Breakfast with Santa at Hinnies Get ready for a magical, festive morning by the coast! Bring the family to Hinnies for a special breakfast with Santa, where kids can meet Santa himself, share their Christmas wishes and take home a […]

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 […]

The impressive centre piece that is the Beef Wellington can be a challenging dish to master. Getting the lattice pastry perfectly golden and crisp while retaining a pink centre to your mushroom duxelles-encased beef fillet is no easy task. Come […]

Breakfast with Santa at Hinnies Get ready for a magical, festive morning by the coast! Bring the family to Hinnies for a special breakfast with Santa, where kids can meet Santa himself, share their Christmas wishes and take home a […]

It’s that special time of the year when thoughts are turning to Christmas, what to eat and when to buy it. Why not enjoy old traditions by making your very own designer Christmas pudding to take away and nurture? On […]

Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together […]

For all 7 to 10 year olds with a burgeoning interest in all things food. These popular sessions are all about allowing kids to go at their own pace, making cooking fun and giving them some confidence in the kitchen. […]

For the slightly more confident 11–17-year-old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and really developing their […]

To mark New Year’s Eve, Blackfriars will be hosting an authentic medieval banquet served by friars and town wenches! We are delighted to welcome you honourable dignitaries, townsfolk of Newcastle to take a step back in time for a sumptuous […]

COME WINE WITH ME – NEW YEAR’S EVE WINE TASTING Ring in the New Year with a toast-worthy soirée! Join us for a fabulous New Year’s Eve wine tasting extravaganza. Sip, swirl, and savour a variety of wines as we […]

Cheese and wine tastings may have started as a fad of the seventies but they’re just as popular now as they’ve ever been. Why? Because cheese and wine go together so well! it seems they were just made for each […]

CHEF’S TABLE Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of fabulous food cooked right in front of you by your very own personal chef. Six courses of the finest, local and seasonal offerings we can find and may include canapés, […]

Proper bread should be made from just flour, water, yeast and salt – and nothing else! Our bread-making courses follow this ethos using locally milled stone ground flours to produce wonderfully delicious and nutritious bread. On this course, you’ll learn […]

RUM GOOD TIME – RUM TASTING Rum is the most diverse and versatile of all spirits. White, Golden, Dark, Spiced, and Flavoured can all be great on their own, poured over ice, blended with your favourite mixer, or shaken up […]

Explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars, a 13th-century former Dominican friary from its medieval origins, right up to the present day. Dating back to 1239, Blackfriars lays claim to being the oldest dining room in the UK, the jewel in […]

Discover St Dominic’s micro-brewery, located within Blackfriars Restaurant, a Dominican friary in Newcastle dating back to 1239. The brewery is housed in the Chapter House where the friars once gathered for readings, discussions, daily tasks and community matters. After King […]

With everyone loving vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by freshly-baked soft pita bread; as well as spicy tagines, kebabs and shawarma, it’s no wonder Middle Eastern cuisine is claimed to be the fastest growing […]

With everyone loving vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by freshly-baked soft pita bread; as well as spicy tagines, kebabs and shawarma, it’s no wonder Middle Eastern cuisine is claimed to be the fastest growing […]

Curry comes from the Tamil word ‘kari’ meaning spicy sauce for rice. Ginger, garlic and turmeric have been found to have been combined for a sauce as far back as 4,000 years ago. Today, whether in Asia, India, Africa, The […]

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Chinese Bao making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft pillows of steamed buns with succulent savoury fillings and luscious sweet treats. […]

Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street […]

Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together […]

Whether it be the classic, traditional Catalonian tapas or a local Geordie twist on the popular Spanish snack, everyone seems to love those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls washed down with a glass of local wine – a perfect snack for […]

With everyone loving vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by freshly-baked soft pita bread; as well as spicy tagines, kebabs and shawarma, it’s no wonder Middle Eastern cuisine is claimed to be the fastest growing […]

COME WINE WITH ME – BIG JUICY RED WINE TASTING There are some times in all of our lives when we just need a big fat juicy red wine to guzzle. It doesn’t have to be when we’re about to […]

INDIAN COOKERY Britain’s favourite type of takeaway food, Indian cuisine reflects an 8,000-year history of various groups and cultures interacting with the Indian subcontinent, leading to diversity of flavours and regional cuisines found in modern-day India. Spend a day learning […]

