Rick Stein’s Cookery School

half day cookery £50

Fish, Shellfish

8-12 year old, Children’s short course Our children’s cookery courses are specifically designed to inspire and engage the young chefs into the world of cookery. Our younger students always leave inspired after having a great time in the kitchen under the amiable supervision of our chefs. From 10am – 1pm. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Fish,…

evening workshop £50

Our one dish evening workshops are the perfect way to spend an evening in Padstow. Watch our chefs demonstrate how to cook one of Rick’s favourite dishes and then develop your own cookery skills and techniques whilst you recreate the dish. You’ll then get to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of…

two day cookery £400

Shellfish, Fish, Meat

A two-day dive into Rick’s absolute French classics. Starters, mains, desserts (we know you’ll love tarte tatin) – there’s a new favourite dish for everyone on the menu of this course. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Nuts, Molluscs, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Gluten, Celery & Sulphites. In most cases we can make adjustments to courses for allergies….

one day cookery £245

Fish, Meat, Shellfish

Cooking with Jack Stein Jack’s extensive travels around the world and passion for British produce came together in his debut cookery book, World on a Plate. Now you can spend the day in the kitchen with Jack to hear the stories and learn how to cook a selection of fantastic dishes from it.

two day cookery £400

Two-Day Best of Rick’s Padstow Restaurants: New for 2026 Spend two days in Padstow celebrating the very best of our Cornish restaurants. Each day you’ll be joined by Head Chefs from across our sites, from The Cornish Arms and St Petroc’s Bistro to The Seafood Restaurant and Rick Stein’s Café, as they share the techniques…

evening cookery £110

Fish, Shellfish

A dinner party with a twist! For a more hands-on evening our ‘cook your own dinner’ option offers a fun and engaging event. After being greeted with a glass of wine and canapés, watch two demonstrations by our chefs and then replicate the dishes before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a…

half day cookery £105

Fish, Shellfish

Half-Day Asian Street Food Join Nick and the team for a half day Asian adventure. Prepare to dive headfirst into some of Rick’s most flavoursome dishes from his travels around Asia – including Seafood Satay and Tibetan steamed dumplings. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Molluscs, Fish, Celery & Sulphites. In most cases we can make adjustments…

one day cookery £245

Fish, Shellfish

One-Day Signature Dishes from The Seafood Restaurant Opened by Rick and Jill back in 1975, The Seafood Restaurant is famous for establishing an international reputation for the very freshest fish and shellfish. We’ll show you how to cook dishes that have become synonymous with the restaurant, new and old. Now’s your chance to discover how…

one day cookery £245

Fish, Shellfish

The classic seafood course at Rick Stein’s Cookery School focuses on the preparation and cooking of a number of time-honoured fish dishes. Many people are nervous of making hollandaise sauce or preparing a lobster for grilling, but we’ll show you how simple it really is. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Gluten,…

one day cookery £220

Fish, Shellfish

One-Day Simple Seafood Dishes In the words of Rick, “nothing is more exhilarating than fresh fish, cooked simply” and this course teaches you how to select what you cook carefully. Dishes include Hake en papillote with oven roasted tomatoes & tapanade and Pad Thai noodles with Prawns. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Peanuts, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fish,…

one day cookery £220

Fish, Meat, Shellfish, Vegetarian

One-Day Spanish Tapas New for 2026: Join Head Chef Lecturer Nick and the team for a day inspired by Rick’s travels across Spain. You’ll cook a selection of classic and contemporary tapas, learning how to bring the warmth, colour and conviviality of Spanish cooking to your own kitchen, the kind of food made for sharing…

one day cookery £220

Fish, Shellfish

One-Day Fish & Shellfish Menu Three On this one day course you’ll be using the freshest seafood and classic flavours to discover some of Rick’s favourite dishes. For our one day fish and shellfish courses, we develop four menu variations to allow people to try their hand at different dishes and techniques. Allergen adviceThis course…

evening workshop £50

Our one dish evening workshops are the perfect way to spend an evening in Padstow. Watch our chefs demonstrate how to cook one of Rick’s favourite dishes and then develop your own cookery skills and techniques whilst you recreate the dish. You’ll then get to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of…

one day cookery £220

Fish, Meat

One-Day Curry Club This one day course is a celebration of some of Rick’s favourite curries from his travels through Asia. You’ll discover the balancing act of using spices whilst learning how to cook dishes like monkfish vindaloo and lamb pulao. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Nuts, Fish, Milk, Gluten, Celery & Sulphites. Please contact us…

one day cookery £220

Fish, Shellfish

One-Day Asian Seafood Cookery The recipes on this one-day course are perfect for sharing around the table with friends and family including fish madras, prawn fritters, monkfish curry and more. All from Rick’s much-loved travels around Asia. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fish, Celery, Mustard & Sulphites. In most cases we can make adjustments…

