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Learn to Cook
Manci Amma
The Good Mother Experience.
Cook. Connect. Remember.
The spirit of manci Amma
Cooking School
Manci Amma means "Good Mother" A name that evokes warmth, instinct, and inherited care. Inspired by Fran's British and Burmese heritage, this offering is not just a cooking course. It's a return to self, to community, and to breaking bread, sharing stories, memories, and meals with family and friends.
“More Than just Cooking”
This isn’t all about perfect technique or polished presentation. It’s about grounding, care, and connection.
A Three-hour, heart-led session.​​
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You settle into yourself and into a shared space
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Cooking becomes slowly instinctive, not instructional
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Seasoning, timing, and slow touch become small rituals of care
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Food is the fuel in what we’re really offering in the presence, belonging, and that deep, human nourishment that lingers long after the meal.
Why this is for you
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People wanting to learn to cook
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Families, couples wanting to bond through a shared, creative task
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Individuals needing reconnection, comfort, and sensory calm
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Groups seeking meaningful social alternatives
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Parents wanting their children to connect with food hands-on
Typical Lesson Experience
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Each Manci Amma session begins with a warm welcome wine. You’ll ease into the space, get​ to know the ingredients, and explore the sensory world of raw produce and how to select it,​​ prep it, and bring it to life with confidence and care.
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Fran’s guidance is instinctive, gentle, and full of joy. Whether you're slicing onions or​ sprinkling seasoning into oil and bread, everything is taught in a way that feels accessible, relaxed,​​ and rooted in real home cooking. You’ll pick up practical skills, kitchen confidence, and​ a few tricks you’ll quietly treasure.
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The class includes shared time around the table with a glass of wine (or a soft​ alternative), where conversation flows as freely as the food. You’ll sit, eat, and​ connect, not just with your cooking, but with each other.
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See Fran in Action
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Everyone can also leave with their cooked dishes, and a printed recipe folder capturing all the essentials from the day.
What you take away
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Confidence to cook from instinct
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A practical understanding of simple processes
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A shared experience and deeper connection
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A wellbeing boost rooted with the importance of food at the heart of life
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An important understanding of something new that will keep you coming back for more
"I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and proud grandmother, the hands and heart behind Manci Amma. This is more than a cooking school, it’s a space where stories are shared, memories stirred, and both soul and stomach are lovingly fed."
Fran's Role & Expertise
Make an enquiry
Ready to Cook, Connect, and Reclaim the Joy of Food?
Whether you’re curious about heartfelt Anglo-Indian recipes, want to master a specific dish, or just fancy learning how to cook simple British meals with soul, this is your space.
We welcome bespoke group bookings too. Families, friends, curious cooks.
Just drop us a line and we’ll shape something around you.
"Every recipe I teach has been passed down through generations and gently adapted by me blending heritage with heart and tradition with my own lived wisdom. At Manci Amma, every dish tells a story. Every class is a homecoming and everyone is welcome at the table."
It's more than just cooking
Book your Manci Amma experience today. Let food hold space for something deeper.
Fran has been awarded a 5 out of 5 Food Standards Agency rating (Authority FSA/1722113). She is certified in Food Allergy and Intolerance Awareness, and holds a Level 2 Food Safety qualification by Highfield Qualifications.
Group Bookings with Fran
Whether you come alone or bring a friend, you're always welcome at the Manci Amma table.
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Fran gently leads each session with care, guiding you through soulful, heritage-rooted dishes in a relaxed, shared setting. Together, learning through doing, and finding comfort in flavours that nourish far beyond the plate. Perfect for individuals, small groups, or spontaneous bookings with up to 12 guests, join solo and leave with new stories, new skills, and sometimes, new friends.
Reserve your spot today and step into a warm, flavour-filled experience where everyone belongs. £75.00 per head for 3.5 hours 8 students maximum
If you're interested in joining a Manci Amma session, feel free to drop Fran an email to discuss the types of food you'd like to explore, any dietary preferences, or if you're simply looking for inspiration.
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She’ll work around your availability and suggest dates that fit. Whether you have a specific dish in mind or you're open to discovering something new, Fran will tailor the experience to suit you.
One-to-One Sessions
Sometimes the deepest connection begins with just one person.
These individual lessons are tailored entirely to you and your pace, your background, your comfort zone. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to reconnect with food in a more intuitive, grounded way, this space is yours. Fran offers warmth, patience, and a quietly empowering approach that makes learning feel natural, not pressured. Fran will explore recipes, stories, and sensory techniques that suit your personal rhythm, no rush, no judgment, just the joy of presence and discovery.
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Fran offers close, one-on-one lessons where the focus is on you at £30.00 per hour (1–6 hour sessions available.
With a typical session lasting around 3 hours). Whether you're looking to master a specific dish or simply want to feel more at home in the kitchen, this is time well spent.
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