In the heart of rural Lancashire, England, sits the 400-year-old barn that we call our home. We originally opened as a cookery school back in 2016 – John Whaite’s Kitchen – and welcomed hundreds of students from across the globe. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, we were forced to shut down, and our little kitchen sat unused for three years.

We are so thrilled to re-open as Barn Kitchen Baking School. Our one and two-day courses offer stylish, modern recipes with detailed technical instruction. We use as much domestic equipment as possible, so our students can recreate everything they learn in the comfort of their own kitchen. We welcome small groups, pairs and lone wolves - our classes are for 10 students at a time, so even if you come alone, you most certainly will not feel lonely.

While we try to cater for all dietary requirements where possible, the nature of some classes means that allergens and things like gelatine just cannot be avoided. If you have any dietary requirements please email us here before booking.