Discover Our Autumn & Winter Cookery Workshops in Suffolk

We’ve got an exciting range of autumn and winter cookery workshops for adults in Suffolk, from family activities to expert-led courses. Our workshops are the perfect way to learn new skills, meet fellow food enthusiasts, try delicious seasonal produce, and enjoy the beauty of the Suffolk countryside.

Explore our exciting lineup of cooking workshops:

Improving Your Sourdough – 5 October

Take your sourdough baking to the next level with our Improving Your Sourdough course. Led by an experienced miller and baker, you’ll learn the skills needed to bake delicious, crusty loaves at home. You’ll also get the chance to tour our historic working watermill and learn more about where your flour comes from.

Ages 14+. £120/members £100

Apple Pressing – 26 October to 3 November

Join us for a hands-on Apple Pressing experience this Apple Week. Learn how to chop, mash, and press locally grown apples to make fresh, delicious apple juice using our traditional hand-cranked press. Enjoy the season’s harvest and take a bottle home!

Ages 5+. From £5

Apple Cake Baking – 29 to 31 October

Celebrate autumn with our Apple Cake Baking workshops. Using our traditional wood-fired oven, you’ll learn how to bake delicious autumnal cakes with a variety of locally-grown apples, learning about the pros and cons of different varieties along the way.

Ages 5+. From £6.50

Butchery Masterclass – 17 November

Learn traditional techniques from Alder Carr Farm‘s Master Butcher in our Butchery Masterclass. You’ll learn the skills and gain the knowledge to truss your own joints and make delicious sausages at home. A must-attend for cooks who want to deepen their culinary knowledge.

Ages 14+. £220

Traditional Mince Pie Workshop – 28 November

Get into the festive spirit at our Traditional Mince Pie Workshop. Learn how to make boozy mince pies from scratch using Suffolk heritage apples and local apple liqueur. You’ll be guided through the steps for crafting beautifully crisp-on-the-outside, gooey-in-the-middle treats.

Ages 14+. From £10

Christmas Fudge Workshop – 12 December

Fill your stockings with homemade treats at our Christmas Fudge Workshop. Learn how to make traditional fudge with a variety of tasty festive flavors in our demonstration kitchen. You’ll also enjoy a special festive drink pairing while you create your delicious confections.

Why Choose Our Cookery Workshops?

• Learn new skills: Discover delicious new recipes, or improve your skills in old faviourites.
• Beautiful setting: Enjoy the serene surroundings of our picturesque rural Suffolk site.
• Seasonal ingredients: We focus on using locally sourced, fresh, and seasonal produce.