
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.
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.
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.
This demonstration will endeavour to provide you with new dishes to cook for the whole family - meals that are both easy to prepare and great for adult and children alike. Cooking from scratch doesn't have to be a chore and avoids all the additives found in so many ready meals.
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 banneton basket for proving your bread in. In addition to 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.
Why buy your Canapés when it is so easy to create your own. Hot smoked salmon and pea tarts; blue cheesecake with onion jam and filo homity pies are just some of the five different canapés that are made to take home during the morning. They can then be frozen ready for the festive season. This is a fun course and always very popular!
Why buy your Canapés when it is so easy to create your own. Hot smoked salmon and pea tarts; blue cheesecake with onion jam and filo homity pies are just some of the five different canapés that are made to take home during the morning. They can then be frozen ready for the festive season. This is a fun course and always very popular!
Come and make your mince pies, stollen and yule log all ready for the festive season. These all freeze beautifully so make sure there is room in your freezer and you’ll have them all on hand at Christmas.
Come and make your mince pies, stollen and yule log all ready for the festive season. These all freeze beautifully so make sure there is room in your freezer and you’ll have them all on hand at Christmas.
Come and make your mince pies, stollen and yule log all ready for the festive season. These all freeze beautifully so make sure there is room in your freezer and you’ll have them all on hand at Christmas.
Come and make your mince pies, stollen and yule log all ready for the festive season. These all freeze beautifully so make sure there is room in your freezer and you’ll have them all on hand at Christmas.
A lovely class to do with a parent or grandparent in the run up to Christmas. You will make together a Chocolate Yule log decorated with meringue mushrooms and iced gingerbread people. Suitable for a child age 8 upwards. Book one space only for each adult and child as you work together.
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.
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.
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. Enjoy a ginger and turmeric shot on arrival and a healthy snack, followed by lunch of everything made during the morning.
This class features the Massaman curry, it is a delicious fusion dish with a fresh and fragrant flavour. Alongside the Massaman curry, you will make a chilli and lime fish dish and then Thai crab cakes with a green mango salad will complete your meal to take home. 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.
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 banneton basket for proving your bread in. In addition to 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.
Spend the morning learning how to make your own gluten free fresh pasta, which you will use to make spinach and ricotta ravioli. You will also make a gluten free ciabatta and gluten free Tiramisu. The class begins at 10am and lasts for approximately 3 hours. You will leave with a delicious meal for 2 and your recipes.
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. Can be adapted for gluten free diets but please inform us when booking.
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.
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: Bagels originating from Poland; Swiss Butter Zopf; French bread and an Irish cheese sodabread. All to take home to fill your freezer!!
Come and bake hot cross buns for Easter and Easter biscuits. £85 is the cost for the adult and child together.
A new Garden Party demonstration celebrating the wonderful flavours of the Mediterranean.
The session starts with coffee and cake before I demonstrate a wide variety of dishes from start to finish, lasting around two 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.
The course is aimed at the novice cook. Enjoy a fun morning cooking and gaining confidence. Dishes to include the perfect steak with accompanying sauce, to be enjoyed for lunch, plus a simple fish dish and chicken korma.