Jamie Oliver Cooking School and Experiences

Travel the World one bite at a time! Welcome to the concept of around the world on a plate, where global cuisine meets hand on skill building experiences.  

Cooking experiences are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. We’re swapping regular restaurant dining for immersive food discovery and hands on experiences. There is something powerful about learning how to create real dishes from real chefs using authentic ingredients and tried and tested techniques.  

And that’s exactly what the Jamie Oliver Cookery School delivers through WonderDays: a culinary world tour where every class teaches both culture and expertise. Whether you’re balancing spices in a Thai green curry, rolling sushi, shaping fluffy bao buns, or kneading silky pasta dough, you’re not just tasting global cuisine. You’re mastering it 

Passport Not Required! 

Through Jamie Oliver Cookery School, you can learn and sample culinary delights from around the world! Learn all about the locally used techniques and traditions associated with each country’s cuisine.  

• Thailand: Thai Green Curry / Thai Street Food 
• India: Indian Street Food / South Indian Prawn Curry 
• Japan: Taste of Sushi / Japanese Feast 
• Vietnam: Vietnamese Street Food 
• Mexico: Mexican Street Food 
• Italy: Pasta Masterclass / Gnocchi  

Apron On, Lets Cook! 

In the experiences you can learn skills and dishes bespoke to your chosen preferences. Whether you are understanding spice aromatics and pastes for a Thai or Indian Dish. Learn how to slice and roll with knife technique and precision in the taste of sushi experience or gain dough confidence by rolling and shaping like a pro.  

Thai & Indian - Spice Layering + Heat Balance 

Understanding aromatics, pastes, toasting spices, balancing sweet/sour/salty/heat. 

Japanese - Knife Technique & Precision 

How to slice safely, roll sushi tightly, handle ingredients respectfully. 

Asian Street Food - Dough, Folding & Steaming 

Bao shaping, bao dough proofing, steaming and organising workflow. 

Pasta & Gnocchi - Dough Confidence 

Working gluten, rolling, shaping, creating sauces from basics. 

Street Food - High Heat Cooking 

Speed, wok control, timing, prep versus cook phases. 

So first, why are such cooking experiences so popular?  

• People want to do, not just eat 
• Being a household name, people trust and enjoy the Jamie Oliver Brand 
• Such experiences are more meaningful than a standard night out 
• Learning real cooking skills to use at home 

Quick Selector Guide 

Best for Beginners 

Pasta Masterclass 
Simple ingredients, step by step guidance, hugely satisfying results. 
If you can knead dough and eat pasta, you’re already halfway there. 

Best for Couples / Date Night 

Taste of Sushi 
Precision, teamwork, a bit of challenge and a very photogenic finish. 
There’s bonding power in trying not to unroll your partner’s maki. 

Best for Groups / Friends 

Mexican Street Food or Indian Street Food 
Energetic, lively, lots of bold flavours and a fun, shared vibe. 
Food that tastes better when you laugh while making it. 

Best for Confident Home Cooks Ready to Level Up 

Thai Green Curry or South Indian Prawn Curry 
Dive into flavour structure, spice balance and big techniques. 
Spice Up Your Life! You’ll leave feeling like the person who casually says “I make my own curry paste.” 

Best for Creative Hands On Learners 

Brilliant Bao Boss! 
Shaping dough, folding technique and that big reveal when the steamer opens. 
Therapeutic, playful, and deliciously messy. 

Best for Something a Bit Different 

Flying Visit Spain 
Tapas, sunshine ingredients and relaxed sharing plates. 
Like a mini break without the Ryanair legroom trauma.  

Best for Health Leaners & Fresh Flavour Fans 

Vietnamese Street Food 
Light, bright, aromatic dishes that taste as good as they look 
Proof that food which is good for you, is not boring. 

Best for Serious Foodies / Skill Obsessives 

Japanese Feast 
Precision, plating, and flavour discipline at its best. 
For those who like to learn and master techniques. 

Best for Comfort-Food Lovers 

Gnocchi Know How 
Soft, pillowy perfection with rich sauce pairings. 
The edible version of a warm hug. 

Writers Choice!  

Flying Visit Spain! 

Having lived in Spain for a number of years, my passion for Spanish cooking has never waned. Learn the secrets of paella and the special spices to infuse your patatas bravas! Muy Delicioso 

And after all the slicing, stirring and sizzling? You get to sit down together and enjoy the feast you’ve just created. After all, this isn’t just cooking, it’s a dining experience! What’s more, you’ll walk away with recipes, skills and the know how to recreate the magic at home. This isn’t your typical cookery class. It’s laughter, flavour and learning rolled into one brilliant experience. If you’re searching for a gift that’s unique, memorable and guaranteed to be loved, the Jamie Oliver Cookery School is a winning choice. 

Good to Know Before You Book 

Duration: Choose between a 90 minute or Two Hour Experience 

Location: London, Choose from Islington or Oxford Street 

Who Can Go: Minimum age is from 15 but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult 

Dietary Needs: All classes can be adapted for Vegetarian or Vegan diets. Not all classes are suitable for Gluten Free diets or those with a Soy Allergy.  

These classes prove that great cooking doesn’t need to be complicated. Just real ingredients, proper technique and a relaxed, have a go attitude. That’s the Jamie Oliver way: professional skill delivered with warmth, humour and zero pretence. 

You’ll leave not only with a full stomach, but with the confidence to recreate these dishes at home, turning everyday dinners into something a bit special. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you long after the apron comes off.