Workshops Programme
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| Thursday 17th September 11am £30 |
Tom’s Table with Tom Kime Tom Kime is one of Britain’s most gifted young chefs and cookbook authors. In this class he shows how to make and style restaurant quality food at home. His book Tom’s Table won the World Gourmand award Best Entertaining Cookbook 2008. |
| Saturday 19th September 11am £30 |
Working It 9 to 5: Fast Food for Busy Lives with Sofia Craxton Do you love food, fashion and cooking for friends and family yet find your busy lifestyle gets in the way? Join Sofia Craxton for a class that will tantalise your tastebuds and your inner fashionista as she cooks from Ravinder Bhogal’s Cook in Boots and take home simple, tasty and effortless dishes to dress up or down. |
| Thursday 24th September 11am £30 |
Guo Yue’s Favourite Chinese Dishes In his memoir Music, Food & Love, writer, musician and chef Guo Yue recounts his childhood before and during the Revolution. Here he cooks his favourite Chinese dishes, evoking the colours, smells, tastes and sounds of a world that no longer exists. |
| Friday 25th September 11am £30 |
Easy Indian Feasts with Manju Malhi London-born Manju Malhi has developed a unique Brit-Indian style of cuisine. In this class she demonstrates quick and easy Indian recipes that enable you to serve up mouthwatering meals made with readily available ingredients and simple methods. |
| Saturday 26th September 11am £30 |
Vegetarian Rice and Spice with Reza Mahammad Explore exquisite vegetarian dishes with Star of India flamboyant chef-patron Reza Mahammad. Focusing on the aromatic spices that add fragrance and sometimes heat to Indian dishes, Reza demonstrates a sumptuous feast of flavours. |
| Thursday 1st October 11am £30 |
Ottolenghi Flavours with Sofia Craxton Ottolenghi draws on a wealth of culinary traditions – in particular the Mediterranean basin – to make inventive honest food from quality ingredients. Sofia Craxton shows you how to rustle up three courses in no time using recipes from Ottolenghi: The Cookbook. |
| Friday 2nd October 11am £40 |
Sri Lankan Delights with Malani Gunaratnam Peter Kuruvita’s book Serendip is a treasury of spicy meals and tasty morsels. Sri Lankan caterer and writer Malani Gunaratnam takes her inspiration from it and shows how to make curries of every kind, as well as traditional snacks and sweet treats from this luscious, rich cuisine. |
| Saturday 3rd October 11am £30 |
Asian Soups with Kimiko Barber Kim Barber demonstrates easy-to-prepare recipes for sumptuous Asian soups stocks, broths, and pastes. Perfect for any time of the year, soups can make hearty, filling meals or light lunches, so do join Kim as she cooks up soul-satisfying soups from the rich reservoir of Asian cuisines. |
| Thursday 8th October 11am £40 |
Dinner in a Dash with Lindsey Bareham Didn't think you could make a chicken liver paté or a chocolate tart alongside two other courses in under an hour? Then think again! Award-winning cookbook author and Books for Coos favourite Lindsey Bareham takes a dinner party menu and cleverly breaks the ingredients and preparation down into easily digestible chunks. |
| Friday 9th October 11am £75 |
Knife Skills with Jenny Chandler Hands-On Class plus Cookery Demonstration A set of knives is the most important kitchen tool a cook can have, so this is a great chance to learn about the different types of knives available and how to choose the right one to chop, dice, slice and julienne. Plus how to keep them sharp and in tip-top condition! Jenny Chandler shows how. This class is limited to 9 people; bring your apron. |
| Saturday 10th October 11am £30 |
Moro at Home with Jenny Chandler Moro Restaurant is the Winner of The Observer Food Monthly Best Restaurant Award 2009 and rightly boasts legions of fans. Chef and cookbook author Jenny Chandler shows how to bring the inimitable Moro style of North African, Andalusian and Mediterranean dishes to your table. |
| Thursday 15th October 11am £75 |
Thai Flavours with Sam Watherston Hands-On Class plus Cookery Demonstration Expand your culinary horizons and invigorate your dinner party menus with the fresh, sweet, spicy, tangy taste of Thailand. Sam Watherston gives a practical hands-on guide focusing on key techniques and ingredients. This class is limited to 9 people; bring your apron. |
| Thursday 15th October 6:45pm £65 |
The Grand Cru Wines of Burgundy Tutored Wine-Tasting Books for Cooks’ own French chef Eric Treuillé joins forces with wine merchant James Pymont for a gastronomic evening devoted to the food and wine Burgundy. This class is limited to 15 people. |
