Cooking Together: a fresh take on a night out – included in Manchester Confidential’s Top 10 Manchester Pop Ups & Supper Clubs!

Ditch the conventional restaurant meal and have fun with your partner or friends. Become chefs for the evening, chopping, slicing, squeezing and peeling all the ingredients you need to produce a restaurant-style meal of your own creation.

Our Cooking Together events are as much about chatting and relaxing as they are about learning and eating. The evening is led by Chef sharing his knowledge and love of food, offering a sprinkling of tips and tricks along the way. The evening is topped off with appetizing ways to present your dishes so you can take Instagram-worthy foodie photos of the fruits of your labour!

Cooking Together nights can be exclusive for groups of ten or more – if you have something in mind, get in touch.

What you will Learn

Chef will demonstrate a first course for you to recreate in your pairs and then enjoy together around our communal table. There follows a demonstration of the main course before it’s your turn to cook again. While you enjoy your meal, Chef will prepare a delicious pudding.

Some example menus are below. Please feel free to make requests in advance of the event. Food Sorcery ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced and a vegetarian option is always available.

Example menu

• First Dish – spring rolls, Thai-style fish cakes, falafels, calamari, or home-made breads with a twist

• Second Dish – the main event will feature meat, fish or poultry (veggie options always in stock) and some seasonal veg and appropriate carb. This may be traditional, globally inspired or invented… go with it!

• Pudding –Chef-made so you can relax and enjoy your meal. Opt for the classics or something more adventurous for example melting middle chocolate puds, sticky toffee, or even a soufflé.

What’s included:

A complimentary glass of wine or beer on arrival (soft drinks also available), and the food you prepare. Copies of the recipes will be emailed afterwards. Most importantly, you don’t even need to do the washing up; all the fun, none of the work.

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers and spirits to enjoy during your evening. A range of soft drinks are also available. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level: All Abilities

A unique blend of Chinese and French style, Vietnamese food is greatly admired for its fresh and fragrant flavour.  Naturally low in dairy and fat, you will learn the tips and trick to enjoy making Vietnamese at home.  At the end of the class, time to enjoy the redults of your hard work and relax eating the food created at our sociable table.

When talking about “Vietnamese food,” think rice in many forms (steamed, sticky, noodles, pancakes, porridge), fish sauce (lots of it), herbs (mint, cilantro, lemongrass), seafood, pork, beef, chicken, and tropical fruits (rambutan, banana, papaya, mango, etc.), with borrowed flavors from the French imperialists and nearby countries like Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and China.

Skills you will learn:

Tips and tricks to make delicious Vietnamese dishes at home.

Examples of What you might cook:

• Perfect Beef Pho.
• Gỏi gà – Shredded chicken salad with Asian herbs, peppers & a chilli ginger dressing
• Cà-ri – Rich, fragrant Vietnamese curry with veggies & mushrooms, topped with nuts & served with broken rice
• Cold Soba Noodles with Vietnamese Pork.
• Vietnamese Summer Rolls.
• Lemongrass Shrimp over Rice Vermicelli and Vegetables (Bun Tom Nuong Xa)

What’s included

Drink on arrival, all ingredients, the meal and any leftovers can be taken home

Skill Level: All Abilities

Chef: Jason Palin

If you get a buzz out of coffee, then this is perfect for you! You will learn some fun facts and even a little bit of science about your favourite drink from Gavin, who has been a professional barista for over 15 years.

He will explain the differences in techniques used to make the perfect coffee, advise you on what will work best for you at home and even how to use all the kit that you bought and have tucked away in the back of the cupboard.

There will be plenty of opportunity to practise your skills and you will even try a little latte art to impress your friends!

Skills you will Learn:

Making the perfect cup of coffee at home.

The science behind your favourite drink – temperature, filtering etc

How to use the kit that you will need

Grinding beans versus pre ground

How to steam milk without spending £’000s

Latte art

What’s included:

Lots of coffee and some nibbles!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Morning wrap around care available from 8am to 9.30am – this is £5 per child per day, payable in cash on the day.

Your children learn the skills they need to cook with confidence, a skill that will stay with them for life. Sample Day; 9.30am to 12noon – Cooking Session; 12noon to 1pm – Lunch; 1.15pm to 2.15pm Cooking Session; 2.15pm to 3.30pm – time to let off steam with a bootcamp in the gym.

