If you are a coffee lover and get a buzz out of coffee, then this is perfect for you! You will learn some fun facts and even a little bit of science about your favourite drink from Gavin, who has been a professional barista for over 15 years.

He will explain the differences in techniques used to make the perfect coffee, advise you on what will work best for you at home and even how to use all the kit that you bought and have tucked away in the back of the cupboard.

There will be plenty of opportunity to practise your skills and you will even try a little latte art to impress your friends!

Skills you will Learn:

Making the perfect cup of coffee at home.

The science behind your favourite drink – temperature, filtering etc

How to use the kit that you will need

Grinding beans versus pre ground

How to steam milk without spending £’000s

Latte art

What’s included:

Lots of coffee and some nibbles!

Skill Level: All Abilities

An incredible treat for all Steak Lovers – working with our Chef, you will have the opportunity to learn all about the different cuts of meat and most importantly how to cook steak at home achieving the same results as the restaurant…throw in some classic sauces, side dishes and obviously some fries…the evening ends with a feast and dare I suggest a glass or two of malbec…..

This is a very hands on and social experience, a great gift or treat to self.

Our expert chef Jason, will share his knowledge of what to look for when buying steak, the different cuts of meat, ways to cook steak, the right oils to use as well as optimum cooking times and temperatures.

He will teach you how to produce two types of sauce and a variety of sides

Skills you will Learn

• Introduction to different cuts of meat
• Different ways of cooking steak
• Meat from different countries
• Best sauces and sides
• Cooking temperatures

Examples of what you might cook:

• Sauces (2-3) peppercorn, béarnaise
• Perfect chips
• Stuffed mushrooms
• Roasted tomatoes

What’s included:

Refreshments and of course Steak for lunch!

Skill Level: All Abilities

A weekend version of our popular mid week event; a bit bigger; more fish & more time

Many of us love fish, but rarely cook it at home.  A perfect blend of demo and hands on skill, during this class, our chef will guide you through 3-4 different fish dishes to ensure you have the confidence to prepare at home.  As the dishes are ready, we eat as they are piping hot.  Some dishes will be individually prepared, some of the larger fish will be shared.

What you will Learn:

Some examples of what you will cook:

• Basic Filleting with Mackerel; Sea Bass; Trout
• Salt Crust whole fish – sea bream, black bream, dorado
• Flat Fish – Lemon Sole, Plaice
• Sauces and sides that work with Many of us love fish, but rarely cook it at home. In this class our chef will guide you through 3 different fish dishes to ensure you have the confidence to prepare at home.
• How to best use your fishmonger – how to tell fish is fresh

What’s included:

Drink on arrival and enjoy the fish you have prepared through out the event.

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines to polish off your evening, additional drinks can be purchased using card or cash – see our beverages list for details

Copies of the recipes you cook which will also be emailed to you afterwards

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

What you will Learn:

Skills to be confident with fish; embrace your fishmonger; what to ask; what to look for

What’s included:

Drink on arrival and enjoy the fish you have prepared through out the evening and to take home.

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines to polish off your evening, additional drinks can be purchased using card or cash – see our beverages list for details

Copies of the recipes you cook which will also be emailed to you afterwards

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

Skill Level: All Abilities

Vegetarian Gujarati cuisine originates from Western India and is typically served as a thali, which literally means ‘full plate of food’, the dishes cooked are all vegetarian, distinctively sweet, salty, and spicy simultaneously and usually contain roti, dhal and rice.

Nina, being Gujarati herself, has eaten this food all her life and has learnt to cook it through generations of teachings from aunties, grandmothers and her mother. This vegetarian class has unique flavours that will not disappoint.  Nina will introduce curries that many will not have tried before and variations of the firm favourites, like dhals and chapatis. Be prepared to try something different.

What’s included:

Glass of fizz, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create as you cook, any leftovers can be taken home – bring suitable containers!

We provide all ingredients and can cater to most dietary needs, please tell us in the notes when booking. Copies of the recipes emailed to you after the class.

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

Fully Stocked Bar:

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

Skill Level: All Abilities

If you are a coffee lover and get a buzz out of coffee, then this is perfect for you! You will learn some fun facts and even a little bit of science about your favourite drink from Gavin, who has been a professional barista for over 15 years.

