Cookery Classes – Booked Individually

The Mekong River is located in South East Asia and stretches across six countries: China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. You will explore Thai, Vietnamese and Malay-style curries, discovering what makes each one distinctive and how to balance aromatic, sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours.

Suitable for all cooking abilities, the class combines chef demonstrations with plenty of hands-on cooking. You’ll learn how to build flavour, use unfamiliar ingredients with confidence and adapt what you’ve learnt to create different dishes at home.

Taste the curries as you cook, take the rest of your creations home and leave with useful techniques and plenty of new ideas.

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.

• Green Chutney (demo)
• Keema Lamb Samosa’s with Raita
• Butter Chicken Curry with Ghee Rice and homemade Chapatis

What’s included:

• Complimentary drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
• All ingredients provided, 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

Fresh pasta is a delight and learning to make it is a life skill that stays with you.  During this class, you will make pasta dough from scratch and while that rests make a delightful Italian starter to enjoy eating…. then to the pasta – roll, cut and fill to make your main course with a delicious sauce 

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.

• Aubergine Involtini
• Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini – Stuffed homemade pasta, creamy centre with garlic and a hint of nutmeg
• Amatriciana Sauce – Flavourful tomato based sauce, perfect to go with your tortellini
• Dessert made by us – Tiramisu

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

Fresh pasta is a delight, and learning to make it is a life skill that stays with you.  During this class, we look at all things pasta – from mixing and kneading pasta dough, to rolling techniques, filling and shaping the dough into several of the most popular varieties.

Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration, you will learn to knead, roll, shape and dry home made pasta using easy to buy equipment. We have included making a traditional sauce so you can enjoy eating your creations in our dining area. Join like minded guests on this class to learn about all things pasta.

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.

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

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

Bao Buns are a delicious, warm, fluffy treat of stuffing wrapped inside a sweet, white dough. In this class you will learn to make and steam your own buns with traditional fillings, chef will then move on to show you how to make, cook and serve delicious udon noodles. Udon are a thicker noodle than ramen, able to absorb more flavours.

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.

All classes can be adapted to most allergies & preferences, just let us know in the notes when booking.

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

• Bao – soft fluffy steamed buns
• Sui Mai – Pork and Prawn Steamed Dim Sum
• Homemade Noodles – think, soft udon style noodles
• Spiced Chicken and Slaw – to use as a filling for your bao
• Caramel Lime Sauce 

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

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

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
• Dressing – a unique dressing with lots of great taste sensations
• Sushi maki – 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:

• A Complimentary 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

Middle Eastern cuisine is quite rightly now getting the adoration it deserves be inspired with the history & flavours wonderful dishes – from fabulous falafel that can be used as part of a meze platter, a light lunch, or a starter, to perfect pillowy pilaf that can be the centre piece of a feast and varied with different flavours throughout the year.

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!

• Moroccan Lamb Meatball Stew with Khobz Flatbread
• Tzatziki, and Sayadieh (Fish with rice)

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

Discover the different flavours, spices and cooking styles behind curries from around the world. From Sri Lankan and Indian curries to the milder flavours of Japan, you’ll explore what makes each one distinctive and learn how to use spices with confidence.

Suitable for all cooking abilities, this class combines chef demonstrations with plenty of hands-on cooking. You’ll prepare a selection of dishes, picking up useful tips and techniques along the way.

Enjoy the food as you cook, take the rest of your creations home and leave ready to make more of your spice cupboard.

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 brownies!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Bao Buns are a delicious, warm, fluffy treat of stuffing wrapped inside a sweet, white dough. In this class you will learn to make and steam your own buns with traditional fillings, chef will then move on to show you how to make, cook and serve delicious udon noodles. Udon are a thicker noodle than ramen, able to absorb more flavours.

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.

• Bao – soft fluffy steamed buns
• Sui Mai – Pork and Prawn Steamed Dim Sum
• Homemade Noodles – think, soft udon style noodles
• Spiced Chicken and Slaw – to use as a filling for your bao
• Caramel Lime Sauce 

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

Japanese Cuisine is experiencing ever increasing popularity in the UK and sushi has became one of the world’s most known dishes.

You will learn how to make popular types of sushi such as makizushi – rice and filling wrapped in nori, uramaki – rice is on the outside such as California rolls, and sashimi – raw fish. All ingredients are bought locally.

The most common type of Gyoza in Japan is Yaki-Gyoza. This style of Gyoza is very similar to the Chinese ‘potsticker’ dumplings. The prepared dumplings are placed in a pan and fried for a short time, water is then added to the pan and a lid placed on top, to steam the dumplings.

