Relaxed, delicious, full of inspiration - the perfect way to spend time with your favourite people.
Class Description
Looking for something a bit different to do with your friends or family? Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just fancy a memorable day together, my private cookery sessions offer something genuinely unique: time to connect, laugh and learn - with beautiful food at the heart of it all. These half-day sessions are designed to be fun, welcoming and relaxed. You’ll enjoy an inspirational cookery demonstration followed by a leisurely lunch, full of vibrant seasonal dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavours. Perfect for birthdays, reunions, hen parties - or just because. Quick details • Location: my kitchen in Motcombe, Dorset or a venue of your choosing. • Duration: usually 4 hours, including cooking and dining. • How it works: you watch Laura demonstrate the dishes, ask questions, then sit down together to share the meal. • Dietaries: please let us know about any dietary requirements before booking. • Recipes: take home all the recipes and a detailed timing plan to help you recreate the dishes at home. • How to book: get in touch to tell me a bit about your group, your preferred date, and the kind of experience you’re after - whether that’s a lively get-together, a family celebration, or simply a lovely lunch in good company. What to expect • A warm welcome with fresh coffee, tea and croissants. • Easy-to-follow demonstration hosted by Laura Pope. A menu of colourful, nourishing dishes influenced by Southern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa - you’ll watch, learn, nibble and ask questions as we go. • Enjoy the dishes you watched me prepare for lunch around my table, with a glass of something good (feel free to bring your own wine). • Take home printed recipes and a detailed timing plan to help you recreate the dishes in your own kitchen. • These classes are limited to just 8 people to keep things personal, interactive and easy to follow. Whether you’re new to cooking or looking for fresh ideas, this is a laid-back, encouraging space with no pressure and zero cheffy intimidation. • Join in, observe, ask questions or simply enjoy the process - it’s about building confidence, creativity and joy in the kitchen. • A 30-minute phone consultation and a menu tailored to your group’s tastes and preferences - whether you’re all seasoned home cooks or complete beginners. The aim is to leave you inspired, well-fed, and full of ideas to take home. • Prices start at £200 per person, based on 4 people - please contact us for example menus and ideas.
Cancellation Policy
Bookings and cancellations for public classes and individuals: If you need to cancel or reschedule a booking you must do this by emailing us (by email to laura@laurapope.co.uk or via the ‘Contact’ page) at least 7 days before the date of your class and you will be given a new date or a full refund for the cooking class. We are sorry that we will be unable to refund or reschedule a cooking class with less than 7 days’ notice. Bookings and cancellations for private group events: In the event that you cancel your booking in full, our refund policy is as follows: • If you give us 6 weeks’ or more notice prior to the booking date, we will refund 100% of your payment. • If you give us less than 6 weeks’ notice and at least 4 or more weeks’ notice prior to the booking time, we will refund 50% of your payment. • If you give us less than 4 weeks’ notice we are unable to offer any refunds. For amending the date of bookings: • More than 21 days notice, no charge will apply. • Between 10 – 20 days, 25% of the full class price will be charged. • Between 4 – 9 days, 50% of the full class price will be charged. • 3 days or less, 100% of the full class price will be charged. You may request to increase the number of participants by contacting us by email or phone at least 2 weeks prior to the booking date, in which case we will do our best to accommodate you; however, any increase to the class size is entirely at our discretion. In the event that we agree to increase the number of participants, you must pay the additional cost per participant immediately. Final numbers and dietary requirements for your class must be confirmed no later than 2 weeks prior to the start time of the cookery class in order to give us enough time to pre-order the necessary ingredients, staff and planning.
Contact Details
Longbray House, Motcombe, Shaftesbury SP7 9NT
+447418634319
laura@laurapope.co.uk