| Friday 16th October 11am £30 |
Riverford Autumn Menus with Jane Baxter Join cookbook author Jane Baxter (resident chef at Riverford Field Kitchen) as she shares recipes prepared with the best of autumn from the Riverford fields in Devon. If you like seasonal food, simply cooked from the best ingredients, this is the class for you! |
| Saturday 17th October 11am £30 |
Riverford Seasonal Vegetables with Jane Baxter The seasonally based cooking of Riverford offers a wide array of vegetable specialities and the vibrant culinary creativity of Jane Baxter provides especially rich inspirations for your autumn table. |
| Thursday 22nd October 11am £30 |
Cooking Lebanese with Nada Saleh Join Nada Saleh for a class of exotic aromas and warm spices and enjoy a flavourful lesson in how to make dishes from one of the great cuisines of the world |
| Friday 23rd October 11am £75 |
Making Sushi with Kimiko Barber Hands-On Class plus Cookery Demonstration If you thought making sushi was strictly for professionals, then this class is for you. Discover how sushi can be made at home with minimum of fuss and take home recipes traditional, vegetarian and fusion. A demystifying class not to be missed from cookbook author Kim Barber. This class is limited to 9 people; bring your apron. |
| Thursday 5th November 11am £30 |
Sicilian Family Recipes with Olivia Greco Join Italian chef Olivia Greco for a morning devoted to the food of Sicily. Greek and Arabic influences mingled with the best Mediterranean ingredients produced a cuisine that tempted even Homer’s Odysseus. |
| Thursday 5th November 6:45pm £55 |
The Wine and Food of Southwest France Tutored Wine-Tasting and Cookery Demonstration Books for Cooks’ own French chef Eric Treuillé joins forces with wine merchant James Pymont for a gastronomic evening devoted to the food and wine of South West France. This class is limited to 15 people. |
| Friday 6th November 11am £40 |
Thai Vegetarian with Malani Gunaratnam South-East Asian chef and food writer Malani Gunaratnam demonstrates quick cooking methods and demystifies essential Thai ingredients so you can bring the authentic flavours of the Thai vegetarian tradition to your table. |
| Saturday 7th November 11am £75 |
Sam Watherston’s Cooking for the Bachelor Male Hands-On Class plus Cookery Demonstration Sam Watherston shares tips on cooking full-bodied meals with a seductive touch. Inspired by Len Deighton's Action Cook Book, this is food which is fun, cheeky and guaranteed to turn the man in your life into a culinary Casanova. This class is limited to 9 people; bring your apron. |
| Thursday 12th November 11am £30 |
Italian Trattoria: Food for Family & Friends with Ursula Ferrigno A trattoria is where Italians go for good times and robust food in which unmasked flavours of quality fresh ingredients simply but lovingly prepared rule the day. Join Ursula Ferrigno as she demonstrates dishes that capture all the warmth, flavours and colours of this simple and generous style of cooking. |
| Friday 13th November 11am £30 |
Nada Saleh’s Ottoman Turkish Delights An irresistible invitation to dine like a sultan with this exquisitely aromatic and seductively spiced Turkish menu from Nada Saleh. |
| Saturday 14th November 11am £30 |
Flavour with Sofia Craxton With kitchens that feature olive oil next to soy sauce, vanilla pods next to chilli powder, oregano next to garam masala, we can all enjoy the tastes of many parts of the world in our own homes. Inspired by Vicky Bhogal’s Flavour: A World of Beautiful Food Sofia Craxton takes an array of aromatic ingredients and shows how to combine them according to their flavour in simple and imaginative ways and you take home a collection of exciting new dishes. |
| Thursday 19th November 11am £30 |
Grains and Nuts with Celia Brooks Brown Cookbook writer, chef and allotment devotee Celia Brooks Brown demonstrates delicious dishes with these protein-rich alternatives. Bulghur, quinoa and brown rice accompanied by seasonal vegetables, garlic, chilli and lemon simply burst with goodness and flavour, while nuts are mini nutritional powerhouses, adding crunch as well as great taste to dishes. |
| Friday 20th November 11am £75 |
Easy Family Breads and Soups with Ursula Ferrigno Hands-On Class Plus Cookery Demonstration Learn how to maximise the quality of ‘quick’ breads with minimum effort to produce delicious breads that require only a short rising time and deliver great flavour. Homemade bread served with hearty Italian zuppe will brighten any winter day. Ursula Ferrigno shows how. This class is limited to 9 people; bring your apron. |
