Social cooking at Aveqia

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Aveqia

What? Cookery school newcomer is all about connecting people through cooking where instead of cooking individually, it’s all about cooking as a team. The company’s origins are in Sweden where owner, chef and entrepreneur David Berggren had once cooked for the Queen of Sweden. As such, every dish you cook has a Scandinavian take on things. With four courses and plenty of wine, there’s lots to get you talking.

When? Open now

Where? 2 St. Bride Street London EC4A 4AD

How? Visit www.aveqia.co.uk for more information

Ten photos from Aveqia

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