History Tour of Blackfriars & Lunch Monday 1st - Monday 29th November 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 claim to being the oldest dining room in the ... Read More
Evening Cookery Club - Curry & Spice - 3 November 2021 Wednesday 3rd November 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
Come Wine with me - Cheese & Wine Matching Thursday 4th November Cheese and wine nights may have started as a fad of the seventies but they’re just as popular now as they’ve ever been. Why? Because cheese and wine go together so well! it seems they were just made for each other - and so many perfect pa ... SOLD OUT Read More
Morning cookery Club - Curry & Spice Thursday 4th November 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 ... SOLD OUT Read More
Chef's Table Friday 5th November 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
Medieval Lecture - Fantastic Feasts Saturday 6th November On Saturday 6 November 2021, Blackfriars will host, in partnership with Durham University's IMEMS (*), the 17th Public lecture Fantastic Feasts! Join Dr Michael Huxtable and colleagues from Durham University for a tour of medieval li ... Read More
Bread Making for Beginners Saturday 6th November 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
Evening Cookery Club - French Fancy Wednesday 10th November France remains home to one of the world’s greatest classic cuisines with humble dishes such as French onion soup, cassoulet, coq au vin, confit duck and beef bourguignon rooted in their culinary history. Food really is a way of life in France s ... SOLD OUT Read More
Gin O'Clock - A Tasting of Premium Gins from around the World Thursday 11th November Although many of us associate Gin production with the UK, almost every country in the world now produces versions of this aromatic juniper-infused spirit. What started as Dutch Jenever now accounts for almost 30% of all worldwide spirit sales. This ... Read More
Cocktails & Canapes Friday 12th November 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 ... SOLD OUT Read More
Seafood & Whisky dinner Friday 12th November Seafood/fish and whisky may not seem like natural bedfellows but get the pairing right and they can be a marriage made in heaven! Lightly smoked fish with a gently smoked malt can be a culinary revelation! They really do work brilliantly ... Read More
Game - Filleting & Cooking Saturday 13th November Autumn and winter are the perfect seasons for enjoying the delights of wild game. And from October through to January there’s an abundance of the beautiful full-flavoured healthy lean meat around including pheasant, mallard, partrid ... SOLD OUT Read More
Perfect Pasta Sunday 14th November Enjoy a day of authentic Italian pasta making 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’ll have ... SOLD OUT Read More
Weekly Evening Cookery Club- Creole, Gumbo & all that jazz Wednesday 17th November 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 and Jambalaya. For ho ... SOLD OUT Read More
Pizza & Prosecco Thursday 18th November 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 ... Read More
Beaujolais Nouveau Lunch Thursday 18th November The 3rd Thursday of November always marks ‘Est Arriveé’ of Beaujolais Nouveau - France’s most popular ‘Vin de Primeur’ with its succulent, light and fruity wine made from Beaojolais’ indigenous G ... SOLD OUT Read More
Chefs table Friday 19th November 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
Vegetarian & Vegan Cookery Saturday 20th November Whilst veganism might still be niche, there are almost 5 million practicing vegans in the UK today and more than twice as many vegetarians. Up to 30% of dinners eaten in the UK are totally meat-free as more people adopt meat-free days into their we ... Read More
Christmas Wreath making - Morning session Sunday 21st November Horticultural expert Kate Norris, from Northumbrian Flowers - growing British flowers in the heart of Northumberland - who’s been looking after Blackfriars' herbs and flowers for the past decade, will help you to make your very own Christ ... SOLD OUT Read More
Christmas Wreath Making - Afternoon Session Sunday 21st November Horticultural expert Kate Norris, from Northumbrian Flowers - growing British flowers in the heart of Northumberland - who’s been looking after Blackfriars' herbs and flowers for the past decade, will help you to make your very own Christ ... SOLD OUT Read More
Blackfriars Lunch club - Wreath making demo Tuesday 23rd November Horticultural expert Kate Norris, from Northumbrian Flowers - growing British flowers in the heart of Northumberland - who’s been looking after Blackfriars' herbs and flowers for the past decade, will be providing a festive wreath ma ... SOLD OUT Read More
Evening Cookery Club - Vegan Christmas Wednesday 24th November 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. For home cooks who w ... SOLD OUT Read More
Whey Ale Man - Local Beer Tasting Thursday 25th November 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 ... SOLD OUT Read More
Evening Cookery Club - Mexicano Thursday 25th November 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 really is a ... SOLD OUT Read More
Wild Game Dinner Friday 26th November When in season and at its best, British wild game is utterly unbeatable - fresh, lean and delicious! Come and enjoy a hearty five-course extravaganza of some of the best game our local countryside has to offer. Enjoy some fizz on arrival, ... Read More
Canapés & Christmas Saturday 27th November Come and enjoy a fun and interactive session with one of our senior chefs who will show you just how easy it is to prepare mouth-watering tasty micro-morsels and how to prepare the perfect Christmas roast dinner! Learn a variety of eas ... SOLD OUT Read More
Christmas Wreath Making - Morning Session Sunday 28th November Horticultural expert Kate Norris, from Northumbrian Flowers - growing British flowers in the heart of Northumberland - who’s been looking after Blackfriars' herbs and flowers for the past decade, will help you to make your very own Christ ... SOLD OUT Read More
Christmas Wreath Making - Afternoon Session Sunday 28th November Horticultural expert Kate Norris, from Northumbrian Flowers - growing British flowers in the heart of Northumberland - who’s been looking after Blackfriars' herbs and flowers for the past decade, will help you to make your very own Christ ... SOLD OUT Read More
Weekly Evening Cookery Club- Cooking with Whisky Tuesday 30th November Uisge-beatha- the water of live! To celebrate St Andrews day come and learn dishes that use a range of the many different scotch whiskies on the market. Turning the flavours from the Highlands and islands into mouthwatering meals. For home cooks ... SOLD OUT Read More