Carola and her team bring everything for the children to make their own tea. Animal themes for 4-6s include pizza snakes and elephant cakes. For 7-10s, menus include disco divas, beach breezers and pirates’ bounty. £165 for 6 children or £299 for 15. Max 30. Book well ahead. They provide extra trestle tables. Party bags from £3.50: recipes, wooden spoons, cookie cutters and sweeties.

Tel 0845 601 4173

carola@cookiecrumbles.net

Gill has been running cookery parties for 10 years. Children bake their own birthday cakes, bread rolls, pizza, Krispie cakes and home made ice cream to eat with their friends. No party bags needed as there are lots of tasty goodies to take home. Parties usually take place at her house, and cost from £250 for 12 children for 3 hours, £10 for every extra child (max 20)

7 North Square London NW11

Tel 020 8458 2608

Fantastic cooking party fun. With experienced staff children from 5–14 learn about cooking, eat their own creations be it Thai, italian or chocolate and take away aprons and recipes.

Tel 07818 222 001

amanda.paul2@btinternet.com

£285 for 12 children (more by arrangement) incl invitations, ingredients, utensils, aprons, chef’s hats, party bags, rolling pins or cookie cutter and laminated recipe card for each child. Or order a cooking party kit from £11.50 per kit and run it yourself.

Tel 0797 438 6212

Each party lasts for 3 hours and takes place either from 10am –1pm or 2–5pm. Ages 5+, 8–12 children, Sats only, £28 per child, incl food, drink and goodies to take home. Choose a 3-course menu from a list beforehand. The children cook for 2 hours and eat and play party games for the remainder. Cake not provided, but fairy cakes are one of the options.

Tel 020 8992 8882