Cookery workshops (Schools)

On Tuesday afternoons, bring your class to the Museum to create specialities based on a monthly theme specially chosen by our chefs. Let your pupils delve into the fascinating world of food and nutrition by adding a tour of the permanent exhibition, with a guide (at an extra charge) or unguided at your own discretion (included in the flat fee below).

Times: Tuesday from 14:15 to 15:15 / from 15:45 to 16:45
Price: Flat fee of CHF 120.00 for 12 participants
Age: from 9 years

Workshop in French only

05.09.2022 – 16.10.2022: Preserving food to reduce waste

When we talk about the challenges for food security in the future, we must address the issue of food waste. During this workshop, you get to make your own preserves! A great opportunity to discover how such culinary techniques help make the world a better place.

17.10.2022 – 30.10.2022: Lebanese mezze

Spicing things up a bit may sound simple, but it’s not always easy to get the right seasoning and in the right proportions! In this workshop, our chefs/activity leaders will share their knowledge and know-how of spices and culinary traditions. Join us where East meets West for some flavoursome fun!

31.10.2022 – 27.11.2022: Roots and seeds

Taking part in this culinary workshop means tackling food issues which will affect the lives of generations to come. We’ll show you how to prepare and cook produce respectfully.

28.11.2022 – 24.12.2022: A chocolate sledge

It’s that great time of year again, the moment we’ve all been waiting for! Time for our fabulous chocolate workshop! Are you up for the challenge of creating a handmade chocolate sledge? If so, we’re looking forward to sharing some finger-licking fun!

26.12.2022 – 08.01.2023: Epiphany cake

At the end of this culinary workshop, you will walk away with a very special homemade cake! You’ll have also gained some culinary skills and knowledge about the symbolism in Twelfth Night, celebrated on 6 January.