He will explain the differences in techniques used to make the perfect coffee, advise you on what will work best for you at home and even how to use all the kit that you bought and have tucked away in the back of the cupboard.

There will be plenty of opportunity to practise your skills and you will even try a little latte art to impress your friends!

Skills you will Learn:

Making the perfect cup of coffee at home.

The science behind your favourite drink – temperature, filtering etc

How to use the kit that you will need

Grinding beans versus pre ground

How to steam milk without spending £’000s

Latte art

What’s included:

Lots of coffee and some nibbles!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Sourdough bread has been around for hundreds of years. Widely favoured amongst many due to its ability to digest easier within the body and for its tangy flavour and wholesome appearance.

Whilst the supermarkets have brought sourdough to our shelves, the amount of care and attention needed is sometimes lost in the mass production of sourdough which takes great care and most of all time.

Matt has been baking and teaching for many years and runs a successful bakery in Hale, he is full of technical know how about how to achieve great sourdough results.

In this easy class for sourdough beginners, we teach you:

• How to make a starter from the beginning, how to take care of it and feed and nurture it using a variety of readily available ingredients.
• You will also be shown how to shape the dough to achieve the best looking loaves and simple cutting effects to make those enviable patterns so that your bread has that professional appearance.
• We will also be discussing and using many different types of grain and show you how easy it is to make a super fast version of sourdough for an every day supply of better bread.
• You’ll take home a starter, a sourdough loaf part made by you as well as your own dough to cook at home.

What’s included:

Lunch will be provided in the way of sourdough bread along with meats and cheeses and coffee on arrival

You’ll take home a starter, a sourdough loaf part made by you as well as your own dough to cook at home.

We have all the equipment you need but please bring or buy one of our bannetton’s

What you need to Bring:

Either bring a bannetton or purchase one of ours on the day for £10. We have round ones, you can purchase an oval shape if you’d prefer. If you don’t want to purchase a bannetton you can bring a colander with a damp towel to take your dough home.

Skill Level: All Abilities

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.

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

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
• No washing up – we take care of that for you!

Part of the Package

Complimentary glass of wine, lager or beer and the food that you prepare.

Fully Stocked Bar

We have great bar with fantastic local beers, wines and spirits to enjoy throughout the day. These can be purchased with card or cash.

Skill Level – Designed for people keen to improve their cooking skills

If you are a coffee lover and get a buzz out of coffee, then this is perfect for you! You will learn some fun facts and even a little bit of science about your favourite drink from Gavin, who has been a professional barista for over 15 years.

He will explain the differences in techniques used to make the perfect coffee, advise you on what will work best for you at home and even how to use all the kit that you bought and have tucked away in the back of the cupboard.

There will be plenty of opportunity to practise your skills and you will even try a little latte art to impress your friends!

Skills you will Learn:

Making the perfect cup of coffee at home.

The science behind your favourite drink – temperature, filtering etc

How to use the kit that you will need

Grinding beans versus pre ground

How to steam milk without spending £’000s

Latte art

What’s included:

Lots of coffee and some nibbles!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Many of us love fish, rarely cook it at home or stick to the same recipes.  We look at 3 ways of cooking different types of fish. during the class you’ll discuss different types of fish and how to embrace your local fishmonger, they do the dirty work so you can concentrate on preparing delicious healthy meals.

What you will Learn:

Be confident with fish; embrace your fishmonger; what to ask; what to look for.  3 different cookery styles to help you vary your dishes.

Examples of what you’ll cook

• Stuffed Mackerel with Salsa Verde
• Hake with parmesan panko crumb & crushed potato cakes
• Cod Loin with Tomato Sauce

What’s included:

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

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

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

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

Skill Level: All Abilities

Sourdough bread has been around for hundreds of years. Widely favoured amongst many due to its ability to digest easier within the body and for its tangy flavour and wholesome appearance.

Whilst the supermarkets have brought sourdough to our shelves, the amount of care and attention needed is sometimes lost in the mass production of sourdough which takes great care and most of all time.

Matt has been baking and teaching for many years and runs a successful bakery in Hale, he is full of technical know how about how to achieve great sourdough results.

