A Christmas cooking class focused on low-carb cookery based in the Cotswolds in Cheltenham. A wonderful morning of cooking, learning and lots of laughter followed by a delicious lunch.
Location: Prestbury, Cheltenham. A 15 minute walk from the town centre at the foot of Cleeve Hill.
Conveniently located just off the M5 Cheltenham is the perfect place to spend a weekend. An opportunity to explore the surrounding areas close by of Winchcombe, Broadway, Painswick, Cirencester and Bourton on the water.
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If you are staying in Cheltenham then my top ares to stay would be Tivoli, Montpellier, Bath Road (Leckhampton) or Prestbury Village. If you would like any more advice on locations just let me know.
Cost: £95 per person. Inclusive of all ingredients and refreshments etc.
Dietary requirements: All the recipes are all gluten free. If you have any dietary requirements please contact me in advance.
Who will this suit: Anyone interested in some lower carb cookery. People living with diabetes, pre diabetes and their family members. Anyone looking for skills, tips, delicious recipes and an enjoyable cooking experience. The course is for 16+.
Emma Porter bio:
A recipe developer, published author of Life Without Diabetes, The Cookbook and The Low Carb Diabetes Cookbook, creator of The Low Carb Kitchen. Emma Porter is a mum of 2, living in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Emma has worked with some of the world’s leading Professor’s, endocrinologists and doctors. Her works have been published in BBC Good Food, The Times, The Telegraph, The Sun, The Mirror, Women’s Health Magazine and most recently Top Sante. Emma is an Ambassador for Combe Grove Wellness Retreat, Prime Fitness and Wellness with Charlie Baab and Robert Andrew Bakery. She is a regular health and wellness contributor to BBC Radio Gloucester.
Diagnosed with T1 diabetes at the age of 17, Emma has spent the last 11 years creating and developing lower carb recipes to help those living with diabetes and their families. Emma wears an insulin pump and CGM.
A published author and Leith’s trained, Emma is often found demonstrating her recipes at Combe Grove’s metabolic wellness retreats, cooking at private events and coaching those living with diabetes / pre diabetes and type one diabetes on small dietary changes to better manage their blood sugars.
Feedback:
“I attended one of wonderful Emma’s cooking classes during the summer and it changed my life. Her zest for life, her story, her ability to bring a room of total strangers together and create such an enjoyable experience in such a short-lived amount of time is nothing short of extraordinary. She has made me excited to be in the kitchen and has increased my confidence. I have also lost a stone. I have since booked onto another of Emma’s classes and will be attending as many as I can.in 2025, thank you Emma!”. Jules.
“Fun, inspiring and delicious. My friend and I came away buzzing from Emma’s class. There aren’t many Emma’s in the World. We are both in agreement that she has a gift. She gives so much and is so warm, vibrant and supportive”. Rebecca.
“We have been to 4 of Emma’s classes now and each time we have such a brilliant experience. Every single class brings so much joy. Emma is so captivating, passionate and wholesome in her approach. She is effortless at making everyone feel special and we can’t wait to come back for the next one!” J and G
“So inspiring. Fun, engaging and walked away with many new friends too”. Anna.
“Wow, just wow. I am writing this a few months after the event. I thanked Emma of course but it’s taken me until now to really reflect on the positive impact the cooking class has had on my life. Emma inspired me to try new ingredients, to be more confident in myself and to understand why certain foods were spiking me. Dr Ian Lake was so interesting and answered many of my life long questions what my endocrinologist has never had “time” or “patience” to. It really is one of those events where you walk away and just go wow. It makes sense to me now that low carb works and Emma’s recipes really are life changing. Recommend this to anyone- esp to people with diabetes if you are feeling lost”. Deborah
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