Ramen is one of the best-known and most popular Japanese foods around the world. We will look at two of the most popular

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.

Examples of dishes you will learn: All classes can be adapted to most allergies & preferences, just let us know in the notes when booking

• Gyozas – Learn how to make traditional Japanese filled dumplings and dipping sauce. For GF participants: you’ll join the folding process, then eat an alternative version
• Ramen – Tasty ramen soup with steamed vegetable gyoza – perfect for any meal
• Sushi – Hands on sushi rolling

What’s included:

• Complementary 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:

• 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

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 let us know in the booking notes.

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

• Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini – Stuffed homemade pasta, creamy centre with garlic and a hint of nutmeg
• Egg Yolk Raviolo – pipped filling, cut and cooked
• Arrabbiata 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

Korean Food has an emphasis on vegetables, meats cooked simply and without much oil. It looks beautiful and has bold crave-worthy flavours.

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.

• Pork Mandu – For GF participants: you’ll join the folding process, then eat a version with an alternative wrapper.
• Kimbap – Similar looking to sushi but very different flavours and no raw fish.
• Korean Fried Chicken – Light and crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle.

What’s included:

• A 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

Discover the art of buttercream piping in this hands-on workshop, designed for enthusiastic home bakers looking to level up their skills and professionals wanting to refine their technique.

Victoria will explain how to make the perfect cupcakes complete with recipes for your convenience. You’ll then be guided through a range of piping techniques – versatile skills you can use time and again – before putting them into practice with plenty of decorating time.

Across the session you’ll decorate 14 cupcakes that will be arranged into two stunning cupcake bouquets. You’ll also learn how to construct and gift-wrap your bouquet, ready to present as a stylish edible gift.

Flowers you’ll create include:

• Rose
• Hydrangea
• Sunflower
• Chrysanthemum
• Daisy

You’ll leave with two beautifully finished large cupcake bouquets – please bring a sturdy bag or box for transport.

What’s included:

• Tea, coffee and refreshments throughout the day
• All ingredients, equipment and gift-wrap
• Your decorated cupcakes to take home (please bring suitable containers)
• Full workshop notes emailed after the class
• Best of all, we take care of the washing up!

Skill Level: Suitable for 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.

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.

• Ajwaini Chicken with Pol Roti and Mango Chutney and Pol Sambol
• Sri Lankan Lamb Rolls with Mint Raita
• Chicken Curry with Ghee-fried Rice

What’s included:

• Complimentary 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

Join us to learn to cook amazingly authentic Mexican food in this fun and informative cookery class. Mexican food has a reputation for being very spicy, but it has a wide range of flavours and while many spices are used for cooking, not all are spicy.

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.

• Tacos – Spiced Chicken on Wheat and Corn tacos
• Tostada – Crispy-fried corn tortilla, prawn ceviche, Smokey chilli mayo
• Beef Empanadas – traditional pastry filled with spiced beef & chorizo
• Salsa Verde Cruda – A zesty, vibrant salsa.

What’s included:

• Complimentary 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

Italian cicchetti originated in Venice where wine bars (bàcaro) serve bite size and small dishes similar to Spanish tapas. They are delicious to eat and look beautiful, perfect for easy evening meals, dinner parties or a buffet to wow the family or guests.

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.

• Polpette in Pomodoro Sauce – Juicy and rich meatballs in tomatoe sauce
• Mozarella Arancini –  A staple of Sicilian cuisine: crispy-fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella
• Aubergines with Goat Cheese – Grilled Aubergine rolled and then filled with goats cheese

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 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

Bao are delicious, warm, fluffy treats of stuffing wrapped inside a sweet, white dough. In this class you will learn to make and steam your own buns with traditional fillings, chef will then move on to show you how to make, cook and serve delicious udon noodles. Udon are a thicker noodle than ramen, able to absorb more flavours.

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.

All classes can be adapted to most allergies & preferences, just let us know in the notes when booking.

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

• Bao – soft fluffy buns
• Spiced Chicken and Asian Slaw – to use as a filling for your bao
• Filled Steam Buns – Soft & Fluffy with a savoury filling
• Homemade Noodles – thick, soft udon style noodles
• Caramel Lime sauce – to go with your noodles.

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

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

Middle Eastern cuisine is quite rightly now getting the adoration it deserves be inspired with the history & flavours wonderful dishes – from fabulous falafel that can be used as part of a meze platter, a light lunch, or a starter, to perfect pillowy pilaf that can be the centre piece of a feast and varied with different flavours throughout the year.

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!

• Moroccan Lamb Meatball Stew with Khobz Flatbread
• Tzatziki, and Sayadieh (Fish with rice)

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

Korean Food has an emphasis on vegetables, meats cooked simply and without much oil. It looks beautiful and had bold crave-worthy flavours.

