Cookery Classes – Booked Individually

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

Enjoy a hands-on Vietnamese Cookery Class – A unique blend of Chinese and French style, Vietnamese food is greatly admired for its fresh and fragrant flavour.  Naturally low in dairy and fat, you will learn the tips and trick to enjoy making Vietnamese at home.

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: things may change, trust us it will be delicious

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

• Goi Xoai – Vietnamese Mango Salad – fresh and full of exciting textures! crunchy with zesty fruit and vegetables. For dietaries and allergies let us know in the booking
• Chicken Pho – Fragrant and aromatic broth with rice noodles and tender chicken. For dietaries and allergies let us know in the booking
• Goi Cuon Ca Nuong – Vietnamese baked fish – This terrific fish dish is a combination of rich fish fillets with spicy sauce. For dietaries and allergies let us know in the booking

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

Take your seafood skills to the next level in this hands-on masterclass dedicated to the preparation, cooking and enjoyment of some of the sea’s most prized ingredients.

Many people enjoy shellfish and seafood in restaurants but are often unsure how to prepare it at home. In this immersive workshop, our chef will guide you through the essential techniques used by professionals to prepare and cook delicious shellfish dishes.

Combining demonstrations with plenty of practical cooking, you’ll learn how to handle a variety of seafood with confidence, understand what to look for when buying shellfish and discover cooking methods that bring out the very best flavours.

As each dish is completed, we’ll enjoy it together, fresh from the pan!

What You’ll Learn (please note seasonality and availablity will impact what ingredients are used)

• How to select and buy quality shellfish and seafood
• Oyster shucking techniques and safe handling
• Cleaning, debearding and preparing mussels
• De-veining, preparing and cooking prawns
• Seafood cooking techniques for maximum flavour and texture
• Sauces, dressings and accompaniments that enhance seafood dishes

On the Menu (sauces and fish may vary)

• Freshly Shucked Oysters
• Mussels
• Prepare & Cook King Prawns
• Crabcakes
• Scallops

What’s Included

• Complimentary drink on arrival, more beverages can be purchased from the bar
• All ingredients, equipment and tuition
• Delicious seafood dishes, enjoyed through class
• Recipe pack emailed after the event
• Expert chef guidance throughout
• The luxury of leaving the washing up to us

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

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
• 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

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:

• 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

Japanese food has become a firm favourite in the UK, with sushi, gyoza and ramen among its best-known dishes. This class brings all three together, giving you the skills to recreate them in your own kitchen.

You’ll learn to prepare makizushi—rice and fillings wrapped in nori—and uramaki, where the rice sits on the outside, as in a California roll. You’ll also work with fresh fish to prepare sashimi, make yaki-gyoza and explore the flavours and ingredients that bring a bowl of ramen together.

Suitable for all cooking abilities, the class combines chef demonstrations with plenty of hands-on cooking. This extended class includes time to sit down and enjoy the dishes in our dining area. You’ll also have plenty to take home and the confidence to make them again.

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

Having originated in Seattle’s Espresso Vivace coffee shop in the late 80’s and early 90’s, there is something about latte art that makes sipping your perfect brew that much more satisfying! Just like a snowflake or fingerprint, the design is unique to the barista, join Gavin, our barista of over 20 years for a workshop learning the skills to create your own little piece of microfoam magic.

Suitable for people working in the hospitality industry as well as home coffee lovers wanting to take their skills to the next level.

Skills you will Learn:

• Steaming and Stretching milk
• Solid heart, Tulips, Rosetta’s etc…
• Plenty of time to practice your skills

What’s included:

Lots of coffee and some brownies!

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 (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

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:

• 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

Peru has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan leading to a fusion of Japanese traditions and Peruvian Ingredients – known as Nikkei cuisine, a delicious combination which has influenced chefs everywhere.

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.

• Don ceviche (raw sea-bass, quickly cured in lime juice, soy and sesame)
• Peruvian quinoa sushi (Extraordinary fusion dish, mixing Peruvian ingredients and Japanese techniques)
• Lomo Saltado (Traditional steak stir-fry, served with sticky rice and fries)

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

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

Thai cuisine is one of the tastiest foods on the planet – fresh, healthy and potentially mind blowingly spicy!  Authentic ingredients are readily available, chef will explain where an how to source them. Join us to explore the amazing flavours that can be achieved using traditional techniques.

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: things may change, trust us it will be delicious! – If you prefer meat, fish or vegan/vegetarian let us know in the booking notes

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

• Tod Mun Pla – Fish cakes with cucumber relish
• Pad Thai – stir-fried Thai noodles with prawns
• Thai cashew chicken with pineapple stir fry

What’s included:

• Glass of fizz, beer or soft drink on arrival. We have a great bar with some amazing wines, beers, a range of spirits, soft drinks and cocktails to enjoy – additional beverages can be purchased using cash or card.
• 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

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 tomato 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.

