Gin O'Clock Thursday 1st August 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 de ... Read More
Cocktails & Canapes Friday 2nd August Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together ... SOLD OUT Read More
Artisan Bread making Saturday 3rd August Our most popular course 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. Following-on ... SOLD OUT Read More
Ladies Lunch club - Lakes Distillery Tuesday 6th August Experience a fun tasting and showcase event with the Lakes Distillery. They are a driving force behind a revolution of 'new world' whisky distilleries. As an English distillery based in the heart of the Lake District, the family brand now p ... Read More
Come wine with me - big juicy reds Thursday 8th August 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 ... Read More
Chef's Table Friday 9th August 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 ... Read More
Student Survival cookery Saturday 10th August Know any students needing to master a few basic recipes for college/university? We’ll be helping them to learn the fundamentals of cooking basic and delicious dishes on a budget, including how to get the most from your chicken (including ... Read More
Vegan Cookery Sunday 11th August Whilst veganism might still be niche, there are almost 5 million practicing vegans in the UK today. The desire to be more sustainable might be part of the explanation but also the cornucopia of meat-free delights now on offer - including all manner d ... Read More
Wednesday cookery club - French Fancy Wednesday 14th August France remains home to one of the world’s greatest classic cuisines with humble dishes such as French onion soup to cassoulet, coq au vin, confit duck and beef bourguignon rooted in their culinary history. Food really is a way of life in France ... SOLD OUT Read More
Historical tour, lunch & wine Thursday 15th August - Sunday 1st September We have a new and unique opportunity for you to explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars, a 13th-century former Dominican friary from its medieval origins, right up to the present day. Dating back to 1239, Blackfriars lays ... Read More
Pizza & prosecco Thursday 15th August 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 ... SOLD OUT Read More
Cocktails & Canapes Friday 16th August Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together with a f ... Read More
Middle Eastern Cookery Saturday 17th August 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 ... Read More
Wednesday cookery club - Spanish tapas Wednesday 21st August 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 cantina bar whilst swigg ... Read More
Whey ale man - local beer tasting Thursday 22nd August Interested in local beers and ales and fancy quaffing a few new and unusual ones? We have such a wealth of brewing talent right here on our doorstep so why not try something new? Enjoy a tasting of some of the region's best beers with a bit of ho ... Read More
Curry, Spice & all things nice Saturday 24th August 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 the ... Read More
Little Monks cookery club Tuesday 27th - Wednesday 28th August 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 Tuesday 27th August 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 Wednesday 28th August 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
Smart cookies cookery club Thursday 29th - Friday 30th August For the slightly more confident 11-15 year old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and real ... SOLD OUT Read More
Smart Cookies cookery club Thursday 29th August For the slightly more confident 11-15 year old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and re ... SOLD OUT Read More
Smart cookies cookery club Friday 30th August For the slightly more confident 11-15 year old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and real ... SOLD OUT Read More
Beer bread making day Saturday 31st August Beer and bread go hand-in-hand which makes sense given they share virtually identical chemical processes. Enjoy full-on day of bread making using beer balms and other byproducts of the brewing industry to make some amazingly lovely beery bakes incl ... Read More
Chef's table Saturday 31st August 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 ... Read More