Cocktails & Canapes Friday 1st March Enjoy a cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists who might invite one of you up to have a go before making one for each of you. Then turn to the chef who’ll give you a real hands-on canapé-making demonstration of dele ... Read More
Bread making for beginners Saturday 2nd March 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&rs ... SOLD OUT Read More
Ladies lunch club - Alkamy candles Tuesday 5th March You are invited to enjoy a demo of candle making with Kay Armatage of Alkamy candles, Whitley Bay. Since 2014, Kay has developed and expanded her business from candle holders, room sprays and organic vegan lip balms and body creams to an array of c ... Read More
Wednesday cookery club - curry & spice Wednesday 6th March 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 Americas or th ... SOLD OUT Read More
Gin O' Clock Thursday 7th March Gin and tonic has become the aperitif of choice in recent years. Hundreds of new distilleries are opening every year with us Brits are now drinking over 30 million litres of the stuff every year. And it seems we just can’t get enough of this ... Read More
Chef's Table Friday 8th March 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
Cooking for Beginners Saturday 9th March Enjoy a fun and interactive cooking session with one of our top chefs who will show you some basic and fundamental techniques including the importance of cooking at the right temperature and how to extract the maximum flavour from your food. You&r ... SOLD OUT Read More
Wednesday Cookery Club - Vietnamese Bánh Baos & broth Wednesday 13th March 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 o ... SOLD OUT Read More
Come wine with me - big juicy reds Thursday 14th March 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 help - or when we’re feeling particularly flu ... SOLD OUT Read More
Cocktail making Friday 15th March 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 r ... Read More
Domestic Butchery Masterclass Saturday 16th March 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 to make the most of your me ... Read More
Wednesday Cookery Club - The Real Greek Wednesday 20th March For home cooks who want to take their cooking to the next level, these group sessions give you a taste of Greek cuisine, allow you to go at your own pace whilst cooking with like-minded individuals in a communal environment and are designed t ... SOLD OUT Read More
Pizza & Prosecco Thursday 21st March 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 pizzas full of tasty artisan toppings, both super savoury and decadently sweet. Come on ... Read More
Medieval Banquet Friday 22nd March To mark the Spring Vernal 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 ... Read More
Chocolate Works Saturday 23rd March Ever wondered how to make a box or two of beautifully decorated, decadent soft-centred chocolates? Well now’s your chance! Learn how to temper chocolate to produce a shiny snap on the outside together with a seductive velvety inside. Over th ... Read More
Wednesday Cookery Club - Food from the Middle East Wednesday 27th March For home cooks who want to take their cooking to the next level, these group sessions give you a taste of the Middle East, allow you to go at your own pace whilst cooking with like-minded individuals in a communal environment and are designed t ... SOLD OUT Read More
The water of life - Whisky tasting Thursday 28th March 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 a few ... SOLD OUT Read More
Fish & seafood masterclass Saturday 30th March 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 for ... Read More
Mothering Sunday Sunday 31st March Winners of the North East Tourism Awards 2018, voted number 1 restaurant in Newcastle by Timeout and voted in the top 50 best Sunday lunches in England by Daily Mail - we are arguably the best Sunday Lunch in town! Treat your Mum to some Hadri ... Read More