Some previous menus below – send in any requests!

Pizza Day! Sleeves rolled up we will make the dough, learn to knead, all about yeast and how it needs time to work its magic. Thenit’s time to make the toppings.

Street Food! Spring rolls and Samosas with various fillings, the children will have the opportunity to taste and design various flavours and spices to design and roll their own street food!

Italian day! Pasta dough or Gnocchi, rolling, filling – various sauces – everyone makes their own and tries different classic Italian Sauces

Spanish Tapas! Chef Jason’s favourite and again a great opportunity for learning about seasoning and textures! Spicy Lamb Albondigas , Chicken Morunos and Patatas Bravas

We are able to accomodate most allergies and dietary requirements, please let us know when you book.

Note: we are a fully operational kitchen therefore an identified risk of cross contamination from all food allergens, please chat to us about any concerns.

Morning wrap around care available from 8am to 9.30am – this is £5 per child per day, payable in cash on the day.

Your children learn the skills they need to cook with confidence, a skill that will stay with them for life. Sample Day; 9.30am to 12noon – Cooking Session; 12noon to 1pm – Lunch; 1.15pm to 2.15pm Cooking Session; 2.15pm to 3.30pm – time to let off steam with a bootcamp in the gym.

Some previous menus below – send in any requests!

Pizza Day! Sleeves rolled up we will make the dough, learn to knead, all about yeast and how it needs time to work its magic. Thenit’s time to make the toppings.

Street Food! Spring rolls and Samosas with various fillings, the children will have the opportunity to taste and design various flavours and spices to design and roll their own street food!

Italian day! Pasta dough or Gnocchi, rolling, filling – various sauces – everyone makes their own and tries different classic Italian Sauces

Spanish Tapas! Chef Jason’s favourite and again a great opportunity for learning about seasoning and textures! Spicy Lamb Albondigas , Chicken Morunos and Patatas Bravas

We are able to accomodate most allergies and dietary requirements, please let us know when you book.

Note: we are a fully operational kitchen therefore an identified risk of cross contamination from all food allergens, please chat to us about any concerns.

Spices are at the heart of Indian Cookery. They can be earthy, spicy, warming, sweet or floral. They can add colour and flavour on their own, and be combined to create delicious flavours. Some people know exactly how to do this, but if you need a little extra confidence, then this is the class for you. Learn the art of Indian Cookery and how to use spices to create delicious meat or vegetarian meals.

At Food Sorcery we are lucky to work with Jason Palin who has cooked in more that 40 countries around the world, his tales of cooking & selling chapati on the beach in Southern Indian are priceless.

Vegetarian alternatives available if required

Skills you will Learn:

How to use spices and spice mixes in Indian cookery

Examples of what you might cook:

Laccha Paratha – soft layered crispy edge breads

Xacuti – Goan Coconut Chicken Curry

Lamb Dhansak – Parsi Lamb Lentil Curry

Ba Ka Kneema – Spiced Minced Eggs

Pudine Ki Chutney – Mint Coriander Chutney

Macchi Ke Cutlet – Fishcakes

Espress Dal

Indian Breads – including Naan, Paratha, Roti and Chapati

Spiced Rice

Raita

Bhaji

What’s included:

Refreshments and you’ll enjoy the food you create with a glass of wine, plus food to take home

Skill Level: All Abilities

Ramen and Noodle dishes are fast becoming a go to street food because of their healthy low fat options and bowls of goodness packed with taste and flavour. As we progress from instant packs of noodles and become much more aware of flavours, this class will teach you to recreate your new found favourites at home. However simple the ingredients the technique is in getting the yin and yang just perfect and selecting the freshest of ingredients.

In this class chef Jason will show you to create an unforgettable meal, meaning you’ll never go near those packet noodles ever again. Whilst using simple ingredients, these dishes aren’t always simple to make without the know how. If you love ramen and noodles you will come away from this class confident enough to cook yourself the most amazing bowl of happy healthy food.

Naturally low in dairy and fat, you will learn the tips and trick to enjoy making these dishes.  You will have the chance to taste your efforts as you go along or take home to enjoy your masterpieces. Long gone will be the days of squidgy noodles hiding in the bottom of a bowl of salty stock and overcooked veggies.

