Learn the secrets of some of the most traditional Portuguese recipes

When it comes to the great cuisines of Europe, most of us zero in on the big three: France, Spain and Italy, however Portugal has a rich gastronomic tradition and its contribution to the culinary world has been immense. Famous for seafood and Mediterranean influence, it’s the colonial past that has introduced a wide variety of spices including piri piri – African bird’s eye chili pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, vanilla and saffron. Olive oil is one of the bases for cooking and flavouring food as is garlic and herbs such as bay and parsley are widely used.

Skills you will Learn:

In this class, chef will teach you the secrets of the most traditional Potruguese recipes. When your feast is ready, take a seat among fellow foodies and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Relish the satisfaction of eating a meal you prepared and leave the cookery class with fresh cooking inspiration.

Examples of what you might cook:

Caldo Verde – A warming soup or sopa of Kale potatoes and chorizo

Pataniscas Salt cod fritters, a true taste of Portugal

Portuguese dark pork loin in garlic sauce or with a piri piri sauce – Porco preto com molho de alho

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival additional beverages can be purchased using card or cash.

Enjoy the food you create at our sociable table at the end of the class – if there are any leftovers you are welcome to take them home if you bring suitable containers. Food Sorcery can’t take responsibility for any food taken away from the cookery school.

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

Claire has been navigating New Smithfield wholesale market for over a decade, cooking fresh produce onsite at the market cafe.   We have combined forces with Claire to showcase the best Seasonal Produce available with a lunch club running every 2 months.  This is our first event with her, looking at some beautiful Autumnal produce

Claire will buy all the produce for your seasonal lunch in the morning, then prepare and cook you a wonderful meal, which you’ll enjoy eating in our spacious dining room.   Throughout the event, Claire will be happy to answer any questions and will demo where possible how to make elements of the meal.

If you would like an early start to join Claire at the market, we can arrange this.

Note: menu can be adapted to a Vegetarian diet and most allergies catered for.  If you would like a Vegan option, please discuss with us.

Menu – subject to availability:

Main Course – Pork Fillet ‘Waldorf’ Wellington, with celeriac purée, steamed beetroot and Bramley apple, kale and buttered cider sauce.

Vegetarian Option – Butternut Squash ‘Waldorf’ Wellington.

Dessert – Sticky Toffee Plum Pudding with spiced Banana ‘Ice-cream’

Claire also runs tours of the market showing you how to navigate and buy the freshest produce.

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival at the cookery school, further drinks can be purchased from our well stocked bar.

Delicious 2 course meal with a few chef’s treats!

Copies of the recipes will be emailed a few days after the class.

The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level – All Abilities

One ticket is for 2 people on our 90 minute cookery class & meal events.

Fish is a low-fat, rarely cook it at home or stick to the same recipes.Learn to choose and cook the freshest locally sourced fish. Our fish is supplied from Evans fishmongers in the centre of Didsbury Village.

We offer a series of fish classes, this short class, will show you how to prepare a delicious fish dish and side that will be your meal.  Like going out for dinner but you are cooking it.  You will know what to look and ask for in the fishmongers.

Allergies and dietary requirements can be catered for if we know in advance.

What you will learn.

• – A main course and perfect accompanying side, each time we host this event the menu will vary.

What you might cook, depending on availability

Hake shoulder, Whole red sea bream, Asian style salmon fish cakes

Tastes will vary Mediterranean, South East Asian and Southern Indian

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create throughout the class and any leftovers can be taken home if you bring suitable containers. Food Sorcery can’t take responsibility for any food taken away from the cookery school.

We have a great bar with some amazing wines, beers, a range spirits and soft drinks to enjoy – additional beverages can be purchased using card or cash.

Copies of the recipes will also be emailed to you after the class.

The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level – All Abilities

One ticket is for 2 people on our 90 minute cookery class & meal events.

Fish is a low-fat, rarely cook it at home or stick to the same recipes.Learn to choose and cook the freshest locally sourced fish. Our fish is supplied from Evans fishmongers in the centre of Didsbury Village.

