• About the Cookery School

    The Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School is situated at Highfield Farm near the picturesque village of Southburn, near Driffield.

    Surrounded by the panoramic views of the East Yorkshire Wolds countryside, The Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School is the perfect place to relax, socialise and most of all improve your cookery skills!

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    About the Cookery School

  • Student and Gap Year Survival Skills

    Our first residential course for students or those embarking on a gap year. View Details »

  • The Generation Game!

    Bring Mum, Dad or your favourite Auntie to this fun afternoon class. View Details »

    Generation game cookery course
Preparing food during a cookery course

The school has been finished to a very high specification with the latest appliances and equipment.

There are four island cooking stations, induction hobs, ovens, an Aga and ample work surfaces. One of the stations can also be lowered to accommodate children or people with disabilities.

Each course has restrictions on the number of people that can attend in order to create an intimate atmosphere and ensure each student has one-to-one time with our Chef.

Should you wish to combine your class with an overnight stay, adjoining the cookery school is our Guest Accommodation comprising of 9 4 star en-suite bedrooms, including one with disabled facilities.

A warm welcome awaits you at Highfield Farm!

Latest News

Philippa is Yorkshire’s Best Young Chef

02/05/2013

Philippa Lister has won the coveted title of ‘Yorkshire’s Best Young Chef’.

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Three Golden Apron finalists announced

02/04/2013

The search for Yorkshire’s best young chef is nearly over following the semi-final of The Golden Apron Cookery Competition.

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The Golden Apron launched to find Yorkshire’s best young chef

12/12/2012

We have teamed up with JSR and Michelin Star Chef, James Mackenzie of The Pipe and Glass Inn, to launch ‘The Golden Apron’.

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Who Should Come?

  • Experts

    Here is a chance to challenge your culinary talents and develop your own creations and unique style.

  • Intermediates

    You're confident with your cooking skills and you're ready to try more advanced techniques. You'll build on what experience you already have in order to progress to the next level.

  • Beginners

    Don’t really know what you’re doing, but would love to? Even if you've never cooked before or only have a basic understanding of food preparation, we'll help you to increase your confidence in the kitchen.