Bread Making for Beginners Saturday 1st September 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 ... SOLD OUT Read More
Ladies Lunch Club - Floral Demonstration Tuesday 4th September Kate will be back with us for a beautiful floral demonstration and talk! Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival followed by Kate's demonstration and then a three course lunch, glass of wine & coffee. WHERE: Banquet Ha ... Read More
Cocktails & Pizza Thursday 6th September Is there anything more enticing than a cheeky mid-week cocktail (or two!) in the middle of a hard week at work? Add your favourite pizza into the equation and you’ve got a marriage made in heaven! Relax, sit back and enjoy a cocktail-making d ... Read More
Heritage Open days Friday 7th September Learn the history of Blackfriars which has been in existence for more than 800 years and home to the Dominican Friars, aka Black Friars through a talk and private tour. Blackfriars is a former 13th century Dominican friary and it&rsq ... Read More
Cocktail Making Friday 7th September Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make some amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards - what’s not to like?!! And why not join us for a meal in ... SOLD OUT Read More
Middle Eastern Cookery Saturday 8th September It seems everyone loves 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 ... SOLD OUT Read More
Wednesday Cookery Club - Vibrant Vegetarian Wednesday 12th September More and more of us are turning to vegetarian diets and why not? It’s not just about saving the planet, it’s also healthy and sustainable – and the food can be some of the most vibrant, exciting and colourful food around. From ... Read More
Exploring the wine list Thursday 13th September A BLUFFERS GUIDE TO RESTAURANT WINE LISTS The question: ‘Would you like to see the restaurant’s Wine List sir/madame?’ can easily strike fear into us less confident wine aficionados. And do you often stick with the same old win ... SOLD OUT Read More
Heritage open days Friday 14th September Learn the history of Blackfriars which has been in existence for more than 800 years and home to the Dominican Friars, aka Black Friars through a talk and private tour. Blackfriars is a former 13th century Dominican friary and it’s bee ... Read More
Vegetarian Cooking Saturday 15th September More and more of us are turning to a vegetarian diet and why not? It’s not just about saving the planet, it’s also healthy and sustainable – and vegetarian food can be some of the most vibrant, exciting and colourful food around. ... Read More
Pizza and Prosecco Thursday 20th September Relax and have fun at our convivial evening pizza-making social. Our master baker will show you just how easy it is to make blisteringly good home-made sourdough flatbreads and pizzas full of tasty artisan toppings, both super savoury and decadently ... SOLD OUT Read More
Medieval Banquet Friday 21st September To mark the Autumn Equinox, 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 feas ... Read More
Afternoon Tea making day Saturday 22nd September Originated by the Duchess of Bedford in 1840 as a mid-afternoon fill-up, Afternoon Tea has long been the preserve of the Ritz and other fancy hotels. But everyone loves an afternoon tea these days so come and enjoy a day of making light and fl ... SOLD OUT Read More
Wednesday Cookery Club - Bánh Bao’s & Broth – Vietnamese Cuisine Wednesday 26th September Explore the rich tapestry of flavours that Vietnam has to offer. Learning traditions of the cuisine rely on fresh ingredients, complimentary textures and the best herbs and vegetables. In this session you will put traditions into flavoursome dish ... SOLD OUT Read More
Chefs Table Friday 28th September 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 including canapés, amuse bouche, starter, fish cours ... SOLD OUT Read More
Spanish Tapas Saturday 29th September 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 ... SOLD OUT Read More