Cocktails & Canapes Friday 1st February 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 delect ... Read More
Artisan Bread Making Saturday 2nd February 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-o ... SOLD OUT Read More
Ladies Lunch Club - Canny crafty Tuesday 5th February You are invited to join Lucy and team in an exciting creative demo of pottery and crafts. Canny Crafty are a family run business specialising in ceramic painting and crafts such as pottery. Today they will demonstrate an artistic technique called ... Read More
Wednesday Cookery club - Creole, Gumbo & all that jazz Wednesday 6th February Louisianna is famous for its vibrant jazz music, spectacular Mardi Gras festival and its unique cuisine. This session will take you on a journey through the cuisine of the American deep south with Creole staples such as Gumbo, Jambalaya and corn br ... SOLD OUT Read More
Gin O'Clock Thursday 7th February 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
Chef's table Friday 8th February 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
Vegan cooking Saturday 9th February 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 ... SOLD OUT Read More
Wednesday cookery club - Valentines chocolate making Wednesday 13th February Here’s your chance to impress your partner by making a box of beautifully decorated, decadent soft-centred chocolates! Over the course of the evening you'll be shown how to make professional-looking artisan chocolates lovingly packaged in b ... SOLD OUT Read More
Valentine's night at Blackfriars Thursday 14th February Looking for a romantic setting to treat you loved one this Valentines night? Serving gusty traditional British food, come and dine from our award winning menus in the beautiful surroundings at Blackfriars. WHERE: Main restaurant ... Read More
Cocktail Making Friday 15th February 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
Middle Eastern Cookery Saturday 16th February 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 faste ... SOLD OUT Read More
Little Monks Cookery club Tuesday 19th February 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 19th - Wednesday 20th February 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 20th February 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 21st - Friday 22nd February For the slightly more confident 11-17 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 ... Read More
Smart cookies cookery club Thursday 21st February For the slightly more confident 11-17 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 ... Read More
Pizza & Prosecco Thursday 21st February 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 o ... SOLD OUT Read More
Smart cookies cookery club Friday 22nd February For the slightly more confident 11-17 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 ... Read More
Perfect Pasta Saturday 23rd February Enjoy a day of authentic Italian pasta making including beautifully stuffed ravioli and tortellini as well as a regional Italian bread and dessert, using authentic Italian ingredients, and all washed down with some outstanding Italian wine. You&rs ... SOLD OUT Read More
Blackfriars Wedding Fayre Sunday 24th February Here's a great opportunity to view our ornate and romantic medieval Banquet Hall, registered for civil ceremonies. Enquire about holding your wedding at Blackfriars, discuss in detail the different packages and bespoke wedding options and ch ... Read More
Wednesday cookery club - Italian Wednesday 27th February As comfortingly familiar as pizza and pasta is, there is so much more to Italian cuisine with some of the very best Italian restaurants shunning the obvious for authentic regional specialities such as Ossobuco, polenta, risotto, Caponata, Gnocchi a ... Read More
Whey ale man - a tasting of local beers Thursday 28th February 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 ... Read More