Cooking classes in Hackney

This page lists free cooking courses in Hackney.

 

Shoreditch Trust free cook and eat courses

The courses run for 6 weeks.

Come and attend the cooking course to:

  • be inspired and gain the confidence to create new tasty, healthy dishes
  • learn about food and how to make the best choices
  • experiment with new ingredients and recipes
  • meet people and make connections in the local community

All ingredients and materials are provided and all diets are catered for. No cooking experience needed.

For adults

Every Wednesday:

  • dates – 25 October 2023 to 29 November 2023
  • times – 12.30pm to 2.30pm
  • location – Wyke Community Hall, 15 Berger Road, Hackney E9 6HA

For families

Every Tuesday:

  • dates – 7 November 2023 to 12 December 2023
  • times – 4pm to 6pm 
  • location – Stamford Hill Estate Community Centre, Stamford Hill, London N16 6RS

To book a place, email Jane at food@shoreditchtrust.org.uk or call on 07541 032639.

Cook and eat courses with Made in Hackney

All Hackney residents are welcome to join.

Made in Hackney run 6 week courses at their cookery school next to Clapton Common, and provide all ingredients.

Themes include ‘International Cuisine’ and ‘Cooking on a Budget’.

You’ll gain new skills and learn to make tasty, inexpensive and healthy meals. Bring a container to take any leftovers home.

Sessions are open level with beginners welcome.

For more information email classes@madeinhackney.org or call 020 8442 4266. You can also visit Made in Hackney to see what’s on.

Cook along courses with Made in Hackney

Join a chef online to learn how to cook a range of international cuisines over 6 weeks.

You’ll use local ingredients and learn healthier cooking techniques.

To join a class you need access to a smart phone or computer and a good internet connection. We’ll beam the live class straight into your kitchen via Zoom. with all ingredients and equipment needed supplied in advance of the session.

You can also sign up to collect your vegetable ingredients from our cookery school in Upper Clapton for free. Streetbox, a local surplus organisation supplies the ingredients.

To book email classes@madeinhackney.org or call 020 8442 4266. You can also visit Made in Hackney to see what’s on.

Community cooking courses with Made in Hackney

All community cooking courses take place at Liberty Hall, 128 Clapton Common, Spring Hill, London, E5 9AA. For directions visit Made in Hackney Find us.

You can book onto any of the below courses.

Book a community cooking course

If you need support completing the booking form call 020 8442 4266.

Page updated on: 14 September 2023

London Borough of Hackney

Address

Hackney Town Hall
Mare Street
E8 1EA

Telephone

Opening times

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9am to 5pm (telephone)
  • Wednesday – 9am to 4pm (telephone)