£95pp

We would like to show you how to prepare delicious and nutritous meals in 30 minutes. On this course you will learn to prepare three meals that can all be prepared quickly when time is short.

Available Dates

23rd March 2024 - SOLD OUT

26th April 2024 - SOLD OUT

3rd May

£95pp

Having lived all over the world and travelled everywhere in between. Angela has a keen interest in spices, their history and their cultural influence on the food we eat. This led to gaining a degree in Human Geography, specialising in how food influences people and culture.

Angela is also a MasterChef Semi-finalist, with numerous recipes published as a result and has a strong focus on experimenting with different flavour combinations, sharing her recipes via her social media @moorledgekitchen.

Course Layout:

This course will explore the history of spices and how they have influenced different cultures around the world. Taking inspiration from India, you will learn how to create your own Garam Masala which you will use to cook a sumptuous Lunch to enjoy. You will then use your knowledge of spices to experiment and create some spiced goods to take home and enjoy.

Available Dates

May 4th

June 1st

June 29th

£65

Join us for a short course in knife skills followed by 2 course dinner in the dining room.

Learn to hold a knife properly slice herbs with care, crush and mince garlic (and the difference), finely dice, and the importance of seasoning.

You will make your starter for the evening and then head into the restaurant for main & dessert

Available dates

May 10th - SOLD OUT

June 21st - SOLD OUT

July 25th

August 8th

September 19th

October 10th

November 7th

December 5th

£75pp

Join us for a short course in knife skills followed by cooking the perfect steak.

Learn to hold a knife properly slice herbs with care, crush and mince garlic (and the difference), finely dice, and the importance of seasoning.

Following this you will learn how to season, sear and rest for a perfect steak every time.

Available Dates

May 10th

June 21st

July 12th & 19th

August 2nd & 16th

September 13th & 27th

October 11th & 25th

November 8th & 22nd

December 6th

£95pp

Join Rob Howell Chef Patron of Root Bristol and Root Wells as he takes you through some classic Root dishes that have defined the root menu.

Root is a staple of the Bristol food scene and the newly opened Root Wells is fast becoming a neighbourhood favourite. (receiving a Bib Gourmand in its first 6 months)

Take this opportunity to meet Rob and make vegetables the centrepiece of your table.

Available Dates

April 27th 2024 - SOLD OUT

May 11th - SOLD OUT

June 22nd

August 24th

October 5th

November 23rd

December 7th

£140pp

We are very excited to be finally hosting cheese making classes with Oli The Bristol Cheesemonger. Oli provides the pony with a lot of our beautifully locally sourced cheese and we are thrilled to announce he will be sharing his knowledge as a former cheese maker in our cookery school.

You will be taught to make 3 different cheeses (ricotta, halloumi and a fresh cheese) enjoy a delicious cheese board of local cheeses during your class, followed by the famous Pony Sunday Roast.

You also get to take home all cheeses that you make on the day.

Available Dates

May 12th

June 9th

£95pp

Born in Canada, and raised by British parents, Alexis was introduced at an early age to a wide range of cultures through travel and a network of family and friends that spanned the globe. These early experiences of gatherings around the sharing of food and good conversation had a lasting effect on her, and is where her passion for food truly began.

Alexis started her culinary career working in the international food scene in Toronto. Alexis moved to Bristol in 2006 and started working at Riverstation, one of the premier restaurants of its time. Alexis developed her knowledge and skill set of every of aspect of the kitchen and thrived on the buzz of delivering high end food in a a fast pace environment.

Later running the café, deli and cookery school at Papadeli, and working at the Middle Eastern restaurant Souk Kitchen, Alexis further honed her skills of creating amazing feasts. This quickly led to her passion in sourcing the best ingredients from the SouthWest, Italy and Spain and using them to create exciting, seasonal food with big, bold flavours.

Alexis was at the forefront of the pop-up restaurant movement creating Mi Casa in 2011 . The inspiration came from wanting to socialise with food with like-minded people that shared the same passion for food and conversation. This went on to inspire numerous pop ups around the UK and beyond.

Alexis subsequently went on to create her own Catering and events company and is now Head of Food and Development for Brockley stores , Public Market and East Bristol Bakery. Her passion for food continues.

