'vanilla' - sometimes called the orchid of flavour 'spice' - any of a large group of aromatic plants used for flavouring.
   
 
Vanilla & Spice - Cookery School
My aim is to teach you to cook confidently and to develop your enjoyment and pleasure in food, through a special experience of learning to cook either in a small group or individually.

Many of my attendees come to me because they want to learn new skills and techniques and yet are put off by the large class sizes offered by other schools. With a maximum of 4 people on any open course I can help you to try new things, to master techniques and find ways to produce superb results without being a slave to your kitchen.

Courses are run in my well equipped but domestic kitchen – no industrial burners or commercial salamanders are on hand. I want you to be able to reproduce the dishes we prepare in your own home.

The majority of the time on each course is spent with hands-on-learning and coaching, rather than demonstration.

Open courses
I run a number of timetabled open cookery courses that cover a wide range of cooking techniques. Please have a look at the courses page on this website to get a flavour of what I can offer.

Tailor-made courses
Unlike many other cookery schools I also offer bespoke cooking classes for individuals or groups. Please have a look at the à la Carte page on this website.

So whether you're looking to develop new cookery skills and knowledge, or a beginner needing to learn the basics then Vanilla and Spice is for you.

Gift vouchers are also available for both open courses and private tuition and make ideal gifts, allowing individuals the freedom to choose what and when they'd like to learn.

Welcome to the world of Vanilla & Spice where you enjoy, learn and experience.
Photo of artichoke and mushrooms pastries Photo of spinach and ricotta ravioli Photo of panna cotta with a berry sauce


"learning to cook
with a difference"



Location
I'm based in Banwell, close to Bristol and less than an hour's drive from Bath and Taunton.

Contact me
I would be delighted to talk to you to discuss your personal requirements, which may differ from the selection shown and to give you more information on prices etc.

You can contact me by:
- clicking on the 'contact me' menu item on the left
- phone on (01934) 824584
- email on ku.oc.ecipsdnaallinav@naj