Cullen Skink, Scottish Cheese Tasting & Shortbread

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Join The Wee Kitchen Cookery School for a hands-on Scottish cooking class in Edinburgh. 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.

During the class, you’ll learn how to cook Cullen Skink, Scotland’s famous smoked haddock soup, using classic ingredients and techniques. While the soup cooks, you’ll enjoy a curated Scottish cheese tasting, featuring a selection of regional cheeses served with oatcakes.

You’ll also bake traditional Scottish shortbread, one of the country’s most iconic sweet treats, before sitting down together to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared.

This experience offers a practical and enjoyable introduction to Scottish food, combining hands-on cooking with the chance to taste and share classic dishes.

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What You’ll Do

• Cook Cullen Skink, Scotland’s famous smoked haddock soup

• Bake traditional Scottish shortbread

• Enjoy a Scottish cheese tasting, featuring 2-3 regional cheeses served with oatcakes 

• Sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared

• Take home printed recipes to recreate the dishes at home

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Who This Experience Is For

• Visitors looking for an authentic Scottish food experience in Edinburgh

• Solo travellers, couples, and small groups

• Food lovers interested in traditional Scottish cooking

• Beginners and experienced cooks alike

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What’s Included

• Hands-on Scottish cooking class

• All ingredients and cooking equipment

• Sit-down meal

• Tea and coffe

• Scottish cheese tasting

• Printed recipes

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Additional Information​

 

Scheduled Group Class:
This is a shared cooking class with other guests. Classes typically run for approximately 2.5 hours and operate on selected dates.

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BYOB:
This class is BYOB. You’re welcome to bring drinks to enjoy during the session. We’ll sit down together at the end to enjoy the food prepared.

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Suitability:
Suitable for all levels of cooking experience.

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Dietary Requirements:
Vegetarian options are available. If you have additional dietary requirements, please email hello@theweekitchen.co.uk
before booking. All dietary requirements must be stated at the time of booking.

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Working Style:
You may be paired with other guests, depending on group size. The class is fully hands-on with guidance throughout.

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Minimum / Maximum Group Size:
Minimum 4 guests required for the class to run
Maximum 12 guests per class

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Location & Community Support

All classes take place at Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith, Edinburgh.
10% of all proceeds go towards supporting the work of the Cyrenians.

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Premium Private Masterclass 

For a more exclusive and indulgent experience, see our Premium Private Masterclass

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Book Your Scottish Cooking Class

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