Traditional Scottish Cooking Class & Dinner with Edinburgh Local

3.9 (7 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Immerse yourself in the warmth of traditional Scottish hospitality for a cooking experience and 3-course dinner as you step into the welcoming embrace of local host Nell's stunning 200-year-old home nestled in the heart of Edinburgh.

Begin your culinary journey with a warm introduction to Scottish cooking, while savoring homemade cheese oatcakes and Edinburgh Scottish rhubarb and ginger gin liqueur. Under Nell's expert guidance, master the art of preparing a quintessential Scottish soup - Cullen Skink- and craft your very own batch of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish shortbread.

Dine Nell's elegant sitting room with Scotland's national dish, haggis (meat or vegetarian), served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnips, and enjoy a dram of whisky while you toast to Robert Burns' famous "Ode to a Haggis" poem. To wrap up this memorable evening, indulge in your homemade shortbread and tea or coffee, and depart with a tartan-wrapped goodie bag.

What's included

  • Scottish Haggis - meat or vegetarian dish served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnip
  • Enjoy a 3-course dinner in Nell's gorgeous Edinburgh home
  • Dinner
  • Spirits / Aperitif - Those under the age of 18 are not allowed to consume alcohol
  • Learn to cook Scottish classics - Cullen Skink and Scottish shortbread
  • Dram of whisky while the host toasts to the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns

What to expect

Local host Nell welcomes you into her beautiful 200-year-old home in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town to immerse yourself in traditional Scottish hospitality. Learn to cook traditional Scottish classics and enjoy a delicious dinner after the class.

Start the evening with an introductory chat about Scottish cooking while you enjoy homemade cheese oatcakes and Edinburgh-distilled Rhubarb and Ginger Liqueur. You’ll get the chance to learn how to cook a traditional Scottish soup - Cullen Skink (smoked haddock, leeks, potato, and cream) and make your own delicious all-butter Scottish shortbread to take home.

You’ll have the opportunity to relax in Nell’s elegant living room and while she brings you a plate of Scottish haggis - meat or vegetarian served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnip - a Scottish dish you must try whilst in Edinburgh!

Sip on a dram of whisky, whilst the host recites the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns - Ode to a haggis- and we'll toast our national dish. End the evening indulging in your shortbread creations with tea or coffee, and bring the rest of your shortbread home in a tartan-wrapped goodie bag!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The full address will be sent to you once you booked the event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation.

End point

The full address will be sent to you once you booked the event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
  • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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