Event experiences
Event experiences trial out some new ideas and some favourites. They are on set days for you to book on and meet other people.
For a more personalised experience and to look at other experiences available, head over to the private experiences.
When you come to an experience, you won't just be watching me cook and taking notes, you will be hands on and doing everything. The peak of your learning occurs when you actively participate, and at F.Oh.Oh.D, all experiences are based on the principle of creating while comprehending why.
We will not follow a specific recipe for you to take away, you will learn a skill for you to remember and adapt.
Each experience; although has an outline, can adapt to what you need.
You will make and learn so that when you go away, you know how to do it again with confidence.
There are usually 4 spaces available on each experience and includes
- 3.5 hours of hands on learning/cooking (2.5 hours evening)
- A Drink on arrival, including freshly ground coffee, a choice of teas or cold drinks*
- All your ingredients and equipment, including apron
- A small handmade snack from F.Oh.Oh.D
- Mammoth Halkidiki green olives in olive oil
- Your lunch/supper**
- A certificate of your achievement
- Full summary of your learning
* Non alcoholic drinks only
**This will be the food that we create, sometimes additional items will be added to supplement smaller makes.
Please note:
- Unbooked events dates are subject to change or removal.
- Private experience bookings will take precedent over unbooked events.
All experiences take place at my home where you will have everything you need to create and learn. For experiences in your home, please look at the private experiences.
Upcoming Events
- Use the Calendar at the bottom to book now -
Morning
Dishes - PIE
Sept 19th
Oct 5th, 10th, 18th, 26th
09.30 - 13.00
We are officially in Autumn, but before the selection boxes hit the shelves, let's wrap a package that celebrates what's great about those darker nights.
As well as making a shortcrust, rough puff and sweet pastry, you will make a chicken and smoked bacon in a rich silky sauce filling for your savory pie and an apple and blackberry filling for your sweet pie. You'll also make some creme anglaise and gravy for our pies to enjoy for your lunch. You cover some great cooking techniques for you to use elsewhere.
£45pp 4 places
Lasagna
Sept 26th
Oct 4th, 12th, 17th, 25th
Nov 9th
09:30 - 13.00
Revisiting a popular member of food royalty, the King of comfort food; Lasagna. This dish is a multiple stage process, which can be daunting, but when you master them all, you’ll not only be able to revel in your masterpiece whenever you like, but you’ll also be able to use those elements for making other dishes too.
You’ll be making everything from scratch, meaning you get to make fresh pasta as well as fresh sauces. All great transferable skills, which makes for a amazing learning experience.
£45pp 4 Places
Asian Soul Food
Sept 12th, 20th, 28th
Oct 3rd, ,11th, 19th
09:30 - 13.00
When it comes to food that warms the soul, this is in my top 5.
In this experience you will be making Udon (or Ramen) noodles, which will then be submerged into your fresh flavorful and warming stock that you have crafted, mixed with some fresh vegetables to make your asian noodle soup.
Then you'll be making some fresh Gyoza, which you will pan fry and steam to eat with your noodles to make life feel whole again.
£45pp 4 Places
Evening
Stocks & Sauces
Sept 23rd
Oct 3rd, 11th, 14th, 24th
Nov 1st
19.30 - 21.30
There are some things that can make a meal complete, like a rich gravy or a smooth tasty sauce. Learn the power behind the flavor by creating some base stocks and sauces to finish or add to your meals. Probably one of the most important things to learn when cooking.
You will learn how to make your own stocks, understanding the difference between white and brown, opaque and clear, broth and stock.
We will make a vegetable stock as well as learning how to adapt that to a chicken/beef stock. You will learn how to thicken your sauces, including making and using a roux. You will then learn and make some sauces that will enable you to add in to your cooking.
£35pp 4 Places
Knife Skills
Sept 16th, 25th
Oct 7th, 17th, 25th, 31st
19:30 - 21.00
Learn about your kitchen knives, from maintaining to handling.
You will learn how to use a chefs knife properly, understanding how to hold it and use all of its features to best effect. Then you will learn and practice different cutting techniques. Once you are comfortable handling your knife you will then put your new skills to the test by chopping, slicing and dicing some vegetables, which we'll use to make a light supper. By the end you'll know how to prep, cook and store your vegetables more efficiently, making any future dinner easier and more enjoyable.
£35pp 5 Places
Advanced Knife Skills
Sept 9th, 19th, 30th
Oct 10th, 18th, 21st
19:30 - 21.30
A new speciality course for anyone who wants to take their kitchen skills further.
Your tools in the kitchen are what help you to get the job done. How well they perform and how competent you are at using them makes all the difference; not just on the output but also your enjoyment.
In this experience you will learn all about kitchen knives. including, choosing the right one for you to buy, the differences and why, such as types and metals. Maintaining your knives and looking after them, practicing honing and cleaning. We will look at different chopping boards and the effects they have on your knives and cooking as well as care and maintenance for them. Then you will actually sharpen your knife/knives with a wet stone, to achieve a brand new edge to your blade, making it safer and better to use.
We will then cover most the elements in the basic knife skills section, of handling using.
£40pp 4 Places
£50(with a dual sharpening stone)
Previous and coming soon..
Morning: Cooking with kids, Sunday Roasts, Lasagna, Dumplings
Evening: Chocolate
To suggest or request a themed event, please get in touch.
Please use the below calendar to book your place.
If you would prefer to book via email or phone, please contact me and I can arrange that directly.