Unleash a child's inner chef
Welcome to Squashed Tomatoes Cooking Club, where Peterborough's youngest foodies embark on a culinary adventure! We offer fully immersive cooking lessons for all abilities, designed to ignite a passion for food and create unforgettable memories. Let's cook, learn, and grow together!
We provide immersive cooking experiences where children can learn new skills, explore flavours, and develop a lifelong love for cooking. Each lesson is tailored to be both educational and fun, ensuring every child leaves with a smile and a new recipe.
Our lessons
Foundations
Perfect for beginners! These lessons cover basic cooking techniques, from measuring ingredients to basic food preparation and understanding kitchen safety. We’ll whip up simple and delicious recipes that build confidence in the kitchen. Lessons include key stage 1. Foundations are for the most part vegetarian based classes and ingredients and equipment are provided by Squashed Tomatoes.
Creative cooking
Get ready to unleash your creativity! These lessons focus on presentation techniques, flavour combinations, and creating visually stunning dishes. We'll explore different cuisines, world ingredients and learn how to make food that tastes as good as it looks! Lessons include Key Stage 1 and 2. Kitchen equipment and basic ingredients are provided by Squashed Tomatoes.
Advanced techniques
For the experienced young chef! These lessons dive into more complex recipes and advanced cooking methods. We'll tackle baking challenges, explore international cuisine, and master presentation techniques to impress family and friends.
Team challenges
Work together and learn to collaborate in the kitchen. These lessons involve group cooking projects where kids learn to share responsibilities and create a meal as a team. A great way to make new friends and learn valuable skills!