We have over a decade of experience providing group cooking classes. From groups of friends learning pie-making to hen parties and birthday celebrations, with views over the Peak District; sat between South and West Yorkshire, we’re well placed for any group meetups.
With tailor-made packages and complete flexibility to meet your requirements! Whether it’s a fun group cookery class for a few hours followed by lunch and refreshments, or a full day of hands on cooking, or just a rather special meeting room with fine views and good food. Please let us know what you’re keen to learn about, and any dietary requirements your party may have – we’ll make sure any needs you have are met. For more information contact Penistone Pies and Puddings with your ideas.
All equipment and ingredients will be supplied – you just need to bring your group along and enjoy your day in the beautiful surroundings of Millhouse Green, near Penistone, looking out over the stunning Peak District national park. To give you an idea of some of the courses offered please see our cours
Pork Pie Making
Discover the art of the humble pork pie. Hands on session takes 3 hours including lunch (‘Penistone Ploughmans’ with Yorkshire cheese) maximum 30 people. This includes a pork pie to take away with you. If you wish to extend the course for a further hour you could include making a jar of piccalilli or chutney of your choice to take away too!
Morning/Afternoon Cream Tea
3 hours baking a variety of wonderful English classics; dainty savouries and cakes. Enjoy as afternoon tea or late lunch served with china cups and saucers!
Flavours of Italy
Learn how to make fresh pasta or a delicious pizza, foccacia bread all great fun! Then try your hand at making a classic Italian pudding such as Pannecotta or Tipsy Tiramsu … and then enjoy over lunch with a glass of Pressecco!
Breadmaking for Beginners
Learn in 3 hours the basics to successful bread making and take home one of the following rustic breads, Stromboli, plaits or sweet buns. Whilst waiting for the dough to rise we will make a Victoria sandwich or carrot cake – yum!
Classy Canapes
Make stunning canapes from scratch to impress guests at any party! Perfect with a glass of fizz! Course from 3 hours.
Two Course lunch/dinner
A choice of starter, main & pudding. For example leek/wensleydale tart with polenta pastry, smoked haddock rissotto and bakewell tart or profiteroles/chocolate eclairs. Again, this can be tweaked to include dishes that suit your tastes. Typically a 4 hour course.
Booking Details
Contact Details: Jacqui Marsden 07796551653 or email gynracebarn@gmail.com for more information. Please mention if you have any specific dietary requirements or need help with directions.
Accommodation in the area
Why not make a short break in this beautiful area on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The following links to some excellent accommodation that we can highly recommend;
The Lodge in Holmfirth a characterful 1 bedroom house for rental. Check out Booking.com or Airbnb. Also can contact the owners direct: George & Cathy Seeley. Mobile Numbers: 07786060396 or 07944608943. Only 10 minutes away by car so an ideal location.
Smallshaw Farm Cottages, Millhouse Green (within walking distance) www.smallshaw.com
The Grange, Ingbirchworth www.thegrangeingbirchworth.com
Lazy Daisy Farm Cottages, near Penistone www.lazydaisys.co.uk
Millbrook Bed & Breakfast, Millhouse Green (within walking distance) www.millbrook-bb.co.uk
The White Heart – bar, restaurant and accommodation in Penistone www.thewhiteheart.co.uk
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