Courses
Authentic Curry Kitchen - Open
Bring a taste of India to your kitchen...
Indian food, especially curry, is as diverse as its culture, geography and climate. It is vibrant, colourful, enticing, easy to prepare and wonderfully satisfying. The essence of good Indian cooking revolves around the appropriate use of aromatic spices. Spicing is not a difficult concept. In the same way that salt and pepper are used in the west, the skill lies in using spices to enhance rathere than overwhelm the intrinsic flavour of a particular dish.
Join our head chef Dean on this evening of demonstration and practical to recreate an array of authentic flavour combinations that will inspire you to cook regional Indian recipes in the future for both family and friends.
Sample menu:
- Onion bhajais with coriander and mint chutney
- Caril de galinha (Goan chicken curry) Goa, West India
- Sag aloo
- Pilau rice
Available Spaces: 12
Mexican Fiesta - Tortillas, Salsas and Sauces - Open
Mexico @ foodworks
This class is a fiesta for the taste buds. Traditional Mexican cuisine is bursting with flavours, textures and spice. We will unleash the secrets of the ancient culture while keeping it simple enough for you to recreate these favourites at home. Forget Tex-Mex, we are crossing the boarder and learning how to make soft corn, pickled pink onions and traditional brick red sauce for enchiladas. We will also create a variety of authentic salsas and guacamole. This class will be vegetarian, with the techniques being universal.
This course will conclude with a Mexican feast supper with a chilled glass of white wine in our pretty herb garden.
Example menu
- Pico de gallo - fresh tomato salsa
- Salsa ranchera - roasted tomato salsa
- Salsa verde - salsa of green tomatillos
- Mole Poblano - famous chocolate and chilli sauce
- Corn tortillas - for soft tacos and enchiladas
- Pink pickled onions from Oaxaca
- Guajillo chilli sauce - for enchiladas
- Guacamole - classic and a couple of variations
Available Spaces: 19
Veggie BBQ and Summer Salads - Fully Booked
BBQ @ foodworks
Summer should be full of veggies and the BBQ is the perfect place to showcase the range of flavours, textures and colours. This class is filled with perfect goodies to share in your garden, pack in the hamper, on a blanket at the beach or a BBQ with friends. We will also concoct fruity beverages that add a special touch to a summer's evening.
Example menu
- Black bean burgers with chipotle mayo with grilled sweetcorn, avocado and quinoa salad
- Tofu and red pepper satay with Thai cucumber salad
- Portabella, peach and Stilton on ciabatta with marinated French lentil salad
- Harissa vegetable skewers with tahini sauce and Moroccan carrot and chickpea salad
- Aqua Fresca - fruity summer beverages
- Cucumber, mint and melon punch
- Hibiscus cooler
Available Spaces: 0
Asian Street Food - vegetarian - Open
Asian Street Food @Foodworks.
Learn to create Asian bites with an explosion of flavours, tastes and aromas. Street food has traditionally been a way for local food producers to get their creations known and enjoyed. These authentic local treats balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy in perfect harmony. After taking this class, you'll be able to reproduce these uniquely delicious salads, skewers, noodles and dumplings in your own home. This class is vegetarian.
Example Menu:
- Japanese Gyoza Dumplings
- Malaysian Satay
- Pad Thai
- Vietnamese Summer Rolls
- Indian Samosas with Mint Chutney
- Banana Fritters
Available Spaces: 14
Thai Kitchen - Open
Thai @ foodworks
Thai cooking is at odds with the modern world.
Thai is not an instant cuisine, prepared with a flick of a pan and finished with a toss of a pan. It needs attention, it expects time and effort to be spent and it requires honed skills, but it rewards with sensational tastes.
Thai cooking has three levels, firstly the taste of the ingredients used; secondly, the texture of those ingredients; and finally the seasoning.
Join us at the Foodworks to start your culinary Thai adventure and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your food.
Example menu
- Thai sui-mei (Thai steamed dumplings)
- Satay Lue (Chicken satay)
- Sweet soy sauce
- Chilli dipping sauce
- Southern Mussaman Beef Curry
Available Spaces: 16
Lebanese Kitchen - Open
Lebanese Kitchen @ Foodworks
Lebanese cuisine is well known all over the world and currently very 'on trend' in London and taking it's rightful place in the world of food.
Authentic Lebanese cuisine is known to be very versatile and healthy because it combines the freshness of the Mediterranean and the earthiness of the Middle East. It offers endless ways to prepare all meat, except Pork. Pulses, rice, vegetables and nuts are at the heart of most dishes.
This course is a mix of demonstration and hands-on.
Example Menu:
- Kofta - lamb meatballs with herbs and spices
- Maaloubeh - layers of chicken, aubergine, rice and almonds
- Samke Harra - white fish with tahini sauce
- Jej wo batata - aromatic, moist baked chicken and potatoes
- Barazic - biscuits with pistachios and sesame seeds
- Halawet el riz - rice with cheese and rose water
Available Spaces: 15
Moroccan - vegetarian - Open
Moroccan @ foodworks
Join Erin Baker for an evening of vibrant colours, bold spices and full flavours.
