23rd Jul
4th Aug
Type of Course:
One-Day Children’s & Teen Pasta-Making Course
Looking for a fun and educational summer holiday activity in Cornwall? Pasta Masters Cookery Camp with Chef Ben is a hands-on one-day cookery course designed for children and teenagers who want to build kitchen confidence, learn new culinary skills, and enjoy a day of creative cooking in a professional kitchen environment.
Hosted at the Truro School Cookery School, this exciting summer workshop introduces young chefs to the art of fresh pasta making, bread making, food preparation, kitchen safety, and healthy cooking techniques.
This course can be booked on the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre website, with all of our activity camps > BOOK HERE <
Fresh Bread Making
The day begins with studentsexploring the world of bread making. They will:
Pasta Making Workshop
In the afternoon, students will partipate in an interactive pasta-making masterclass, including:
Cooking Delicious Pasta Sauces
Kids Session (Ages 8–12)
Our younger chefs will create a simple and delicious tomato pasta sauce using fresh tomatoes and herbs. Along the way, they’ll learn about ingredients, flavour combinations, and basic food preparation skills.
Teen Session (Ages 13–17)
Teen participants will take their cooking skills further by creating more advanced pasta sauces. They’ll learn:
Kitchen Skills, Hygiene and Safety
Cooking is about more than creating delicious food. Throughout the day, students will also learn important practical kitchen skills, including:
These valuable life skills help young chefs become more independent and confident in the kitchen.
Location
Truro School Cookery School, Truro School Senior Site
Dates
Teen Session (Ages 13–17)
Thursday 23 July 2026
Kids Session (Ages 8–12)
Tuesday 4 August 2026
Times
Standard Camp Day
10:00am – 4:00pm
Extended Day with Wraparound Care (Ages 8–12 Only)
8:30am – 5:30pm
Age Groups
Recipes, teaching methods and activities will be adapted to suit each age group.
Cost
£51 per child.
Lunch and Refreshments
Children should bring:
We recommend bringing a packed lunch, as some recipes may take time to prepare and many young chefs enjoy taking their creations home to share with family and friends.
Arrival and Collection
Standard Camp Day
Arrival
Registration takes place at the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre from 9:45am.
Collection
Collection takes place between 4:00pm and 4:15pm from the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
If your child needs to leave early, please notify a member of staff during registration.
Wraparound Care (Ages 8–12)
To support working families, children attending the Pasta Masters Kids Session can access additional wraparound care through the Truro School Multi-Sport Camp.
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Cost
Please select the wraparound care option during booking.
Allergies and Dietary Requirements
We can accommodate most dietary requirements, including:
Please contact us before booking to discuss any allergies or dietary requirements:
While every effort is made to accommodate dietary needs, please note that the cookery school is a shared teaching environment and cross-contamination with allergens cannot be completely eliminated.
