I’m Wil Reidie
Writer, chef, online cooking teacher
About me
I’m a British writer and chef living in Finland. When I’m not teaching home cooks around the world through my online classes, I write The Recovering Line Cook, my bestselling Substack newsletter where I share recipes, food stories, and humourous essays. It currently has over 4,500 subscribers.
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Teaching others is a true passion of mine. No pre-recorded videos. No crowded group sessions. Just you, your kitchen, and a really fun cooking session with a classically trained chef with 10+ years’ experience in London and the Nordics.
One-to-One cooking classes
(Duration: 2 hours)
My core classes packed with transferable techniques:
Nordic Fish Cookery → Learn how to prep, pan-fry, and sauce fish like a pro.
Restaurant Steak Cookery → Perfectly cooked steak, béarnaise sauce, and sides (no sous vide needed).
Nordic Sweet Buns → Cinnamon, cardamom, or Finnish dallaspulla from scratch.
The Beginner’s Class → A foundational dish (like lasagne) that teaches core cooking skills. Perfect for uni students, youngsters, and people starting on their cooking journey.
✅ Includes: ingredient checklist, live coaching, and a full video recording.
Duration: 2.5hrs
This is my premium offer. If you want to master something specific from the basics to advanced dinner party menus, I’ll build a unique class around your passions and goals.
✅ Includes pre-class consultation, fully tailored recipe focus, detailed follow-up notes, extended class time, and a recording of your session.
What my clients say
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"Truly fantastic. Wil is such a good teacher, very patient and helpful with any questions. And he’s a great conversationalist too, so you’ll have a lot of fun!"
Jack, USA
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"Highly recommended both for the meal itself… and for some cool techniques that could be used elsewhere."
Andrew, USA
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“Wil made me smile, put less pressure on myself, think differently and fall in love with food all over again.”
Elle, UK
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