FREE Kids’ hands on cookery sessions presented by
Located at the Creative Kitchen tent in the Market Place
Bring your little chefs along for a weekend of delicious creativity at our Creative Kitchen Workshops! Packed with fun, hands-on activities, these sessions give children the chance to roll, mix, decorate and explore a variety of tasty treats.
From colourful rainbow pasta pots to crowd-favourite pizza making and sweet cheesecake creations, each workshop is designed to spark imagination while building confidence in the kitchen.
With friendly guidance and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to keep young minds engaged and entertained during the festival.
Sessions are for ages 5–11 (older children welcome), parents or guardians must book their child, sign allergen and equipment consent forms, and support younger guests during participation.
How to book
Head to the Creative Kitchen Marquee in the Market Place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April to book. If you can, book early, when you arrive at the festival as sessions are expected to book up quickly each day. Sessions are booked on a first come first served basis.
More about Creative Kitchen
Creative Kitchen a cooking school based in County Durham, delivering fun, hands-on cooking and baking experiences for toddlers, children, teens and adults alike. We specialise in helping people build confidence and develop a love of food through creative, interactive activities. Creative Kitchen works with families, schools, and community groups across the Northeast, offering workshops, parties, Food and Nutrition lessons, holiday camps, and community events. We believe cooking is a life skill that should be fun, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
Creative Kitchen was founded by Jemma Bushby, a qualified teacher and foodie with years of experience delivering hands-on food experiences across the Northeast. Today, Creative Kitchen is powered by a talented team who share her vision of making cooking fun, inclusive and confidence-building for all ages.
Saturday 18th April
10.45–11.15am: Rainbow Pasta Pot Making
11.45–12.30pm: Pizza Making
1.30–2.15pm: Pizza Making
2.45–3.15pm: Cheesecake Making
3.45–4.15pm: Rainbow Pasta Pot Making
Sunday 19th April
10.30–11.00am: Rainbow Pasta Pot Making
11.30–12.15pm: Pizza Making
12.45–1.30pm: Pizza Making
2.30–3.00pm: Cheesecake Making
3.30–4.00pm: Rainbow Pasta Pot Making