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

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.

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, food to eat as you prepare it and also to take home and enjoy

Skill Level: All Abilities

Chef: Jason Palin

Something different for during the holidays, have an early evening out with your children and teenagers, learning to cook a lovely meal to share together.   Working with our chef Jason, you will enjoy an inspiring evening ‘Cooking Together’ with your child or teenager.

You will prepare a main course, a side dish and dessert before time to enjoy your meal together in the company of others at our affable table.

Jason is also keen to share tips and tricks to improve your skills in the kitchen, a popular one being how to chop an onion without crying!

What you’ll Cook:

We can cater for all dietary requirements, just let us know at the time of booking.

If there is something you are particularly keen to cook, then please ask and we will try and accommodate your request. To give you a flavour of what to expect, here are some examples:

Suggested Menus

Plaited loaves, blackened chicken and spiced rice, sticky toffee pudding

Home-made pasta with carbonara sauce; rosemary & garlic focaccia

French Farmhouse – baguettes, rustic chicken; tarte tatin

Chicken cordon bleu, pommes aligots, French bread, home-made ice cream and crepes

What’s Included

Evening meal, refreshments and glass of wine for the adults

Additional drinks can be purchased and paid for using cash or card – see our beverages list for details

Skill Level: All Abilities

Extra children can be added for £30 per child – please call Mark on 0161 706 0505 to arrange or email mark@foodsorcery.co.uk

If you are lucky enough to travel in Indonesia, your senses are swamped with noise, colour and smells – there is a street food culture and the hawkers enthusiastically shout competitng to sell their dishes – they use fresh herbs and spices cleverly to make exciting moorish food – you’ll be booking your flights to Bali by the end of the class.

This class is a mixture of demonstration and hands on cookery, together you will prepare dishes that you will sit and enjoy together at the end of the class with a well earned beer or glass of wine!

Examples of what you might cook:

Rendang

Nasi Gorang

Nasi Uduk

Coriander Lime Rice

Sweet Martabak

Soto Betawi (Jakarta soup)

Babi Pangang (Batak grilled pork)

Sate Ayam / Sate Kambing (satay)

What’s included:

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

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.

With a menu inspired by the variety and diversity of the Manchester food scene, we have developed a cooking together evening to help us celebrate everything great about our city.

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.

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

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.

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