Upcoming Workshops
Vegan Cooking
Join Sherri Singleton for a world tour of big natural flavours. This is a great workshop for those who are committed or occasional vegans or for those who are thinking about the making positive changes in their diet. All recipes are made without refined sugar and most are gluten-free. The workshop will focus on various techniques and cover lots of great cooking tips and tricks. Lunch will also include some lovely vegan friendly libations from Liberty Wines! Indian Pakoras with…
Find Out More & Book Online »Pizza from a wood-fired oven
During this fun workshop we will master the art of the perfect Neapolitan Pizza. Using top-notch ingredients, we will prepare an Italian feast in the fabulous Earthstone wood-fired oven under the direction of one of our expert pizza chefs. We will also demonstrate Uuni, a portable wood fired oven. We will also have an informal Italian wine and olive oil tasting, with wines from Liberty. Assorted antipasti Grilled Spiced Prawns with Lemon and Garlic Peponi Gratinati (wood-fired roasted peppers with…
Sorry Sold out - Join Waiting List »Taste of India
Sherri having returned from a recent trip to India will share with you some of her culinary experiences from this vibrant country. In this class you will learn how to blend your own spices, make your own ghee and delicious chai. Vegetable Samosas with Mango Chutney Onion Pakode with Taramind Chutney Lamb Seekh Kebabs with Cucumber and Pomegranate Raita Naan Bread Authentic Chicken Curry Prawn Dopiaza Chana Masala Saffron and Cardamom Rice Badu’s Fabulous Shrikhand
Sorry Sold out - Join Waiting List »Artisan Pasta with Ursula Ferrigno
Ursula Ferrigno is a talented cook with a deep love of Southern Italian food. Half Italian and a noted teacher Ursula specialises in demonstrating the making of Italian breads, Italian soups, risottos, vegetables, fruit dishes and every kind of pasta dish. She has cooked on many TV programmes and is a prolific author. In Italy hardly a meal is served without pasta, it is the most important part of the multi course meal. Consequently the length and breadth of Italy celebrates…
Sorry Sold out - Join Waiting List »Taste of Mexico
Sherri has travelled extensively throughout Mexico and will share with you authentic techniques for making flavour packed Mexican dishes with distinctly modern twists. In this hands on workshop you will also learn how to make your own corn and flour tortillas using a press or by hand, there will be lots of tips and techniques shared throughout the day. The workshop will finish with a fabulous meal of your own creation served with wine and Margaritas. Salsa two ways, Guacamole…
Find Out More & Book Online »Getting Saucy!
An understanding of stocks and sauces are the foundation of good cooking and no shop-bought variety can compare with a well tended home made version. In this workshop you will learn a few simple rules for stock making, as well as how to reduce and store stock.
From this the class will prepare delicious stock-based sauces.
Then you will learn the building blocks for the basic ‘mother sauces’, from which most sauces are born.
We will also make contemporary sauce from around the world such as Teriyaki.
We will make some dressings including Mayonnaise and vinaigrette.
We will touch on sweet sauce with a silky Creme Angliase to enjoy with dessert.
Using these stocks and sauces, we will create a memorable meal which you will then enjoy with a glass of wine or two if desired.
