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 went to a hen party recently where Rachel taught us how to decorate cupcakes using different piping techniques, colouring, and cutting icing. It was the perfect, fun girlie activity - and nobody could help eating copious amounts of the delicious butter cream we used...More

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    5/31/2016

      My sister-in-law treated me to a 'Modern Vegetarian' class for my birthday for the two of us. It was so nice to spend an afternoon with my sister-in-law, learning new skills and new dishes in such a gorgeous setting. Rachel is lovely, patient and clearly...More

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    4/02/2017

  •   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

      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 am a bit of a lazy cook who doesn't like to follow recipes or spend hours preparing food. When hungry I need to eat - pronto; everyone fears a 'hangry' woman!! I do like to experiment with different ingredients and spices, and am very...More

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    3/15/2016

      Had such a wonderful afternoon in Rachel’s magical kitchen (We and my sister are in awe of it)! We did a baking class and made cakes, meruinges, brownies and shortbread cookies! It was so helpful as we both now feel that we are more confident...More

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    11/26/2018

  •   I recently attended a 'Healthy and Delicious' cookery day with some friends at Rachel's Kitchen. I love cooking but am in need of inspiration and this certainly provided that. We prepared a wonderful array of healthy, mainly vegetarian dishes, using fresh and sometimes unusual ingredients....More

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    2/17/2018

      I had a great day making sushi with my two sons aged 8 and 11! Great venue and Rachel was a great, patient teacher! We enjoyed it so much we will be attempted to make sushi unaided for Fathers Day! I really fun day out...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.