Hands on cooking class experiences in Edinburgh

Private cooking classes

Private cooking classes in Edinburgh

£750 for up to 8 people

£75 per additional guest

3 hours

Treat yourself and your friends to a totally bespoke private cooking class in Leith, Edinburgh. Choose from one of our packages, or get in touch to create something that’s perfectly you.

Learn to cook new recipes in a small intimate group

Looking for something a little different for your next get-together? Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, organising a work social or simply getting your favourite people together, a private cooking class at The Wee Kitchen is a brilliant way to do it.

Our classes are relaxed, hands-on and full of good food, with plenty of opportunity to chat, laugh and learn something new along the way. Choose from a range of cuisines, bring along your own bottles, and enjoy sitting down together to tuck into everything you’ve made together.

Private cooking classes for parties, celebrations, & vibes

Private classes

Team building

Hens & stags

Celebrations

We love hosting private group cooking classes here at The Wee Kitchen. Whether you’re planning a Hen or Stag do, organising a work social, or you’re looking for a fun and unique birthday experience in Edinburgh – we’ve got you covered.

A cooking class can be a great way to break the ice with a new group, bring friends or colleagues together, or just something a bit different for a night out.

Our menus include...

Traditional Scottish, Lebanese, Korean, Greek, Sri Lankan and more

During your masterclass we’ll cook a sit-down multi dish meal, based on whichever menu you choose. From street food to curries and Japanese bar snacks, you’ll master new techniques and learn a dish to impress with at home.

Every cooking class is a hands-on experience, we can tailor the class to be more or less hands on depending on what your group would prefer

What's included...

For food lovers, foodie friends, curious cooks and keen beginners

Private classes can be totally tailored based on your group’s likes and dislikes. From dietary requirements to ‘I actually can’t stand beetroot’, we can adapt our classes to suit your needs.

From real cooking class participants

The class was so well structured and planned

Absolutely brilliant. The class was so well structured and planned, Ailsa and Maya were really warm, the instructions easy to follow while still engaging. We had a great time and more importantly the food was delicious!!

Lesedi Vine

Lots of fun and so relaxed!

A really excellent experience! Lots of fun and so relaxed! Ailsa is a great teacher - I’m not the best at cooking and yet my meal was delicious!

Katie Dudley

Everyone in the team loved the experience

As an early Christmas do, we booked a Team Event and chose Korean Kitchen, as our cuisine. Everyone in the team loved the experience and getting to eat our efforts at the end of the session was the cherry on top. Ailsa, is a great teacher and made the class informative, while aslo being stress free and fun.

Gyeon UK

Everything flowed really well

We went to a Japanese cooking class with Ailsa as part of a Hen Do today. The food was amazing and Ailsa is absolutely brilliant. Everything flowed really well and we had a fantastic day.

Samantha M

The food was amazing

We did the Lebanese cooking class for my Hen Do, we had the best time! The food was amazing, Ailsa was very knowledgeable and a great teacher.

Meredith Lawton

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

Would definitely cook again!

We did Ailsa’s cooking class as a hen do activity and it was PERFECT! Ailsa was so great & friendly, and a very clear teacher. The food was so yummy and would definitely cook again!

Victoria Kong

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

Loved it!

We had a fabulous time at the Korean cooking class and learned so much. Niamh was an excellent instructor, the venue was well-equipped, and it was lovely to share a meal with all the other participants at the end. Loved it!

Anjeli Narandran

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 private classes are suitable for all levels of cooking knowledge and experience.

Allergies & dietary requirements

Vegetarian options are available for every class. If you have other dietary requirements, please email hello@theweekitchen.co.uk to check suitability. 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 and the multi-dish meal.

£750 for up to 8 people

£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.