Come and learn how to cook some basic and delicious dishes from scratch with our chef Alex.

If you feel lost in the kitchen or want to learn how to add a few classic meals to your cooking repertoire then this is the course for you.
Let us inspire you to be more confident and get comfortable experimenting in the kitchen with the first in our series of four courses that we will be running here at Babylon.


Who’s this course for?
ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18
This course is perfect if you’ve always wanted to cook but have never found the time or the right person to teach you. You’ll be in the capable hands of our chef Alex who will take the time to guide you through the basic skills needed to create great dishes – a skill for life!
Aims of the course
KNIFE SKILLS
How to use a knife safely and efficiently. Different techniques, sharpening and the right knife for the right job.
CONFIDENCE
Gain confidence in the kitchen, to enable you to get creative and cook a few basic but tasty meals.
NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The basic ability of how to build nutritionally balanced meals.
WORK COLLABORATIVELY
As well as being able to work independently, there will be an emphasis on the positive benefits of working alongside others.

Dates and details
DATE & TIME
Saturday March 8th 2025. Beginning at 10.00am and finishing at 2.00pm. Lunch will be provided and you’ll be able to take home the delicious food you’ve made.
DURATION
4 hours
CLASS SIZE
With a maximum of six participants that classes are small enough to ensure that you benefit from Alex’s expertise.
THE COST
£75 Per person

Meet your teacher
ALEX VON RIEBECH
Alex is one of the chefs here at Babylon. He was the Chef proprietor of The Limetree Kitchen (the top rated restaurant in Lewes) and has a passion for creating delicious food with a fantastic attention to detail.

Lesson structure
DAY ONE
Welcome snack on arrival and introductions.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE
- A simple breakfast with a smoothie
- Pea and mint soup
- Quick garlic and rosemary bread
- Classic chicken stew and herb dumplings
- Pot au chocolate for pudding
Please note:
We will be preparing and cooking meat.
The location
Location
Held at Babylon Eco Centre, a welcoming destination for food and horticulture located on the edge of the Ashdown Forest.
What next? Book your place!
Fill out the form to request your place on this unique and fun opportunity to expand your cooking skills. Alex will be in touch to confirm your place and take payment.
IMPORTANT: We will need to know if you have any allergies.
Any questions?
Please email Alex at Babylon.