Upcoming Workshops
Easter Bread Making Preparation
Start the run up to Easter and get ahead, with a dozen of your own golden raisin Hot X Buns, beautiful chocolate bread, special braided brioche, Russian Paska style sweet bread or cheesy herb and chive rolls. A selection of bread and rolls, all can be frozen in advance or eaten fresh from the oven. This workshop is suitable for complete novice bakers or those wanting to brush up on their skills and fill their bread bins! Sue Hudson has…
Find Out More & Book Online »Kids in the Kitchen Easter Baking Workshop (age 7 – 16 years)
Cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat. We will guide the little ones through the fundamentals of the perfect bun and then let them loose with the cookie dough and decorations! Participants will take home a box of 6 fun cupcakes and some creative cookies. Refreshments on the day to be included. Please let us know the age of your child upon booking and please note any allergen and dietary advice. We regret that we cannot accommodate children with any severe…
Find Out More & Book Online »Kids in the kitchen Mexican (age 7-16 years)
Spice up your life with some Mexican Cooking. We will explore the different taste sensations from south of the border, such as: Cheese quesadillas with salsa Chicken and vegetable tacos with rice To finish a fresh pineapple upside-down cake. The session will conclude with a delicious late lunch that the children created for themselves. We supply everything needed for the day and kids will leave with the recipe sheets, a certificate and any leftovers! Please let us know the age…
Find Out More & Book Online »Kids in the Kitchen Mezze Workshop (age 11 – 16 years)
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. The children will enjoy the hands on workshop then sit down for a lovely lunch of their own creation followed by dessert. We supply everything needed for the day and kids will leave with the recipe sheets, a certificate and any leftovers! Please let…
Find Out More & Book Online »Kids in the Kitchen Indian Workshop (age 7-16 years)
A firm favourite with the kids they will learn to create dishes with the vibrant flavours from India. The children will enjoy the hands on workshop then sit down for a lovely lunch of their own creation followed by a simple dessert The kids will be making; Vegetable Samosa Mango & Coriander Chutney Chicken Curry Spiced Jeera Rice Naan Bread We supply everything needed for the day and kids will leave with the recipe sheets, a certificate and any leftovers! Please…
Find Out More & Book Online »Pizza and WoodFired Cooking 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. Ursula is also the author of many books including Pizza, Pasta and Polenta. During this fun workshop we will master the art of the perfect Neapolitan Pizza and cooking…
Find Out More & Book Online »Vegan cooking with Sherri Singleton
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 »Beginners Sourdough with Sue Hudson
The king of bread, sourdough is sometimes a difficult skill to master but with the instruction from Sue you are sure of success and confidence to carry on baking sourdough. Take some dough home to prove overnight ready for a late breakfast, make two loaves from scratch and learn to make and keep your own “starter” for the next time. Sue Hudson has been teaching the skill of making bread by hand for many years, as a farmer and general…
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…
Find Out More & Book Online »Quick and Easy Thai
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 »Kids in the Kitchen Pasta (Age 7-16 years) AM
Pasta making is a simple pleasure and a real treat. This hands on workshop will teach the basics of making fresh pasta dough and a few simple, but elegant sauces. The children will then sit down and eat their own creation followed by a simple dessert. We supply everything needed for the day and kids will leave with the recipe sheets, a certificate and any leftovers! Please let us know the age of your child upon booking and please note any allergen and…
Find Out More & Book Online »Kids in the Kitchen Pasta (Age 7-16 years) PM
Pasta making is a simple pleasure and a real treat. This hands on workshop will teach the basics of making fresh pasta dough and a few simple, but elegant sauces. The children will then sit down and eat their own creation followed by a simple dessert. We supply everything needed for the day and kids will leave with the recipe sheets, a certificate and any leftovers! Please let us know the age of your child upon booking and please note any allergen and…
Find Out More & Book Online »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 »Summertime Breads for Sharing, Tearing & Dipping with Sue Hudson
Evocative flavours and scents of summertime and promises of many days spent in the fresh air enjoying fine food with friends and family. We will be using home made basil pesto to create a beautiful braided crown, Turkish yufka for scooping and dipping, Sue’s plump focaccia with great toppings such as wild garlic, rosemary and thyme. Enhance your burgers with some proper brioche burger buns. Sue Hudson has been teaching the skill of making bread by hand for many…
Find Out More & Book Online »A Persian Summer 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 »Indian Vegetarian
In this class you will learn how to blend your own spices, make your own ghee and delicious chai. Aloo Bonda, Spiced Potato Cakes in Chickpea Batter Mint and Coriander Chutney Pal Katti Porichattu, Spiced Paneer with Tomato Chutney Kayi Korma Curry, mixed vegetables with coconut, ginger and fresh curry leaves Kadala Curry, Chickpea and Potato Curry with tomato and tamarind Channa Dhal, Yellow lentils with garlic, ginger and chilli Saffron and Cardamom Rice Onion Chapati Duo of Sorbet, Mango…
Find Out More & Book Online »Italian Picnic with Ursula Ferrigno
The Italian picnic is a true celebration of tasty portable food ;to share with family and friends informally; during the warmer months . Ones appetite increases when you are outdoors and the anticipation increases also . Flavours and ease of preparation are the fundamentals of this class. Come and join in the fun and learn some new exciting recipes. The workshop includes wine with lunch. Ursula Ferrigno is a talented cook with a deep love of Italian food. Half Italian and a…
Find Out More & Book Online »Enriched Breads for all Abilities with Sue Hudson
This style of bread describes dough rich in butter, milk and eggs; the resulting bread is sublime, delicious and very decadent! Sharing cardamon buns, flowerpot brioche loaves, rich challah swirls, chocolate pain Viennois, savoury olive miche some of these could be going home with you after this popular workshop. 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…
Find Out More & Book Online »A la brace – The Italian barbecue with Ursula Ferrigno
A class filled with new ideas to enable one to throughly enjoy outdoor entertaining with ease and confidence. So that you can be relaxed as well as your family and friends. Ursula Ferrigno is a talented cook with a deep love of 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…
Find Out More & Book Online »Italian Feast for Friends with Ursula Ferrigno
A true sign of sincerity is to cook for your friends and loved ones ; it speaks volumes. However, the cook needs to be calm and relaxed. We will cook beautifully balanced flavour filled recipes to entertain the senses. Do ahead recipes and tips all along the way . Ravioli pillows Whole Sea bass baked with lemon and bay Spatchcocked chicken with garlic and herbs Torta reggiano Caramelised fig tart and more! Ursula Ferrigno is a talented cook with a…
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