“A friendly and encouraging atmosphere – overseen by “Mother Duck” Diana – can go a long way to transforming even the most nervous beginner into a confident foodie.” Looking to Cook
Why we love it
Broaden your culinary horizons with a Spanish-themed tapas class at family-run Avenue Cookery School. Amongst other budding chefs, discover how to transform classic Spanish ingredients into a multitude of delicious authentic tapas, arguably the most beloved aspect of traditional Spanish cuisine. You’ll leave the kitchen with the skills to recreate your fashionable flavour-packed morsels at home, perfect for an evening of entertaining.
What's Included?
- Experience an interactive Spanish tapas workshop at The Avenue Cookery School
- Learn how to prepare and present tapas like a true Spaniard from a professional Spanish chef
- Savour your flavour creations over a candle-lit feast with other budding chefs
- Enjoy bottomless wine throughout the evening
- Receive a recipe book to take home, filled with fantastic tapas ideas
Description
Founded in 2004, The Avenue Cookery School is the brainchild of head chef and owner Diana Horsford. After garnering seven years of teaching experience at the esteemed Grange Cookery School, the dynamic cookery school boss went on to open number of specialist food ventures, including a catering company and a refined delicatessen in Chelsea. Now the enthusiastic "Mother Duck" of The Avenue Cookery School, she runs a number of fun and interactive courses with her daughter and son.
With a dollop of family fun and a sprinkle of love, the Horsford family have successfully created a unique cookery school that invites everyone to turn their love for good food into practical cooking skills. Steering clear of strict recipes, the ethos of The Avenue kitchen is to use recipes as source of inspiration, not a steadfast instruction. Open your palate to exciting new flavours and allow your culinary creativity to shine!
On arrival, you’ll be greeted with a generous glass of free flowing wine, paired with authentic Spanish nibbles of olives and freshly baked sourdough bread. With its rustic wooden tables and potted herbs, you’ll find the interior of the kitchen to be decorated in a manner of a warm family home. Take your place at your stainless-steel cooking station, equipped with seasonal Spanish ingredients and professional cooking utensils. Let the Spanish festivities begin!
A lively demonstration from The Avenue's in-house Spanish chef will introduce you to the exciting dishes you'll be making. Your experience will see you preparing an array of tasty tapas: Spanish Tortilla, Pincho Moruno Chicken Skewers and exciting Olive Oil and Sea Salt Chocolate Pots. Discover some insider tips on how to cook in advance, as well as how to serve easy “no cooking” tapas dishes - the perfect secret to entertaining guests. You’ll also receive a special Spanish recipe book to take home to your kitchen.
Under a ceiling of fairy lights and homemade bunting, sit down to a festive Spanish feast with other budding chefs. Over bottomless wine and gorgeously home cooked tapas, you can starting planning that fantastic Spanish-themed tapas party you’ll be hosting.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Class runs on selected Saturdays and Sundays at different times of the day. For exact dates please get in touch with your concierge.
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special calendar days.
Other useful details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
This experience is suitable for lactose-free and gluten-free diets. Unfortunately, a menu cannot be catered for vegetarian, vegan, halal, koshar,and dairy free diets.
At least 2 weeks’ notice is required for any cancellations or amendments to bookings.
Class is run in a public group.
Duration:
Please allow three hours for this experience.
What's Included?
- Experience an interactive Spanish tapas workshop at The Avenue Cookery School
- Learn how to prepare and present tapas like a true Spaniard from a professional Spanish chef
- Savour your flavour creations over a candle-lit feast with other budding chefs
- Enjoy bottomless wine throughout the evening
- Receive a recipe book to take home, filled with fantastic tapas ideas
Why we love it
Broaden your culinary horizons with a Spanish-themed tapas class at family-run Avenue Cookery School. Amongst other budding chefs, discover how to transform classic Spanish ingredients into a multitude of delicious authentic tapas, arguably the most beloved aspect of traditional Spanish cuisine. You’ll leave the kitchen with the skills to recreate your fashionable flavour-packed morsels at home, perfect for an evening of entertaining. Read full description
Description
Founded in 2004, The Avenue Cookery School is the brainchild of head chef and owner Diana Horsford. After garnering seven years of teaching experience at the esteemed Grange Cookery School, the dynamic cookery school boss went on to open number of specialist food ventures, including a catering company and a refined delicatessen in Chelsea. Now the enthusiastic "Mother Duck" of The Avenue Cookery School, she runs a number of fun and interactive courses with her daughter and son.
