Cookery/ˈkʊkəri/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Skill Cookery refers to the skill and knowledge involved in preparing food. His passion for cookery led him to become a chef. Pro Tip 2/3Educational Context Cookery is often associated with formal education in the culinary arts. She enjoyed her cookery classes at the institute. Pro Tip 3/3Hobby or Profession Cookery can be a hobby for some and a profession for others. Amateur cookery competitions are held in the town hall.