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Garden-to-table Italian masterclass at Jamie’s Spains Hall
A 6-hour, hands-on day at Jamie Oliver’s home cookery school: learn focaccia, handmade pasta and garden-led antipasti, then dine on the results.
Garden-to-table Italian masterclass at Jamie’s Spains Hall.
Join Jamie’s Italian Masterclass in Essex: a hands-on day crafting perfect focaccia, mastering handmade pasta and sampling fresh antipasti made from veg picked in Jamie’s kitchen garden, all punctuated by communal dining in the grounds of Spains Hall.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bake and take — perfect focaccia and handmade pasta
Spend part of the day learning to bake focaccia you’ll later take home and working through the technique of handmade pasta under the guidance of Jamie’s expert teaching chefs.
Garden-sourced antipasti and a tour of the veg beds
Watch chefs create elegant antipasti using vegetables from Jamie’s kitchen garden and join a tour of the garden itself to see those ingredients at the source.
A shared table and a glass or two
The day culminates in a communal meal at Jamie’s home where participants dine together and sample the day’s cooking, accompanied by wine.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a structured, hands-on rhythm: morning and afternoon workshops led by Jamie’s teaching chefs that combine practical technique with tasting, a guided visit to the kitchen garden for ingredient insight, and a final shared dinner that brings the day’s lessons together.
THE CLASS
Bake and take — perfect focaccia and handmade pasta
Spend part of the day learning to bake focaccia you’ll later take home and working through the technique of handmade pasta under the guidance of Jamie’s expert teaching chefs.
THE INGREDIENTS
Garden-sourced antipasti and a tour of the veg beds
Watch chefs create elegant antipasti using vegetables from Jamie’s kitchen garden and join a tour of the garden itself to see those ingredients at the source.
THE MEAL
A shared table and a glass or two
The day culminates in a communal meal at Jamie’s home where participants dine together and sample the day’s cooking, accompanied by wine.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this masterclass.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The trip details do not list specific personal gear requirements.
Participants will take home the focaccia they bake during the class.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the masterclass?
The experience runs for approximately 6 hours.
Where does the class meet?
Meeting takes place at Spains Hall in Essex.
Is there an age limit?
Yes — the headline details specify the experience is for adults (18+).
What will I learn during the day?
You’ll learn to bake focaccia, make handmade pasta and sample or observe antipasti prepared using vegetables from Jamie’s kitchen garden.
Is food included?
Yes — the day includes tasting, workshops and a communal dinner where participants dine together and sample the day’s cooking.
Who runs the class?
The masterclass is operated by Jamie Oliver Cookery School at Spains Hall.