The CNN Travel World’s ’50 Best Foods’ had no less than four dishes in the Top 10 alone. Lightly prepared with strong aromatics and a cutting-edge spice, these dishes are sometimes described as the ‘complicated juggling of disparate components to […]

The CNN Travel World’s ’50 Best Foods’ had no less than four dishes in the Top 10 alone. Lightly prepared with strong aromatics and a cutting-edge spice, these dishes are sometimes described as the ‘complicated juggling of disparate components to […]

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening pizza-making social. Our master baker will teach you just how easy it is to make blisteringly good home-made sourdough pizzas full of tasty artisan toppings, both super savoury and decadently sweet, Learn […]

Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street […]

When it comes to pairing beer with food there’s so much more than a pint at your local with a packet of crisps! With such a variety of styles of beer available, beer and food matching has certainly become a […]

Join us for an unforgettable quiz night experience at Blackfriars Restaurant! You’ll be treated to a welcome fizz, beer, or soft drink, along with shared ploughman’s board for your team plus quiz master Paul Innes Magic Man — all included […]

Here’s your chance to explore the rich tapestry of flavours that Vietnam has to offer understanding traditions of the cuisine rely on fresh herbs and vegetables, and complimentary textures. We will learn how to create, cook and present some of […]

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Chinese Bao making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft pillows of steamed buns with succulent savoury fillings and luscious sweet treats. […]

You may already be familiar with classic food pairings like caviar and Champagne, a char-grilled steak with Argentinian Malbec, Roquefort cheese with a glass of luscious Sauternes, or even fish and chips washed down a pint of English bitter. If […]

SZECHUAN CHINESE COOKERY What makes Szechuan/Sichuan cuisine so special? Hot, humid climates like this huge central-Chinese land-locked province call for food that is both hot and highly spiced because hot foods like red chilli stimulate the palate, making it more […]

Here’s your chance to explore the rich tapestry of flavours that Vietnam has to offer understanding traditions of the cuisine rely on fresh herbs and vegetables, and complimentary textures. We will learn how to create, cook and present some of […]

Everyone loves Mexican cuisine but have you ever wanted to take it a step further than nachos and guacamole and create this vibrant cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen? Whether it’s enchilada, quesadillas or empanadas, there really is […]

Everyone loves Mexican cuisine but have you ever wanted to take it a step further than nachos and guacamole and create this vibrant cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen? Whether it’s enchilada, quesadillas or empanadas, there really is […]

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Taco making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft corn and flour tortillas filled with succulent savoury fillings. Learn how to make […]

Come on a journey with us and James of Enotria & Co. to the heart of South Africa’s winelands While Cape Town’s Table Mountain, thrilling safaris and vibrant braai culture often come to mind, South Africa is also renowned as […]

Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street […]

The Water of Life’ was the name given to whisky by monks in the middle ages but this introduction to Scotland’s famous export is bang up-to-date. Enjoy a selection of whiskies from both Robert the Bruce’s homeland as well as […]

Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of fabulous food cooked right in front of you by your very own personal chef. Six courses of the finest, local and seasonal offerings, with a Burns Night twist. The menu may include […]

MEXICAN COOKERY Everyone loves Mexican cuisine but have you ever wanted to create this vibrant cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen? Whether it’s enchilada, quesadillas or empanadas, there really is a dish for everyone! Like many other cuisines, […]

COME WINE WITH ME – INTRO TO WINE TASTING Join us for an evening of wine discovery with a selection of top notch wines hand-picked by our own sommelier. Learn how to decipher confusing labels as well as the wine’s […]

Blackfriars annual traditional Burns’ night supper featuring all the usual elements of a night with the great Scottish poet and romanticist including the Selkirk Grace, address to and cutting of the haggis before a supper of traditional Cock-a-Leekie soup, Haggis, […]

A lover of Thai food? Situated right next door, Malaysian cuisine is a tantalising mixture of Chinese, Thai and Muslim influences. Malaysian food is fast becoming popular in the UK with exotic, hearty favourites like Rending and Nasi Lemak. Explore […]

A lover of Thai food? Situated right next door, Malaysian cuisine is a tantalising mixture of Chinese, Thai and Muslim influences. Malaysian food is fast becoming popular in the UK with exotic, hearty favourites like Rending and Nasi Lemak. Explore […]

