch of cookery tutors and kitchen assistants who help make every class runs smoothly and ensure that you have a great time.