In this easy class for sourdough beginners, we teach you:

• How to make a starter from the beginning, how to take care of it and feed and nurture it using a variety of readily available ingredients.
• You will also be shown how to shape the dough to achieve the best looking loaves and simple cutting effects to make those enviable patterns so that your bread has that professional appearance.
• We will also be discussing and using many different types of grain and show you how easy it is to make a super fast version of sourdough for an every day supply of better bread.
• You’ll take home a starter, a sourdough loaf part made by you as well as your own dough to cook at home.

What’s included:

Lunch will be provided in the way of sourdough bread along with meats and cheeses and coffee on arrival

You’ll take home a starter, a sourdough loaf part made by you as well as your own dough to cook at home.

We have all the equipment you need but please bring or buy one of our bannetton’s

What you need to Bring:

Either bring a bannetton or purchase one of ours on the day for £10. We have round ones, you can purchase an oval shape if you’d prefer. If you don’t want to purchase a bannetton you can bring a colander with a damp towel to take your dough home.

Skill Level: All Abilities

Sauces are fundamental to any cook’s repertoire, they can form the basis of a huge range of dishes, in this class you will master sauces from around the world . During the class you will learn to make sauces from around the world, often considered tricky but easy to master when you know how.

Chef will demo the simpler sauces and you will create the ones considered to be trickier, chef will make a dish with one of the sauces for you to eat on the night. You will take home a sample of all the sauces that you and chef create – ready to use at home.

We can adapt to allergies and preferences – just let us know in the notes when booking.

Example Sauces – all will be delicious and easy to adapt and repeat.

• French – Hollandaise,  wine reduction, white sauce
• Italian – Puttanesca, rustic pesto
• Asian – Katsu Curry, coriander chutney, dipping sauce
• Mediterranean – Romesco, baba ganoush

What’s included:

Drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create throughout the class and take home two dishes for the family to enjoy later.

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

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

Skill Level: All abilities

Cooking Together events are the perfect blend of meal out and cookery class – sociable foodie fun.  One ticket is for 2 people and you will cook your meal together. Our menus usually contain fish or meat but we can cater for vegetarian, vegan and allergy options, please advise in the notes when booking.

Enjoy canapés and a complementary glass of fizz on arrival, and Chef will guide you through creating your meal, sharing their knowledge and love of food with cooking and presentation tips throughout.

Cooking Together events can be exclusive for groups of friends or family – if you have something in mind, get in touch.

Examples of what you might cook:

Please feel free to make requests in advance of the event. Ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced. Allergies, vegan/vegetarian options always available on request – just let us know in the notes when booking.

• Starters  –Scallops with a lime shallot butter
• Main – Fillet Steak, Pont Neuf Potatoes; Crispy Seasonal Greens; Bearnaise Sauce
• Pudding – Chef-made so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

Allergies, vegan/vegetarian options always available on request – just let us know in the notes when booking.

What’s included:

Complimentary Canapés and a glass of fizz on arrival (soft drinks also available), and the food you prepare. Copies of the recipes will be emailed afterwards. Most importantly, you don’t need to do the washing up; all the fun, none of the work.

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers and spirits to enjoy during your evening. A range of soft drinks are also available. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level: All Abilities

We are delighted to bring you a much requested macaron making class with Steph Clubb, she’ll take you through all of the key techniques needed to create these notorious bakes.

Techniques you will learn:

• How to make the make macaron shell
• Make a chocolate ganache
• Enhance your piping skills
• How to make macaron fillings to tantalise your taste buds

This class is designed to give you confidence to go home and practice all these techniques again. You’ll leave armed with the knowledge to create macarons at home for family and friends time and again.

What’s included:

Refreshments throughout the class and you get to sample your bakes.

Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class and you get to take your tasty bakes home.

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

Skill Level – All Abilities

Spend quality time with your child/teen baking glorious cakes and bakes. Steph Clubb has been perfecting her baking skills for years and loves to pass on her knowledge to others.

One ticket is for a parent and child, extra children are £25 each please let us know in the notes when booking or call 0161 706 0505

Techniques you will learn:

• Swiss Roll – mixing, rolling and decorating
• The art of Choux – chocolate eclairs or choux rings – Filled with deliciousness! You will mix Creme Pat and Chantilly Cream to Make your filling
• Biscuits

This class is about spending time with your child by doing an activity which requires working as a team.   You will be so pleased with your bakes and be able to show off your skills again and again!

