Cook Stars Kids Cooking Leeds North West
BEST FOR
Ages 2-17
ENTRY
from £12
WHERE
Leeds
What it’s like
Weekly cooking classes in north west Leeds where kids from 2 to 17 make pizzas, cupcakes and cheesecake in hands-on sessions.
The point isn't watching, it's doing. Kids get their hands into pizza dough, decorate their own cupcakes, whip up cheesecake and even make edible necklaces, all while picking up proper techniques rather than just following a recipe card. Minis classes take the 2 to 5s on Saturday mornings, 10am to 11:15am, and if your child's under 5 you'll need to stay in the room with them. Juniors covers age 5 to 11, and once they're past 5 you can drop and go if you'd rather.
Academy classes for the 11 to 17s run Thursday evenings, 6:30pm to 8:15pm, and cost more than the younger groups, £20 against £12 for Minis and Juniors. There's a fortnightly Home Ed class on Wednesday afternoons too, 1:45pm to 3:00pm, if term-time timings don't suit. Workshops sit at the £20 mark as well. Prices do vary a bit by term and class type, so treat £12 and £20 as the starting points rather than the whole story.
Classes run as an ongoing weekly thing rather than a fixed course, so your child can join partway through a term if there's space, and gets popped on a waiting list if not. New customers get buy one get one free on the first two classes, which is a decent way to try both a sweet and a savoury session before committing properly. Booking's needed either way, there's no turning up on spec.
If allergies are a factor, it's worth knowing they can't promise an environment entirely free of things like gluten and nuts. They'll ask about allergies when you book and send over a form to talk it through, so it's not ignored, just not guaranteed. Birthday parties are also on offer, either at your house or a venue of your choosing, with cooking and non-cooking options adapted to the age and size of the group.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 2 to 17, though under-5s need a parent to stay in the room
- Parties
- Birthday parties at home or chosen venue, cooking and non-cooking options, adapted to group size and age
- Worth knowing
- Buy One Get One Free on first two classes for new customers
- Home Ed class runs fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons, 1:45pm to 3:00pm
- Prices vary by class type and term, so £12 and £20 are starting points not fixed fees
- First two classes are buy one get one free for new customers, handy for trying a sweet and savoury session
Plan your visit
How much do classes cost?
Minis and Juniors start from £12, with prices moving up to around £15 depending on the class. Academy classes and workshops start from £20 and can go up to £25.
What ages are the classes for?
Minis Classes cover age 2 to 5, Juniors is age 5 to 11, and Academy Classes are for 11 to 17 year olds.
Do I need to stay with my child during the class?
If they're under 5, yes, a parent or guardian needs to be there. Over 5, you're welcome to stay but can drop off instead.
Do we need to book in advance?
Booking is required, there's no drop-in option. New customers get buy one get one free on their first two classes.
Can my child join partway through the term?
Classes run as ongoing weekly sessions rather than a fixed course, so joining mid-term is fine if there's space. If a class is full, they'll put your child on a waiting list.
What if my child has allergies?
They can't guarantee an environment completely free from allergens like gluten and nuts. When you book, they'll ask about any allergies and send a form to discuss it properly.
Do they do birthday parties?
Yes, either at your home or a venue you choose, with cooking and non-cooking options adapted to the age and size of the group.
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