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Sun, 23 November 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Blackfriars Restaurant

Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street
Newcastle, NE1 4XN United Kingdom

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CHRISTMAS & CANAPES

Sun, 23 November 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

£175

Come and enjoy a fun and interactive session with one of our senior chefs who will show you just how easy it is to prepare mouth-watering tasty micro-morsels and how to prepare the perfect Christmas roast dinner!  Learn a variety of easy to make delicious canapés to impress your friends and family at Christmas before preparing a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. If you worry about the pressures of getting it right on the big day, or just want to perfect your culinary skills, this is the ideal practice run for you! Each student will have their own work station, equipment and ingredients to work with.

COOKERY LEVEL: Intermediate

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT – RECIPES SUCH AS:

+ Festive Party Drinks: Mimosas, Mulled Cider, Eggnog

+ Getting Ahead on Christmas Day: Red Cabbage with Apple & Cranberries; Apricot & Hazelnut Stuffing, Decadent Nut Roast, Vichy Glazed Carrots

Savoury Canapes: Cider-Glazed Pigs in Blankets, Mini Roast Potatoes with Parmesan & Truffle, Moroccan Kafta Meatballs, Devilled Eggs

Sweet Canapes: Spiced Plum Tarts, Chestnut Cheesecakes with Rum Glaze

Exact recipes for this class will vary by season.

WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School

TIMES: 9.30am to 4.30pm

COST: £175 per person which includes refreshments throughout the day, a set three course communal lunch (including vegetarian option) with wine in the Cookery School, your own apron, breads and recipes to take home. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable.

WHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival.

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