Welcome to my Private Cookery Classes page
Private cookery classes are designed to bring a professional, hands-on culinary experience directly to you. These sessions can be arranged for individuals or groups, and—unless an alternative venue is agreed—are carried out in your own kitchen. Group size depends on your available space.
I bring all equipment and ingredients required, and each dish is demonstrated step by step at a relaxed, leisurely pace, with plenty of time for questions, guidance, and expert advice throughout. All recipes are sent to you after the session so you can confidently recreate everything at home.
These classes are ideal for birthdays, family gatherings, special occasions, or for individuals who simply want to improve their cooking skills and master new dishes. Distance is no object, and pricing is tailored depending on class type, group size and location. Please get in touch with these details and I will be happy to provide you a personalised quote.
I can cater for absolutely any dietary requirements with prior notice and happy to adapt the dishes from any class to suit your preference.
AUTHENTIC BIRMINGHAM BALTI CLASS
(as mentioned in The Guardian 2026!)
Learn how to create a full authentic Birmingham Balti experience from scratch. Menu includes, Chicken Balti (or paneer or vegetable), Chana saag (chickpea, spinach, and coconut side dish), Roti naan & Flame-roasted poppadoms.
SECRETS OF INDIAN RESTAURANT CURRIES MASTERCLASS
A deep dive into authentic Indian restaurant cooking techniques. This class covers base gravy, tomato masala sauces, spicing, and pre-prepared meats and vegetables, giving you a full understanding of how restaurant-style curries are created. Approximately 70% demonstrational, followed by hands-on cooking where you prepare your chosen restaurant-style curries. You can also include dishes such as biryani, pilau rice, or any Indian menu favourites.
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN COOKERY CLASS
Learn how to create classic Italian dishes from scratch in a relaxed, hands-on session. Dishes include homemade pasta, arancini, arrabbiata sauce, Caprese salad, and authentic Italian pizza classics. You will learn how to make dough, sauces, and toppings from scratch, with a professional pizza oven brought to your venue for perfect results.
VEGAN LEBANESE COOKERY CLASS
A fully plant-based class focused on fresh, vibrant Middle Eastern flavours. Dishes include hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, flatbreads, fresh pickles and salads.
INDIAN COOKERY MASTERCLASS
(Full/half Day Options Available)
A comprehensive cooking experience that can run as a half day/full-day session, covering multiple courses prepared entirely from scratch. You can design your own menu, typically including a rice dish, bread, side dish, and main dish, all tailored to your preferences and cooked using fresh ingredients.
BESPOKE COOKERY – CREATE YOUR OWN CLASS
If you have something specific in mind, I also offer fully bespoke classes. If I can cook it professionally, I can teach it—so feel free to ask for any dish or cuisine not listed.
PRICING, WHAT’S INCLUDED & TRAVEL DISTANCE
I provide fully guided, in-home cooking tuition tailored to individuals, couples, and small groups. All sessions are delivered in your home within a 20-mile radius of B62, with further locations available by arrangement.
Each class is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes of cooking time, depending on the pace of the session, and includes full setup and complete clean-down afterwards.
Everything is taken care of — I bring all ingredients, equipment, and materials needed, so you can simply enjoy the experience from start to finish.
Pricing
- 1 person: £130
- 2 people: £230
- 3 people: £320
- 4 people: £390
- 5+ people: By quotation
Group sessions are priced to offer better value per person, while maintaining a fully bespoke and private experience.
What’s Included
- Bespoke, fully guided cooking session in your home
- All ingredients, equipment, and materials supplied
- Full setup before the session begins
- Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes of hands-on cooking (depending on pace)
- Complete clean-down and pack-away afterwards
- Personalised instruction throughout
- All recipes and cooking methods email;ed to you after the session
Travel Distance
Sessions are based within a 20-mile radius of B62. I regularly travel further afield, and locations outside this area are available with a small additional fee to cover mileage and time, agreed in advance.
Get in touch
chefstevebirmingham@hotmail.com 07542017602