What’s included:

Refreshments throughout the class and you get to take your tasty bakes home.

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

Making bread at home is both a treat and a satisfying experience.  We have arranged this Introduction to Bread Making to demonstrate how versatile the skills are – this is a really hands-on class and you will make a variety of different breads during the day.

We are thrilled to be working with baker Steph Clubb for this class, she has a wealth of experience in bread making and teaching – you’ll leave armed with the knowledge and expertise to bake more.

Starting with a coffee, we will demonstrate and you will make an enriched dough – this will prove and become a brioche style bun – Tangzhong burger bun.

Your main dough will prove over lunch time and during the afternoon session, you will use this to make a traditional loaf and bagels.  If there is time, Steph will demo something lovely to accompany your bake!

What’s included:

Coffee on arrival, all ingredients you need.  A light lunch will be provided.

You will take home bagels, traditional loaf and Tangzong.

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. You’ll drink Kombucha on arrival which is packed with probiotics, fundamental in helping to balance the gut microbiome.

What you will make – please bring 3 preserving jars or purchase ones from us on the night.

• Kimchi
• Cucumber Kimchi
• Sauerkraut
• Miso Soup – Traditional Japanese soup made primarily of fermented miso paste, dashi (broth), and additional ingredients such as vegetables, seaweed, and tofu

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 glass preserving jars, at least 500ml or purchase ones from us on the day. The class will last 2.5 to 3 hours depending on number of guests. You will eat your miso soup on the night and where time allows chef will prepare a kimchi omelette for you to enjoy.

Skill Level: All Abilities

Cooking is fun, relaxing and enjoyable and you only need a few basic skills to open up a world of possibilities. Our expert Chef is keen to support you take your first steps, or perhaps chop your first onion in a fun and engaging class.  Menu and theme change, however your skills and confidence will grow and you will learn how the new skills translate to differing cuisines

Example Skills you will learn:

• Chopping skills
• All the skills to make lasagne and crumble – a classic pair of recipes that use a varied set of skills
• Sautéing minced beef
• Different approaches to potatoes

Examples of What you might cook:

• Meat or vegetable lasagne
• Lemon & Thyme Roast Chicken
• Fruit crumble or poached pears

What’s included:

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

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

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

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

Skill Level: Beginners

Pies are the ultimate in comfort food, and the success of a pie starts with perfect pastry.  Did you know that a pie has a filling that is already cooked, a pasty the filling cooks in its pastry parcel….

Examples of what you will learn:

• Salt crust pastry
• Short Crust
• How to make the perfect hand raised pork pie
• Traditional Apple Pie

This class will concentrate on a classic salt crust (think homemade pork pie) and flaky pastry (the classic Cornish), the do’s and don’ts for pie fillings and how to perfect a pasty. Once you’ve perfected these, there will be no limit to your pie creations – take your creations and your new skills home in time for dinner!

What’s included:

Glass of fizz, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create as you cook, any leftovers can be taken home – bring suitable containers!

We provide all ingredients and can cater to most dietary needs, please tell us in the notes when booking. Copies of the recipes emailed to you after the class.

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

Fully Stocked Bar:

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

Skill Level: All Abilities

The French and fine dining are undeniably linked – elegant desserts with quality ingredients make French cuisine great for occasions where you want to impress, but there are also simple classics that can show-case your skills with minimal fuss.

What you might make:

• Tarte au Citroen
• Clafoutis
• Creme Brûlée
• Chocolate Fondants
• Spun Sugar or Tuiles

What’s Included:

Coffee on arrival, all ingredients you need.  Lunch will be provided and served with your delicious French treats for dessert! Take home the rest of your creations

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

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

Skill Level – All Abilities

 

Cooking Together events are the perfect blend of meal out and cookery class – sociable foodie fun.  One ticket is for 2 people and you will cook your meal together. Our menus usually contain fish or meat but we can cater for vegetarian, vegan and allergy options, please advise in the notes when booking.

