Cookery Classes – Didsbury & Manchester New Jackson

Fresh pasta is a delight and learning to make it is a life skill that stays with you.  During this workshop, we look at all things pasta – from mixing and kneading pasta dough, rolling techniques, filling and shaping.

Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration. Eat as you cook and takeaway your creations. You will leave with tips and tricks to cook more delicious dishes at home.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries (not vegan or gluten free), let us know in the booking notes.

• Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini – Stuffed homemade pasta, creamy centre with garlic and a hint of nutmeg
• Egg Yolk Raviolo – pipped filling, cut and cooked
• Amatriciana Sauce – Flavourful tomato based sauce, perfect to go with your tortellini
• Tagliatelle – Ribbon-shaped pasta from Marche region of Italy.

What’s included:

• Complimentary drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided, you will eat as you cook and take home the additional dishes, bring containers or use our simple ones.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Northern Thai food has a distinct flavour which is quite different from what most people associate with central Thai food. Curries in the north have obvious Burmese influences. They are made Without coconut milk and they thinner in consistency as a result, however they are just as delicious and can be mind blowingy spicy! but don’t worry, during the class you can choose how much spice to add to your dishes.

Authentic ingredients are readily available in specialist stores and the aromas and tastes are exceptional!….You’ll be booking the flights to Bangkok!

Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration. Eat as you cook and takeaway your creations. You will leave with tips and tricks to cook more delicious dishes at home.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. Things might change, trust us it will be delicious!

• Khao Soi – Chang Mai noodle soup. If you would prefer Vegan/Veggie/Fish, let us know in the booking notes.
• Nam Prik Ong – Chilli sauce/dip
• Yam wun sen kung – Spicy Thai Salad with glass noodles and prawns
• Crispy Fish with Thai sauce – a true showstopper!

Naturally Gluten and Dairy free

What’s included:

• Complimentary drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided, you will eat as you cook and take home the additional dishes, bring containers or use our simple ones.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Mexican street food, called antojitos (literally “little cravings”), is prepared by street vendors and at small traditional markets in Mexico, it’s said that Mexican’s eat at least one meal a week on the street.

Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration. Eat as you cook and takeaway your creations. You will leave with tips and tricks to cook more delicious dishes at home.

Examples of what you might cook: All classes can be adapted to most allergies & preferences, just let us know in the notes when booking.

• Cheesy Beef Quesadilla (spicy beef, melted cheese, golden-brown and crispy tortilla)
• Homemade tacos (small Mexican flatbread, you will learn how to make these from scratch)
• Elote Corn (loaded with sour cream, cheese, spices and herbs)
• Spiced Chicken
•  Jalapeno and Lime Slaw (crunchy and slightly pickled)

What’s included:

• Free Drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided, you will eat as you cook and take home the additional dishes, bring containers or use our simple ones.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

A Cooking Together Experience is as much about great conversation and unwinding as it is about learning and dining—a perfect blend of meal out and a hands-on cookery class. We call it sociable foodie fun!

Each ticket is for two people, cooking the same meal together as a pair. Enjoy canapés and complimentary drink on arrival, before chef leads you through preparing your starter and main, sharing expert tips on cooking and presentation. Afterward, sit down in our dining area to savour your creation alongside fellow food lovers.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries, let us know in the booking notes. You cook the same ingredients in your pair.

• Starter: Grilled Beef Spicy Salad;
• Main: Chicken Massaman Curry;
• Dessert – Made by Chef so you can enjoy your evening.

What’s included:

• Free drink & Canapé on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided; you will enjoy your meal in the company of others in the dining area.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Cooking Together Experiences are as much about chatting and relaxing as they are about learning and eating – the perfect blend of meal out and cookery class, we call it sociable foodie fun. One ticket is for 2 people, and you will cook your meal together.

Enjoy canapés and a complimentary beverage on arrival, Chef will guide you through creating your meal, sharing their knowledge and love of food with cooking and presentation tips. You will then sit down to eat your meal in the company of others in our dining area.

For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. You cook the same ingredients in your pair.

For GF participants: you’ll join the gyoza folding process, then eat an alternative option.

Example dishes:

• Starter: Yakitori with Japanese Slaw – grilled chicken skewers with a refreshingly crunchy slaw
• Main: Pork Gyoza in a Miso Broth – a dish that combines dumplings with a rich, aromatic soup base
• Dessert – Chef makes Dessert so you can enjoy your evening

What’s included:

• Complimentary drink & Canapé on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided; you will enjoy your meal in the company of others in the dining area.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Step into the rich and aromatic world of Indian cooking with this hands-on class dedicated to curries. You’ll learn how to balance spices, layer flavours, and create authentic dishes that go far beyond the takeaway. Guided by our chef, you’ll cook a variety of curries from across India – from creamy, comforting classics to fiery regional favourites – along with the accompaniments that bring them to life.

