Calling all coffee lovers! Is there anything better than a creamy coffee to wake you up in the morning? Yes, coffee shop beverages are a bit on the pricey side but there's something about that hot drink that makes it all worth the money isn't there - the way it's served, the coffee beans, the […]
5 Nov 2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
If there’s one thing all foodies love, it’s baking. From chocolate cake to lemon tarts, creating sweet pastries can be incredibly enjoyable. However, making pastries isn’t very easy and it can take some time going from a beginner to an expert. Chocolate mousse, strawberry tarts, or even mille-feuille can be considered basic recipes for some […]
26 Feb 2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
While you probably want to eat healthily to avoid being overweight, you don’t want to go on diet after diet and watch your weight yoyo. A balanced diet is the best way to lose weight and keep it off. However, a lot of us fall into the trap of going on diets and most brands are […]
14 Feb 2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
You may never have thought that cooking holds much importance, but it is interesting to know that UNESCO classified French cuisine as a ‘world intangible heritage”. It’s amazing to think that a few courses of food can be deemed as important as the Roman Colosseum! Many people are taking the time to learn to cook, […]
27 Jan 2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Our cooking instructors and home economics tutors are here to help you achieve your culinary dreams.
Whether you intend on becoming a pro chef and want to follow in the footsteps of Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, or are a total beginner in search of basic tips and easy recipes to follow, you’ll find a wide variety of culinary workshops and cooking advice here.
Superprof is the go to place for budding cooks and culinary kings and queens. Check out the profiles of our cooking teachers if you want to learn to cook. You can even take cooking lessons online via webcam.
Have you ever wandered down a supermarket aisle, wondering why there are ‘best by’ dates stamped on virtually every food product in the store and how those dates are established? What about when you see a label – on a tin, bag or ready-to-eat product that proclaims it to have a new recipe? Do you […]
9 Dec 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“Food, to me, is always about cooking and eating with those you love and care for.” - David Chang Are you sick of pasta and searching for recipes? Even if you’re not a great chef, you can start making tasty meals. According to a survey by Quitoque, 78% of women and 89% of men would […]
30 Oct 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat.” - Guy Fieri Many people enjoy cooking but your enjoyment can quickly become an ordeal when you start learning how to […]
30 Oct 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Do you know what language is spoken in Paraguay? Or perhaps what a Churrasco is? While you may have thought you knew many cultural distinctions of the South American continent, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about South America and their famous recipes. When you think about the Americas and […]
9 Jul 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
From Lebanese specialties to Turkish coffee, it can be difficult to distinguish the similarities and differences within the vast array of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern treats. Understanding food culture in the Middle East can be made especially hard to navigate because of the very term Middle East itself. While countries on the Arabic peninsula are […]
4 Jun 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Baking for beginners can be a challenge because there are so many secrets that you don’t know. Secrets learnt by bakers with experience and time in front of the oven. But there is a way that you can fast track your success by reading about the secret tips of the trade in our baking guide. […]
30 May 2019 ∙ 9 minutes reading time
The last couple of years have marked a revival of enthusiasm for Mexican food in the UK. Mexican cuisine first arrived in Great Britain under the influence of the US new found love for Mexican dishes or more specifically Tex-Mex food, in the 1970's. In 2015, the number of Mexican restaurants throughout the UK grew […]
25 Sep 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“Cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, or wood carving, or music.” - Julia Child Have you thought about opening a cookbook and making your own dishes rather than eating ready meals, instant soups, and leftovers? A lot of people enjoy cooking. What about you? Learning to cook can be quite […]
1 Aug 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need.” - Julia Child Cooking is synonymous with sharing, well-being, and happiness. According to a study carried out by the University of Otago in New Zealand, participants felt happier, more complete, relaxed, and energetic the day after a creative activity such as cooking. Just […]
18 Jul 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
You have to admit it, France really has mastered its cuisine. In terms of flavours, whether it's wine, dessert, starters, mains, everything tastes great. From beef to the Burgundy snail, from conventional to original, the French gastronomy is famously rich and to begin to understand the complexities of French cuisine you must first learn about […]
7 May 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
