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Winter In Provence - NEW DATE
Jan
21
6:30 pm18:30

Winter In Provence - NEW DATE

The light and landscape of this region, the former province of Rome, has inspired some of France's great artists and a culinary tradition of brilliance and simplicity. And as with its wines, the food is all about the terroir.

A sample menu could include:

  • Pissaladière - a classic French tart, made with a yeasted pastry base and topped with slow cooked onions and olives.

  • Bourride: Provençale fish stew

  • Luberon slow-cooked lamb

  • Provencale fruit tart

All classes include tastings throughout and a meal. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or soft drinks. You will also be able to take something of home of what you have cooked. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class.

£59

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Winter In Provence
Jan
20
6:30 pm18:30

Winter In Provence

The light and landscape of this region, the former province of Rome, has inspired some of France's great artists and a culinary tradition of brilliance and simplicity. And as with its wines, the food is all about the terroir.

A sample menu could include:

  • Pissaladière - a classic French tart, made with a yeasted pastry base and topped with slow cooked onions and olives.

  • Bourride: Provençale fish stew

  • Luberon slow-cooked lamb

  • Provencale fruit tart

All classes include tastings throughout and a meal. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or soft drinks. You will also be able to take something of home of what you have cooked. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class.

£59

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30 Minute Suppers - fully booked
Dec
9
6:30 pm18:30

30 Minute Suppers - fully booked

In an ideal world, we'd all love to be able to cook from scratch every night. But sometimes, life gets in the way and there just isn't enough time in the day.

A sample menu could include:

  • Baked farinata with red pepper, courgette and olive dressing

  • Potato, leek swiss chard and blue cheese gratin

  • Pumpkin, lentil and apricot pilaff

All classes include tastings throughout and a meal. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or soft drinks. You will also be able to take something of home of what you have cooked. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class

6.30-9pm, £59

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An Indian Feast
Sept
9
6:30 pm18:30

An Indian Feast

The cuisine of India is rich in flavour, colour and aroma.

Spicing is hugely important but it's not all about chillies! From the fresh, cool flavours of the South to the rich curries of the north, Indian food has huge variety. A sample menu could include:

  • Masala dosa

  • Vegetable samosa

  • Sweet potato and coconut curry

  • Chicken & cashew kebabs

  • Kerala lemon rice

6.30-9pm, £45

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A Persian Feast - Fully booked
Aug
5
6:30 pm18:30

A Persian Feast - Fully booked

Join us to explore the rich flavours of Persian cuisine. You'll learn to use the herbs and spices commonly used to create elegant and delicious dishes. Each dish is also chosen to give you insights into creating many others, enabling you to use ingredients at home to impress your friends and family with sumptuous feasts! Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are always included where appropriate.

A sample menu could include:

Roast aubergines with pomegranate and walnuts
Jewelled saffron rice
Lamb Koresh with apricots and cinnamon
Persian love cake

All classes include tastings throughout and supper. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or other drinks. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class. 

£45

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An Indian Feast - Fully booked
Jul
8
6:30 pm18:30

An Indian Feast - Fully booked

The cuisine of India is rich in flavour, colour and aroma.

Spicing is hugely important but it's not all about chillies! From the fresh, cool flavours of the South to the rich curries of the north, Indian food has huge variety. A sample menu could include:

  • Masala dosa

  • Vegetable samosa

  • Sweet potato and coconut curry

  • Chicken & cashew kebabs

  • Kerala lemon rice

6.30-9pm, £45

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Spanish Steps
Mar
13
6:30 pm18:30

Spanish Steps

These workshops will show you how to create a really delicious 3 course meal or colourful table of delights. Perfect for family or entertaining friends. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are always included where necessary. Each dish is also chosen to give you insights into creating many others.

A sample menu could include:

  • Pan-fried prawns with sherry

  • Tortilla espanola

  • Romesco sauce

  • Green lentils with swiss chard and crumbly sheep’s cheese

  • Paella Rocinantes

All classes include tastings throughout and supper. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or other drinks. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class. 

£45 

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A Mexican Feast
Feb
6
6:30 pm18:30

A Mexican Feast

Mexican cuisine is more than just tacos! It’s a riot of colour, flavours and fresh, delicious ingredients. Brighten up your winter by learning about the flavours of Mexican food (including the recipe for the best chipotle sauce ever!), and how to use them to create a Mexican feast to impress friends and family.

A sample menu could include:


The best Chipotle chilli paste ever
Thomasina Miers' amazing refried beans
Two classic salsas
Homemade Tacos with two delicious fillings

All classes include tastings throughout and supper. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or other drinks. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class

£45

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Springtime in Italy
Apr
25
6:30 pm18:30

Springtime in Italy

A workshop to show you how to create a really delicious and effortless three course Italian meal. During the evening you will be guided by our expert cookery teachers on how to create the following dinner party delights.

  • Anti-pasti of asparagus & fresh goat’s cheese, broad beans, mint & lemons, olives & anchovies

  • Gnocchi verde del Casentino

  • Grilled sea bream, salsa rustica & Spring vegetables

  • Orange, ricotta and almond cake with mandarin orange jelly

Each dish has been chosen to give you insights into creating many others.

We can cater for most dietary requirements, just make sure you let us know on your booking form.

The class will include tastings throughout and supper. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or other drinks. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class.

£49 

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An Indian Feast
Nov
8
6:30 pm18:30

An Indian Feast

Who doesn’t love a good curry? It’s as much part of British food culture as pasta. In this workshop you will be introduced to the world of real Indian food, its spices, colours, variety

You will learn to make: 

Masala dosa
Vegetable samosa
Sweet potato and coconut curry
Chicken & cashew kebabs
Kerala lemon rice

All classes include tastings throughout and supper. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or other drinks. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class. 

£45 

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Four Seasons Series- Summer. A Taste of Sicily.
Jul
20
6:30 pm18:30

Four Seasons Series- Summer. A Taste of Sicily.

A Sicilian cookery masterclass by Fabrizia Lanza from Case Vecchie, the acclaimed cookery school near Palermo.

Fabrizia’s dishes for the masterclass are not yet confirmed but this is a flavour of what she is proposing:

Bruschetta/panelle
Caponata di melanzana (aubergine caponata) 
Ravioli con Salsa pronta
Spezzatino di agnello (Sicilian lamb stew)
Patate allo zafferano (saffron potatoes)
Biancomangiare (Italian custard with candied orange and pistachio)

Fabrizia will be using some wonderful ingredients from Case Vecchie including olives, olive oil & lemons along with produce from The Community Farm here in Somerset and fish and meat from places and people which we hope will honour the traditions & style of Fabrizia’s cooking

We can cater for most dietary requirements, just make sure you let us know on your booking form.

The class will include tastings throughout and supper. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or other drinks. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class.

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The Day of the Dead! Authentic Mexican Cooking
Nov
30
6:30 pm18:30

The Day of the Dead! Authentic Mexican Cooking

Mark Mexico's most celebrated holiday by creating your own authentic Mexican feast. As well as making home-made tacos with three fillings - prawn & creamed avocado, chorizo & refried beans and squash & ricotta, you'll make and take home your own chipotle chilli paste (to keep in the fridge and use in multiple different Mexican dishes) and two tangy salsas!

All classes include tastings throughout and supper. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or other drinks. All recipes cooked by you or demonstrated will be sent on to you by email following the class

6.30 - 9pm, £45 

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