
About us
Quince House Cookery School is owned and run by Katharine Eldridge.
Katharine trained at the Tante Marie School of Cookery and having graduated with distinction was asked to teach at the school. She taught and demonstrated at Tante Marie from 1992 until 2002 when her first son was born. During that time she also owned and ran her own catering company.
Quince House Cookery School was founded in 2008 when the children had reached an age that allowed Katharine to once again indulge her passion.
We offer scheduled group demonstrations (maximum of 10) and hands-on classes for up to 6. We also offer one-on-one tuition at your convenience.






See our full list of scheduled classes or scroll below and book online.
This 'hands on' class never fails to please. You will grind your own spice mix for a Rogan Josh curry, as well as making stuffed roti bread, pilau rice and chicken korma. All to take home for dinner that night.
A Thermomix is a food processor and cooker in one. It can cook, boil, simmer and stew, as well as blend, make bread and yogurt, nut milks and turn grains into flour, not to mention whisk, puree and crush. It pretty much replaces every kitchen gadget you own.
It saves time and effort as well as helping you to eat healthier and with the addition of Cookidoo, you have access to over 80,000 recipes.
Whether you are a cook or non cook, Thermomix can help you get more creative. If you are time poor, it could be a lifesaver and you’ll probably end up using it every day.
A lovely introduction to the delights of Middle Eastern food. Enjoy making the perfect hummus and flatbread to accompany. Following with Moroccan chicken with preserved lemon and olives served with Persian rice and a Middle Eastern dessert to finish.
Are you bored of your summer salads? On this course you will make a variety of fresh and flavoursome salad dishes, simple enough for weekday dinners but special enough for entertaining too. Dishes will include the delicious aubergine and falafel salad pictured. If this doesn’t tempt you, maybe spiced cauliflower with black rice tabbouleh?
Ditch the takeaways and cook a delicious meat free meal for two. You will enjoy learning about the ingredients and flavours of vegetarian Indian food. All you need to bring with you are containers to take your food home in.
This is a relaxed and fun class where you will learn how to cook an authentic Green Thai Curry, Pad Thai, Crab Fried Rice and Spring Rolls. These dishes introduce you to the key flavours of Thai cookery, sweet, sour, salty and spicy and after the course you will feel more confident about replicating the dishes in your own kitchen.
A tasty fish lasagne and a delicious stuffed leg of lamb. accompanied by a root vegetable gratin are two of the show pieces on this demonstration. Pear, saffron and pistachio tart will impress your guests too and why not make your own Babka Buns this Easter, they are easier than you think. Plus, it wouldn’t be an Easter dem without a bit of chocolate featuring somewhere. Everything cooked will then be enjoyed for lunch.
If you’re looking to delve a little further into gluten free baking, then look no further! On this class you will make a delicious seeded gluten free sandwich loaf; lemon and poppy seed muffins and cheese and chive buttermilk scones.
Come and bake hot cross buns for Easter and Easter biscuits. £85 is the cost for the adult and child together.
Tapas is the collective name for small delicious mouthfuls. On this hands on class you will learn how to make several delicious dishes such as patatas bravas; roasted pepper with chorizo and brandy; aubergine with honey and goat’s cheese and the classic Spanish tortilla. You will leave with a meal for two people to enjoy together.
Sourdough bread is great fun to make when you know how and the beneficial bacteria make it better for us. Long fermentation mean that it is easier to digest too! Buying sourdough bread is expensive, so why not learn how to make your own. Starting at 10am, on this course you will learn how to make a basic sourdough loaf and learn how to create your own starter too but don’t worry, you will leave with a bit of starter so you can get going at home as soon as you like. As well as a traditional sourdough, you will also make a cranberry and walnut sourdough, rye sourdough and Swedish Cinnamon Buns. While we wait for bread to rise, we will enjoy a delicious homemade lunch.
If you’re looking to delve a little further into gluten free baking, then look no further! On this class you will make a delicious seeded gluten free sandwich loaf; lemon and poppy seed muffins and cheese and chive buttermilk scones.
On this popular course you will learn how to make your own pasta and then use it to make Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli. In addition to this Focaccia Bread will be made, Aubergine Parmigiana and Tiramisu. You will leave with a delicious Italian feast for two people.
If pastry fills you with dread then this course will give you the confidence you need to make your own shortcrust, flaky and choux pastry. You will leave with chocolate eclairs, sausage rolls and Bakewell tart to enjoy at home.
This is a relaxed and fun class where you will learn how to cook an authentic Green Thai Curry, Pad Thai, Crab Fried Rice and Spring Rolls. These dishes introduce you to the key flavours of Thai cookery, sweet, sour, salty and spicy and after the course you will feel more confident about replicating the dishes in your own kitchen.
The session begins at 10am and lasts around three hours. You will leave with all of the recipes provided for you, along with your creations.
There are so many exciting alternatives to a bowl of cereal for breakfast and so much better for you too and on this demonstration there will be plenty of food for thought. In this fast-paced world, spending time enjoying brunch with family and friends can be a real pleasure, so hopefully you will find the delicious brunch dishes give you some new ideas. There are also a selection of tasty, healthy treats to provide an alternative to ultra processed snacks.
A new Garden Party demonstration celebrating the wonderful flavours of the Middle East.
The session starts with coffee and cake before I demonstrate several dishes from start to finish, lasting around three hours. Lunch follows comprised of the food just prepared.
All of the recipes from the session are provided for you to take away to try at home.
A demonstration to celebrate the great British garden party; a lovely way to entertain friends and enjoy the produce of the summer season.
The session starts with coffee and cake before I demonstrate several dishes from start to finish, lasting around three hours. Lunch follows comprised of the food just prepared.
All of the recipes from the session are provided for you to take away to try at home.
This is a relaxed and fun class where you will learn how to cook an authentic Green Thai Curry, Pad Thai, Crab Fried Rice and Spring Rolls. These dishes introduce you to the key flavours of Thai cookery, sweet, sour, salty and spicy and after the course you will feel more confident about replicating the dishes in your own kitchen.
The session begins at 10am and lasts around three hours. You will leave with all of the recipes provided for you, along with your creations.
A half day 'hands on' fish course where you will learn how to cook round and flat fish and cover skills such as filleting, skinning and pin-boning. You will learn how to make fish stock and sauces to serve with your fish. Taking home all you have produced. This is always a very popular course so book early to avoid disappointment. The class begins at 10am and finishes around 1pm.
This is a relaxed and fun class where you will learn how to cook an authentic Green Thai Curry, Pad Thai, Crab Fried Rice and Spring Rolls. These dishes introduce you to the key flavours of Thai cookery, sweet, sour, salty and spicy and after the course you will feel more confident about replicating the dishes in your own kitchen.
Homemade bread is so easy when you know how and can be very therapeutic too! Starting at 10am, on this half day course you will learn how to make seeded batch rolls, pita, focaccia and a quick and easy wholemeal loaf.
If pastry fills you with dread then this course will give you the confidence you need to make your own shortcrust, flaky and choux pastry. You will leave with chocolate eclairs, sausage rolls and Bakewell tart to enjoy at home.