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December 2024
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT HINNIES

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 […]
Sat, 14 December 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
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CHRISTMAS & CANAPÉS

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 […]
Sat, 14 December 2024
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT HINNIES

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 […]
Sat, 21 December 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
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CHRISTMAS PUDS & PASTRIES

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 […]
Sat, 21 December 2024
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cocktail and canapes

COCKTAILS & CANAPÉS

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 […]
Sat, 21 December 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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LITTLE MONKS COOKERY CLUB

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. […]
Mon, 30 December 2024
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
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SMART COOKIES COOKERY CLUB

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 […]
Tue, 31 December 2024
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
MEDIEVAL BANQUET

NEW YEAR’S EVE MEDIEVAL BANQUET

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 […]
Tue, 31 December 2024
7:00 pm
Banquet Hall
Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle. NE1 4XN
January 2025
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CHEF’S TABLE

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, […]
Fri, 3 January 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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BREAD MAKING FOR BEGINNERS

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 […]
Sat, 4 January 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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RUM GOOD TIME – RUM TASTING

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 […]
Sat, 4 January 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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HISTORY TOUR OF BLACKFRIARS & LUNCH

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 […]
Mon - Wed, 6 - 29 January 2025
11:30 am
bao buns

BAO & BEER

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. […]
Thu, 9 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cocktail and canapes

COCKTAILS & CANAPÉS

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 […]
Fri, 10 January 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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TAPAS AND TIPPLES TASTING

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 […]
Fri, 10 January 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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MIDDLE EASTERN COOKERY

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 […]
Sat, 11 January 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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INDIAN COOKERY

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 […]
Sun, 12 January 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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EVENING COOKERY CLUB – THAI

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 […]
Wed, 15 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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MORNING COOKERY CLUB – THAI

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 […]
Thu, 16 January 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pizza and prosecco

PIZZA & PROSECCO

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 […]
Thu, 16 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
beer and bait

BEER AND BAIT

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 […]
Fri, 17 January 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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BLACKFRIARS QUIZ NIGHT

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 […]
Fri, 17 January 2025
7:00 pm
Kings Suite
Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle. NE1 4XN
Vietnamese Cookery

VIETNAMESE COOKERY

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 […]
Sat, 18 January 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
bao buns

BAO & BEER

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. […]
Sat, 18 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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SZECHUAN CHINESE COOKERY

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 […]
Sun, 19 January 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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EVENING COOKERY CLUB – VIETNAMESE

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 […]
Tue, 21 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mexican cookery weekday

EVENING COOKERY CLUB – MEXICAN

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 […]
Wed, 22 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mexican cookery weekday

MORNING COOKERY CLUB – MEXICAN

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 […]
Thu, 23 January 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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TACOS & TEQUILA

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 […]
Thu, 23 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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STREET FOOD EXPRESS – TACOS

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 […]
Fri, 24 January 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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CHEF’S TABLE – BURNS 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, with a Burns Night twist. The menu may include […]
Fri, 24 January 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mexican cookery weekend

MEXICAN COOKERY

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, […]
Sat, 25 January 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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BURNS NIGHT SUPPER

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, […]
Sat, 25 January 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Banquet Hall
Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle. NE1 4XN
malaysian food

EVENING COOKERY CLUB – MALAYSIAN

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 […]
Tue, 28 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
malaysian food

EVENING COOKERY CLUB – MALAYSIAN

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 […]
Wed, 29 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
malaysian food

MORNING COOKERY CLUB – MALAYSIAN

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 […]
Thu, 30 January 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
bao buns

BAO & BEER

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. […]
Thu, 30 January 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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STREET FOOD EXPRESS – PAD THAI

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 […]
Fri, 31 January 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cocktail and canapes

COCKTAILS & CANAPÉS

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 […]
Fri, 31 January 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 2025
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FISH & SEAFOOD MASTERCLASS

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 […]
Sat, 1 February 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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POLISH BAKERY

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 […]
Sun, 2 February 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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HISTORY TOUR OF BLACKFRIARS & LUNCH

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 […]
Mon - Wed, 3 - 26 February 2025
11:30 am
Korean food

MORNING COOKERY CLUB – KOREAN

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 […]
Thu, 6 February 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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TACOS & TEQUILA

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 […]
Thu, 6 February 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cocktail and canapes

COCKTAILS & CANAPÉS

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 […]
Fri, 7 February 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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ARTISAN BREAD MAKING

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 […]
Sat, 8 February 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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BEER AND CHEESE TASTING

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 […]
Sat, 8 February 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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WEDDING FAIR

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: […]
Sun, 9 February 2025
11:00 am
Banquet Hall
Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle. NE1 4XN
Pizza and prosecco

PIZZA & PROSECCO

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 […]
Thu, 13 February 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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MOËT & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE DINNER

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 […]
Fri, 14 February 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Banquet Hall
Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle. NE1 4XN
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FRENCH PATISSERIE

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 […]
Sat, 15 February 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Nordic bakery

NORDIC BAKERY

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 […]
Sun, 16 February 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Nigerian cookery

MORNING COOKERY CLUB – NIGERIAN

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 […]
Thu, 20 February 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
bao buns

BAO & BEER

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. […]
Thu, 20 February 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
TAPAS

SPANISH TAPAS

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 […]
Sat, 22 February 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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TAPAS AND TIPPLES TASTING

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 […]
Sat, 22 February 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
BUCTHERY CLASS

DOMESTIC BUTCHERY MASTERCLASS

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 […]
Sun, 23 February 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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LITTLE MONKS COOKERY CLUB

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. […]
Tue, 25 February 2025
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
TAPAS

EVENING COOKERY CLUB – SPANISH TAPAS

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 […]
Tue, 25 February 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LITTLE MONKS PIC

LITTLE MONKS COOKERY CLUB

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. […]
Wed, 26 February 2025
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
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EVENING COOKERY CLUB – GREEK

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. […]
Wed, 26 February 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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SMART COOKIES COOKERY CLUB

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 […]
Thu, 27 February 2025
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
greek

EVENING COOKERY CLUB – GREEK

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. […]
Thu, 27 February 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
49203769

SMART COOKIES COOKERY CLUB

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 […]
Fri, 28 February 2025
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cocktail and canapes

COCKTAILS & CANAPÉS

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 […]
Fri, 28 February 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 2025
49017854

BREAD MAKING FOR BEGINNERS

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 […]
Sat, 1 March 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
beer and bait

BEER AND BAIT

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 […]
Sat, 1 March 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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