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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
Join us for a flavour-packed celebration of Italy’s finest wines and regional dishes, all in the atmospheric surrounds of Blackfriars. From the sun-drenched vineyards of Tuscany to the bustling trattorias of Rome, we’ll take you on a guided tasting journey […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Gourmets believe Chinese to be one of the three major world cuisines - and gastronomy has been regarded as a high art in China for well over 2,000 years where food is always judged on its specific temperature and tastes […]
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 […]
Tuesday 21October 2025 Venture into the shadows of Blackfriars for an unforgettable evening where centuries of rich history collide with the cinematic world of 28 Years Later, filmed right here in Newcastle. Begin your experience with a zombie-themed cocktail on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: £160 for a day of cookery and about as much as you can eat and drink. Places […]
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 […]
Italy produces and consumes almost more wine than any other country in the world which is no surprise – wouldn’t you? It also boasts well over 2,000 different wine varietals – more choice than you can shake a grissini bread […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 in the hot Barrossa Valley to the cooler Margaret River. Whereas, the […]
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 […]
Friday 10 October Join us for an evening celebrating the art of pairing seafood and whisky - a combination that, when done right, is nothing short of extraordinary. Lightly smoked fish paired with a gently peated malt can be a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The cuisine of Bengal in the Eastern part of India is known for its subtle yet fiery flavours. With an emphasis on fish, vegetables and lentils, served with rice, this is also a beautifully vibrant and healthy cuisine. Enjoy a […]
Say Portugal and you might think about golf, surfing, the Algarve and Ronaldo! But Europe’s most westerly point and oldest nation (dating back to 1139) was a super-power of maritime explorers so no surprise its cuisine relies heavily on seafood […]
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 […]
We’re growing our front of house team and would love to meet you. Come along to our careers open interview evening on Monday 6 October 2025, 5pm–7pm at Blackfriars. This is your chance to: Meet our team in person Learn […]
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 […]
Prost! Join us for an evening of hearty Bavarian fare, schooners of frothy beer and thigh-slapping music in our medieval Banquet Hall this Oktoberfest. We’ll be serving a traditional multi-course German feast alongside specially selected beers from top local and […]
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 […]
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 devour a huge hunk of steak – though that might […]
Japanese cuisine offers an exciting variety of seasonal vegetables, seafood and meats which make some of the world’s most iconic ingredients and dishes. Japanese home-cooking uses minimal intervention and just a handful ingredients, allowing the produce at hand to speak […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gourmets believe Chinese to be one of the three major world cuisines - and gastronomy has been regarded as a high art in China for well over 2,000 years where food is always judged on its specific temperature and tastes […]
With Autumn comes an abundance of ripe fruit, vegetables, berries and nuts. Learn skills that are in danger of being forgotten with a masterclass in pickling, jamming, canning and bottling. Chutneys, cordials, marmalades, jams, fruit leather and pickles are amongst […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here’s a unique opportunity to enjoy some fine old Rhones we’ve been collecting for you over the past decade or so. Not only are some of these wines pretty rare, they’re also mostly in even rarer magnums. Enjoy a traditional […]
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