Where better than a 13th century friary to learn about medieval cuisine. Looking at some of the earliest English language cookbooks we will modernize the recipes whilst still keeping all the ingredients listed, only improving the taste for a more […]
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 to make […]
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 cutting-edge spices, these dishes are sometimes described as the ‘complicated juggling of disparate components to create […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy a fun and interactive cooking session with our cookery school teacher who will show you just how easy it is to plan, prepare and present a delicious, sexy looking, four course restaurant-standard meal. Spend the day preparing some amazing […]
Dr Geoff Bedford Cookery – private event. This is a private event for invitees only – sorry! WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School TIMES: 9.30-4.30pm COST: £175 for a day of cookery and about as much as you can eat and drink. Places […]
Ever wondered how professional chefs make those beautifully unctuous jus and rich meat sauces? Or how they produce those lemony herb butter sauces for fish? Join our informative cookery class dedicated to exploring French culinary master; Escoffier's five classic sauces […]
Discover the rich traditions of Nordic baking in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll create a variety of classic breads and pastries from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. From cardamom-scented buns to hearty rye breads, learn what makes Scandinavian baking unique […]
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 […]
Louisiana is famous for its vibrant jazz music, spectacular Mardi Gras festival and its unique cuisine. This session will take you on a journey through the cuisine of the American deep south with Creole staples such as Gumbo and Jambalaya. […]
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 […]
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 cutting-edge spices, these dishes are sometimes described as the ‘complicated juggling of disparate components to create […]
Autumn and winter are the perfect seasons for enjoying the delights of wild game. And from October through to January there’s an abundance of the beautiful full-flavoured healthy lean meat around including pheasant, mallard, partridge and grouse. We’ll present the […]
Looking for a fun, family-friendly event this Christmas? Join us for a Gingerbread House Building workshop where you and your child can team up to create the ultimate festive masterpiece! Each ticket provides a gingerbread station for one adult and […]
Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into our brand-new event of festive artisan bread-making! Proper bread should be made from just flour, water, yeast and salt – and nothing else! Guided by our master baker, you’ll craft up to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 to make […]
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 […]
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 cutting-edge spices, these dishes are sometimes described as the ‘complicated juggling of disparate components to create […]
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 sensitive to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Discover the rich traditions of Nordic baking in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll create a variety of classic breads and pastries from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. From cardamom-scented buns to hearty rye breads, learn what makes Scandinavian baking unique […]
Beer and bread go hand-in-hand which makes sense given they share virtually identical chemical processes. Enjoy a full-on day of bread making using byproducts of St Dominic's Brewery to make some amazingly lovely beery bakes including beer barm sourdough, rye […]
Enjoy a fun and interactive cooking session with our cookery school teacher who will show you just how easy it is to plan, prepare and present a delicious, sexy looking, four course restaurant-standard meal. Spend the day preparing some amazing […]
The French will only use the best ingredients they can find, resulting in the food being produced some of the finest in the world. This workshop will introduce you to more regional French food that requires only the best produce […]
Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for an immersive Italian culinary experience that goes beyond the basics! Spend the day learning the art of Italian pasta making, from crafting beautifully stuffed ravioli and tortellini to baking a regional Italian bread […]
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 […]
Experience the art of traditional Italian bread-making in this hands-on masterclass inspired by the rustic kitchens and wood-fired ovens of Italy. Using just flour, water, yeast, and salt, you’ll learn to create a range of regional breads using time-honoured techniques […]
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 sensitive to the […]
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 […]
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 cutting-edge spices, these dishes are sometimes described as the ‘complicated juggling of disparate components to create […]
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 […]