Flavours of Sicily with Ursula Ferrigno
Ursula Ferrigno is a talented cook with a deep love of Southern Italian food. Half Italian and a noted teacher, Ursula specialises in demonstrating the making of Italian breads, Italian soups, risottos, vegetables, fruit dishes and every kind of pasta dish. She has cooked on many TV programmes and is a prolific author. We are pleased to be a stockist of Ursula’s ‘Gourmet Guide to Oil and Vinegar’ and usually have signed copies available. Ursula’s latest claim to fame is as…
Sorry Sold out - Join Waiting List »Quick and Easy Mezze with David Rizbaf
Mezze is a great basis for party food, appealing to even the pickiest of eaters. There is something for everybody, and a spread of mezze will look entrancing, full of colour with many tastes and textures. Best of all, most of the dishes can be made ahead of time for stress-free entertaining! MENU: Dukkah: An Egyptian seed, Nut and Spice Dip Hummus bi Tahina Falafel Stuffed Vine Leaves Homemade Pitta Bread Roasted Peppers with Preserved Lemons and Capers Aubergines in…
Find Out More & Book Online »Autumn Comfort Breads with Sue Hudson
Sue Hudson has been teaching the skill of making bread by hand for many years, as a farmer and general “foodie” Sue became interested in bread soon recognising this could be much improved on by using old-fashioned techniques and simple ingredients, thus avoiding the “factory” breads commonly sold in supermarkets and shops. She passes on her enthusiasm for making bread by teaching this skill to small groups in her bread workshops. Today, using ingredients and equipment which most people already have…
Find Out More & Book Online »Quick and Easy Thai Cooking
Complex flavours, simple techniques, what could be better? Using the freshest seasonal ingredients, we will prepare a delicious feast of Thai standards. This is one of our most popular workshops and is always great fun. Menu: Sate with Spicy Peanut Sauce Fresh Salad Rolls in Rice Paper Stir-Fried Prawns with Coriander and Basil Thai Fish Cakes with Cucumber Dip Pad Thai Classic Red Curry of Chicken with Jasmine Rice Fish Curry with Coconut Cream Coconut Crème Caramel The workshop concludes…
Sorry Sold out - Join Waiting List »Tapas, Sangria and Paella
One of our most requested workshops and certainly one of the tastiest. Learn the secrets of creating a fabulous paella after enjoying a feast of tapas. We will also have a tasting of Spanish cheeses, all washed down with Sherri’s famous sangria! Menu will consist of the following Gambas al Pil Pil Tortilla de Patata Mussels a la Plancha Roasted Garlic Mushrooms Paella with Chicken, Chorizo, Mussels, Fresh Fish & Lobster (subject to availability) Crema Catalan Sangria
Find Out More & Book Online »Dough Five Ways with Sue Hudson
Sue Hudson has been teaching the skill of making bread by hand for many years, as a farmer and general “foodie” Sue became interested in bread soon recognising this could be much improved on by using old-fashioned techniques and simple ingredients, thus avoiding the “factory” breads commonly sold in supermarkets and shops. She passes on her enthusiasm for making bread by teaching this skill to small groups in her bread workshops. Today, using ingredients and equipment which most people already have…
Find Out More & Book Online »Artisan Pasta with Ursula Ferrigno
Ursula Ferrigno is a talented cook with a deep love of Southern Italian food. Half Italian and a noted teacher Ursula specialises in demonstrating the making of Italian breads, Italian soups, risottos, vegetables, fruit dishes and every kind of pasta dish. She has cooked on many TV programmes and is a prolific author. In Italy hardly a meal is served without pasta, it is the most important part of the multi course meal. Consequently the length and breadth of Italy celebrates…
Find Out More & Book Online »Festive Vegan Cooking
Join Sherri Singleton for a world tour of big natural flavours. This is a great workshop for those who are committed or occasional vegans or for those who are thinking about the making positive changes in their diet. All recipes are made without refined sugar and most are gluten-free. Join us for a day packed with ideas to take the stress out of Christmas festive cookery. Sherri will help you to plan and create the perfect main course for your…
Find Out More & Book Online »Carving Masterclass with Paul Bough from Zwilling Knives
Paul Bough is a talented chef with 30 years of experience in the both in the trade and cookery schools. Paul’s talent and enthusiasm along with his deep knowledge of preparation and cooking techniques make him the ideal teacher for our Carving Masterclass. Paul is Zwilling’s head chef, he knows all there is to know about cooking with the beautiful Staub cookware and his knife skills are second to none. Get your Festive carving skills up to scratch ready for the Festive…
Find Out More & Book Online »French Bistro Cooking
