Join chef, writer and African food devotee Lerato Umah-Shaylor on a West African adventure featuring wonderful produce from plantains to wondrous spices.
Lerato will welcome you with botanical cocktails of hibiscus flowers and prosecco served with canapés before sharing her secrets to cooking sumptuous plant-based feasts inspired by her African heritage.
Bring your own bottle to enjoy with the feast at the end of this exciting hands-on class.
When booking please specify any allergies, dietary requirements and concerns you may have with the menu.
INCLUDED
- Cocktails & canapés on arrival
- The use of aprons, all cooking equipment, ingredient recipes of the day
- How to use spices to elevate your meals
- A sit down meal on our long feasting table
- Recipes of the day
- You can also bring your favourite drinks (BYOB)
Depending on seasonal and local availability, a typical menu will comprise a West African stew like groundnut stew or Senegalese Yassa, with roasted plantains and your own home-made roasted peanut (groundnut) butter, a jollof prepared using healthy British-grown quinoa as an alternative to rice and Banana Akara with Spiced Chocolate Sauce – Lerato’s take on the popular street food of banana fritters paired with her indulgent but non-traditional signature spiced chocolate sauce made using fairly-traded West African chocolate.
Time & Date
1:30pm Sat 13th Oct 2018
Number of guests
5-10 guests
Event type
Paid
Other Info No Food Rules have been set. House Rules Is singles friendly
Welcomes men only
Welcomes women only
Is near public transport
Drinks etc Alcohol served Bring your own alcohol Welcome drink served
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Beatriz Nuez
April 12, 2020
Lively, engaging and knowledgeable.
Beatriz Nuez
April 12, 2020
Lively, engaging and knowledgeable.
Harriet Brooke
April 11, 2020
Went ok but there seemed to be some technical problems and it was hard to hear host at times. Recipe was ok but didn't match the ingredients our host actuslly used quantity wise.
Harriet Brooke
April 11, 2020
Went ok but there seemed to be some technical problems and it was hard to hear host at times. Recipe was ok but didn't match the ingredients our host actuslly used quantity wise.
Fay Sharpe
April 11, 2020
Lovley there were a few challenges with guests logging on which meant we were delayed by 20 mins not the lovely lists fault .good instructions v friendly lovley vibe . I personally didn’t like the flavour and consistency of the dish but it was a fun experience and I so appreciate she did the class for free xx
Fay Sharpe
April 11, 2020
Lovley there were a few challenges with guests logging on which meant we were delayed by 20 mins not the lovely lists fault .good instructions v friendly lovley vibe . I personally didn’t like the flavour and consistency of the dish but it was a fun experience and I so appreciate she did the class for free xx
Gilly Strong
April 11, 2020
Lovely event. Lerato was charming, and her instructions were easy to follow. The resulting dish was delicious. Thankyou Lerato for hosting the event
Gilly Strong
April 11, 2020
Lovely event. Lerato was charming, and her instructions were easy to follow. The resulting dish was delicious. Thankyou Lerato for hosting the event
Elodie Douarin
April 11, 2020
Lorato was lovely. She made everyone feel comfortable. The recipe was very clearly explained. I don't use chilli much but was able to put just the right amount in, thanks to her explanations. My son popped in a few times to help. And we all lived the food. Really lovely.
Elodie Douarin
April 11, 2020
Lorato was lovely. She made everyone feel comfortable. The recipe was very clearly explained. I don't use chilli much but was able to put just the right amount in, thanks to her explanations. My son popped in a few times to help. And we all lived the food. Really lovely.
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