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.

• Pork Mandu – For GF participants: you’ll join the folding process, then eat a version with an alternative wrapper.
• Kimbap – Similar looking to sushi but very different flavours and no raw fish.
• Kimchi – Traditional Korean dish made with salted and fermented vegetables.
• Korean Fried Chicken – Light and crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle.

What’s included:

• Complimentary drink & Canapé 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

Japanese Cuisine is experiencing ever increasing popularity in the UK and sushi has became one of the world’s most known dishes.

You will learn how to make popular types of sushi such as makizushi – rice and filling wrapped in nori, uramaki – rice is on the outside such as California rolls, and sashimi – raw fish. All ingredients are bought locally.

The most common type of Gyoza in Japan is Yaki-Gyoza. This style of Gyoza is very similar to the Chinese ‘potsticker’ dumplings. The prepared dumplings are placed in a pan and fried for a short time, water is then added to the pan and a lid placed on top, to steam the dumplings.

Ramen is one of the best-known and most popular Japanese foods around the world. We will look at two of the most popular

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.

Examples of dishes you will learn: All classes can be adapted to most allergies & preferences, just let us know in the notes when booking

• Gyozas – Learn how to make traditional Japanese filled dumplings and dipping sauce. For GF participants: you’ll join the folding process, then eat an alternative version
• Ramen – Tasty ramen soup with steamed vegetable gyoza – perfect for any meal
• Sushi – Hands on sushi rolling

What’s included:

• Complementary 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

Fresh pasta is a delight, and learning to make it is a life skill that stays with you.  During this class, we look at all things pasta – from mixing and kneading pasta dough, to rolling techniques, filling and shaping the dough into several of the most popular varieties.

Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration, you will learn to knead, roll, shape and dry home made pasta using easy to buy equipment. We have included making a traditional sauce so you can enjoy eating your creations in our dining area. Join like minded guests on this class to learn about all things pasta.

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.

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

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

Take in the delicious aromas of different curries from around the world, traditionally a sauce seasoned with spices – there are so many varieties it’s hard to understand the differences.  This class will look at different curries from around the world – Sri Lankan, Japanese and Indian – which will give you a wealth of knowledge so you can embrace your spice cupboard!

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.

• Sri Lankan Fish & Green Bean Curry.
• Indian Potato & Spinach Saag Aloo
• Japanese Chicken Curry with Sticky Rice

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:

• 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

Japanese Cuisine is experiencing ever increasing popularity in the UK and sushi has became one of the world’s most known dishes.

You will learn how to make popular types of sushi such as makizushi – rice and filling wrapped in nori, uramaki – rice is on the outside such as California rolls, and sashimi – raw fish. All ingredients are bought locally.

The most common type of Gyoza in Japan is Yaki-Gyoza. This style of Gyoza is very similar to the Chinese ‘potsticker’ dumplings. The prepared dumplings are placed in a pan and fried for a short time, water is then added to the pan and a lid placed on top, to steam the dumplings. When the steaming process is complete, the lid of the pan is removed and the Gyoza are left to continue to crisp.

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.

• Types of Sushi (learn about all different types of sushi and how to make them).
• Making Sushi rice (step-by-step demo of sushi rice preparation)
• Making Sushi Rolls (hands on sushi making workshop)
• Gyozas (learn how to make traditional Japanese filled dumplings) For GF participants: you’ll join the folding process, then eat an alternative version
• Dipping Sauce (what else can you use to dip your gyozas in, apart from soy sauce?)

What’s included:

• A 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

Take in the delicious aromas of different curries from around the world, traditionally a sauce seasoned with spices – there are so many varieties it’s hard to understand the differences.  This class will look at different curries from around the world – Sri Lankan, Japanese and Indian – which will give you a wealth of knowledge so you can embrace your spice cupboard!

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.

• Sri Lankan Fish & Green Bean Curry.
• Indian Potato & Spinach Saag Aloo
• Japanese Chicken Curry with Sticky Rice
• Pan Fried Naan with Nigella Seeds

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

There’s nothing quite like homemade pasta, share chefs 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

The Mekong River is located in South East Asia and stretches across six countries: China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. You will explore Thai, Vietnamese and Malay-style curries, discovering what makes each one distinctive and how to balance aromatic, sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours.

Suitable for all cooking abilities, the class combines chef demonstrations with plenty of hands-on cooking. You’ll learn how to build flavour, use unfamiliar ingredients with confidence and adapt what you’ve learnt to create different dishes at home.

Taste the curries as you cook, take the rest of your creations home and leave with useful techniques and plenty of new ideas.

