ASHFORD EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Wings & Things: A hands-on comfort-food night at Kent Cookery School in Ashford
A lively, adult-only cooking class focused on crispy chicken wings and hearty sides—this guide breaks down the flow, what's provided, and what to expect.
Wings & Things: A hands-on comfort-food night at Kent Cookery School in Ashford.
At Kent Cookery School in Ashford, Wings & Things is a hands-on session built around craveable comfort food—think crispy chicken wings with signature seasoning, gooey macaroni cheese, sticky bacon jam and gochujang-spiced corn—where participants learn seasoning and flavour-building before sitting down to eat what they’ve prepared.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Comfort-food classics, made from scratch
The class centers on familiar, bold flavours prepared from the ground up—sample dishes include crispy chicken wings, macaroni cheese, sticky bacon jam and gochujang-spiced corn—and you eat the meal you produce in-session.
Hands-on cooking with everything provided
All ingredients and equipment are supplied; there’s no weighing up or washing up to do, and the session includes tea and coffee plus takeaway containers for leftovers (soft drinks and alcohol are excluded).
Lively, relaxed evening class
Designed as a social, participatory evening—whether attending solo, as a couple or in a group—sessions emphasize fun and flavour in a relaxed setting.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
The session runs as an interactive workshop: a brief introduction, hands-on food prep and cooking where an instructor guides seasoning and technique, then a shared sit-down to enjoy the dishes you’ve made. The format prioritizes practical skill-building and a convivial finish—no cleanup required on your part.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Session length is listed in source materials as 2.5 hours in some places and 3 hours elsewhere—expect a compact evening class of roughly two-and-a-half to three hours.
No special gear required: all ingredients and equipment are provided. Tea and coffee are included; takeaway containers are provided for leftovers. Soft drinks and alcohol are not included.
Only paid guests actively participating in the lesson are permitted on site during classes; the operator does not accommodate spectators or waiting areas.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the session hands-on?
Yes — Wings & Things is an interactive, hands-on cookery lesson in which paid participants actively cook and then eat what they’ve prepared.
What dishes will we make?
Sample dishes include crispy chicken wings with signature seasoning, macaroni cheese, sticky bacon jam and gochujang-spiced corn on the cob.
What is included and what’s excluded?
Included: tea and coffee, all ingredients and equipment, and takeaway containers. Excluded: soft drinks and alcohol.
Can I bring friends or family to watch?
No — only paid guests actively participating in the lesson are permitted in the cookery school during classes; the operator cannot accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area.
Are there any age restrictions?
Yes — participants must be 18 or older.
Will I need to do the washing up?
No — the class is designed so participants do not have to weigh ingredients or handle washing up as part of the session.