In this class Alexis will teach you to prepare a spanish tapas lunch of Gildas, Croquetas de jamon, Warm Squid & chorizo salad, Aioli & Grilled Iberico pork, Romesco

Available Dates

16th May

6th June

£180

An immersive, whole day foraging and cooking adventure with josh Eggleton and Martin Bailey of Go Foraging.

A morning of coastal foraging in Clevedon. You’ll discover the many delicious wild edibles growing in coastal and salt marsh habitats…Searching for Sea Asters, Sea Arrow Grass, Sea Radish, Scurvy Grass, Sea Spinach, Rock Samphire and many more wonderful wild greens.

We’ll introduce you to ways of turning your foraged herbs and succulent sea veg into scrumptious meals and delightful condiments for use all year round. There will be tasters along the way and drinks to enjoy too.

We will then reconvene back at the Pony. Josh will show you how to cook something special with your wild foraged coastal greens. Lastly, we’ll enjoy our forager’s lunch together in the comfort of the restaurant.

Dates ~ 17th May

Timings ~ 9.30am - 2.30pm

Approximate itinerary:

9.30am -11.30pm: Foraging walk with tasters and drinks

12.45pm -1.30pm: Cooking at The Pony Cookery School

1.30pm-2.30pm Lunch

*You will need your own transport to get to and from Clevedon

£95pp

Learn how to cook, season and rest fish for a perfect cook every time. You will learn to cook the perfect accompanying sauces and snacks and enjoy a beautiful seafood lunch you have prepared yourself.

Available Dates

9th March - SOLD OUT

13th April - SOLD OUT

18th May - SOLD OUT

£95pp

Join Martin Bailey from goforaging.co.uk for a foraging walk around Chew Valley

Discover seasonal wild plants that can be foraged at this time of year. Martin will share his wealth of knowledge of what to eat (and what not to eat), ecology, folk law, food as medicine and lots more.

We can hope to see nettles, wild garlic and hopefully much more.

After your walk you will meet back at the Pony Chew Valley Cookery school to show you how to prepare and cook your collection of local ingredients.

You will finish with a late lunch of your spoils you have prepared and take home everything else.

*Please be aware this course involves some light walking

Available Dates

April 19th - SOLD OUT

May 24th - SOLD OUT

June 14th- SOLD OUT

July 12th

August 2nd

September 13th

October 11th

November 8th

December 6th

£95pp

Joe brings his wealth of knowledge from his experience as the former Pony & Trap sous chef and the current Root Bristol head chef.

In this 3 hour course you will learn how to make the best out of dry pasta, learn to make fresh and filled pasta and some delicious pasta sauces to match.

Available Dates

May 25th

July 13th

August 10th

October 12th

November 9th

December 14th

£40 per child (each child must be accompanied by a guardian free of charge)

Join us in the half term for cook alongs beginning with a garden tour picking some herbs and fruit. Followed by some morning refreshments then into the school where you will make smoothies, cookies & pasta sauce

Each child must be accompanied by a guardian and the price is inclusive of child and adult. This class is not suitable for children under the age of 8. Please make us aware of any allergies upon booking.

Available Dates

May 30th

£95pp

Learn to prepare delicious sauces to compliment meat, veggies and fish. Make the base sauces for so many dishes to elevate your cooking to the nest level. A classic beurre blanc, peppercorn, a proper gravy and a real stock. Sit down at the end for dinner using the sauces you have prepared.

Available Dates

May 31st - SOLD OUT

June 28th

October 19th

November 2nd

£95pp

Joe Fowler is our talented head chef at Root Bristol and former Pony & Trap Sous chef.

He found himself developing an interest in sushi in lockdown and developed his business Bushi a focus on sushi made with British Fish.

He joins us in the school to show you sushi techniques, how to cook sushi rice, veggie and fish options, shaping and presentation.

Available Dates

April 28th

June 30th

£95pp

This course teaches you how to make the most out of your seasoning/store cupboard. In this course you will learn how to make marinades, dressings and salad cream with the items you probably already have in your cupboard. You will learn how to use, modify and apply these pantry staples to elevate your home cooking. You will learn the importance of great quality salt and how to use it properly.

You will finish with dinner in our private dining room from the spoils you have made and go home with lunch for the next day.

