With a degree in Theology and no culinary ability whatsoever, Rachel’s passion for cooking started while on VSO in Zambia. Having never cooked before, she was forced to learn fast whilst living in a village with no supermarket. So, she started baking her own bread, making granita using lemons from her garden, and searching for recipes wherever she could find them, and the rest, as they say, is history. After graduating in Cuisine and Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu, Rachel went on to work with some of London’s most inspiring chefs at Galvin Bistro de Luxe in Baker Street, Lanka Patisserie in Primrose Hill, and Divertimenti Cookery School.

In June 2010 Rachel started Rachel’s Kitchen as a way to share her passion for great food using quality ingredients – we only use the best. All eggs are free range, fish is sustainably sourced, meat is usually organic, fruit and vegetables are usually from our friendly local grocer, and all food is sourced and made with love.

Rachel has taught thousands of people the confidence to create delicious dishes in the kitchen. She is a judge for the Great Taste Awards and the Quality Food Awards, was voted runner up ‘Best Cookery School Tutor’ in the UK Cookery School of the Year Award 2012, and was a finalist ‘Best Young Rising Star in the Cookery School Awards 2013 and 2012. Her classes are unique due to the personal, fun and friendly atmosphere created throughout. As the food explosion in London continues to spread, and cookery programmes filling our screens, we think this is an excellent time to teach London how to cook.

With her relaxed approach, fun teaching style and hearty flavours, Rachel’s Kitchen has become the cookery school of choice for both private and corporate clients, and for brushing up on your cooking skills whilst smiling at the same time.

THE KITCHEN

We are delighted to have worked with Matrix Design, Scenario Architecture and
Gaggenau to create our brand new teaching space in East Finchley, N2.
 
We hope these give you an idea of the kitchen, and we look forward to welcoming you to it soon.

TESTIMONIALS

For testimonials, a good place to start is our TripAdvisor page, and we’re delighted to have received a Certificate of Excellence from our reviews.

  •   I booked a private class with Rachel for me and my husband to celebrate our wedding anniversary and learn together a few more recipes to add variety to our evening meals. Rachel was very attentive from the very first email and phone call. She asked...More

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    11/04/2018

      My partner and I took my twin boys (11) for a 3 hour private cooking session, held by Val in Rachel's kitchen. Place was easy to find, about 8 min walk from East Finchley tube. The kitchen was nice, light, spacious - semi professional set-up,...More

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    3/10/2019

  •   My friend and I attended a Tapas Making Afternoon. It was excellent. Rachel takes her time to explain what needs to be done; showing you new techniques; producing beautiful food. She is warm, friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We had a superb time. I would definitely...More

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    3/02/2018

      I attended Rachel's cook the book class with my boyfriend. Despite being a largely female class, we had a brilliant class and ate the most spectacular meal! Rachel is very welcoming, clear and patient - even with the most beginner level of cooks! I would...More

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    2/09/2016

  •   What a fantastic experience and fun afternoon spent with family at Rachel's kitchen for a birthday celebration. It was an enjoyable and relaxed environment making canapés and a 3 course meal. A great afternoon learning some new cooking techniques and the pasta making was great...More

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    11/03/2018

      Rachel had prepared a really interesting and varied menu including a starter, main and dessert and showed me lots of different techniques. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and can’t wait to try the recipes at home

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    5/23/2018

  •   Can highly recommend Rachel’s Kitchen! Just had the most wonderful cooking class with my son making fresh pasta, ragout, meringues, raspberry coulis - all delicious! Rachel was so sweet and patient with my son - he loved it and is dying to go back!

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    4/03/2019

      I wasn't sure what to expect when doing a pasta cooking evening, but it was a lovely mix of learning something new and then eating the delicious food at the end. All the basics and hard work had been done, so this isn't just an...More

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HELPING OTHERS

Rachel’s Kitchen has some of its origins in Zambia, and we are delighted to be pairing with Brighter Futures Zambia – an amazing charity helping orphans and vulnerable children with education, food, counselling and other support.

We donate £2 from every ticket sold to Brighter Futures Zambia, and we look forward to sharing how the donations have been used.