Mexican cookery is a flavoursome, colourful and healthy.

In this masterclass we will explore the traditional Mexican flavours and methods of cooking to produce a delectable menu of varied dishes.

Vegetarian alternatives available if required

Skills you will Learn:

How to use traditional methods and flavours of Mexico

Examples of what you might cook:

Traditional soft corn tacos and flour tortillas from scratch

Delicious salsa’s and dips

Quesadillas – folded and stuffed tortillas

Tamales – filled and baked dough parcels

Frijoles – spiced black beans

Fresh and tangy salads

Spiced Rice

Mexican desserts such as churros

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

Working with our chef Jason, you will enjoy an inspiring afternoon ‘Cooking Together’ with your child(ren) or soon to be teenager.

This class is about spending time with your child by doing an activity which requires working as a team. You will prepare a main course, a pudding and a side dish and then 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 £20 per child – please call Mark on 0161 706 0505 to arrange

Vegan & Vegetarian Dishes from around the world

Vegetarian Cooking opens the door to a vast array of dishes, cooking styles and techniques and most importantly fantastic flavours!  It’s such an huge area of cookery, it becomes a little daunting.  This course will give you the basic skills to equip you for a vegetarian diet, perfect to be adopted for all your meals or just if you want to change your eating habits on a occasional basis.

Please note that this course can be adapted for a Vegan diet.

This weekend class has the opportunity to delve deeper than our midweek class

Skills you will Learn:

Store cupboard staples such as risottos, noodle dishes and slow cooked delights

Pan asian flavours

Dhal, pulses and beans

Some bells & whistles – parmesan crisps, poached eggs

Spices

Protein Replacements

What’s included:

All ingredients; food you prepare for lunch and to take home

Coffee on arrival, glass of wine during lunch

Skill Level: All Abilities