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Return to shopWelcome to The Cook School at Stocks
Cultivating Kitchen Confidence
Our dedicated workshop space is where the produce of Balcaskie Estate meets the curiosity of the cook. Through expert-led masterclasses, seasonal workshops, and community tastings, we provide the tools, the ingredients, and the inspiration to help you cook with heart and honesty.
Explore our upcoming calendar and find your seat at the bench
Private & Dry Hire at The Cook School
At Stocks Cook School, we offer a calm, elegant and thoughtfully equipped space designed for teaching, filming, small events and private culinary projects. Our cook school combines practical functionality with the warm, lived-in charm of a working kitchen, making it an inspiring place to cook, create and gather.
Below are our dry-hire options, crafted to offer flexibility while reflecting the quality of the space.
Quick Tip 💡
Arrive early for a specialty coffee in the shop, or browse for the professional tools used in our classes.
Private & Dry Hire at The Cook School
At Stocks Cook School, we offer a calm, elegant and thoughtfully equipped space designed for teaching, filming, small events and private culinary projects. Our cook school combines practical functionality with the warm, lived-in charm of a working kitchen, making it an inspiring place to cook, create and gather.
Below are our dry-hire options, crafted to offer flexibility while reflecting the quality of the space.
About Our Cook School
A versatile kitchen floor for cooking, filming, & gathering.
Upstairs at Stocks, we’ve created a high-spec, light-filled space designed for the modern food lover. It’s the creative heart of the building, a place where the estate’s produce meets professional skill.
Join us for hands-on workshops, guest chef sessions, and wine-led “cook and dine” evenings.
A camera-ready studio available for dry hire, filming, and food photography.
A shared table for long lunches, private events, and honest conversation.
Designed For Everything
Upstairs at Stocks, we’ve built the Cook School, a flexible, high-spec kitchen floor designed for a bit of everything. It’s where we host our hands-on cooking classes, guest chef nights, and our ‘Demo and dine’ events amongst others. Because of the natural light and the farm backdrop, the Cook School is also a great spot for content creation and filming, and we offer the whole space for dry hire. Whether you’re here to learn a new skill, film a campaign, or just grab a seat at one of our communal dinners, the Cook School is a place to get creative with what’s grown right outside the door.
- A versatile kitchen floor for creators and cooks.
- A high-spec stage for food, film, and photography.
- The creative floor: built for content, made for food.
- Your kitchen for the day. (Great for dry hire/filming)
- Hands-on sessions with people who know their craft.
- Where guest chefs and local produce meet.
- Spend a day in the kitchen.
- A place to practice, learn, and taste.
- Long-table lunches and wine-led evenings.
- Cook, dine, and stay a while.
- A shared table at the heart of the farm.
- 12 February 2026
- 10:00 - 11:30
Young Cooks
Designed to be fun, safe, and confidence-building, our Young Cook classes introduce children and teenagers to essential kitchen skills. Sessions focus on knife handling, measuring, simple cooking techniques, and working safely in the kitchen.
What’s Included?
- 1,5h guided cooking session
- All ingredients and equipment provided
- Shared meal with a drink to finish
- Recipe pack to take home
£50 per person
- 12 February 2026
- 11:00 - 14:00
Half-Day Classes (2–3 hours)
Spend a few relaxed hours cooking a small menu while learning techniques you can easily recreate at home. These sessions offer more depth than short classes, with plenty of hands-on guidance, useful tips, and time to enjoy what you’ve cooked together.
What’s Included?
- 2-3h guided cooking session
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Three-course meal inspired by the featured cookbook
- Recipe notes to take home
£50 per person
- 12 February 2026
- 11:00 - 16:00
Full-Day Classes (5 hours)
Our most immersive day classes are a deep dive into seasonal cooking. You’ll prepare multiple dishes, build confidence with flavour and technique, and often visit some of our favourite local producers, from the butcher to the market garden, before returning to the kitchen to finish cooking and share a generous meal.
What’s Included?
- 5h guided cooking session
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Three-course meal inspired by the featured cookbook
- Recipe notes to take home