Sherri will share with you tips and techniques for French Bistro style cooking with some classic dishes. Delicious food from our neighbours across the channel toasted with a Kir Cocktail. A great menu to use for a dinner party or entertaining, this workshop will finish with a delicious lunch served with wine. Kir Cocktail Salmon Rillettes Gougères Endive Salad with Apples, Beetroot and Walnuts, Vinaigrette Goat Cheese Soufflé Duck in Orange Sauce Potatoes Dauphinoise Chocolate Mousse
Find Out More & Book Online »Pizza from a Wood Fired Oven
During this fun workshop we will master the art of the perfect Neapolitan Pizza. Using top-notch ingredients, we will prepare an Italian feast in the fabulous Earthstone wood-fired oven under the direction of one of our expert pizza chefs. We will also demonstrate Uuni, a portable wood fired oven. We will also have an informal Italian wine and olive oil tasting, with wines from Liberty. Assorted antipasti Grilled Spiced Prawns with Lemon and Garlic Peponi Gratinati (wood-fired roasted peppers with…
Find Out More & Book Online »Christmas Breads with Sue Hudson
Sue Hudson has been teaching the skill of making bread by hand for many years, as a farmer and general “foodie” Sue became interested in bread soon recognising this could be much improved on by using old-fashioned techniques and simple ingredients, thus avoiding the “factory” breads commonly sold in supermarkets and shops. She passes on her enthusiasm for making bread by teaching this skill to small groups in her bread workshops. Today, using ingredients and equipment which most people already have…
Find Out More & Book Online »Taste of India
Sherri having returned from a recent trip to India will share with you some of her culinary experiences from this vibrant country. In this class you will learn how to blend your own spices, make your own ghee and delicious chai. Vegetable Samosas with Mango Chutney Onion Pakode with Taramind Chutney Lamb Seekh Kebabs with Cucumber and Pomegranate Raita Naan Bread Authentic Chicken Curry Prawn Dopiaza Chana Masala Saffron and Cardamom Rice Badu’s Fabulous Shrikhand
Find Out More & Book Online »Christmas Breads with Sue Hudson
Sue Hudson has been teaching the skill of making bread by hand for many years, as a farmer and general “foodie” Sue became interested in bread soon recognising this could be much improved on by using old-fashioned techniques and simple ingredients, thus avoiding the “factory” breads commonly sold in supermarkets and shops. She passes on her enthusiasm for making bread by teaching this skill to small groups in her bread workshops. Today, using ingredients and equipment which most people already have…
Find Out More & Book Online »Italian Gifts of Food with Ursula Ferrigno
Ursula Ferrigno is a talented cook with a deep love of Southern Italian food. Half Italian and a noted teacher Ursula specialises in demonstrating the making of Italian breads, Italian soups, risottos, vegetables, fruit dishes and every kind of pasta dish. She has cooked on many TV programmes and is a prolific author. We are pleased to be a stockist of Ursula’s ‘Gourmet Guide to Oil and Vinegar’, ‘Lemons and limes’ and ‘Flavours of Sicily’ books and usually have signed copies available.…
Find Out More & Book Online »A taste of Modern Persia with David Rizbaf
David is a chef with a background and passion for Persian cuisine. David has worked in London as a chef and joined our Mistley Thorn team in 2017. He comes from an Iranian Persian background on his father’s side and has developed a passion for encouraging the popularity and awareness of Persian cuisine, what it is and how delicious it can be. David’s father Mohsen Rizbaf was born in Tabriz in the north of Iran and moved to the UK when…
Find Out More & Book Online »Quick and Easy Thai Cooking
Complex flavours, simple techniques, what could be better? Using the freshest seasonal ingredients, we will prepare a delicious feast of Thai standards. This is one of our most popular workshops and is always great fun. Menu: Sate with Spicy Peanut Sauce Fresh Salad Rolls in Rice Paper Stir-Fried Prawns with Coriander and Basil Thai Fish Cakes with Cucumber Dip Pad Thai Classic Red Curry of Chicken with Jasmine Rice Fish Curry with Coconut Cream Coconut Crème Caramel The workshop concludes…
Find Out More & Book Online »Taste of Mexico
Sherri has travelled extensively throughout Mexico and will share with you authentic techniques for making flavour packed Mexican dishes with distinctly modern twists. In this hands on workshop you will also learn how to make your own corn and flour tortillas using a press or by hand, there will be lots of tips and techniques shared throughout the day. The workshop will finish with a fabulous meal of your own creation served with wine and Margaritas. Salsa two ways, Guacamole…
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