With a dollop of family fun and a sprinkle of love, the Horsford family have successfully created a unique cookery school that invites everyone to turn their love for good food into practical cooking skills. Steering clear of strict recipes, the ethos of The Avenue kitchen is to use recipes as source of inspiration, not a steadfast instruction. Open your palate to exciting new flavours and allow your culinary creativity to shine!
On arrival, you’ll be greeted with a generous glass of free flowing wine, paired with authentic Spanish nibbles of olives and freshly baked sourdough bread. With its rustic wooden tables and potted herbs, you’ll find the interior of the kitchen to be decorated in a manner of a warm family home. Take your place at your stainless-steel cooking station, equipped with seasonal Spanish ingredients and professional cooking utensils. Let the Spanish festivities begin!
A lively demonstration from The Avenue's in-house Spanish chef will introduce you to the exciting dishes you'll be making. Your experience will see you preparing an array of tasty tapas: Spanish Tortilla, Pincho Moruno Chicken Skewers and exciting Olive Oil and Sea Salt Chocolate Pots. Discover some insider tips on how to cook in advance, as well as how to serve easy “no cooking” tapas dishes - the perfect secret to entertaining guests. You’ll also receive a special Spanish recipe book to take home to your kitchen.
Under a ceiling of fairy lights and homemade bunting, sit down to a festive Spanish feast with other budding chefs. Over bottomless wine and gorgeously home cooked tapas, you can starting planning that fantastic Spanish-themed tapas party you’ll be hosting.
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Founded in 2004, The Avenue Cookery School is the brainchild of head chef and owner Diana Horsford. After garnering seven years of teaching experience at the esteemed Grange Cookery School, the dynamic cookery school boss went on to open number of specialist food ventures, including a catering company and a refined delicatessen in Chelsea. Now the enthusiastic "Mother Duck" of The Avenue Cookery School, she runs a number of fun and interactive courses with her daughter and son.
With a dollop of family fun and a sprinkle of love, the Horsford family have successfully created a unique cookery school that invites everyone to turn their love for good food into practical cooking skills. Steering clear of strict recipes, the ethos of The Avenue kitchen is to use recipes as source of inspiration, not a steadfast instruction. Open your palate to exciting new flavours and allow your culinary creativity to shine!
On arrival, you’ll be greeted with a generous glass of free flowing wine, paired with authentic Spanish nibbles of olives and freshly baked sourdough bread. With its rustic wooden tables and potted herbs, you’ll find the interior of the kitchen to be decorated in a manner of a warm family home. Take your place at your stainless-steel cooking station, equipped with seasonal Spanish ingredients and professional cooking utensils. Let the Spanish festivities begin!
A lively demonstration from The Avenue's in-house Spanish chef will introduce you to the exciting dishes you'll be making. Your experience will see you preparing an array of tasty tapas: Spanish Tortilla, Pincho Moruno Chicken Skewers and exciting Olive Oil and Sea Salt Chocolate Pots. Discover some insider tips on how to cook in advance, as well as how to serve easy “no cooking” tapas dishes - the perfect secret to entertaining guests. You’ll also receive a special Spanish recipe book to take home to your kitchen.
Under a ceiling of fairy lights and homemade bunting, sit down to a festive Spanish feast with other budding chefs. Over bottomless wine and gorgeously home cooked tapas, you can starting planning that fantastic Spanish-themed tapas party you’ll be hosting.
Opening Times
Classes run on selected Saturdays and Sundays at different times of the day. Please contact your Truly concierge for upcoming dates.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Class runs on selected Saturdays and Sundays at different times of the day. For exact dates please get in touch with your concierge.
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special calendar days.
Other useful details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
This experience is suitable for lactose-free and gluten-free diets. Unfortunately, a menu cannot be catered for vegetarian, vegan, halal, koshar,and dairy free diets.
At least 2 weeks’ notice is required for any cancellations or amendments to bookings.
Class is run in a public group.
Duration:
Please allow three hours for this experience.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.