A lover of Thai food? Situated right next door, Malaysian cuisine is a tantalising mixture of Chinese, Thai and Muslim influences. Malaysian food is fast becoming popular in the UK with exotic, hearty favourites like Rending and Nasi Lemak. Explore […]

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Chinese Bao making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft pillows of steamed buns with succulent savoury fillings and luscious sweet treats. […]

Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street […]

Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together […]

Join us at the Friary for a fun spin on a blind whisky tasting. We will provide six fabulous whiskies as a blind tasting. Two of our in-house whisky experts will try to convince you to believe them based on […]

Ever wondered how your fishmonger manages to fillet your fish with such speed and dexterity and how chefs manage to perfectly cook those delicate morsels so perfectly? Here’s your chance to learn the basics of fish filleting, what to look […]

Interested in local beers and ales and fancy quaffing a few new and unusual ones? We have such a wealth of brewing talent right here on our doorstep, including our very own micro-brewery on site! So why not try something […]

Explore a comforting and rich bakery tradition from Eastern Europe. Polish bakery offers centuries of unique craft and influence from various styles of European bakery. Expect hearty flavours of vanilla, eggs and dairy combined with intriguing spices such as poppy […]

Explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars, a 13th-century former Dominican friary from its medieval origins, right up to the present day. Dating back to 1239, Blackfriars lays claim to being the oldest dining room in the UK, the jewel in […]

Discover St Dominic’s micro-brewery, located within Blackfriars Restaurant, a Dominican friary in Newcastle dating back to 1239. The brewery is housed in the Chapter House where the friars once gathered for readings, discussions, daily tasks and community matters. After King […]

With everyone loving vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by freshly-baked soft pita bread; as well as spicy tagines, kebabs and shawarma, it’s no wonder Middle Eastern cuisine is claimed to be the fastest growing […]

With everyone loving vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by freshly-baked soft pita bread; as well as spicy tagines, kebabs and shawarma, it’s no wonder Middle Eastern cuisine is claimed to be the fastest growing […]

Whilst commonly used ingredients include sesame oil, fermented bean paste, soy sauce, salt, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and fermented red chilli paste, it’s the salted and fermented vegetable preparation of kimchee such as napa cabbage which seems so ubiquitous to […]

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Taco making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft corn and flour tortillas filled with succulent savoury fillings. Learn how to make […]

Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street […]

Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together […]

COME WINE WITH ME – ANTIPODEAN TIPPLES – WINES OF NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA Australia & New Zealand are producing some of today’s most popular & certainly most interesting wines. “Regionality” is becoming the new ‘buzzword’ in Australian wines, from wine produced […]

Our most popular course will help develop your bread making skills. We follow the ethos of ‘Proper Bread’ using locally-milled stone-ground flours and sourdough starters to produce wonderfully delicious and nutritious bread. Following-on from our beginners course, our master baker […]

We all love the romance of wine and cheese, but did you know beer and cheese make the perfect partners? There’s nothing like refreshing your palate with a swig of nice cold beer between decadent bites of fine cheese. The […]

Join us for our annual wedding fair. This is a great opportunity to view our romantic Medieval Banquet Hall and other wedding spaces, sample some fizz and canapés, meet our trusted suppliers and check availability of your desired date. WHERE: […]

Ever wondered how to make beautifully decorated, decadent soft centred chocolate? Here is your chance to understand the basics of chocolate making. Learn how to make professional looking artisan chocolates and create your own selection to take home and enjoy […]

Ever wondered how to make beautifully decorated, decadent soft centred chocolate? Here is your chance to understand the basics of chocolate making. Learn how to make professional looking artisan chocolates and create your own selection to take home and enjoy […]

Ever wondered how to make beautifully decorated, decadent soft centred chocolate? Here is your chance to understand the basics of chocolate making. Learn how to make professional looking artisan chocolates and create your own selection to take home and enjoy […]

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening pizza-making social. Our master baker will teach you just how easy it is to make blisteringly good home-made sourdough pizzas full of tasty artisan toppings, both super savoury and decadently sweet, Learn […]

Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street […]

