private events
Food and cooking has a way of bringing people together. At Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy, your guests won’t just attend an event, they’ll take part in something memorable.
From interactive culinary experiences to relaxed dining and drinks receptions, our private events are designed to be engaging, sociable and fun, with expert chefs guiding you at every step.
What makes us different
- Expert tuition from professional chefs passionate about sharing skills
- A variety of menus to choose from and a new creative, bespoke menus on request
- Beautiful, historic venue in the heart of Edinburgh
- Can be enjoyed by all, with or without alcohol
- Hands-on cooking, eating and laughter
- Authentic focus on seasonal, local produce
Example event types
Private hands-on cooking experience culminating in a three course meal with wine, enjoyed in our beautiful private dining room. Includes all ingredients, tuition, and recipes to takeaway. Choose from our popular menus or build your own. Option to add competitive team elements and more fun, we have plenty of ideas.
Length: 3 - 3.5 hours
Suitable for: Team building, networking, fun with family and friends, client entertaining, celebrations
Participants: Min 8, Max 36
A fun and exclusive hands-on cooking experience, with choice of a range of deliciously popular cuisines and dishes. Enjoy what you have made with a drink in our demonstration room and take home any leftovers! Class content options include - sushi, baking, Korean food, pasta making and more. All ingredients, tuition and recipes are included.
Length: 2.5 hours
Suitable for: Team building, client entertaining, fun with family and friends, celebrations
Participants: Min 8, Max 12
Spend time baking a delicious afternoon tea together to be enjoyed in our beautiful private dining room. With our expert teacher’s guidance, the cakes, scones and treats you make in this class will be utterly irresistible. All ingredients, tuition and recipes are included.
Length: 2.5 hours
Suitable for: Team building, client entertaining, fun with friends and family, celebrations
Participants: Min 8, Max 16
Get a true taste of Scotland, by learning the fascinating stories and history behind Scottish produce and enjoying a traditional meal. After an hour's demonstration watching how our chefs expertly prepare your meal, you will head to our beautiful private dining room to eat, drink and enjoy your meal together. This is a wonderful way to showcase Scotland's food and drink to international clients, or appreciate a traditional Scottish meal as a visitor to the country.
Length: 2.5 - 3 hours
Suitable for: Client entertaining, tour and travel groups, networking
Participants: Min 8, Max 36
Guests will be welcomed with a seasonal, chef-prepared menu showcasing the best of Scotland’s natural larder, served in a warm and refined setting. This experience focuses on exceptional food, attentive service, and a memorable shared dining occasion.
Length: 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for: Team building, client entertaining, fun with friends and family, celebrations
Participants: Min 2, Max 20
Do you have a different event in mind?
At Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy our spaces are impressive, unique and versatile. If you are dreaming up an event that you don’t see here please get in touch to discuss your requirements.