A revamped hotel has launched a new service aimed at transforming "clueless men" into the "perfect husbands-to-be". 

The new Groom Academy at the Best Western Plus in Oak Hill, Woodford Green, teaches men "essential housekeeping" and cocktail-making skills as well as a crash course in cooking.

Practice tutorials are taught by the hotel's skilled staff, including experienced chefs, who will teach men a step-by-step guide on how to cook for special occasions. 

Grooms married at the hotel, which is formally known as The County Hotel, will also be sent an annual reminder of their anniversary and the package deal also includes a three-course meal, overnight stay and breakfast. 

The hotel was re-branded as a Best Western Plus following a £1.4m refurbishment during the summer of last year. 

General manager Sara Chegwidden, said: "We pride ourselves on hosting lavish, romantic wedding days that create truly special memories for brides and grooms as they celebrate the start of their lives together.

"However we also recognise that there are lots of other factors that help make a happy marriage last.

"That’s why we’ve launched our exclusive Groom Academy to transform clueless men into perfect husbands who know how to keep the romance alive.

"Our cocktail and cooking classes will help men spoil their future wives and our reminder text service will even help dispel any potential arguments between forgetful fellas and their better halves."

Packages start from £109.