Divertimenti - Cookshop & Cookery School

I recently attended the Southern Indian Masterclass at Divertimenti Cookery School, and it was an amazing experience. I've been trying to perfect my curries for a while, and this class answered all of my questions and more! The staff were incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and so lovely throughout the session. The space itself was beautiful, creating the perfect atmosphere to learn and cook in. Plus, getting to enjoy the delicious food at the end was a wonderful bonus. Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better day. I'll definitely be back for more classes

I have taken several cookery courses over the years and none of the chefs inspired me the way Jo Pratt did. To my left was a young lady who did not enjoy cooking, whilst to my right was a seasoned chef. I was in the middle, literally and figuratively and Jo gave each of us exactly what we needed. Her ability to simplify is truly extraordinary and empowering. Additionally, the Summer Dinner Party menu was exquisite. Divertimenti is a beautiful location and I look forward to returning.

What a fantastic way to spend an evening! I attended a Peruvian cooking class and was blown away by the amazing flavours, the staff were so helpful and I learnt so much, not just about food but also culture. I will 100% be returning to a future event.

Fantastic customer service. I needed extra plates for a dinner party. I ordered on a Monday and contacted customer service to say I needed them by the Saturday. They arrived by the Wednesday!!! They are the perfect addition to my Bordallo collection. Thank you Divertimenti Team

Was out and about soaking up London upon just arriving from the states that afternoon and wandered into Divertimenti. Before you know it, became part of their cookery class. What an absolutely delightful treat it was to learn that night from Ursula Ferrigno!! Not just Ursula, but the staff, Anastasia and Jules, along with a few locals, will make this a memory I will hold close. Felt so welcomed and enjoyed every minute of this hands on experience. Thank you, Divertimenti, for the warm London welcome! What a lovely start to my trip.

Well it really was food glorious food today at the wonderful, amazing Divertimenti Cookery School. It truly was a fantastic way to spend a day. I was not only immersed in Italian culture & cusine but additionally I was taught by an inspirational chef whose passion, rich knowledge & history of Italian food was literally inspiring!! Valentina Harris taught me how to make fresh pasta, ravioloni with beetroot & mascarpone, pumkin ravioli, a porcini mushroom sauce, walnut pesto & all in one day! We ate all the food we prepared today for lunch served with a delicious glass of wine, lovely fresh salad and bread. We were greeted this morning with coffee, teas & a delicious selection of homemade biscuits and then sent home with everything we made & hadn’t managed to eat. We could have easily fed another five people. Amazing value for money as well as wonderful fun. Couldn’t recommend it enough! #divertimente #divertimentecookeryschool

Jess was an enthusiastic and engaging teacher and taught us a range of quick and easy suppers in a relaxed, friendly kitchen. Great fun and lovely to sit down afterwards and try all the delicious dishes. Would highly recommend. Thanks to all involved.

I had an amazing day at Divertimenti - The Ultimate Cookshop & Cookery School with the wonderful Danielle Maupertuis @theveganpastrychef for a vegan and gluten free masterclass afternoon tea. Danielle’s passion for vegan desserts shown through. She is a wonderful teacher and I took away lots of great skills. It was such an enjoyable experience at Divertimenti cookery school. A big thank you to Jules and Gabby for being so helpful throughout the class. Highly recommend checking out @theveganpastrychef and @divertimenti classes.

I recently attended the Southern Indian Masterclass at Divertimenti Cookery School, and it was an amazing experience. I've been trying to perfect my curries for a while, and this class answered all of my questions and more! The staff were incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and so lovely throughout the session. The space itself was beautiful, creating the perfect atmosphere to learn and cook in. Plus, getting to enjoy the delicious food at the end was a wonderful bonus. Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better day. I'll definitely be back for more classes

I have taken several cookery courses over the years and none of the chefs inspired me the way Jo Pratt did. To my left was a young lady who did not enjoy cooking, whilst to my right was a seasoned chef. I was in the middle, literally and figuratively and Jo gave each of us exactly what we needed. Her ability to simplify is truly extraordinary and empowering. Additionally, the Summer Dinner Party menu was exquisite. Divertimenti is a beautiful location and I look forward to returning.

What a fantastic way to spend an evening! I attended a Peruvian cooking class and was blown away by the amazing flavours, the staff were so helpful and I learnt so much, not just about food but also culture. I will 100% be returning to a future event.

Fantastic customer service. I needed extra plates for a dinner party. I ordered on a Monday and contacted customer service to say I needed them by the Saturday. They arrived by the Wednesday!!! They are the perfect addition to my Bordallo collection. Thank you Divertimenti Team

Was out and about soaking up London upon just arriving from the states that afternoon and wandered into Divertimenti. Before you know it, became part of their cookery class. What an absolutely delightful treat it was to learn that night from Ursula Ferrigno!! Not just Ursula, but the staff, Anastasia and Jules, along with a few locals, will make this a memory I will hold close. Felt so welcomed and enjoyed every minute of this hands on experience. Thank you, Divertimenti, for the warm London welcome! What a lovely start to my trip.

