Classes
Sobremesa offers private cookery classes, from learning to cook fish to cooking authentic Spanish dishes. My small but perfectly formed Spanish-inspired kitchen, based in my countryside home in Oxfordshire, is the perfect place to learn new culinary skills.
Classes can be for individuals or groups of up to 4 people, giving a personal, relaxed and hands-on experience. Choose from one of the classes listed below, or contact me to discuss creating your own bespoke class.
Classes are available on Mondays and Fridays from 10am - 5pm for a full day course, or opt for a shorter class in the morning or afternoon. All ingredients and equipment will be provided, as well as tea & coffee, a light breakfast and lunch. Containers will also be provided to take away the fruits of your cooking labour. No need to bring anything except an empty stomach!
Pasta, Paella & Pastry
Learn three essential skills from Italian, Spanish and French cuisine. In this class, you'll make the following dishes:
- Tagliatelle with a classic Italian pasta sauce
- An authentic paella
- A delicious sweet shortcrust pastry tart
Suitable for all abilities.
From £60pp for a half day course From £120pp for a full day course
Paella Masterclass
Learn all about Spain's most famous dish, paella. In this class, you will master the technique of making the perfect paella by making the following dishes:
- An authentic paella valenciana
- A crowd-pleasing paella mixta
- A striking and original arroz negro
Suitable for all abilities.
From £60pp for a half day course From £120pp for a full day course
Essential Tapas
Learn to make a selection crowd-pleasing tapas, choosing a selection of the following:
- Gambas pil pil
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albondigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla de patatas
- Padron peppers
- Calamares fritos
Suitable for all abilities.
From £60pp for a half day course From £120pp for a full day course
Traditional Spain
Learn to cook like a Spanish Abuela, making authentic Spanish dishes.
- Salmorejo (a traditional, Andalucian cold soup)
- Arroz negro (rice cooked with squid ink)
- Albondigas con salsa de almendras (meatballs in an almond sauce)
- Tocino de cielo (a creme caramel-like dessert, translated as 'heavenly bacon'!)
Suitable for all abilities.
From £60pp for a half day course From £120pp for a full day course
Don't Fear the Fish!
Master the skill of fish cookery, as well as learning some simple, tasty dishes.
- Preparing and filleting a round fish and preparing prawns.
- Curing fish and making a fish stock.
- Making a flavoursome fish stew and pan-fried fillets with a classic sauce.
Suitable for all abilities.
From £60pp for a half day course From £120pp for a full day course
Dinner Party Favourites
Learn to perfect the perfect three course meal to impress your guests. Choose your menu from the following European classics, or get in touch to make a specific request.
- French onion soup or double baked cheese soufflé
- Beef bourguignon and dauphinoise potatoes or paella mixta
- Treacle tart or white chocolate pots
Suitable for all abilities.
From £60pp for a half day course From £120pp for a full day course
Kids in the Kitchen
Your child and up to three friends can join me in the kitchen to learn some fun new skills in a 2hr class! Your budding chefs will learn to make pizzas and classic cupcakes with colourful buttercream or, for the more adventurous eaters, they can learn to make a tasty paella and chewy chocolate chip cookies.
From £30pp