Enjoy canapés and a complementary glass of fizz on arrival, and Chef will guide you through creating your meal, sharing their knowledge and love of food with cooking and presentation tips throughout.

Cooking Together events can be exclusive for groups of friends or family – if you have something in mind, get in touch.

Examples of what you might cook:

Please feel free to make requests in advance of the event. Ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced. Allergies, vegan/vegetarian options always available on request – just let us know in the notes when booking.

• Starters  –Scallops with a lime shallot butter
• Main – Fillet Steak, Pont Neuf Potatoes; Crispy Seasonal Greens; Bearnaise Sauce
• Pudding – Chef-made so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

Allergies, vegan/vegetarian options always available on request – just let us know in the notes when booking.

What’s included:

Complimentary Canapés and a glass of fizz on arrival (soft drinks also available), and the food you prepare. Copies of the recipes will be emailed afterwards. Most importantly, you don’t need to do the washing up; all the fun, none of the work.

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers and spirits to enjoy during your evening. A range of soft drinks are also available. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level: All Abilities

If you are a coffee lover and get a buzz out of coffee, then this is perfect for you! You will learn some fun facts and even a little bit of science about your favourite drink from Gavin, who has been a professional barista for over 15 years.

He will explain the differences in techniques used to make the perfect coffee, advise you on what will work best for you at home and even how to use all the kit that you bought and have tucked away in the back of the cupboard.

There will be plenty of opportunity to practise your skills and you will even try a little latte art to impress your friends!

Skills you will Learn:

Making the perfect cup of coffee at home.

The science behind your favourite drink – temperature, filtering etc

How to use the kit that you will need

Grinding beans versus pre ground

How to steam milk without spending £’000s

Latte art

What’s included:

Lots of coffee and some nibbles!

Skill Level: All Abilities

A weekend version of our popular mid week event; a bit bigger; more fish & more time

Many of us love fish, but rarely cook it at home.  A perfect blend of demo and hands on skill, during this class, our chef will guide you through 3-4 different fish dishes to ensure you have the confidence to prepare at home.  As the dishes are ready, we eat as they are piping hot.  Some dishes will be individually prepared, some of the larger fish will be shared.

What you will Learn:

Some examples of what you will cook:

• Basic Filleting with Mackerel; Sea Bass; Trout
• Salt Crust whole fish – sea bream, black bream, dorade
• Flat Fish – Lemon Sole, Plaice
• Sauces and sides that work with Many of us love fish, but rarely cook it at home. In this class our chef will guide you through 3 different fish dishes to ensure you have the confidence to prepare at home.
• How to best use your fishmonger – how to tell fish is fresh

What’s included:

Drink on arrival and enjoy the fish you have prepared through out the event.

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines to polish off your evening, additional drinks can be purchased using card or cash – see our beverages list for details

Copies of the recipes you cook which will also be emailed to you afterwards

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

What you will Learn:

Skills to be confident with fish; embrace your fishmonger; what to ask; what to look for

What’s included:

Drink on arrival and enjoy the fish you have prepared through out the evening and to take home.

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines to polish off your evening, additional drinks can be purchased using card or cash – see our beverages list for details

Copies of the recipes you cook which will also be emailed to you afterwards

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

Skill Level: All Abilities

Sourdough bread has been around for hundreds of years. Widely favoured amongst many due to its ability to digest easier within the body and for its tangy flavour and wholesome appearance.

Whilst the supermarkets have brought sourdough to our shelves, the amount of care and attention needed is sometimes lost in the mass production of sourdough which takes great care and most of all time.

Matt has been baking and teaching for many years and runs a successful bakery in Hale, he is full of technical know how about how to achieve great sourdough results.

In this easy class for sourdough beginners, we teach you:

• How to make a starter from the beginning, how to take care of it and feed and nurture it using a variety of readily available ingredients.
• You will also be shown how to shape the dough to achieve the best looking loaves and simple cutting effects to make those enviable patterns so that your bread has that professional appearance.
• We will also be discussing and using many different types of grain and show you how easy it is to make a super fast version of sourdough for an every day supply of better bread.
• You’ll take home a starter, a sourdough loaf part made by you as well as your own dough to cook at home.

