This small-group experience is designed for travellers and food lovers looking to discover Scotland’s traditional dishes in a relaxed and welcoming kitchen setting.
Enjoy an exclusive, hands-on Scottish cooking masterclass in a private setting with Ailsa. This immersive experience is designed for your group alone and offers a deeper dive into Scotland’s most iconic flavours, techniques, and food traditions.
A private class allows more time for conversation, questions, and personalised guidance – perfect for special occasions, food lovers, and guests looking for a truly memorable Scottish experience.
Our Traditional Scottish Masterclass can be booked exactly as it is, giving your group a relaxed, hands-on introduction to some of Scotland’s best-known food and flavours.
For private groups, there’s also the option to personalise your experience. Add extra dishes or tastings to create a longer or more celebratory menu, with options such as Haggis Bon Bons with Whisky Cream Sauce, Cranachan, or additional Scottish produce and tastings.
If you have something particular in mind, get in touch and we can build an experience to suit your group.
Private classes can be totally tailored based on your group’s likes and dislikes. From dietary requirements to ‘no thank you, I will not be trying haggis’, we can adapt our classes to suit your needs.
This class is BYOB, so you’re very welcome to bring along drinks to enjoy during the session. We’ll sit down together at the end to enjoy the food we’ve prepared.
You’ll work together as a private group, usually in pairs, with plenty of hands-on involvement and guidance throughout.
Our Scottish cooking masterclass is suitable for all levels of cooking knowledge and experience.
Vegetarian options are available, including vegetarian haggis. If you have other dietary requirements, please email hello@theweekitchen.co.uk before booking. All dietary requirements must be stated at the time of booking so the correct ingredients can be purchased.
Private bookings are available for minimum 2 guests, maximum 22.
Private classes can potentially be booked for any time but the best availability is from Thursday evening through to Sunday evening.
A typical private event lasts 3 hours, but this can be tailored to suit your needs.Â
This is a private masterclass for your group only. Your booking includes the full private cooking experience, all ingredients, the multi-dish meal, and the Scottish cheese tasting.
All classes take place at Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith, check out our venue guide for transport, accessibility and more.
10% of all proceeds go towards supporting the work of the Cyrenians.
66-68 Jane St
Edinburgh EH6 5HG
Ailsa is the founder of The Wee Kitchen and there’s a high chance she will be running your private class for you. But it’s not just Ailsa in the team.
She’s joined by a lovely bunch of cookery tutors and kitchen assistants who help make every class runs smoothly and ensure that you have a great time.
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