Private Cookery Experience, Padstow – The Home of Rick Stein, Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 May 2025

Experience Culinary Excellence in Padstow: Private Cooking Experiences Await You at Rick Stein's Luxury Properties

Padstow, renowned for its culinary delights, presents an exceptional private cooking experience at Rick Stein’s establishments. The opening of Rick Stein’s inaugural restaurant in the 1970s marked the onset of a dining revolution.

In partnership with Footprints & Dreams, Oliver Myles presents the third instalment of the 2025 Chef Series: Cooking with Jack Stein at Padstow.

With an incredibly successful event run in 2024, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to do it again. This year is exceptionally special at it’s their 50th Anniversary. ​

Padstow is known country-wide for its food and dining quality, and for good reason. The opening of Rick Stein’s first restaurant in the 1970s was the start of a dining boom, and it’s flourished ever since.

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Rick Stein’s Seaside Properties

St Edmund’s House, The Seafood Restaurant, St Petroc’s Bistro and Prospect House are Rick Stein’s luxury bed and breakfast properties in the centre of Padstow.

St Edmund’s House or The Seafood Restaurant will be your base for this experience of the best of what Padstow and Rick Stein have to offer.

6 - Course Tasting Menu with Wine Pairings at Rick Stein’s Cookery School

After you arrive in Padstow, enjoy a private tasting menu with wine pairings specially selected by the head sommelier for this dinner at Rick Stein’s Cookery School. Your table has a beautiful view overlooking the harbour. ​

Joining you for dinner will be Jack Stein, son of Rick Stein and Executive Chef at The Seafood Restaurant. Jack will introduce each dish and share exciting stories of his youth, family and his cooking experience.​

Cooking Class with Jack Stein at Rick Stein’s Cookery School​

On your second day, guests will don their aprons for a seafood cooking class with Jack Stein at Rick Stein’s flagship restaurant in Padstow. ​

See Jack live in action as he demos Rick’s signature dish, Lobster Thermidor, as well as Betsy’s Apple Crab Salad. With the support of Jack and his team, you’ll then cook the dish yourself – whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll leave the class with a full stomach and new skills to show off. ​

At the end of the session, there will be a Q&A and book signing with Jack. Each pair will receive a signed cookbook by Jack, with an option to purchase additional books.

Included in your package

  • One night’s accommodation at Rick Stein’s Padstow properties with breakfast ​
  • Half Day Cooking Class at Rick Stein’s Cookery School with Jack Stein ​
  • Private Tasting Menu with Accompanying Wines with Jack Stein ​
  • Jack Stein Signed Cookbook ​
  • Event Manager to Ensure Smooth Running ​

Price per person £1,080 + vat ​

Based on two people sharing a twin/double room ​

*Shoulder nights available

Itinerary​

Day 1 – Wednesday 14th May ​

15:00 Check-in at The Seafood Restaurant ​

19:00 Six-Course Tasting Menu with Wine Pairings by Jack Stein ​

23:00 One night stay at Rick Stein’s properties ​

​Day 2 – Thursday 15th May ​

08:30 Checkout ​

09:00 – 13:00 Half-day cookery course with Jack Stein

FAQ's​

  • Check-in time: 15:00 ​
  • Check-out time: 11:00 ​
  • Breakfast timings: 07:30 – 10:00 ​
  • How long is the cooking class: 3.5hrs ​
  • Shoulder night cost: TBC ​
  • The Seafood Restaurant address: Riverside, Padstow PL28 8BY ​
  • Can luggage be left before and after check-out: Yes ​
  • Dress code for dinners: No strict dress codes ​
  • Dress code for cookery school: Comfortable flat shoes with covered toes