Able & Beyond | Online Cookery School • Calm & Sensory-Aware

Empowering SEN Learners Through the Joy of Cooking

Personalised online culinary sessions for children, young people, and adults with Special Educational Needs—led by experienced SEN educators and specialist chefs.

Cookery Chef Anna Maria Racco smiling warmly while preparing fresh dough in the kitchen.

How It Works

Getting started is gentle, predictable, and tailored around your household routine.

Step 1

1. Enquire

Send us a short message using our form below to tell us whether you are looking for online group classes or 1-to-1 mentoring.

Step 2

2. Free Sensory Consultation

Enjoy a relaxed 15-minute chat with Cookery Chef Anna to discuss sensory preferences, favourite foods, and any adaptations needed.

Step 3

3. Your First Session

Join us online to cook together at a calm, unhurried pace. Step-by-step recipes are sent after the session so you can practise again at home.

Programmes & Prices

Supportive, step-by-step online culinary experiences designed for children (aged 6+), young people, and adult SEN learners.

Learners preparing colourful ingredients together during a guided group session
Online Group (Zoom)

Sensory Cooking Groups

Interactive online group sessions paced gently, helping learners explore textures and build confidence with clear, accessible step-by-step recipes.

  • Small groups (maximum 4–6 learners)
  • Recipes sent after class
  • Camera-optional, low-demand environment
£30 per session £85 for a 5-week pass (save £15) £130 for 6 sessions (1 session free)
One-to-one culinary mentoring session in a calm domestic kitchen
Online session

1-to-1 Culinary Mentoring

"Fridge-Friendly" Cooking — No Extra Shopping Needed For all 1-to-1 sessions, there is no pressure to buy special ingredients. Our chef adapts recipes around what you already have in your fridge and cupboard, and students can give suggestions!
£50 per session

Monthly Schedule & Availability

Consistent weekly windows to support routine building and predictable transitions.

Weekly Availability Window

Available for online 1-to-1 mentoring sessions and free 15-minute sensory consultations.

Every Wednesday & Thursday
4:00 – 5:00 PM 5:00 – 6:00 PM 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Online Group Calendar

Dates and seasonal recipes are released monthly. Spaces are limited to 4–6 learners to keep groups calm and supportive.
  • Week 1: Christmas Treats
  • Week 2: Heart-Shaped Pie
  • Week 3: Anna's Easy Bread
Inclusive & Neuro-Affirming

Our SEN & Sensory Approach

We support children, young people, and adults with diverse learning profiles—adapting every step so learners feel safe, capable, and respected.

Step-by-step recipes

Every recipe is broken down into clear, accessible step-by-step instructions sent after class so learners can enjoy cooking in the moment and practise again at home.

Gentle Texture Exploration

Whether a learner prefers touching dough directly, using a silicone spatula, or smelling herbs first, there is no pressure to touch anything before they are ready.

Adaptive & Safe Equipment

We provide a clear, general guide on how to use everyday kitchen equipment safely and confidently, helping learners build practical independence at home.

Movement & Emotional Regulation

Drawing on Cookery Chef Anna’s 25+ years in SEN and Dance Movement Therapy, we go at your learner's pace with calm, rhythmic transitions.

Book a Free Consultation About Your Learner's Needs
Enhanced DBS Checked
Food Hygiene Level 3 Certified
Safeguarding Trained SEN Specialists

Our Team

Experienced SEN educators and culinary specialists fostering independence, sensory confidence, and practical life skills.

Cookery Chef Anna Maria Racco smiling and holding her children's book

Cookery Chef Anna Maria Racco

Co-Founder & SEN Cookery Chef

25+ Yrs SEN & PMLD Specialist Dance Movement Therapist College Culinary Educator

Italian chef, trained Dance Movement Therapist, and SEN educator with over 25 years of experience supporting children, young people, and adults—including learners with PMLD. Anna teaches at Capital City College Group in London and leads our sensory-friendly recipes and mentoring sessions.

Lucas Rambourg, Co-Founder and Specialist SEN Teacher

Lucas Rambourg

Co-Founder & Specialist SEN Educator

14+ Yrs SEN Classroom & 1-to-1 Teacher Accessible Curriculum Design

Specialist SEN teacher and 1-to-1 tutor with over 14 years of experience supporting neurodivergent learners across classrooms and home settings. Lucas shapes our step-by-step learning resources, structured routines, and family communication so every learner feels prepared and supported.

Read Anna's Full Story & Children's Book (The Eagle and the Parakeets)

From My Grandmother's Kitchen in Italy to Inclusive London Classrooms

I grew up in Italy in a home where cooking was part of everyday life and joy. Experimenting beside my grandmother, I discovered flavours, textures, and the tactile pleasure of creating something with my hands—a traditional foundation that still guides my teaching today.

Moving to London in 1986, I trained as a Dance Movement Therapist and spent over 25 years working with SEN children and adults across schools, colleges, nursing homes, and hospitals. I combine movement, sensory regulation, and kitchen creativity to help learners connect with their bodies and build motor confidence.

Specialising in inclusive education, I teach cookery and essential life skills to both mainstream and SEN audiences, including learners with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities), at Capital City College Group in London.

Author of The Eagle and the Parakeets

Beyond the kitchen, Anna is the author of the children's book The Eagle and the Parakeets, weaving themes of inclusivity, bravery, and friendship that reflect the values she brings to every cooking session.

Culinary & Therapeutic Philosophy:

"Cooking is not just about following a recipe—it is about rhythm, sensory comfort, and celebrating what each learner can do at their own pace."

Recipe Hub

A taste of the delicious, sensory-friendly dishes we bake together in our online sessions. Step-by-step recipe sheets are sent to families after every class.

Platter of festive homemade Christmas treats including star biscuits, heart cookies, and decorated chocolate trees

Christmas Treats

Festive, colourful bakes including star biscuits, stained-glass heart cookies, and decorated chocolate trees—wonderful for practising mixing, rolling, shape cutting, and creative decorating.

Full heart-shaped lattice pie with red fruit filling on a silver cake board

Heart-Shaped Pie

A beautiful heart-shaped fruit pie with a bright berry filling and a woven shortcrust pastry lattice top—ideal for building fine motor confidence and pattern-making skills.

Cookery Chef Anna kneading fresh bread dough

Anna's Easy Bread

A wonderful rhythmic, tactile recipe for exploring warm dough and baking a fresh loaf at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to help you decide whether our online sessions are right for your learner.

Friendly, No-Obligation Enquiry

Book a Free Consultation or Enquire

Whether you are a parent, carer, or adult learner, complete our short form below or contact us directly and we will reply within 24 hours.

  • No payment is taken when you submit this form
  • Speak directly with Cookery Chef Anna or Lucas
  • Confidential, tailored advice for your learner

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