A warm welcome and a cup of coffee or a glass of Bucks Fizz await you as you arrive for your choice of either a Spanish or Mexican Cookery class.
(As featured on the BBC's Cash in The Attic television show back in 2009).
There is a great emphasis on the culture and background behind the food and what better way to learn from expert chef Francisco Valles Gomez.
With his knowledge of Spanish and Mexican Cuisine, you will be learning some traditional and authentic recipes ranging from more conventional paella to chicken cooked in spicy chocolate sauce!
Francisco brings to the class years of experience and more importantly a love and passion for food. He will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have during the course of the day. He will also be able to give you all sorts of tips such as where to source a number of the food products used in the cookery classes, ready for when you have a go at home.
What makes this cookery course really special is that you can all sit down at the end and enjoy the tasty meal you have been preparing on your cookery course in Kent. A glass of wine or beer will be offered during the meal, however you are welcome to bring a bottle with you or quickly pop round the corner to the off license.
Spanish Cookery Sample Menu:
This day will focus on preparing a selection of both hot and cold tapas dishes. The menu will include meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.
Paellas
- De mariscos (Seafood Paella)
- Mixta (Chicken and seafood)
Tapas
- Anchoas rellenas de piquillo y queso (Stuffed anchovies with piquillo and cheese)
- Arroz negro con calamares rellenos (Black rice with stuffed squid)
- Salsa romesco con merluza (hake served with Catalan pepper sauce)
- Albóndigas de pescado (fish balls)
Tortillas Españolas (Spanish Omelletes)
- De Patatas (Tortilla made with potatoes)
- De Espinacas y Garbanzos (Toritlla made with spinach and chickpeas)
Mexican Cookery Sample Menu:
This day will focus on preparing a Mexican cuisine. Particular attention will be given to the use of a variety of chillies, herbs and spices. All the dishes are authentic and include meat, fish and beans. If you haven't been to Mexico then this is the perfect opportunity for you to discover what a real tortilla is!
- Tortillas de Maíz (Traditional Mexican tortilla)
- Quesadillas (Tortillas with melted cheese filling)
- Sopa Azteca (Chicken and tortilla soup flavoured with “epazote” herb)
- Sopa de Matiscos (Seafood soup made with a spicy broth and herbs)
- Arroz a la Mexicana (Mexican rice)
- Salsas Mexicanas (a variety of Mexican sauces)
- Mole Poblano de Pollo (Chicken cooked in spicy chocolate sauce)
- Pipian en Carne de Cerdo (Pork cooked in a “Pipian” sauce)
- Tinga de Pollo (Chicken cooked in a mild smoked chilli sauce)
- Cerdo al horno en Salsa de Chile Chipotle (Oven baked pork cooked in a smoked chilli sauce)
- Tacos Dorados de Pollo (crispy tacos with chicken)
Itinerary :
- Welcome upon arrival
- Prepare a selection of both hot and cold tapas dishes.
- The menu will include meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.
Duration :
Please allow approximately 6 hours at the venue.
Spectators :
Spectators are welcome to join you for dinner for a small additional fee.
(Please advise at the time of booking).
Availability :
Courses are available on Saturdays, 10:30am until 16:30pm.
Restrictions :
The minimum age is 10 years old. All ingredients and equipment are provided. All you need to bring is an apron and a notebook.
Notes :
All gift vouchers are valid for 10 months, unless otherwise stated. We endeavour to dispatch vouchers by first class post on the day of purchase when ordered before 3pm. Next day delivery options are available upon checkout for an additional cost.
