Historical tour, lunch & wine Thursday 2nd - Friday 31st January 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 c ... Read More
Little monks cookery club Thursday 2nd January 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 ... Read More
Smart cookies cookery club Friday 3rd January 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
Chef's Table Friday 3rd January 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 course ... SOLD OUT Read More
Bread making for beginners Saturday 4th January 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
Blackfriars lunch club - St Mary's gin Tuesday 7th January We are delighted to partner up with St Mary's Gin to bring you our January lunch club. St. Mary's Premium Gin has its heritage firmly rooted in the tides and times of the northeast coast, batch distilled in the heart of North T ... Read More
Wednesday cookery club - Vegan detox Wednesday 8th January Over-indulged over Christmas and New Year? In need of ridding your body of all those unhealthy toxins? Well here’s your chance to kick-off the New Year with a few detox ideas and vibrant vegan superfoods to refill you full of all those much-nee ... SOLD OUT Read More
Come wine with me - An introduction to wine Thursday 9th January Join us for an evening of wine discovery with a selection of top notch wines hand-picked by our own sommelier. Learn how to decipher confusing labels as well as the wine’s appearance, secrets of the nose (aroma) and its all-important taste. ... Read More
Cocktails & Canapes Friday 10th January 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 ... Read More
Seasonal dinner party cooking Saturday 11th January 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
Wednesday Cookery Club - Mexicano Wednesday 15th January Everyone loves Mexican cuisine but have you ever wanted to take it a step further than nachos and guacamole and create this vibrant cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen? Whether it’s enchilada, quesadillas or empanadas, there re ... SOLD OUT Read More
Pizza & prosecco Thursday 16th January 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
Chef's Table Friday 17th January 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 course ... SOLD OUT Read More
Middle Eastern Cookery Saturday 18th January 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 - Chinese crackers Wednesday 22nd January Gourmets believe Chinese to be one of the three major world cuisines - and gastronomy has been regarded as a high art in China for well over 2,000 years where food is always judged on its specific temperature and tastes - pungent, sweet, sour, bitt ... SOLD OUT Read More
Whey ale man - local beer tasting Thursday 23rd January Love your local ales? Interested in sample some of the best brews the region’s 50+ craft breweries has to offer? With such a wealth of brewing talent right here on our doorstep, enjoy a tasting of some of the region's best beers with a bi ... Read More
Burns night supper Friday 24th January Blackfriars annual traditional Burns' night supper featuring all the usual elements of a night with the great Scottish poet and romanticist including the Selkirk Grace, address to and cutting of the haggis before a supper of traditional Cock-a- ... Read More
Burns night supper Saturday 25th January Blackfriars annual traditional Burns' night supper featuring all the usual elements of a night with the great Scottish poet and romanticist including the Selkirk Grace, address to and cutting of the haggis before a supper of traditional Cock-a- ... SOLD OUT Read More
Vietnamese Cookery Saturday 25th January 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 of ... SOLD OUT Read More
Wednesday cookery club - French patisserie Wednesday 29th January Forget Galeries Lafayette, Dior and designer boutiques, some of the sexiest shops in Paris are the amazing pâtisseries. We will take you on a journey of the best pastries, fruit and sweets of France. Create famous dishes such as; Par ... SOLD OUT Read More
Hinnies lunch club Wednesday 29th January We are delighted to have our first Hinnies Lunch Club of the year hosted by Mike Little from Lakes Distillery. Experience a fun tasting and showcase event with the Lakes Distillery. They are a driving force behind a revolution of ' ... Read More
The water of life - Whisky tasting Thursday 30th January 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