What’s included:

Lunch will be provided in the way of sourdough bread along with meats and cheeses and coffee on arrival

You’ll take home a starter, a sourdough loaf part made by you as well as your own dough to cook at home.

We have all the equipment you need but please bring or buy one of our bannetton’s

What you need to Bring:

Either bring a bannetton or purchase one of ours on the day for £10. We have round ones, you can purchase an oval shape if you’d prefer. If you don’t want to purchase a bannetton you can bring a colander with a damp towel to take your dough home.

Skill Level: All Abilities

Vegan Cooking opens the door to a vast array of dishes, cooking styles and techniques and most importantly fantastic flavours!  It’s such an huge area of cookery, it becomes a little daunting.  This class will look at three different curries from around the world – Sri Lankan, Japanese and Indian – which will give you a wealth of knowledge to enjoy a delicious plant based diet.

What’s included:

Glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create as you cook or take it home – take home left overs – bring suitable containers!

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

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

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

Skill Level – All Abilities

We are delighted to bring you a much requested macaron making class with Steph Clubb, she’ll take you through all of the key techniques needed to create these notorious bakes.

Techniques you will learn:

• How to make the make macaron shell
• Make a chocolate ganache
• Enhance your piping skills
• How to make macaron fillings to tantalise your taste buds

This class is designed to give you confidence to go home and practice all these techniques again. You’ll leave armed with the knowledge to create macarons at home for family and friends time and again.

What’s included:

Refreshments throughout the class and you get to sample your bakes.

Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class and you get to take your Tasty bakes home.

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

Skill Level – All Abilities

Maybe The Great British Bake off has you inspired to start bake, or perhaps you were already a keen baker? Whichever category you fall into this class will show you the fundamentals of cake, bread and biscuit making.

The class is perfect for spending time with a friend or child, just let us know in the notes when booking and we will ensure you work in the same are together.

We are delighted to bring you this baking class with Steph Clubb, she’ll take you through all of the key techniques needed to create tasty bakes. The class focuses on different skills that you can adapt for different occasions and flavours. You’ll leave feeling confident in producing beautiful baking products in your own kitchen for friends and family.

Examples of what you might be baking

• Delicious Bread Rolls
• Swiss Roll
• Scones or biscuits
• Jam making (demonstration)

What’s included:

Coffee, or glass of prosecco, beer or soft drink on arrival along with all the ingredients. A light lunch is included.

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

Making bread at home is both a treat and a satisfying experience.  We have arranged this Introduction to Bread Making to demonstrate how versatile the skills are – this is a really hands-on class and you will make a variety of different breads during the day.

We are thrilled to be working with baker Steph Clubb for this class, she has a wealth of experience in bread making and teaching – you’ll leave armed with the knowledge and expertise to bake more.

Starting with a coffee, we will demonstrate and you will make an enriched dough – this will prove and become a brioche style bun – Tangzhong burger bun.

Your main dough will prove over lunch time and during the afternoon session, you will use this to make a traditional loaf and bagels.  If there is time, Steph will demo something lovely to accompany your bake!

What’s included:

Coffee on arrival, all ingredients you need.  A light lunch will be provided.

You will take home bagels, traditional loaf and Tangzong.

Skill Level: All Abilities

Vegetarian Gujarati cuisine originates from Western India and is typically served as a thali, which literally means ‘full plate of food’, the dishes cooked are all vegetarian, distinctively sweet, salty, and spicy simultaneously and usually contain roti, dhal and rice.

Nina, being Gujarati herself, has eaten this food all her life and has learnt to cook it through generations of teachings from aunties, grandmothers and her mother. This vegetarian class has unique flavours that will not disappoint.  Nina will introduce curries that many will not have tried before and variations of the firm favourites, like dhals and chapatis. Be prepared to try something different.

What’s included:

Glass of fizz, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create as you cook, any leftovers can be taken home – bring suitable containers!

We provide all ingredients and can cater to most dietary needs, please tell us in the notes when booking. Copies of the recipes emailed to you after the class.

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

Fully Stocked Bar:

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

Skill Level: All Abilities

An incredible treat for all Steak Lovers – working with our Chef, you will have the opportunity to learn all about the different cuts of meat and most importantly how to cook steak at home achieving the same results as the restaurant…throw in some classic sauces, side dishes and obviously some fries…the evening ends with a feast and dare I suggest a glass or two of malbec…..