We offer a series of fish classes, this short class, will show you how to prepare a delicious fish dish and side that will be your meal.  Like going out for dinner but you are cooking it.  You will know what to look and ask for in the fishmongers.

Allergies and dietary requirements can be catered for if we know in advance.

What you will learn.

• – A main course and perfect accompanying side, each time we host this event the menu will vary.

What you might cook, depending on availability

Hake shoulder, Whole red sea bream, Asian style salmon fish cakes

Tastes will vary Mediterranean, South East Asian and Southern Indian

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create throughout the class and any leftovers can be taken home if you bring suitable containers. Food Sorcery can’t take responsibility for any food taken away from the cookery school.

We have a great bar with some amazing wines, beers, a range spirits and soft drinks to enjoy – additional beverages can be purchased using card or cash.

Copies of the recipes will also 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: a fresh take on dining 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 to create a restaurant-inspired meal which you’ll enjoy eating in the company of others.

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. Allergies, vegan/vegetarian options always available on request.

Example menu – the menu changes every six weeks

• 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 (vegan/vegetarian options on request) 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.

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 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

Japanese Cuisine is experiencing ever increasing popularity in the UK and at Food Sorcery we developed a weekend 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.

Sushi – iconic Japanese dishes, more available than ever in the UK – this is delicious to make at home and genuinely a fraction of the price of the pre-prepared packs.

Gyoza – delicious little dumplings

Ramen – you will never return to packet noodles!

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.

What’s included:

A complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink on arrival, the food you prepare. Recipes will be emailed after the class. Most importantly no washing up; all the fun, none of the work.

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level – All Abilities

An opportunity to spend quality time with your teen, while helping them gain confidence in the kitchen.  Our Cooking Together – with your Teen is designed for an adult and a teenager to cook together.   The event is chef led and together you will make and as importantly eat – a main course, side dish & dessert.  Important life skills being learned while enjoying an evening out.

For those who know us, this class is targeted at those who are a little old for big & little cooks, not yest ready for cooking together events

All 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!

Dishes will be suitable for your Teen to recreate for their friends and become the popular chef at Uni!  If you would like to add an additional teenager or adult, please add a comment in the notes or contact us.   An additional adult is £40, and additional teen £30

What you will Learn

Chef will demonstrate a main course with a side dish course for you to recreate in your pairs and then enjoy together around our sociable table…dessert to follow – demo and hands-on cooking.

What’s included:

A complimentary glass of wine or beer on arrival for the adult and appropriate drink for the teen!  All the ingredients and 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

If you are lucky enough to travel in Malaysia, your senses are swamped with noise, colour and smells – the sum of many delicious parts, Malaysian cuisine’s influences include Chinese, Indian and Malay.

This class is a mixture of demonstration and hands on cookery, you will prepare dishes during the class so you can all enjoy as a well earned meal in our dinning room.

Class Menu:

Mee Goreng Mamak

Chicken Kapitan Curry

Kuah kacang – peanut sauce

Cocnut rice

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create at our sociable table at the end of the class – if there are any leftovers you are welcome to take them home – don’ forget suitable containers!.

We have a great bar with some amazing wines, beers, a range spirits and soft drinks to enjoy – additional beverages can be purchased using card or cash.

Copies of the recipes will also be emailed to you after the class.

The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you!

Skill Level – All Abilities

One ticket is for 2 people on our 90 minute cookery class and meal events.

Discover the delights of Mexican cuisine. It’s a chance to learn new midweek dish in a socialbe environment.

What you will Learn

Chef will demonstrate the meal for you to recreate in your pairs and then enjoy together in our dining room. All classes can be adapted to most allergy and dietary requirements, you will both cook the same meal.

Mexican Menu

• Meal – Fresh coconut taco dough, Spiced Cauliflower and smoky salsa
  

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival and the food you prepare. Recipes will be emailed after the class. Most importantly no washing up; all the fun, none of the work!