TEQUILA & MEZCAL TASTING This unique tasting experience showcases Mexico’s finest export, uncovering the history, myths and traditions behind the nation’s legendary spirit. Discover the complex flavours of the revered agave spirits and let our host guide you through the […]

CHEF’S TABLE – VALENTINE’S NIGHT Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of fabulous food cooked right in front of you by your very own personal chef. Six courses of the finest, local and seasonal offerings we can find and […]

Join us in Blackfriars historic Medieval Banquet Hall for an exclusive communal dinner with well-renowned Champagne house Moët & Chandon. We are delighted to welcome a Champagne Ambassador for Moët Hennessy UK to host this sparkling evening. Our talented chefs […]

France is renowned for its patisserie; you only have to look in any Parisian bakery to see some of the worlds most recognized sweet treats. This workshop will show the skills to make your own French bakery window, how to […]

WHITE, SPARKLING AND ROSÉ WINE TASTING We all love a glass or two of chilled Prosecco, Zinfandel Blush and Sauvignon Blanc – especially if it’s from New Zealand. But do you just look for a cheap bottle or something really […]

Be inspired by the unique bakery traditions of Scandinavia as you create a selection of traditional baked goods from all four corners of the Nordic region: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Discover the distinctive flavours and ingredients that make Nordic […]

Ethiopian cuisine is as old as it is broad – taking its cues from the whole African plain. Typically including spicy vegetable, lentil and meat dishes in the form of a spicy wat curry made using chilli powder berbere served […]

Considered an ancestor of traditional American soul food – think jambalaya or gumbo – Nigerian cuisine offers a bright and colourful selection of meat and vegetable dishes that tantalise your senses. Nigerians are known for their love of parties and […]

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Chinese Bao making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft pillows of steamed buns with succulent savoury fillings and luscious sweet treats. […]

Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street […]

COME WINE WITH ME – EXPLORING SPAIN & PORTUGAL The wines of Spain and Portugal have increasingly grabbed the attention of the wine world in recent years. There is certainly a lot more to Portugal than Port! From the home […]

Whether it be the classic traditional tapas or the sophisticated modern Catalan incarnations, everyone seems to love Spanish tapas! And why not? Those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls are the perfect snack to enjoy whilst propping-up a bar in a side-street […]

Whether it be the classic, traditional Catalonian tapas or a local Geordie twist on the popular Spanish snack, everyone seems to love those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls washed down with a glass of local wine – a perfect snack for […]

Ever wondered how to perfectly portion a chicken or properly prepare a rack of lamb or pork ribs? We’ll take you through the basics and how to instinctively know where and how to butcher each joint of meat. Learn how […]

For all 7 to 10 year olds with a burgeoning interest in all things food. These popular sessions are all about allowing kids to go at their own pace, making cooking fun and giving them some confidence in the kitchen. […]

Classic traditional tapas or the sophisticated modern Catalan incarnations, everyone seems to love Spanish tapas! And why not? Those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls are the perfect snack to enjoy whilst propping-up a cantina bar whilst swigging an ice-cold Vermut! Here’s […]

For all 7 to 10 year olds with a burgeoning interest in all things food. These popular sessions are all about allowing kids to go at their own pace, making cooking fun and giving them some confidence in the kitchen. […]

Before the advent of cheap flights and package holidays, the most we knew about Greece was its ancient origins, empire and gods. However, after a few decades of Greek tavernas and sunshine, we’ve all grown to love Baklava, Tzatziki and Kleftiko. […]

For the slightly more confident 11–17-year-old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and really developing their […]

Before the advent of cheap flights and package holidays, the most we knew about Greece was its ancient origins, empire and gods. However, after a few decades of Greek tavernas and sunshine, we’ve all grown to love Baklava, Tzatziki and Kleftiko. […]

For the slightly more confident 11–17-year-old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and really developing their […]

Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together […]

Cheese and wine tastings may have started as a fad of the seventies but they’re just as popular now as they’ve ever been. Why? Because cheese and wine go together so well! it seems they were just made for each […]

Proper bread should be made from just flour, water, yeast and salt – and nothing else! Our bread-making courses follow this ethos using locally milled stone ground flours to produce wonderfully delicious and nutritious bread. On this course, you’ll learn […]

When it comes to pairing beer with food there’s so much more than a pint at your local with a packet of crisps! With such a variety of styles of beer available, beer and food matching has certainly become a […]