In this class we will gain insight to the enchanting culture of the Moors by creating traditional foods with authentic ingredients. This vegetarian class will discover how to make homemade harrisa, stuffed flatbreads, tagine and light fluffy cous cous.
Example menu
- Lemon and pomegranate couscous - conquer the art of cooking cous cous
- Onion, olive and egg tagine with Zahtar
- Aubergine and chickpea tagine with pomegranate molasses
- Lentil and pumpkin tagine
- Orange and date salad with chillies and preserved lemon
- Spring onion and parsley stuffed flatbread
Available Spaces: 12
Authentic Curry Kitchen - Open
Bring a taste of India to your kitchen...
Indian food, especially curry, is as diverse as its culture, geography and climate. It is vibrant, colourful, enticing, easy to prepare and wonderfully satisfying. The essence of good Indian cooking revolves around the appropriate use of aromatic spices. Spicing is not a difficult concept. In the same way that salt and pepper are used in the west, the skill lies in using spices to enhance rathere than overwhelm the intrinsic flavour of a particular dish.
Join our head chef Dean on this evening of demonstration and practical to recreate an array of authentic flavour combinations that will inspire you to cook regional Indian recipes in the future for both family and friends.
Sample menu:
- Onion bhajais with coriander and mint chutney
- Caril de galinha (Goan chicken curry) Goa, West India
- Sag aloo
- Pilau rice
Available Spaces: 12
Autumn Soups and Salads - Open
Soup and Salad @ foodworks
The days are getting shorter and there's a chill in the air. Soups start to take centre stage at this time of year, but don't forget about seasonal salads to accompany. Salads are not just for summer, healthy eating happens all year round. This class will take you through a variety of soups and salads perfect for easing into the cooler months. Autumn vegetables paired with pulses and grains to create elioous nutritious dishes that can be eaten as a main or a side, all gluten and dairy free.
Example menu
- Homemade vegetable stock
- Red lentil soup with tomato and coconut
- Carrot, lime and toasted cashew slaw
- Beetroot, tomato and balsamic soup with pistou
- Squash and white bean salad with spinach pesto
- Parsnip and apple with crispy sage and toasted hazelnuts
- Celeriac remoulade with cranberries and poppy seeds
Available Spaces: 20
Curries of the World - Open
Curry is a worldwide favourite, learn how to recreate a variety of global curries. We will explore the seductively spiced curries of India, the fragrant curries of the Caribbean, the creamy coconut curries of Thailand and smokey African curry. This class will be vegetarian.
Example Menu
- Jamaican plantain and black eyed pea curry
- Thai green curry
- Ethiopian red lentil and sweet potato curry
- Channa masala
- Malaysian noodle curry
Available Spaces: 16
Lebanese Kitchen - Open
Lebanese Kitchen @ Foodworks
Lebanese cuisine is well known all over the world and currently very 'on trend' in London and taking it's rightful place in the world of food.
Authentic Lebanese cuisine is known to be very versatile and healthy because it combines the freshness of the Mediterranean and the earthiness of the Middle East. It offers endless ways to prepare all meat, except Pork. Pulses, rice, vegetables and nuts are at the heart of most dishes.
This course is a mix of demonstration and hands-on.
Example Menu:
- Kofta - lamb meatballs with herbs and spices
- Maaloubeh - layers of chicken, aubergine, rice and almonds
- Samke Harra - white fish with tahini sauce
- Jej wo batata - aromatic, moist baked chicken and potatoes
- Barazic - biscuits with pistachios and sesame seeds
- Halawet el riz - rice with cheese and rose water
Available Spaces: 16
Vegetarian Christmas - Open
Be inspired this Christmas to create scrumptious vegetarian festive foods. This class is for those with a visiting vegetarian for the festive period, seasoned vegetarians looking for inspiration or those just looking to incorporate delicious and nutritious items to their holiday spread. We will create gorgeous vegetarian canapes, mouth watering main dishes and easy peasy mince pies for those that loathe working with pastry.
Example Menu
- Beetroot Rosti with vodka horseradish cream
- Warm spinach salad with roasted tofu and pears
- French bean and walnut pate served with pink pickled onions
- Nut roasted encrusted Camembert with a red wine jus
- Quinoa, pecan and cranberry stuffed squash with cashew miso gravy
- Maple and mustard roasted sprouts
- Garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes
Available Spaces: 13
Christmas Curry Kitchen - Open
Bring a taste of India to your kitchen...
Indian food, especially curry, is as diverse as its culture, geography and climate. It is vibrant, colourful, enticing, easy to prepare and wonderfully satisfying. The essence of good Indian cooking revolves around the appropriate use of aromatic spices. Spicing is not a difficult concept. In the same way that salt and pepper are used in the west, the skill lies in using spices to enhance rathere than overwhelm the intrinsic flavour of a particular dish.
Join our head chef Dean on this evening of demonstration and practical to recreate an array of authentic flavour combinations that will inspire you to cook regional Indian recipes in the future for both family and friends.
Sample menu:
- Onion bhajais with coriander and mint chutney
- Caril de galinha (Goan chicken curry) Goa, West India
- Sag aloo
- Pilau rice
Available Spaces: 20