Bucks &amp; Oxon


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-miele-experience-centre-abingdon"><a href="https://www.miele.co.uk/c/miele-experience-centre-abingdon-701.htm?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_id=23gb9saloaopuot1622114419413418411417&amp;utm_campaign=alwayson-sda-23gb9saloaopuot1622114419413418411417&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=299819794&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADimZA5JBtB9a27KVqKfl3L3Jwsa1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAyP3KBhD9ARIsAAJLnnZxcpW1ze5RAfssnwmuO3A5T6n4hfAiZRMGMdFnXuOkZjEdkp143KUaArPnEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miele Experience Centre, </a>Abingdon</h2>



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<p>If you’ve ever poked around the kitchen of a swish eatery (we’re lucky to have a fair few on our Muddy doorstep), you’ll notice a suite of shiny, seriously effective kit that makes service run like clockwork and food taste that bit more delicious. Getting to grips with a food probe (your steaks will be forever tender) or just-so steaming can elevate dinners from ‘meh’ to ‘Masterchef’, and knowing your way around gizmos and gadgets can improve cooking effortlessly.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Miele Experience Centre is the place to hit if you’re in the market for a whizzy new appliance, or want to really make the most of your current setup. The <a href="https://www.miele.co.uk/c/event-detail.htm?&amp;courseID=GB_MasterclassOwners_2021_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Owners’ Masterclass </a>(£30) will show you all the secrets and shortcuts to turning out exquisite dishes and increase your kitchen confidence – there’s no silly questions here, and lunch is thrown in. Or level up with a <a href="https://www.miele.co.uk/c/event-detail.htm?&amp;courseID=GB_HandsonMasterclassOven_2021_1_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">hands-on Oven</a> or <a href="https://www.miele.co.uk/c/event-detail.htm?&amp;courseID=GB_HandsonMasterclassSteam_2021_1_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steam masterclass </a>(£100), where you’ll spend the day learning about all the cool cheffy things your oven can do that you probably didn’t know about. There’s live demos, practical cookery sessions, cleaning and maintenance advice and you’ll sit down to a three-course-lunch too.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-caldesi-s-kitchen-gerrards-cross"><a href="https://shop.caldesi.com/caldesi-s-kitchen-gerrards-cross-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caldesi’s Kitchen,</a> Gerrards Cross</h2>



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<p>Book in at this little corner of Italy in Bucks and you’ll never stir up a stodgy risotto again. It’s run by larger than life Giancarlo Caldesi (aka The God Father of Tuscan cookery) and his lovely wife Katie. The two have been schooling pasta novices for over 20 years and released multiple cookbooks, not to mention cooked for celebs, and jetsetted around the world for TV appearances, so it’s safe to say you’re in good hands. <a href="https://shop.caldesi.com/katie-s-quick-easy-italian280226https://shop.caldesi.com/katie-s-quick-easy-italian250326" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Katie’s Quick &amp; Easy Italian </a>will make midweek meals oh-so-simple, or sign up for the <a href="https://shop.caldesi.com/classic-italian-kitchen-150426" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Classic Italian Kitchen</a> class to try your hand at traditional Italian comfort food. You’ll tuck into the fruits of your labour over a few glasses of fine Italian vino too. Saluti!&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-jericho-kitchen-cookery-school-wallingford"><a href="https://jerichokitchen.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Jericho Kitchen Cookery School,</a> Wallingford</h2>



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<p>‘Cook, learn, laugh’ might seem like it belongs on the wall of a slightly generic Airbnb, but it’s very much the ethos of this relaxed Oxfordshire cookery school. They don’t take themselves too seriously (leave ‘yes chef!’ at the door) and the emphasis is on enjoying the process and the produce, then sitting down at a table to enjoy it all together while having a good ol’ chat. The breadth of expert-led courses on offer is especially impressive. Fancy whipping up a <a href="https://jerichokitchen.co.uk/product/a-taste-of-marrakesh-with-john-fernandez-sunday-8th-february-2026-10am-1pm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">taste of Marrakech </a>or impressing guests with your <a href="https://jerichokitchen.co.uk/product/japanese-street-food-with-rie-wakayama-saturday-24th-january-2026-2-30pm-5-30pm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Japanese street food</a>? It’s all on the table, hosted by pros in the know.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-phillip-britten-s-cookery-classes-chearsley"><a href="https://philipbritten.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phillip Britten’s Cookery Classes,</a> Chearsley</h2>



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<p>You’re in Michelin-starred hands here. Britten held coveted stars when he worked at Chez Nico and The Capital Hotel in London, and now he’s showing kids and adults alike the ropes from his airy Bucks barn conversion. There’s fine dining and stylish canapés aplenty, but Britten’s also keen to get younger generations cooking. Take a teen along to the <a href="https://philipbritten.co.uk/book-classes/ola/services/student-starter-recipe-kit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Student Starter Recipe Kit </a>evening class to add roasts, pastas and puds to their skillset, or try <a href="https://philipbritten.co.uk/book-classes/ola/services/stress-free-seasonal-dining#9805dd13-1eff-4f63-b309-42f8f30dc8b9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stress-Free Seasonal Dining </a>if you find hosting a hassle. Britten will even show you how to maximise any leftovers or spare ingredients after guests have left. Day classes start with coffee and croissants and end with wine, which sounds like the perfect schedule to us.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-daylesford-cookery-school-kingham"><a href="https://www.daylesford.com/visit/cotswolds/cookery-school?srsltid=AfmBOoqwk06W7pbgmKVg0w9M-xCMo2Q4iDGEKZuTjCbdRnm2hTKDUWpg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daylesford Cookery School, </a>Kingham</h2>



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<p>A smidge over the Glos border but worth the trip, budding chefs and home cooks are in fine hands down on Daylesford Farm. Cookery classes range from Classic French Cooking to Curries Around the World and the more lavish Chef’s Table Suppers. There’s Michelin-starred Matt Weedon and Steve Bulmer as well as Italian expert James Devonshire at the helm, plus regular guest chef courses covering everything from authentic Mexican to marmalade-making. Cookery School guests also enjoy a discount of up to 25% in Daylesford’s Farmshop after a course; good luck restraining yourself from doing the weekly shop (you’ll probably spot a local celeb doing just that).&nbsp;</p>



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