This is a very hands on and social experience, a great gift or treat to self.

Our expert chef Jason, will share his knowledge of what to look for when buying steak, the different cuts of meat, ways to cook steak, the right oils to use as well as optimum cooking times and temperatures.

He will teach you how to produce two types of sauce and a variety of sides

Skills you will Learn

• Introduction to different cuts of meat
• Different ways of cooking steak
• Meat from different countries
• Best sauces and sides
• Cooking temperatures

Examples of what you might cook:

• Sauces (2-3) peppercorn, béarnaise
• Perfect chips
• Stuffed mushrooms
• Roasted tomatoes

What’s included:

Refreshments and of course Steak for lunch!

Skill Level: All Abilities

If you are a coffee lover and get a buzz out of coffee, then this is perfect for you! You will learn some fun facts and even a little bit of science about your favourite drink from Gavin, who has been a professional barista for over 15 years.

He will explain the differences in techniques used to make the perfect coffee, advise you on what will work best for you at home and even how to use all the kit that you bought and have tucked away in the back of the cupboard.

There will be plenty of opportunity to practise your skills and you will even try a little latte art to impress your friends!

Skills you will Learn:

Making the perfect cup of coffee at home.

The science behind your favourite drink – temperature, filtering etc

How to use the kit that you will need

Grinding beans versus pre ground

How to steam milk without spending £’000s

Latte art

What’s included:

Lots of coffee and some nibbles!

Skill Level: All Abilities

Enhance your barbecue repertoire with this BBQ cookery class. You will learn basic skills such as lighting the BBQ and temperature control, alongside creating lots of tasty dishes.

This event is about enjoying the BBQ experience (yes we have a bar) with a focus on preparing and cooking meat, fish, vegetables and sides. We will also touch on spicing and marinading to achieve specific goals.

Allergies and preferences available on request – just let us know in the notes when booking.

What you will learn.

• The importance of good quality meat, where to find it and what to do with it.
• You will be shown how to prepare and season the meat or fish you will be cooking.
• You will be shown how to make Kebabs and flavour with herbs and spices and the sides that go with it.

Example Dishes – depending on availability

• First Dish – Meat, Fish or Chicken – focus on preparing larger pieces of meat or whole chickens or fish for optimal results over the open flame.
• Kebabs – Learn the secrets of delicious and intensely flavoured kebabs, served with sides (which you will learn to prepare) and flat bread.
• BBQ Salads.

What’s included:

Glass of fizz, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create in the dining room at the end of the class, any leftovers can be taken home – bring suitable containers!

We provide all ingredients; copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.

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

Fully Stocked Bar:

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

Skill Level: All Abilities

Sourdough bread has been around for hundreds of years. Widely favoured amongst many due to its ability to digest easier within the body and for its tangy flavour and wholesome appearance.

Whilst the supermarkets have brought sourdough to our shelves, the amount of care and attention needed is sometimes lost in the mass production of sourdough which takes great care and most of all time.

Matt has been baking and teaching for many years and runs a successful bakery in Hale, he is full of technical know how about how to achieve great sourdough results.

In this easy class for sourdough beginners, we teach you:

• How to make a starter from the beginning, how to take care of it and feed and nurture it using a variety of readily available ingredients.
• You will also be shown how to shape the dough to achieve the best looking loaves and simple cutting effects to make those enviable patterns so that your bread has that professional appearance.
• We will also be discussing and using many different types of grain and show you how easy it is to make a super fast version of sourdough for an every day supply of better bread.
• You’ll take home a starter, a sourdough loaf part made by you as well as your own dough to cook at home.

What’s included:

Lunch will be provided in the way of sourdough bread along with meats and cheeses and coffee on arrival

You’ll take home a starter, a sourdough loaf part made by you as well as your own dough to cook at home.

We have all the equipment you need but please bring or buy one of our bannetton’s

What you need to Bring:

Either bring a bannetton or purchase one of ours on the day for £10. We have round ones, you can purchase an oval shape if you’d prefer. If you don’t want to purchase a bannetton you can bring a colander with a damp towel to take your dough home.