Well it really was food glorious food today at the wonderful, amazing Divertimenti Cookery School. It truly was a fantastic way to spend a day. I was not only immersed in Italian culture & cusine but additionally I was taught by an inspirational chef whose passion, rich knowledge & history of Italian food was literally inspiring!! Valentina Harris taught me how to make fresh pasta, ravioloni with beetroot & mascarpone, pumkin ravioli, a porcini mushroom sauce, walnut pesto & all in one day! We ate all the food we prepared today for lunch served with a delicious glass of wine, lovely fresh salad and bread. We were greeted this morning with coffee, teas & a delicious selection of homemade biscuits and then sent home with everything we made & hadn’t managed to eat. We could have easily fed another five people. Amazing value for money as well as wonderful fun. Couldn’t recommend it enough! #divertimente #divertimentecookeryschool

Jess was an enthusiastic and engaging teacher and taught us a range of quick and easy suppers in a relaxed, friendly kitchen. Great fun and lovely to sit down afterwards and try all the delicious dishes. Would highly recommend. Thanks to all involved.

I had an amazing day at Divertimenti - The Ultimate Cookshop & Cookery School with the wonderful Danielle Maupertuis @theveganpastrychef for a vegan and gluten free masterclass afternoon tea. Danielle’s passion for vegan desserts shown through. She is a wonderful teacher and I took away lots of great skills. It was such an enjoyable experience at Divertimenti cookery school. A big thank you to Jules and Gabby for being so helpful throughout the class. Highly recommend checking out @theveganpastrychef and @divertimenti classes.

Absolutely the worst on-line customer service ever! Try calling their 'service' number: you are put straight through to endless musak, no human anywhere, no indication of how long the wait is, or indeed if anyone will EVER pick up. Trying to call the store on Brompton Street just now was just as bad.

Not quite the same as when it opened. I asked where I could buy something that was on the display. The shop was empty and I clearly didn't look important enough so he waved his hand and said, 'downstairs'! Went in there to get some glassware. Everything was dusty and filthy and my palms were black with dirt from handling items. Told the shop assistant and he said something along the lines of, 'this isn't Harrods. Why do you think I wear these? (he was wearing latex gloves)'. He also mentioned they were on a main road and things get dusty. Why then is the neighbouring Skandium immaculate? I love this store but stick to the Marylebone High Street branch. It's much more lovelier and awesome and you don't leave wanting to take a shower! Yuk!

Divertimenti, on Brompton Street in London, initially seems like a nice kitchenware shop with high-quality items. The real joy exists downstairs with all of the beautiful Le Cornue and AGA ranges and the "Cookery School." I had the honor to take a Chef's Table class with Michelin-starred chef and cookbook author Nieves Barragan Mohacho, from Barrafina, where we cooked on a gorgeous Le Cornue and had a Spanish wine pairing with the dishes prepared for our meal. I have also taken the Pasta Masterclass with an informative and knowledgable Tuscan chef instructor. She taught us the art of making beautiful and delicious homemade pasta and sauces. Both the school and store caters to amateurs, enthusiasts, and professionals alike. Fabulous experiences! www.divertimenti.co.uk

Pure kitchen romance. This is where love affairs with things like copper pots and French cooking techniques start. The store is *gorgeous.* If the store's warm wood-floored interior and enticing shelves filled with decadent kitchen appliances doesn't seduce you into joining the snobbish ranks of high-brow cooking and epicure - I don't know what will. I *love* this store. I can spend copious amounts of time browsing each and every corner... admiring the unique dishware... inspecting the waffle iron... contemplating the varieties of saffron. And unless you want to spend the entire afternoon in the shop, don't even let me go downstairs where they keep piles of the most fantastic cook books. This is also where they hold their classes - expert instruction on everything from Chinese cooking to Whiskey tasting... but if you want to sign up, don't procrastinate... they book up quickly... most of January's offerings are already sold out.

This is a well-stocked cooking store where you'll find just about everything except a bargain. If you're a cook like me, you'll find it's quite a nice store, so you may not care about the ridiculous amount of dosh you're about to spend on that knife, waffle iron, etc. I took a cooking class here and was pleased with what I learned. I feared that it would be focussed more on selling items in the store than teaching me, but this wasn't the case. I took a hands-on class, and that's just what it was. It was small enough for the chef to spend some time with everyone, checking technique, etc, and I've found I actually remember what was taught.

Staff completely clueless about the merchandise they have been hired to sell. Very simple and standard questions about items such as cutting boards and mixers were met with blank empty stares. They seemed more interested in chatting in the corner upstairs while a customer who went in looking to buy a £400 mixer, a food processor, 2 large cutting boards and various other top of the line items for her new home walked around on crutches. It was clear I was unable to carry anything, they left me to my own devices downstairs while knowing I had a long list of items to buy. The place was filthy and an absolute mess. They should truly be ashamed of themselves. I will be going elsewhere this afternoon to outfit my new top of the line kitchen where I suspect I will be attended to by more knowledgable and caring staff.