evening cookery £130

A dinner party with a twist! For a more hands-on evening our ‘cook your own dinner’ option offers a fun and engaging event. After being greeted with a glass of Prosecco and canapés, watch two demonstrations by our chefs and then replicate the dishes before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a…

half day cookery £125

Shellfish

Half-Day Lobster & Crab Love eating crab and lobster, but have no idea how to prepare and cook it? Join us on this course to see exactly how to work with these shellfish in the kitchen, with delicious tasters along the way. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Crustaceans, Milk, Gluten, Soya, Celery, Mustard & Sulphites. In…

one day cookery £220

Fish

One-Day Fish Dishes From those who’ve never cooked with fish or seafood enthusiasts alike, this one day course will teach you the techniques you’ll need to create really impressive fish dishes. Using the freshest fish that is often landed right on the school’s doorstep, we’ll show you how to choose good fish and how to…

two day cookery £400

Fish, Shellfish

Two-Day Advanced Fish & Shellfish Immerse yourself in two days of what we know and love most, fresh fish and shellfish. Head chef lecturer Nick has introduced a new advanced menu to include the best of the best – including lobster, turbot, monkfish and red mullet. Please note this course is for an advanced skill…

one day cookery £245

Fish, Shellfish

Celebrate five decades of outstanding seafood with us on this special cookery course. You’ll learn to prepare classic dishes from The Seafood Restaurant’s menus, created by Rick and Jill Stein over the years. Join us to cook, taste, and explore the flavours that have made the restaurant what it is today. Allergen adviceThis course contains;…

evening workshop £50

Fish

Our one dish evening workshops are the perfect way to spend an evening in Padstow. Watch our chefs demonstrate how to cook one of Rick’s favourite dishes and then develop your own cookery skills and techniques whilst you recreate the dish. You’ll then get to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of…

one day cookery £220

Fish, Baking, Shellfish

A one day dive into Rick’s absolute French classics. There’s a new favourite dish for everyone on the menu of this course. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Gluten, Celery & Sulphites. In most cases we can make adjustments to courses for allergies. Please contact us to discuss any dietary or allergy…

one day cookery £220

Fish, Shellfish

One-Day Fish & Shellfish Menu One On this one day course you’ll be using the freshest seafood and classic flavours to discover some of Rick’s favourite dishes. For our one fish & shellfish day courses, we develop four menu variations to allow people to try their hand at different dishes and techniques. Allergen adviceThis course contains;…

half day cookery £105

Fish

Half-Day Fish Dishes On this half day course at Rick Stein’s Cookery School, learn the skills and techniques to cook fillets of lemon sole with olives, capers and rosemary. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Nuts, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Gluten, Celery & Sulphites. In most cases we can make adjustments to courses for allergies. Please contact us…

evening demonstration £45

Fish, Meat, Shellfish

Join us for an evening in Padstow to celebrate seasonal dishes from Rick’s recipes. Sit back and relax with a glass or two of wine and taste a seasonal dish demonstrated by our chefs.

one day cookery £220

Fish, Meat, Shellfish

One-Day Far Eastern Cookery Southeast Asian cooking is a glorious assault on the senses and it seems so healthy. Vegetables are raw or hardly cooked, lots of seafood and fresh fish; meat used sparingly and rice simply steamed. This course demonstrates the combinations of hot, sour, salty and sweet, the occasional bitter notes and enthusiasm…

evening workshop £60

Shellfish

Rick Stein’s Cookery School one dish workshop: Lobster Thermidor We used to sell lobster thermidor 20 years ago, but fashion changed. Now there’s a renaissance of classic French seafood dishes. I’ve made it lighter and more fragrant and it’s rather good. If you want to book this course using a gift card, please call our…

one day cookery £220

Fish, Shellfish

One-Day Fish & Shellfish Menu Two On this one day course you’ll be using the freshest seafood and classic flavours to discover some of Rick’s favourite dishes. For our one day fish and shellfish courses, we develop four menu variations to allow people to try their hand at different dishes and techniques. Allergen adviceThis course…

half day cookery £105

Fish, Shellfish

Half-Day Fish & Shellfish Menu B Our half day courses are the perfect taster for our cookery school and include three chef demonstrations and hands-on cooking for two dishes. You’ll be using the freshest seafood and classic flavours to discover some of Rick’s favourite dishes. You’ll get to enjoy everything you cook, whilst enjoying our…

half day cookery £105

Fish, Meat, Shellfish

New for 2025! Spend half a day celebrating of some of Rick’s favourite curries from his travels through Asia. You’ll discover the balancing act of using spices whilst learning how to cook dishes including cod curry, king prawn and coconut curry and chicken tikka masala. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Nuts, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Gluten &…

two day cookery £440

Fish, Shellfish

Join Jack Stein for a two-day adventure of great Cornish produce. Not only will you head out onto the Camel Estuary to catch your own lunch, you’ll also get to meet our local vegetable supplier and former head chef, Ross Geach from Padstow Kitchen Garden before getting the chance to cook some of his produce…

evening workshop £60

Shellfish

Our one dish evening workshops are the perfect way to spend an evening in Padstow. Watch our chefs demonstrate how to cook one of Rick’s favourite dishes and then develop your own cookery skills and techniques whilst you recreate the dish. You’ll then get to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of…

half day cookery £105

Shellfish

Half-Day Cooking with Shellfish course Menu A On this new half day course, we’ll debunk the myths around cooking with shellfish to give you the confidence to buy it from your fishmonger or supermarket to cook at home. The recipes include Mussels with bayonne ham and shallots – a fab dish from Rick’s Long Weekends….