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

Thai cuisine is one of the tastiest foods on the planet – fresh, healthy and potentially mind blowingly spicy!  Authentic ingredients are readily available, chef will explain where an how to source them. Join us to explore the amazing flavours that can be achieved using traditional techniques.

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!

• Larb Gai – Minced chicken served in lettuce leaves
• Thai Yellow Chicken Curry – with vegetables and served with cucumber relish
• Prawn Pad Thai – Stir-fry noodle dish
• Plain Rice – to accompany your curry

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 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 now getting the adoration it deserves. Be inspired by the history & flavours of 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 centrepiece of a feast and varied with different flavours throughout the year.  This class culminates in a relaxing meal of the food you have prepared.

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.

• Lamb Kofta with Mint Yoghurt: Everyone’s favourite dish
• Shirazi Salad: A fresh Iranian salad made with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and lot’s of herbs
• Khobz Flatbread: Soft, simple yet absolutely delicious, made with olive oil
• Saffron Chicken with Batata Hara and Cherry Tomato Sauce
• Kuku Sabzi and Whipped Feta

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 something special about making fresh pasta from scratch—and once you know how, it’s a skill you’ll return to again and again.

Suitable for all cooking abilities, this hands-on workshop takes you through the process from start to finish. Our chef will demonstrate how to mix and knead the dough before guiding you through rolling, filling and shaping your own pasta.

Enjoy the dishes as you cook, take the rest of your creations home and leave with useful techniques and the confidence to make fresh pasta in your own kitchen.

Learn to chop, slice and dice like a pro we will teach you all the tricks of the trade so that you can understand how to choose the right knife for the job and use your knife to best advantage. Most importantly, you will learn how to use a knife safely.  You may not be able to slice with your eyes shut after this class, but with practice you will make short work of preparing the Sunday roast or Delicious Dinners.

Once all the knife work has been done, we will show you how to make delicious dishes using the ingredients you have chopped, which you’ll enjoy eating and any left overs can be taken home.

What you will learn:

• How to use a kitchen knife like an expert.
• Learn the most foolproof slicing, chopping and dicing techniques while preparing a delicious dish.
• Receive an emailed pack of the recipes you made during the class

Example menu: things may change, trust us it will be delicious

• Vegetable Spring rolls
• Citrus Slaw
• Ratatouille
• Pont-neuf fries

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 extras, 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

The Mekong River is located in South East Asia and stretches across six countries: China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam This class will look at three different curries from the region  – Thai, Vietnamese, Malay – which will give you a wealth of knowledge so you can create many different dishes.

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

This is a Naturally Gluten and Dairy Free Class

• Thai Green Curry with Fish – a vibrant creamy curry made with green chilis  
• Malaysian Beef Rendang – A dry, intensely flavourful South East Asian curry dish
• Vietnamese Chicken Curry – Warm and delicious in a rich and creamy yellow coconut curry broth

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

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

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 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! – If you prefer meat, or vegan/vegetarian let us know in the booking notes.

• 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:

• 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

Peru has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan leading to a fusion of Japanese traditions and Peruvian Ingredients – known as Nikkei cuisine, a delicious combination which has influenced chefs everywhere.

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.

• Don ceviche (raw sea-bass, quickly cured in lime juice, soy and sesame)
• Peruvian quinoa sushi (Extraordinary fusion dish, mixing Peruvian ingredients and Japanese techniques)
• Lomo Saltado (Traditional steak stir-fry, served with sticky rice and fries)

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

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

In recent years, discoveries from leading scientific researchers have found that the state of our gut bacteria could lead to better mood, immunity and skin. During the class you will learn how to get started with fermenting at home.

What you will make – please bring 3 preserving jars or pre order from us £5 each.

• Kimchi
• Sauerkraut
• Kimchi fried rice
• Wholemeal momos with fermented soy beans and turmeric sauerkraut

Kimchi and Sauerkraut are great side dishes which can be eaten with any meal and are traditionally made by fermenting cabbage but many other vegetables can be used. Korean kimchi is hot and spicy whilst sauerkraut has a distinctive sour flavour –  the result of lactic acid formed when the bacteria ferment the sugars in the cabbage leaves.

What’s included

Probiotic drink on arrival and the food you make – please bring three or more glass preserving jars, at least 500ml or pre order from us at £5 each. The class will last 2.5 to 3 hours depending on number of guests. You will eat your dishes on the night and take home your jars of fermented Sauerkraut and Kimchi.

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 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