"One must eat to live, and not live to eat". Cicero (-106 BC ; -43BC), a Roman politician known for his Catilinarian Orations, couldn't have better summed up the use of cooking in his diatribes and rhetorics. Today we'd say it's a great punchline. In 2014, the total food budget for UK households was 111 billion […]
11 Apr 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Cooking classes are becoming increasingly popular. This can be explained, in part, by the popularity of TV shows like “MasterChef” and “The Great British Bake Off”. If you want to learn the recipes of Michelin Star chefs, use new ingredients, or learn about foreign cuisine, private cooking tutorials are a great idea. Superprof’s here to […]
30 Mar 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Italian food is some of the most popular in the world. It’s nutritious, simple, and cheap. However, Italian food is much more than just plates of pasta and takeaway pizzas. You should be aware of all the Italian recipes that have helped make Italian food so popular and learn more about the products and ingredients used […]
20 Mar 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Whether for the Chinese New Year or just for a meal with friends, why not make some Asian cuisine? In this article, we’re going to have a look at a few different Asian recipes. Whether chicken noodle soup, Pad thai, egg fried rice, dumplings, stir fried beef and onion, or sweet and sour pork, you’ll […]
19 Mar 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Becoming A Self-Taught Sensation Whether you have always been passionate about cooking, or your culinary abilities are a bit lacking, you can refine and build on your home cooking skills in one of two ways. Firstly, you can experiment and learn as you go. Don’t get me wrong, this will be one tough learning experience […]
9 Mar 2018 ∙ 12 minutes reading time
If you took the time to consider who are the most influential and acclaimed celebrities and TV chefs in your life, who would top your list? Jamie Oliver, Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsay, Mary Berry perhaps? Can you spot the link staring at you in the face? Yes, they are all British born and bred chefs! […]
8 Mar 2018 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
Vegetarian, or ‘veggie’, is a term that has made it into our dictionary over the course of the years, but do you truly understand what being a vegetarian is, the reasons people choose to become ‘veggies’ and how and when vegetarianism came about? Are you interested to know which celebrities are vegetarians, how ‘veggies’ interact […]
6 Mar 2018 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
Are you a vegan or about to become one and looking for some reasons to solidify why you have chosen this philosophy? Are you looking to find tasty vegan recipes, including some eaten or even created by celebrities? Are you keen to discover more about the health benefits of consuming vegan foods and reasons to […]
5 Mar 2018 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
The culinary arts have never been this popular. Thanks to shows like MasterChef and The Great British Bake Off, more and more people are honing their skills in the kitchen.
Cooking skills can be developed at any age and more and more people are choosing to get back in the kitchen with private cooking tutorials and spice up their daily meals with gourmet recipes.
Do you dream of becoming a famous chef like Reuben Riffel or Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen?
Would you like to become an expert baker?
Or maybe just make a quick family meal that’s both healthy and tasty?
Whether you opt for a cooking tutorial in a group or a cooking class on your own, there are plenty of different ways for you to learn how to cook. You can learn how to peel, mince, fry, roast, stew, and make lots of amazing dishes.
But don’t forget the basics!
With classes available for adults, families, friends, or children, you’ll find plenty of ways to learn how to cook in a friendly environment.
Whether you want to learn the basics of cooking, improve your skills, make more elaborate dishes, find inspiration and discover new flavours, etc., you can achieve your goals with private cooking tutorials.
There are several advantages to learning to cook.
You can gain new experiences, learn new skills, gain self-confidence, and have fun! Cooking is good for morale and your taste buds.
You can also learn how to cook to become a world-famous chef!
Or simply, learn how to eat a balanced diet, save money, and impress your friends with your cooking. When you work with a professional chef or cooking tutor in a workshop or at your home, you’ll discover new flavours and learn to cook with fresh produce. You’ll even learn how to cook a complete meal.
To get started with cooking, you need the right support from a talented cooking teacher. Of course, you can still learn a lot about cooking by teaching yourself with cookbooks, websites, and online videos, but if you really want to make quick progress and get some useful tips and tricks, you should get in touch with a private cooking tutor.
Whether in a small group, on your own, parents with their kids, or adults on their own, you’ll find a huge variety of cooking tutors willing to put together a cooking workshop for you.
You can also get in touch with a cooking tutor based on their culinary specialities such as Cape Malay cooking, French cuisine, Asian cooking, Italian food, cooking for vegetarians, Japanese food, molecular cuisine, and many other types of cooking from around the world. You can also enjoy a oenology class with a sommelier or a baking class with a patisserie chef.
The best moment is at the end of the class when you get to taste and share your creations.