half day workshop £120

Join Nick and the team for an afternoon workshop dedicated to preparing the star of your summer barbecue.Watch the team create this BBQ showstopper, then make your own to take home — ready to cook for the weekend ahead.After the workshop, sit down and enjoy a tasting of the dish served with a selection of…

one day cookery £220

Fish, Shellfish

Join us for a day of seasonal seafood cookery, where you’ll discover the joy of working with the finest local ingredients Cornwall has to offer. Under the expert guidance of our Head Chef Nick, you’ll learn to prepare and cook a stunning selection of fresh fish and shellfish, sourced straight from our shores. For this…

evening workshop £50

Fish, Shellfish

Our one dish evening workshops are the perfect way to spend an evening in Padstow. Watch our chefs demonstrate how to cook one of Rick’s favourite dishes and then develop your own cookery skills and techniques whilst you recreate the dish. You’ll then get to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of…

half day cookery £50

Fish, Shellfish

12-16 year old, Teenagers short course Our teenager’s cookery courses are specifically designed to inspire and engage the young chefs into the world of cookery. Our younger students always leave inspired after having a great time in the kitchen under the amiable supervision of our chefs. From 2 – 5pm. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Fish,…

half day workshop £120

Join Nick and the team for an afternoon workshop dedicated to preparing the star of your summer barbecue.Watch the team create this BBQ showstopper, then make your own to take home — ready to cook for the weekend ahead.After the workshop, sit down and enjoy a tasting of the dish served with a selection of…

one day cookery £245

Fish

One-Day Catch and Cook On this one day cookery course, you will start the day with a trip out to sea with local Padstow fisherman, Lee Wicks, before heading back to the kitchen with your catch to learn how to prepare and cook it. This course is dependant on weather conditions. In the event of bad…

half day cookery £105

Half-Day Small Plates Join our chefs for a relaxed half-day course celebrating the art of small, sharing dishes. Drawing inspiration from Rick’s travels, from Spain to the Mediterranean and Mexico, you’ll cook a selection of vibrant plates that are perfect for gatherings, grazing and good conversation. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Crustaceans, Molluscs, Eggs, Milk, Gluten,…

two day cookery £400

Fish, Shellfish

Two-Day Fish & Shellfish On this two day cookery course you’ll be using the freshest seafood and classic flavours to discover some of Rick’s favourite fish and shellfish dishes. Allergen adviceThis course contains; Nuts, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Gluten, Celery, Mustard & Sulphites. In most cases we can make adjustments to courses for allergies….

four day cookery £895

Fish, Shellfish

Four-Day Ultimate Fish & Shellfish Our four day course is the culmination of Rick’s fifty-year passion for fresh fish, simply cooked. All guests are invited to join us on the Sunday for a complimentary drinks and canapé reception, before being immersed into a culinary adventure, cooking the best seafood in Cornwall. This course offers the…

half day cookery £105

Shellfish

Half-Day Cooking with Shellfish course Menu B On this new half day course, we’ll debunk the myths around cooking with shellfish to give you the confidence to buy it from your fishmonger or supermarket to cook at home. The recipes include Baked crab with poblano achiote and coriander – a fab dish from Rick’s Mexican…

one day cookery £245

One-Day Rick’s Christmas This one-day cookery course offers a chance to explore a selection of recipes from Rick Stein’s Christmas in a relaxed, hands-on environment. Learn to make filo tartlets with salmon and wasabi cream, and Camembert and spinach filo parcels, plus a comforting smoked haddock and mussel chowder, before moving on to a roast…

half day cookery £105

Fish, Shellfish

Half-Day Fish & Shellfish Menu A Our half day courses are the perfect taster for our cookery school and include three chef demonstrations and hands-on cooking for two dishes. You’ll be using the freshest seafood and classic flavours to discover some of Rick’s favourite dishes. You’ll get to enjoy everything you cook, whilst enjoying our…

one day cookery £245

Fish, Baking, Shellfish

One-Day Dinner Party Dishes with Charlie Stein Join Charlie and Nick to prepare for a dinner party.  Each dish will be demonstrated by Nick and recreated by yourself before you sit with Charlie at the end of the day to enjoy your meal. Charlie will use his expertise to pair a bottle of wine to…