Skill Level: All Abilities

Gujarati vegetarian cuisine originates from Western India and is typically served as a thali, which literally means ‘full plate of food’, the dishes cooked are all vegetarian, distinctively sweet, salty, and spicy simultaneously and usually contain roti, dhal and rice.

Nina, being Gujarati herself, has eaten this food all her life and has learnt to cook it through generations of teachings from aunties, grandmothers and her mother. This vegetarian class has unique flavours that will not disappoint.  Nina will introduce curries that many will not have tried before and variations of the firm favourites, like dhals and chapatis. Be prepared to try something different.

What’s included:

Glass of fizz, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create in the dining room at the end of the class, any leftovers can be taken home – bring suitable containers!

We provide all ingredients and can cater to most dietary needs, please tell us in the notes when booking. Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.

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

Fully Stocked Bar:

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

Skill Level: All Abilities

Cooking Together events are the perfect blend of meal out and cookery class – sociable foodie fun.  One ticket is for 2 people and you will cook your meal together. Our menus usually contain fish or meat but we can cater for vegetarian, vegan and allergy options, please advise in the notes when booking.

Enjoy canapés and a complementary glass of fizz on arrival, and Chef will guide you through creating your meal, sharing their knowledge and love of food with cooking and presentation tips throughout.

Cooking Together events can be exclusive for groups of friends or family – if you have something in mind, get in touch.

Examples of what you might cook:

Please feel free to make requests in advance of the event. Ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced. Allergies, vegan/vegetarian options always available on request – just let us know in the notes when booking.

• Starters  –Scallops with a lime shallot butter
• Main – Fillet Steak, Pont Neuf Potatoes; Crispy Seasonal Greens; Bearnaise Sauce
• Pudding – Chef-made so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

Allergies, vegan/vegetarian options always available on request – just let us know in the notes when booking.

What’s included:

Complimentary Canapés and a glass of fizz on arrival (soft drinks also available), and the food you prepare. Copies of the recipes will be emailed afterwards. Most importantly, you don’t need to do the washing up; all the fun, none of the work.

Fully Stocked Bar

We have a fully stocked bar with some amazing wines, beers and spirits to enjoy during your evening. A range of soft drinks are also available. These can be purchased using card or cash.

Skill Level: All Abilities

Enhance your barbecue repertoire with this BBQ cookery class. You will learn basic skills such as lighting the BBQ and temperature control, alongside creating lots of tasty dishes.

This event is about enjoying the BBQ experience (yes we have a bar) with a focus on preparing and cooking meat, fish, vegetables and sides. We will also touch on spicing and marinading to achieve specific goals.

Allergies and preferences available on request – just let us know in the notes when booking.

What you will learn.

• The importance of good quality meat, where to find it and what to do with it.
• You will be shown how to prepare and season the meat or fish you will be cooking.
• You will be shown how to make Kebabs and flavour with herbs and spices and the sides that go with it.

Example Dishes – depending on availability

• First Dish – Meat, Fish or Chicken – focus on preparing larger pieces of meat or whole chickens or fish for optimal results over the open flame.
• Kebabs – Learn the secrets of delicious and intensely flavoured kebabs, served with sides (which you will learn to prepare) and flat bread.
• BBQ Salads.

What’s included:

Glass of fizz, beer or soft drink on arrival. Enjoy the food you create in the dining room at the end of the class, any leftovers can be taken home – bring suitable containers!

We provide all ingredients; copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class.

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

Fully Stocked Bar:

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

Skill Level: All Abilities

If you are a coffee lover and get a buzz out of coffee, then this is perfect for you! You will learn some fun facts and even a little bit of science about your favourite drink from Gavin, who has been a professional barista for over 15 years.

He will explain the differences in techniques used to make the perfect coffee, advise you on what will work best for you at home and even how to use all the kit that you bought and have tucked away in the back of the cupboard.

There will be plenty of opportunity to practise your skills and you will even try a little latte art to impress your friends!

Skills you will Learn:

Making the perfect cup of coffee at home.

The science behind your favourite drink – temperature, filtering etc

How to use the kit that you will need

Grinding beans versus pre ground

How to steam milk without spending £’000s

Latte art

What’s included:

Lots of coffee and some nibbles!

Skill Level: All Abilities