Ladies Lunch Club - Get Ahead Hats Tuesday 2nd October Get Ahead Hats will be joining us for a talk. With hats for all occasions, this is not one to be missed! Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival and then their talk will be followed by a three course lunch, glass of wine & coffee. WH ... Read More
Gin O'Clock Friday 5th October A TASTING OF GINS 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’ ... SOLD OUT Read More
Artisan Bread Making Saturday 6th October Our most popular workshop will help develop your bread making skills. We follow the ethos of ‘Proper Bread’ using locally-milled stone-ground flours and sourdough starters to produce wonderfully delicious and nutritious bread. Followin ... SOLD OUT Read More
Wednesday Cookery Club Chocolate Wednesday 10th October Ever wondered how to make beautifully decorated, decadent soft centered chocolate? Here is your chance to learn! Be shown how to make professional looking artisan chocolates and create your own chocolate selection to take home and enjoy or impres ... SOLD OUT Read More
Come wine with me Thursday 11th October BIG FAT JUICY REDS 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 fe ... SOLD OUT Read More
Fareshare North East Banquet Friday 12th October Trainees from Changing Lives (formerly Cyrenians), with help from Blackfriars, will make a delicious lunchtime banquet using produce from food redistribution company, FareShare NE, raising awareness of poverty and landfill issues. COST: £29. ... Read More
Chocolate Making Masterclass Saturday 13th October 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. ... SOLD OUT Read More
Pizza and Prosecco Thursday 18th October 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 ... Read More
Great Geordie Bake Off Saturday 20th October Here’s your chance to try your hand at a range of classic bakes to impress our chef judges and your friends and family! You’ll have a choice of dishes to prepare - some with a Geordie theme - including various breads, pastries, pies and ... Read More
Medieval Lecture Saturday 20th October On Saturday 20th of October 2018, Blackfriars will host, in partnership with Durham University's IMEMS (*), the 14th Public lecture on Medieval food. HOST: We are delighted to welcome Dr Debby Banham of Newnham College, th ... Read More
Wednesday Cookery Club - A taste of Bengal - Fish & Seafood Wednesday 24th October This cuisine from the Eastern part of India is known for subtle and fiery flavours. In this session you will be creating dishes such as Chingri Malai curry, Baigan Bhaja, and Patishapta. ‘Fish and rice make a Bengali’ – afte ... Read More
Cocktail Making Thursday 25th October 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 ... Read More
Chef's Table Friday 26th October 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
Seasonal Dinner Party Cooking Saturday 27th October Enjoy a fun and interactive cooking session with one of our top chefs 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 food w ... Read More
Little Monks Cookery Club Tuesday 30th October For all 7 to 10 years 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. They’ll be shown some del ... SOLD OUT Read More
Little Monks Cookery Club Tuesday 30th - Wednesday 31st October For all 7 to 10 years 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. They’ll be shown some delic ... SOLD OUT Read More
Little Monks Cookery Club Wednesday 31st October For all 7 to 10 years 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. They’ll be shown some delic ... Read More