Our cookery session will start with cocktails and some nibbles to whet your appetite, as you get to know your fellow cooks, followed by an introduction to West African cooking, the regional inspirations for recipes on the menu, spices and unique African produce.

FORMAT
Our cookery class is very hands-on, as we chop, peel and cook together. After cooking, you will sit to enjoy a long table feast together.

INCLUDED
Canapés on arrival
Hibiscus Botanical Cocktails
The use of aprons, all cooking equipment, ingredients and recipes of the day.
Sit-down meal
Wine with your meal
You can also bring your favourite drinks. (BYOB)

Limited spaces are available for each class to ensure a bespoke lesson so it's a good idea to book early before they sell out.

Sample Menu

You will learn to cook 3 - 4 recipes

Zobo’ Cocktail and canapés on arrival
A welcome glass of my homemade brew of hibiscus flowers, seasonal berries and prosecco (non-alcoholic available)

West African

Fonio with fresh herbs

Learn to cook this healthy West African native gluten free grain similar to couscous and high in fibre

Senegalese Yassa with chestnut mushrooms Tangy, sweet and spicy onion based sauce with lemons, mustard & peppers

Vegan Okra Stew Learn to cook with this interesting African native vegetable

Kale or Spinach Stew with mushrooms or aubergines (Efo or Kontonmire)

Inspired by the Nigerian ‘Efo’ cooked with sturdy locally grown spinach variety called ‘Efo Tete’ by the Yoruba people & Ghanaian Kotonmire cooked with ‘Taro’ leaves of the native cocoyam with crushed melon seeds

Plantain Pie with Lentils & Grains of paradise

Spice roasted plantains (Ghanaian Kelewele)
A healthy and easy recipe to cook plantains

Grilled smokey baby aubergines or roasted cauliflower florets with Homemade spiced peanut butter

Smoked Jollof Rice
&
Smoked Jollof Quinoa with Heritage Carrots

Cooked in sweet, spicy rich traditional West African tomato stew

Senegalese Yassa
Traditional Senegalese sauce with caramelised onions, lemons & mustard with seasonal vegetables

Plantain Pie with red lentils, carrots, caramelised onions and grains of paradise
An inspired recipe for plantains

BYOB _ Remember you are free to bring your own drinks

Nuts are regularly used in my kitchen. Please specify dietary requirements and allergies.

*Menu might be updated to suit the season