Whether you’re new to Indian cuisine or looking to expand your repertoire, you’ll take away the skills and confidence to recreate these dishes at home, impressing family and friends with meals full of depth and tradition.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes.

• Chicken Biryani – One pot dish from Southern India, slow cooked to be tender and aromatic
• Black Dahl – Learn to layer up flavours and roast spices in one of Indian’s most popular dishes
• Prawn Balti – learn stir-fry style techniques, spice balancing, and creating a rich sauce from scratch.
• Naan (Demo) – Delicious bread used to scoop up sauce and rice
• Green Chutney (Demo) – Delicious accompaniment to your dishes

What’s included:

• Free drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided, you will enjoy eating the food you create in the dining room at the end of the class, take home any leftovers, bring containers or use our simple ones.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

A Cooking Together Experience is as much about great conversation and unwinding as it is about learning and dining—a perfect blend of meal out and a hands-on cookery class. We call it sociable foodie fun!

Each ticket is for two people, cooking the same meal together as a pair. Enjoy canapés and complimentary drink on arrival, before chef leads you through preparing your starter and main, sharing expert tips on cooking and presentation. Afterward, sit down in our dining area to savour your creation alongside fellow food lovers.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. You cook the same ingredients in your pair.

Note: this is one of the few classes not adaptable to vegan or gluten free diets.

• Starter: Prawn Panzanella Salad, Whipped Ricotta, Piadina Bread
• Main: Homemade Tagliatelle, Amatriciana Sauce, Burrata
• Dessert: Made by chef so you can enjoy your evening

What’s included:

• Free drink & Canapé on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided; you will enjoy your meal in the company of others in the dining area.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

A Cooking Together Experience is as much about chatting and relaxing as they are about learning and eating – the perfect blend of meal out and cookery class, we call it sociable foodie fun. One ticket is for 2 people, and you will cook your meal together.

Enjoy canapés and a complementary beverage on arrival, Chef will guide you through creating your meal, sharing their knowledge and love of food with cooking and presentation tips. You will then sit down to eat your meal in the company of others in our dining area.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. You cook the same ingredients in your pair.

• Starter: Lamb Momos with mint dip, mango kachumber. Similar to Gyoza
• Main: Keralan Chicken Curry – Popular South Indian dish with creamy, flavourful gravy and tender chicken.
• Dessert: Made by Chef so you enjoy your evening

For GF participants: you’ll join the momos folding process, then eat an alternative option.

What’s included:

• Free drink & Canapé on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided; you will enjoy your meal in the company of others in the dining area.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

A Cooking Together Experience is as much about chatting and relaxing as they are about learning and eating – the perfect blend of meal out and cookery class, we call it sociable foodie fun. One ticket is for 2 people, and you will cook your meal together.

Enjoy canapés and a complimentary beverage on arrival, Chef will guide you through creating your meal, sharing their knowledge and love of food with cooking and presentation tips so you can take Instagram worthy foodie photo’s. You will then sit down to eat your meal in the company of others in our dining area.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. You cook the same ingredients in your pair.

• Starter: Khobz Flat Bread, Lamb Arayes, and Sumac Yoghurt
• Main: Chicken Shawarma with Pomegranate Molasses, Batata Hara, Fetoush Salad and Tahini Dressing.
• Dessert: Made by chef so you can enjoy your meal

What’s included:

• Complimentary drink & Canapé on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided; you will enjoy your meal in the company of others in the dining area.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

This is for the home barista or coffee enthusiasts wishing to learn more about how to create great espresso and milk-based drinks from their own kitchen. This session lasts for three hours and requires no previous experience at all, it is also adaptable to meet the specific needs of the student and ensure the content covered is relevant to your own equipment.

We will explore the principles of brewing coffee, taking into account the impact of coffee origin/processing/water quality and filtration method in addition to all the important barista skills. We will then introduce the theory behind espresso brewing including the adjustment and calibration of the grinder before covering off milk steaming and the foundations of latte art technique.

Skills you will Learn:

• Coffee tasting speciality coffee
• Learn how to get better results when making espresso at home
• Learn about milk texturing and the fundamentals of latte art
• Learn about the different ways to make coffee at home including V60, clever dripper, aero press etc
• You will get to enjoy lots of very tasty and interesting coffees from around the world 

What’s included:

Lots of coffee and some biscuits!