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level – All Abilities

One ticket is for 2 people on our 90 minute cookery class and meal events.

Discover the delights of Mexican cuisine. It’s a chance to learn new cooking methods and recipes and a great social occasion with like minded people.

Typical Dishes you might cook

• Traditional soft corn tacos and flour tortillas from scratch
• Delicious salsa and dips
• Quesadillas – folded and stuffed tortillas

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival and the food you prepare. Recipes will be emailed after the class. Most importantly no washing up; all the fun, none of the work!

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level – All Abilities

One ticket is for 2 people on our 90 minute cookery class and meal events.

Discover the delights of Mexican cuisine. It’s a chance to learn new cooking methods and recipes and a great social occasion with like minded people.

Typical Dishes you might cook

• Traditional soft corn tacos and flour tortillas from scratch
• Delicious salsa and dips
• Quesadillas – folded and stuffed tortillas

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival and the food you prepare. Recipes will be emailed after the class. Most importantly no washing up; all the fun, none of the work!

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level – All Abilities

Cooking Together: a fresh take on dining 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 to create a restaurant-inspired meal which you’ll enjoy eating in the company of others.

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. Allergies, vegan/vegetarian options always available on request.

Example menu – the menu changes every six weeks

• 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 (vegan/vegetarian options on request) 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.

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 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

Cooking Together: a fresh take on dining 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 to create a restaurant-inspired meal which you’ll enjoy eating in the company of others.

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. Allergies, vegan/vegetarian options always available on request.

Example menu – the menu changes every six weeks

• 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 (vegan/vegetarian options on request) 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.

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

Sri Lankan food has parallels to South Indian food, yet it remains distinctly its own form of cuisine.  Our weekend class is a combination of demo, hands-on cookery and then time to eat the meal prepared and chat to chef – any left overs can be taken home.

The food sold on the streets as with much of South Asia is full of flavour and is often the freshest you can find.  Throughout years of colonisation and influence from other countries, Sri Lanka has adapted its food culture into a blend of different curry concoctions and tasty dishes.

In this class you will immerse yourself in Sri Lankan cuisine, creating a selection of dishes which you will enjoy eating at the end of the class.

Examples of what you might cook:

Aubergine moju (pickle)

Hoppers

Kale mallung (kale and coconut salad)

Deviled Sweet and Sour Fish Curry

Sri Lankan Dhal Curry (Parippu)

Vegetarian Kottu

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

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

Our 90 minute cookery class and meal evenings are 1 ticket for 2 people.

Korean Food is some of the healthiest on earth, with an emphasis on vegetables, meats cooked simply and without much oil. It looks beautiful and and is perfect for tasty suppers.

What you will Learn

Chef will demonstrate the meal for you to recreate in your pairs and then enjoy together in our dining room. All classes can be adapted to most allergy and dietary requirements, you will both cook the same meal.

Korean Menu

• Main Dish – Bibimbap with pork or tofu, with Black Sesame & Spring Onion Rice
  
• Side Dish – Pickled Salad
  

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 90 minute cookery class and meal evenings are 1 ticket for 2 people.

Korean Food is some of the healthiest on earth, with an emphasis on vegetables, meats cooked simply and without much oil. It looks beautiful and and is perfect for tasty suppers.

What you will Learn

Chef will demonstrate the meal for you to recreate in your pairs and then enjoy together in our dining room. All classes can be adapted to most allergy and dietary requirements, you will both cook the same meal.

Korean Menu

• Main Dish – Bibimbap with pork or tofu, with Black Sesame & Spring Onion Rice
  
• Side Dish – Pickled Salad
  

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 90 minute cookery class and meal events are 1 ticket for 2 people.

These events are being held Monday to Wednesday throughout August and you will have the opportunity to learn and hands-on cook a main and side dish.

What you will Learn

Chef will demonstrate the meal for you to recreate in your pairs and then enjoy together in our sociable dining space

Korean Menu

• Main Dish – Bibimbap
  
• Side Dish – Pickled Salad
  

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