Available Dates

March 2nd - SOLD OUT

July 5th

August 31st

November 16th

£95pp

Born in Canada, and raised by British parents, Alexis was introduced at an early age to a wide range of cultures through travel and a network of family and friends that spanned the globe. These early experiences of gatherings around the sharing of food and good conversation had a lasting effect on her, and is where her passion for food truly began.

Alexis started her culinary career working in the international food scene in Toronto. Alexis moved to Bristol in 2006 and started working at Riverstation, one of the premier restaurants of its time.

Later running the café, deli and cookery school at Papadeli, and working at the Middle Eastern restaurant Souk Kitchen, Alexis further honed her skills of creating amazing feasts. This quickly led to her passion in sourcing the best ingredients from the SouthWest, Italy and Spain and using them to create exciting, seasonal food with big, bold flavours.

Alexis subsequently went on to create her own Catering and events company. Her passion for food continues.

Alexis will take you through a selection of middle eastern dishes changing seasonally.

Menu for the early part of the summer

Roast chicken stuffed with barberries & feta w/ herbs, preserved lemon & walnuts

Slow cooked spiced cauliflower

Tabbouleh

Quick pickle

Yoghurt flatbreads

Menu for the latter part of the summer

Grilled Chicken, Za'taar, pine nuts, chilli brown butter

Aubergine fattoush

Courgette Babaganoush

Quick pickles

Yoghurt flatbreads

Available Dates

July 6th

August 17th

September 26th

£65pp

Raspberry and Chocolate Jam. Make and Bake class

The summer months herald the arrival of our soft fruit season. Vivien Lloyd joins us for a Raspberry & Chocolate Jam and Devonshire Splits class. Find out what makes a great jam and how to get consistent results. Preserve the flavour of raspberries blended with gourmet chocolate to make a luxurious jam. Learn how to make an enriched dough and transform it into a batch of Devonshire Splits, filled with jam and clotted cream. Finish the class with three jars of Raspberry and Chocolate Jam and nine Devonshire Splits to enjoy at home.

Available Date

July 19th 9:30am

£180

An immersive, whole day foraging and cooking adventure with josh Eggelton, cook and owner of The Pony@Chew and Martin Bailey of Go Foraging.

A morning of mushroom hunting near Bristol, discovering and foraging gourmet wild mushrooms.

We’ll introduce you to ways of preparing, storing and cooking the mushrooms we find. There will be tasters along the way and drinks to enjoy too.

We will then reconvene back at the Pony. Josh will show you how to cook something special with your foraged ingredients. We’ll then enjoy our forager’s lunch together in the comfort of the restaurant.

Date ~ 21st November

Timings ~ 9.30am - 2.30pm

Approximate itinerary:

9.30am -11.30pm: Foraging walk with tasters and drinks

12.45pm -1.30pm: Cooking at The Pony Cookery School

1.30pm-2.30pm Lunch

*You will need your own transport to get to and from the foraging location. Location will be decided near the time of the event. It will depend on where mushrooms are occurring in good numbers.

£60pp

An evening to nourish both body & mind with mindful movement & delicious seasonal food with Emma Hasell

An opportunity to immerse all five senses to connect with nature and yourself, giving yourself time and space to feel present.

Together we will practise a gentle slow paced yoga flow perfect for finding rhythm with breath and body.

A guided meditation followed by a beautiful soundbath bathing you in sounds and vibrations for deep relaxation.

We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you.

All abilities welcome

The evening includes yoga, soundbath and dinner

Available Dates

29th April 17:30

£95pp

Hannah Catley, owner and head baker of ‘Lockdown Loaves’ and ‘Catley’s’ in Bristol.

Formerly pastry chef of restaurants amongst London’s Chiltern Firehouse and Allegra, after 10 years in the hospitality industry she is now also a mentor for the craft guild of chefs graduate awards following achieving the highest achiever herself in 2017 amongst other accolades including The royal academy of culinary arts annual awards of excellence and competing on Channel 4’s Bake off the professionals in 2019.

Hannah will take you through all the techniques to make a perfect Tarte Tatin.

At the end of the lesson take home a perfect Tarte Tatin and all the skills to reproduce again and again.

Available Date

New Dates Coming Soon