food is love

Welcome to Sarah Rankin Cooks – Scotland’s Home of Exceptional Private Dining, Cookery Classes, and Culinary Experiences

Welcome — I’m Sarah Rankin, a Scottish chef, food writer, broadcaster and private dining specialist passionate about creating unforgettable food moments. Whether I’m hosting bespoke Private Dining experiences, leading hands‑on Cookery Classes, or inspiring audiences through live food demos, festivals and culinary events, my mission is simple: to bring people together through the joy of food.

From intimate supper clubs to corporate team‑building cookery experiences, every event is crafted with seasonality, storytelling, and a deep love of Scotland’s larder at its heart.

Looking for an unforgettable food experience?
• Book a private dining event tailored specifically to you
• Join one of my cookery classes or workshops
• Host a team‑building session that blends creativity, connection & food
• Bring your event to life with a live cooking demonstration

Each experience is designed to be warm, welcoming, and memorable — whether you're celebrating, learning, or simply indulging.

See What’s On
Explore my Events page to find out where I’ll be cooking next. New classes, supper clubs and demos are added regularly, and places fill quickly.

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Ready to book?
If you’re planning something special — or want to create a food experience your guests will never forget — get in touch today to reserve your place online. I’d love to cook for you.

Because food isn’t just nourishment.

Food is connection. Food is celebration. Food is love.

Let me share it with you.

  • a bowl of homemade ravioli with herb butter sauce and tuille
  • three canapes on a board
  • Bowl of tempura cod cheeks with a tarragon oil sauce
  • A bowl of creamy green godess dressing with a silver spoon inside, placed on a patterned tablecloth.
  • A salad with greens, roasted chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, and slices of cured meat on a beige oval plate on a blue and white patterned tiled table, with a pair of tongs beside it.
  • Creamy baked salsify casserole topped with grated cheese, and herbs on a rustic wooden table with a spoon beside it.
  • scottish langoustines with creamy mayo and a tin of home made chips topped with seaweed salt
  • long dish of jointed rabbit in a mustard sauce with micro herbs