Skill Level: All Abilities

There’s nothing quite like homemade pasta, especially with Chef Salvatore. Share in his passion, and bring authentic Italian food into your kitchen with some truly amazing pasta dishes. You’ll learn how to make pasta dough from scratch and a variety of techniques to create three incredible dishes.

A combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration, this extended class includes time to enjoy eating your dishes in the dining room. You will leave with plenty of leftovers and the confidence to cook more delicious dishes at home.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes.

Note: this is one of the few classes not adaptable to vegan or gluten free diets.

• Tortellini with ricotta, fennel, and sun-dried tomatoes. 
• Filled Pappardelle with pancetta, leek, and asparagus
• Tagliatelle with seasonal pesto dressing

What’s included:

• Free drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided, you will enjoy eating the food you create in the dining room at the end of the class, take home any leftovers, bring containers or use our simple ones.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

A Cooking Together Experience is as much about great conversation and unwinding as it is about learning and dining—a perfect blend of meal out and a hands-on cookery class. We call it sociable foodie fun!

Each ticket is for two people, cooking the same meal together as a pair. Enjoy canapés and complimentary drink on arrival, before chef leads you through preparing your starter and main, sharing expert tips on cooking and presentation. Afterward, sit down in our dining area to savour your creation alongside fellow food lovers.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. You cook the same ingredients in your pair.

Note: this is one of the few classes not adaptable to vegan or gluten free diets.

• Starter: Prawn Panzanella Salad, Whipped Ricotta, Piadina Bread
• Main: Homemade Tagliatelle, Amatriciana Sauce, Burrata
• Dessert: Made by chef so you can enjoy your evening

What’s included:

• Free drink & Canapé on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided; you will enjoy your meal in the company of others in the dining area.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

A Cooking Together Experience is as much about chatting and relaxing as they are about learning and eating – the perfect blend of meal out and cookery class, we call it sociable foodie fun. One ticket is for 2 people, and you will cook your meal together.

Enjoy canapés and a complementary beverage on arrival, Chef will guide you through creating your meal, sharing their knowledge and love of food with cooking and presentation tips. You will then sit down to eat your meal in the company of others in our dining area.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. You cook the same ingredients in your pair.

• Starter – Pork Mandu – For GF participants: you’ll join the folding process, then eat a version with an alternative wrapper.
• Main – Korean Fried Chicken with sticky rice stir-fry, everyone’s favourite Korean dish
• Dessert – Chef-made so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

What’s included:

• Free drink & Canapé on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided; you will enjoy your meal in the company of others in the dining area.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

A Cooking Together Experience is as much about chatting and relaxing as they are about learning and eating – the perfect blend of meal out and cookery class, we call it sociable foodie fun. One ticket is for 2 people, and you will cook your meal together.

Enjoy canapés and a complementary beverage on arrival, Chef will guide you through creating your meal, sharing their knowledge and love of food with cooking and presentation tips so you can take Instagram worthy foodie photo’s. You will then sit down to eat your meal in the company of others in our dining area.

Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. You cook the same ingredients in your pair.

• Starter: Sri Lankan Lamb Rolls with Carrot Sambal
• Main: Kukul Mas Maluwa and Pol Roti Flatbread
• Dessert – Chef-made so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

What’s included:

• Free drink & Canapé on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided; you will enjoy your meal in the company of others in the dining area.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Kaiseki is a style of Japanese Cuisine in which a series of very small, intricate dishes are prepared. At Food Sorcery we have developed a class that explores three of the most popular dishes – all can be replicated at home and during the class you will have the opportunity for plenty of hands-on cookery, demonstration and a sociable meal at the end.

Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration, this extended class includes time to enjoy eating your dishes in the dining room. You will leave with plenty of leftovers and the confidence to cook more delicious dishes at home.

All classes are adaptable for most allergies and preferences, just let us know in the notes when booking.

Examples of what you might cook: things may change, trust us it will be delicious!

• Nikuman: steamed buns with a mildly sweet, milky taste, often eaten as a snack with pork filling
• Harryhira dressing – a unique dressing with lots of great taste sensations
• Tuna maki – Also known as Tuna roll, covered with nori seaweed on the outside
• Fillet steak with ginger sauce – simply delicious and looks amazing
• Smashed cucumber salad (Sunomono) – Sunomono refers to vinegar-based dishes served as a side

For dietaries and allergies let us know in the booking notes.

What’s included:

• Free drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided, you will enjoy eating the food you create in the dining room at the end of the class, take home any leftovers, bring containers or use our simple ones.
• Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.
• The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level: All Abilities