| Saturday 21st November 11am £55 |
How to Taste Wine with Kelly Bayliffe Join Kelly Bayliffe of Tastour and master the art of tasting wine as she shares hot tips on what to look for when choosing wines as you sample a selection of reds and whites. |
| Thursday 26th November 11am £30 |
Serving Up Simple Dinner Parties with Sofia Craxton Sofia offers a creative guide to inspirational yet practical menus for stress-free dinner parties over the festive season, while you get to take home a collection of tried-and-true recipes for great dinner party fare. |
| Thursday 26th November 6:45pm £65 |
Grands Côtes du Rhone Tutored Wine-Tasting Books for Cooks’ own French chef Eric Treuillé joins forces with wine merchant James Pymont for a gastronomic evening devoted to great wines from the Côtes du Rhone. This class is limited to 15 people. |
| Friday 27th November 11am £30 |
From Fez to the Atlas: Moroccan Cooking with Nada Saleh Bring the flavours and aromas of Morocco’s souks and Berber kitchens into your kitchen with a menu bursting with the true tastes of the medina with Nada Saleh. |
| Saturday 28th November 11am £30 |
Christmas Vegetarian Entertaining with Celia Brooks Brown Cookbook author and television chef Celia Brooks Brown offers an alternative to the standard seasonal fare with these delectable vegetarian recipes for Christmas. These recipes can also be served as interesting vegetarian options alongside your turkey for non-vegetarians. |
| Thursday 3rd December 11am £30 |
Delicious Risottos with Ursula Ferrigno Risotto is delicious, economical, versatile and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Cookbook author Ursula Ferrigno shares traditional secrets to a perfect risotto as well as her effortless oven-baked method. |
| Friday 4th December 11am £75 |
Sam Watherston Cooks Chicken Hands-On Cooking Class & Cookery Demonstration Inspired by John Torode’s Chicken Sam Watherston shows how to make best use of the whole bird, including how make the most of each joint and turning bones and remnants into great stocks and soups, with recipes both classic and contemporary. This class is limited to 9 people; bring your apron. |
| Saturday 5th December 11am £55 |
Champagne Tasting with Kelly Bayliffe Christmas is the time for champagne and sparkling wines. Join wine expert Kelly Bayliffe of Tastour for a tasting of the best brands of ultimate party drink to ensure you make the right choices over the festive season. |
| Thursday 10th December 11am £40 |
Terrines and Verrines with Franck Pontais Add style to your next dinner party. Learn to create elegantly layered and exquisitely flavoured little dishes in glasses from French chef and caterer Franck Pontais. |
| Friday 11th December 11am £75 |
Dim Sum & Crispy Duck with Pancakes with Guo Yue Hands-On Class with Cookery Demonstration Master the art of dim sum with cook, author, musician, composer Guo Yue as he guides you through the traditional techniques of China’s most exquisite culinary contribution—and learn how to prepare that quintessential favourite, Crispy Duck with Pancakes. This class is limited to 9 people; bring your apron. |
| Saturday 12th December 11am-1pm OR 2pm-4pm £30 |
Gifts from Children for Christmas with Camille Rope Creative and sweet-natured Books for Cooks test kitchen cook Camille Rope teaches children from 6-10 years old how to make different sweet treats to give away for Christmas. Each session is limited to 8 children; bring an apron. Please let us know the age of the child on booking. |
| Thursday 17th December 11am £30 |
One-Pot Dinners with Olivia Greco Got the winter blues? Now’s the time to revitalise your one-pot repertoire with the help of Tuscan cook and slow food lover Olivia Greco. A pot of something delicious simmering away on the stove never fails to tantalise tastebuds, while these make-ahead dishes actually improve with time and are perfect for busy home cooks who want maximum flavour with minimal fuss. |
| Thursday 17th December 6:45pm £90 |
Champagne, Truffles and Foie Gras Tutored Champage Tasting (including vintage!) Books for Cooks’ own French chef Eric Treullé and wine merchant James Pymont unite in a truly gourmet evening devoted to this decadent trio. This class is limited to 15 people. |
Opening Hours
Don’t Forget Our Opening Hours are 10am - 6pm Tuesday to Saturday
If you are attending an evening class be sure that you are on time or no later than 7 pm as the shop is locked once the demo begins.