Skills you will learn:

Tips and tricks to make delicious ramen and noodle dishes at home. You will learn about the different types of noodles and how to cook them, as well as how to make the perfect stock and how it should taste and look

Examples of What you might cook:

• Perfect ramen noodle soup
• Stocks and spices for ramen
• Singapore noodles
• Soba noodle bowls
• Drunken noodle chilli
• Teriyaki noodle bowl

What’s included

Drink on arrival, all ingredients, the meal and any leftovers can be taken home

Skill Level: All Abilities

Chef: Jason Palin

Cooking Together: a fresh take on a night out – included in Manchester Confidential’s Top 10 Manchester Pop Ups & Supper Clubs!

Ditch the conventional restaurant meal and have fun with your partner or friends. Become chefs for the evening, chopping, slicing, squeezing and peeling all the ingredients you need to produce a restaurant-style meal of your own creation.

Our Cooking Together events are as much about chatting and relaxing as they are about learning and eating. The evening is led by Chef sharing his knowledge and love of food, offering a sprinkling of tips and tricks along the way. The evening is topped off with appetizing ways to present your dishes so you can take Instagram-worthy foodie photos of the fruits of your labour!

Cooking Together nights can be exclusive for groups of ten or more – if you have something in mind, get in touch.

What you will Learn

Chef will demonstrate a first course for you to recreate in your pairs and then enjoy together around our communal table. There follows a demonstration of the main course before it’s your turn to cook again. While you enjoy your meal, Chef will prepare a delicious pudding.

Some example menus are below. Please feel free to make requests in advance of the event. Food Sorcery ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced and a vegetarian option is always available.

Example menu

• First Dish – spring rolls, Thai-style fish cakes, falafels, calamari, or home-made breads with a twist

• Second Dish – the main event will feature meat, fish or poultry (veggie options always in stock) and some seasonal veg and appropriate carb. This may be traditional, globally inspired or invented… go with it!

• Pudding –Chef-made so you can relax and enjoy your meal. Opt for the classics or something more adventurous for example melting middle chocolate puds, sticky toffee, or even a soufflé.

What’s included:

A complimentary glass of wine or beer on arrival (soft drinks also available), and the food you prepare. Copies of the recipes will be emailed afterwards. Most importantly, you don’t even need to do the washing up; all the fun, none of the work.

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers and spirits to enjoy during your evening. A range of soft drinks are also available. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level: All Abilities

Our team has researched and designed a menu inspired by Manchester and it’s rich food history.  Mix this with our unique sociable cooking together concept for a fantastic Manchester Night Out

Ditch the conventional restaurant meal and have fun with your partner or friends. Become chefs for the evening, chopping, slicing, squeezing and peeling all the ingredients you need to produce a restaurant-style meal of your own creation.

Our Cooking Together events are as much about chatting and relaxing as they are about learning and eating. The evening is led by Chef sharing his knowledge and love of food, offering a sprinkling of tips and tricks along the way. The evening is topped off with appetizing ways to present your dishes so you can take Instagram-worthy foodie photos of the fruits of your labour!

Cooking Together nights can be exclusive for groups of ten or more – if you have something in mind, get in touch.

What you will Learn

Chef will demonstrate a first course for you to recreate in your pairs and then enjoy together around our communal table. There follows a demonstration of the main course before it’s your turn to cook again. While you enjoy your meal, Chef will prepare a delicious pudding.

Some example menus are below. Please feel free to make requests in advance of the event. Food Sorcery ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced and a vegetarian option is always available.

Example menu

• First Dish – spring rolls, Thai-style fish cakes, falafels, calamari, or home-made breads with a twist

• Second Dish – the main event will feature meat, fish or poultry (veggie options always in stock) and some seasonal veg and appropriate carb. This may be traditional, globally inspired or invented… go with it!

• Pudding –Chef-made so you can relax and enjoy your meal. Opt for the classics or something more adventurous for example melting middle chocolate puds, sticky toffee, or even a soufflé.

What’s included:

A complimentary glass of wine or beer on arrival (soft drinks also available), and the food you prepare. Copies of the recipes will be emailed afterwards. Most importantly, you don’t even need to do the washing up; all the fun, none of the work.

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers and spirits to enjoy during your evening. A range of soft drinks are also available. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level: All Abilities