Cookery Circle: How to Set up or Host a Cooking Group

Whether you're bringing friends together for a fun cooking adventure or creating educational opportunities for children and families, our expert resources make starting and running your own cookery group simple and enjoyable. Cookery Circle is here to help.

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Health and Safety for Children's Cookery Groups

Keep children safe in the kitchen with practical rules and hazard awareness for your cooking group.

Baking Bread with Children

Baking bread with children teaches them how yeast works and turns a long rising time into a fun party with games and fresh-baked rolls to eat.

Autumn Cookery Group Menu

Host an autumn harvest cookery group dinner with pumpkin soup, roasted squash, chestnuts and warming seasonal dishes.

Allotment Produce for Your Group Recipes

Use gluts of homegrown tomatoes, sweetcorn and veg to cook group meals that celebrate late summer harvest season.

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Making Pavlova and Roulade

Make pavlova and roulade from scratch with this step-by-step guide, named after the famous Russian ballerina.

How to Make a Great Cheesecake

Make a rich, indulgent cheesecake with a buttery biscuit base, creamy mascarpone filling and fresh fruit topping.

Budget Cookery Group Menu

Cook cheap cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables into satisfying family meals using budget-friendly shopping tips and simple recipes.

Cooking With Lentils

Lentils are cheap, protein-packed legumes that work in soups, stews and curries, here's how to cook them properly and a recipe for lentil soup with pasta.

Budget Dinner Party Dishes

Cook cheap cuts of meat and seasonal veg slow to feed your dinner guests well without breaking the bank.

Making a Homemade Christmas Hamper

Put together a thoughtful Christmas hamper with homemade food and gifts that cost less and mean more than store-bought presents.

Meals for Five Pounds or Less

Cook filling family meals for £5 or less with basic pantry staples and simple recipes like sausages in cider and homemade bread.

Make One Freeze One

Cook a big batch of beef ragu once and freeze it to make three different family dinners throughout the month.

All About Making Your Own Pet Biscuits

Make your dog's treats at home with simple ingredients you control, plus recipes that keep fresh for weeks.

Making Bread From Scratch

Homemade bread needs just four basic ingredients and takes an evening to make, so it's worth doing even on a tight budget.

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