with a difference"
Bespoke courses and cookery days out
Unlike many other cookery schools we also offer bespoke cooking classes for individuals or small parties. This is ideal for groups of friends, families, hen groups or birthday parties, looking for something a little bit different.
Gift vouchers are available for both open courses and private tuition. They can be booked for specific courses or left open allowing individuals the freedom to choose what and when they'd like to learn. Vanilla and Spice gift vouchers make the perfect gift.
What can I expect from a typical day?
Course normally run from 10am to 4:45pm, starting with introductions and an overview of the day. All the food prepared is eaten or sampled either for lunch or across the day. The recipes we cover come in a lovely folder to take home.
Why book with Vanilla & Spice Cookery School?
The following list highlights the 5 key reasons to book a cookery course at Vanilla & Spice Cookery School:
- Small class sizes of a maximum of 4, that allow a personalised feel to each course
- A hands on approach to ‘learning together’ rather than being directed
- A lovely kitchen and home-style environment in which to learn and enjoy the whole experience
- A high standard of tuition, with quality recipes to take home as well as hints and tips for equipment and where to shop
- Confidence that you can learn to cook superb food at home without being a slave to your kitchen.
So whether you're looking to develop new cookery skills and knowledge, a beginner needing to learn the basics or wanting to buy a special gift, then Vanilla & Spice Cookery School is just right for you.
Contact us
We 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 us by:
- clicking on the 'contact us' menu item on the left
- phone on (01934) 824584
- email on ku.oc.ecipsdnaallinav@naj
Welcome to the world of Vanilla & Spice where you can enjoy, learn and experience.
Vanilla & Spice - Bristol Cookery School
Vanilla & Spice is a small professional cookery school based in Banwell, North Somerset, close to Bristol and less than an hour's drive from Bath and Taunton.
Our aim is like all cookery schools, that is to teach people to cook. Whether its starting from the basics, learning different cuisines or confidence with gourmet entertaining.
We believe our philosophy and environment is what makes us a little different from other cookery schools. We have a genuine desire to inspire confidence and to develop and enhance skills so that anyone can cook great food at home, whether for families, friends or just for the sheer pleasure of it.
Courses are run in a beautiful, well equipped but home-style kitchen, so the atmosphere is relaxed and the environment is appealing. Its not uncomfortably commercial or vastly different from the home kitchen and it's a well known fact that we all learn better when we're at ease.
So what does it mean ‘Leaning to Cook with a difference’?
Our class sizes are small, with a maximum of 4 persons at any one time. This means tuition is personal yet professional. You'll be learning with other likeminded people - but not too many of them. A key difference when comparing to other cookery schools.
What is the teaching style, especially with it being just a small group?
Our style is warm, informative, friendly and supportive. There is always time for questions and helping you learn and enjoy the whole experience.
The majority of the time on each course is spent with hands-on-learning and coaching, rather than formal demonstration. Teaching is delivered in such a way as to develop confidence so that individuals can learn how to do things themselves.
Tell me about the kitchen
The kitchen is modern bright and airy with wonderful views from the Mendip Hills across to the Severn Estuary. As you would expect it is equipped to a high standard and is fit for purpose yet it is still recognisable as a domestic kitchen with lots of charm and the focal point of our home.
What's on offer
We run an extensive choice of courses that cover a wide range of cooking techniques and culinary styles. Please have a look at the course information on this website to get a flavour of what we offer.
New courses are always being added as well as seasonal cookery and special interest courses.