• Local Food Cookery Classes

    Family run In the heart of the Cotswolds

  • Local Produce & Ingredients

    We Support & Use Where Possible Local Suppliers

  • Professional Tuition

    Offered in a relaxed atmosphere by professional Chefs

  • Finalists For The Kenwood Award

    'Best use of local Produce'

A Distinctive Cotswolds Venue for Events, Celebrations and Food Experiences

Foodworks Cookery School benefits from a fantastic location in the heart of the Cotswolds, just 10 miles from Cheltenham, Cirencester & Gloucester. We’re not the only ones inspired by our surroundings, some ingredients come from passionate local suppliers who respect the land and produce among the best ingredients you’ll ever taste.

Team-building, birthdays, anniversaries, family get-togethers, hen/stag - bake-offs, curry or Thai nights, venue hire - please contact one of our events team for more ideas and information: 01242-870538.

Food, People and Memorable Occasions

At Foodworks, the best experiences are shared - around the kitchen, across the table or through learning something new.

Whether you're running a masterclass, joining us with friends or bringing your team, our flexible space, professional kitchen and welcoming team will help you make the most of your time here.

 Discover Our Cookery Experiences

Learn new skills, explore exciting flavours and enjoy great food in a relaxed and friendly setting.

Our hands-on cookery classes are led by talented professional chefs and offer something for everyone, from complete beginners to enthusiastic home cooks.

Discover international cuisines, master new techniques and enjoy the pleasure of cooking and eating together.

Looking for a thoughtful gift? Our cookery experiences also make wonderful presents.

Exclusive Venue Hire in the Cotswolds

Looking for somewhere a little different for your next event?

Foodworks offers a distinctive and versatile venue for corporate events, masterclasses, private celebrations, product launches, filming, photography, workshops and food-focused events.

Our light and airy barn features a professional kitchen, flexible event space, mezzanine lounge and pretty herb garden, all within the beautiful surroundings of Colesbourne Park Estate.

Hire the venue exclusively and create your own event, or let our experienced team help bring your ideas to life.

Corporate Events & Team Building

Bring your team together somewhere inspiring.

Just outside Cheltenham, Foodworks provides a relaxed and welcoming setting for corporate away days, team-building experiences, client entertaining, meetings and company celebrations.

Choose from hands-on cookery challenges, chef-led demonstrations and shared dining experiences, or hire our flexible venue exclusively for your own event.

Whether you're entertaining clients, rewarding your team or planning something a little different, we'll help you create an occasion everyone remembers.

 DofE Gold Residentials

2027 Dates Now Booking

Five days of cooking, confidence and new friendships in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Our DofE Gold Residentials offer young people the opportunity to develop essential life skills, learn from professional chefs and enjoy a memorable residential experience.

Check Out Our Reviews!

Amazing time! Took a hen party of 11 to the Italian Kitchen class and couldn't have had a better time! Les was an amazing teacher

Lucy Newman

Italian Kitchen

Thoroughly enjoyed a Moroccan cooking class at the Foodworks Cookery School. Les the Chef and the lovely ladies made us very welcome.


The food was excellent that we cooked.

Jane Berry

Moroccan cooking

Harriet and her team have a fab cookery school and excellence pervades everywhere. My son and I attended the Lebanese cookery evening hosted by chef Les and enjoyed learning about, cooking and eating the food.

Kitchen facilities very good, and the communal dining space and commeraderie with others on the course was fab.

Simon Daws

Lebanese Kitchen

Had a lovely day at The Foodworks Cookery School last week with my friends for my hen. Harriet was so helpful and friendly. We all learnt so much about pasta and bread, and had so much fun cooking alondside the chef on the day.

Picked up some useful tips. All the staff were very attentive and made sure our drinks/tea & coffee were always topped up.

Meera Patel

Italian Kitchen

Three of us attended the Italian Cookery class on Saturday. It was great fun in a lovely setting, well run by a happy, friendly team. Erin was an engaging teacher and we came away with plenty of hints and tips. Will be back for more courses I am sure even though we are not local.

Chris Chalk

Italian Kitchen