London for little chefs

London is a foodie’s paradise; home to some of the best restaurants and culinary schools in the world. And while opportunities abound for adults looking to enjoy a memorable meal in the city, it is also perfectly possible to get your little ones involved in the adventures of London’s diverse and exciting food scene. We are highlighting the best kids’ cooking classes in London: from lessons in healthy eating to the creation of chocolate-covered treats.

Drop-in Chocolate Workshops at The Chocolate Museum

The Chocolate Museum in Brixton is open weekly on Sundays between 11am and 6pm and offers drop-in chocolate workshops for kids. The workshops run for one hour and tickets cover the cost of ingredients to make your own truffles. You will order ingredients from the menu and facilitators will be on hand to help as you make your own chocolate treats. The workshops are also excellent for children with nut allergies, as they are entirely nut-free. 

Find out more about The Chocolate Museum's drop-in workshops and book online here 

Pastry Chef Experience at The Rubens at the Palace

The childrens’ Pastry Chef Experience at The Rubens at the Palace hotel offers the chance for your little ones to get creative in the kitchen with a professional pastry chef. The workshop lasts for approximately 30 minutes and includes the opportunity for children to dress up in full chef uniforms, view the hotel kitchen chefs at work and decorate their own biscuits and cupcakes. Children will also receive a ‘Master Chef in the Art of Pastry’ certificate, a personalised badge, and a polaroid picture of the experience.  

Find out more about the Children’s Pastry Chef Experience 

Kids Cookery Class at The Avenue Cookery School

The Avenue in Wandsworth is a family-run cookery school, headed by three partners – mother, son, and daughter. They endeavour to instruct people of all ages and abilities, teaching an understanding of food whilst having fun together. They offer a variety of children’s cooking courses in London, including their Kids Cooking Club, Young Holiday Cooking Classes, and a variety of other classes for children aged seven to 16.

Find out more about the children’s classes offered by The Avenue 

Children’s Chocolate Workshop at Hotel Chocolat Covent Garden

Children aged five to 13 can enjoy a chocolate-filled workshop with Hotel Chocolat at Cocoa Vaults in Covent Garden. They will learn about the history of cocoa and how beans are transformed into chocolate in this interacting class. Expert chocolatiers will give the children tips on decorating and the chocolate creations can then be taken home to enjoy.  

Find out more about Hotel Chocolat’s Children’s Chocolate Workshops 

Kids After School Cooking Club at Greenwich Pantry

Greenwich Pantry offers children's cooking classes from expert chefs based around a variety of themes. Baking, sushi making, and pasta making are all on the menu, depending on which date you choose to visit on. You can have a look at their full itinerary and book your classes online via the link below.

Find out more about Greenwich Pantry’s Kids Club 

Kids Ice Cream Class at Avenue Cookery School 

Finally, we wanted to give you an alternative to the traditional cooking classes and chocolate workshops already listed here. Another not-so-healthy option, but one that your children will love, can be found at the Avenue Cookery School in Wandsworth. Get stuck in making inventive ice cream from scratch in their Kids Ice Cream Class. This one is designed to give your kids some cool new skills and leave them with a huge smile on their face.  

Find out more about The Avenue’s Kids Ice Cream Class