A Space to Learn, Grow, and Cook — Together
The Cooking Club was started with one clear purpose: to create a space where cooks could come together to learn, grow, and support each other — no matter where they’re starting from.
As a chef and lecturer, I know not everyone has the opportunity to attend culinary school. This club is my way of giving back: an open, welcoming kitchen where professional-level culinary knowledge is shared freely. Whether you’re a self-taught home cook, a student trying to deepen your skills, or a chef brushing up on technique, you’re welcome here.
🔥 What We’ve Done So Far
The Cooking Club blends practical learning with community and experimentation. Some of our favourite moments include:
- Learning Baker’s Percentages: Understanding formulas, hydration, and scaling — demystifying professional baking math
- Free Masterclasses from Industry Professionals: From pastry skills to plating theory, we’ve brought real-world expertise straight into our members’ kitchens
- The Matt Adlard Cookbook Challenge: We chose his book, cooked through it together, and shared results, feedback, and failures — learning not just the recipes, but the thought process behind them
- Open Q&As and Peer Support: No question is too basic. No curiosity too small. Every cook is treated like a peer here.
Whether we’re troubleshooting custards or decoding fermentation, the Cooking Club thrives on honest knowledge-sharing — without ego, gatekeeping, or fluff.
📚 Why This Club Matters
- Access Over Exclusivity: Culinary school isn’t accessible to everyone — but learning should be
- Teaching That Feels Human: This isn’t about rigid technique, it’s about understanding the why behind what we cook
- Real Skills for Real Cooks: No influencer fluff, just solid kitchen fundamentals with room for creativity
- A Living Extension of the Classroom: Many lessons I teach in culinary college, I offer here freely — because every cook deserves mentorship
📅 How It Works
- Monthly Themes, Challenges, or Deep-Dives
- Interactive WhatsApp Group for Learning & Support
- Live Sessions, Guest Talks, and Cookbook Collaborations
- Flexible Participation — cook what you can, when you can
We honour the process as much as the product — and we believe learning happens best when done together.