Korean Food has an emphasis on vegetables, meats cooked simply and without much oil. It looks beautiful and has bold crave-worthy flavours.

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.

• Pork Mandu – For GF participants: you’ll join the folding process, then eat a version with an alternative wrapper.
• Kimbap – Similar looking to sushi but very different flavours and no raw fish.
• Korean Fried Chicken – Light and crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle.

What’s included:

• A 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

The word Dim Sum is Cantonese and refers to the small size of the dishes that are served in bamboo steamer baskets. These small portions can be made to be either savoury or sweet and can be steamed, baked or fried.

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.

All classes can be adapted to most allergies & 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!

• Pan fried Pork War Tip Dumpling.
• Vegetable Spring Roll
• Steamed Pork and Prawn Sui Mai

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

What’s included:

• Complementary 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

Korean Food has an emphasis on vegetables, meats cooked simply and without much oil. It looks beautiful and had bold crave-worthy flavours.

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.

• Pork Mandu – For GF participants: you’ll join the folding process, then eat a version with an alternative wrapper.
• Kimbap – Similar looking to sushi but very different flavours and no raw fish.
• Kimchi – Traditional Korean dish made with salted and fermented vegetables.
• Korean Fried Chicken – Light and crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle.

What’s included:

• Complimentary drink & Canapé 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

Japanese Cuisine is experiencing ever increasing popularity in the UK and sushi has became one of the world’s most known dishes.

You will learn how to make popular types of sushi such as makizushi – rice and filling wrapped in nori, uramaki – rice is on the outside such as California rolls, and sashimi – raw fish. All ingredients are bought locally.

The most common type of Gyoza in Japan is Yaki-Gyoza. This style of Gyoza is very similar to the Chinese ‘potsticker’ dumplings. The prepared dumplings are placed in a pan and fried for a short time, water is then added to the pan and a lid placed on top, to steam the dumplings.

Ramen is one of the best-known and most popular Japanese foods around the world. We will look at two of the most popular

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.

• Gyozas – Learn how to make traditional Japanese filled dumplings and dipping sauce.For GF participants: you’ll join the folding process, then eat an alternative version
• Ramen – Tasty ramen soup with steamed vegetable gyoza – perfect for any meal
• Sushi – Hands on sushi rolling

What’s included:

• Complementary 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

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.
• Chapati (Demo) – A soft, unleavened Indian flatbread, perfect for scooping up curries and sauces.
• Green Chutney (Demo) – Delicious accompaniment to your dishes

What’s included:

• Complimentary 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

Sauces are the backbone of every great dish, and in this class you’ll discover how easy they are to master. Learn to make classic and international sauces, from everyday favourites to those often thought tricky—but simple once you know the techniques.

Our chef will demonstrate the simpler sauces, while you get hands-on with the more challenging ones. You’ll also enjoy a dish prepared by the chef using one of the sauces, and take home samples of everything you create, ready to use in your own cooking.

Example Sauces. For allergies & dietaries, let us know in the booking notes

• Hollandaise/Béarnaise;
• Veloutè;
• Chorizo Arabiatta;
• Béchamel;

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

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 let us know in the booking notes.

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

• Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini – Stuffed homemade pasta, creamy centre with garlic and a hint of nutmeg
• Egg Yolk Raviolo – pipped filling, cut and cooked
• Arrabbiata 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

Join us to learn to cook amazingly authentic Mexican food in this fun and informative cookery class. Mexican food has a reputation for being very spicy, but it has a wide range of flavours and while many spices are used for cooking, not all are spicy.

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.

• Tacos – Spiced Chicken on Wheat and Corn tacos
• Tostada – Crispy-fried corn tortilla, prawn ceviche, Smokey chilli mayo
• Beef Empanadas – traditional pastry filled with spiced beef & chorizo
• Salsa Verde Cruda – A zesty, vibrant salsa.

What’s included:

• Complimentary 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

The festive season is all about indulgence, and nothing says comfort quite like freshly baked treats straight from the oven. In this class Victoria will show you how to bake some seasonal favourite bakes, come along with a friend, a gang or on your own and bake double.

One ticket is for two people, feel free to come alone and bake double the amount. Suitable to attend with children age 10+

Examples of what you will bake:

• German Stollen – studded with fruit and marzipan, finished with melted butter, icing sugar and wrapped
• Festive Gingerbread Shapes
• Demo of Mince Pies to Taste and Take Home

What’s included:

• Tea/Coffee or soft drinks on arrival, all ingredients you need. You will sit down to a light lunch during the class and will take away your creations.
• Bring your own containers to transport your creations home, we have simple ones if you forget.
• 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