Blackfriars

Upcoming events at Blackfriars

Community

Around £90

Evening Cookery Club - Fish & Seafood From Bengal

The cuisine of Bengal in the Eastern part of India is known for its subtle yet fiery flavours. With an emphasis on fish, vegetables and lentils, served with rice, this is also a beautifully vibrant and healthy cuisine. Enjoy a unique and exciting niche in Indian cuisine and satisfy your love for seafood. WHAT TO EXPECT: + Chapputi + Prawn Malaikari + Fish Biryani + Biryani Masala + Tomato Macher Jhol Fish Curry. Exact recipes for this class will vary by season. This event is suitable for pescatarian and gluten free, not suitable for vegetarian or vegan. For home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. So enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.! All of our weeknight cookery club sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School TIMES: 6-9pm COST: £90 per person per evening which includes all your food produce, and meal to take home and simple refreshments during the class. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. WHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy.

Thu 4 Jun19:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £37.50

Cloister Garden Bbq - 6pm Sitting

Fridays are the new… err, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. You’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. WHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden SITTING TIME: 6pm COSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.

Fri 5 Jun19:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £49.50

Cocktails & Canapés

Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together with canapés to soak it all up – what’s not to like?! TIMES: 6-8pm COST: £49.50 including a palate-cleansing fizz on arrival and 3 lovely cocktails plus canapés and nibbles. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. BLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW! Please note; if it shows no online availability, the event is sold out.

Fri 5 Jun19:00Blackfriars

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Food & Drink

Around £38.50

The Water Of Life - Whisky Tasting

The Water of Life’ was the name given to whisky by monks in the middle ages but this introduction to Scotland’s famous export is bang up-to-date. Enjoy a selection of whiskies from both Robert the Bruce’s homeland as well as a few curveballs from far-flung distilleries around the world. Learn how to decipher a label to give you a better understanding of what’s inside the bottle, the basics of how whisky is made, Scotland’s main regions, it’s fascinating history and of course why your wee dram tastes the way it does! Slàinte mhath! WHERE: Tasting Room TIMES: 6-8pm COST: £38.50 including a small beer on arrival and 6 samples of the golden nectar plus snacks. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. DINNER: You may like to continue your evening and enjoy dinner in our restaurant following the event. You can book a table here. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or conditions we should know about. BLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW! Please note; if it shows no online availability, the event is sold out.

Fri 5 Jun19:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £37.50

Cloister Garden Bbq - 6.30pm Sitting

Fridays are the new… err, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. You’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. WHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden SITTING TIME: 6.30pm COSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.

Fri 5 Jun19:30Blackfriars

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Community

Around £37.50

Cloister Garden Bbq - 7pm Sitting

Fridays are the new… err, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. You’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. WHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden SITTING TIME: 7pm COSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.

Fri 5 Jun20:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £175

French Farmhousebread Making

When you think of French bread, the iconic baguette might come to mind, but there’s a whole world of rustic, flavourful French breads waiting to be explored! In this session, you’ll bake some of France’s most beloved breads, using tried-and-tested recipes straight from a French farmhouse. You’ll master the rustic Pain de Campagne, a hearty French country sourdough, craft the perfect slow-developed baguette, shape a rye miche and create the eye-catching classic fougasse. Plus, dive into the rich history of French bread terms and try your hand at shaping the beautiful “epi” loaf. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a curious beginner, this is your chance to knead, shape and bake like a true French artisan. WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School TIMES: 9.30am to 4.30pm COST: £175 per person which includes refreshments throughout the day, a set three course communal lunch (including vegetarian option) with wine in the Cookery School, your own apron, breads and recipes to take home. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. WHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. BLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW! Please note; if it shows no online availability, the event is sold out.

Sat 6 Jun10:30Blackfriars

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Food & Drink

Around £43.5

Come Wine With Me - The Art Of Food & Wine Tasting

You may already be familiar with classic food pairings like caviar and Champagne, a char-grilled steak with Argentinian Malbec, Roquefort cheese with a glass of luscious Sauternes, or even fish and chips washed down a pint of English bitter. If you want to discover more perfect pairings join us at Blackfriars where our wine expert will take you through a selection of wines accompanied by some samples of food, explaining the art and science behind the pairings, giving you the confidence to plan your next meal and impress your friends. TIMES: 6-8pm COST: £43.5 including fizz on arrival and 5 samples of wine with matching food samples. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. DINNER: You may like to continue your evening and enjoy dinner in our restaurant following the event. You can book a table here. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or conditions we should know about. Although dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for, we cannot guarantee compatible pairings where food samples have been exchanged to meet dietaries. BLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW! Please note; if it shows no online availability, the event is sold out.

Sat 6 Jun19:00Blackfriars

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Community

Evening Cookery Club - Middle Eastern

With everyone loving vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by freshly-baked soft pita bread; as well as spicy tagines, kebabs and shawarma, it’s no wonder Middle Eastern cuisine is claimed to be the fastest growing ethnic cuisine in Europe and the U.S. Come and see what all the fuss and excitement is all about and create your own little Middle Eastern mezze heaven! EXPECT RECIPES LIKE: + Dishes of North Africa: Chicken Tagine with Green Olives & Preserved Lemon/Tunisian Orange Salad with Halloumi, Moroccan Lamb Kafta Tagine, Egyptian Ful Medames + Dishes of the Levant: Turkish Eggs, Baba Ghanoush, Syrian Muhammarah, Za’atar Flatbreads (Mana’aeesh Za’atar) , Palestinian Sumac Chicken (M’sakhan), Israeli Chopped Salad. Exact recipes for this class will vary by season. Suitable for vegetarian and vegans. Not suitable for gluten free dietaries. For home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. So enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.!

Wed 10 Jun19:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £90

Morning Cookery Club - Curry & Spice

Curry comes from the Tamil word ‘kari’ meaning spicy sauce for rice. Ginger, garlic and turmeric have been found to have been combined for a sauce as far back as 4,000 years ago. Today, whether in Asia, India, Africa, The Americas or the Caribbean, it seems the whole world wants to spice-up their food and create their own curry! Now here’s a chance to create your own and add a variety of popular curries to your repertoire. Suitable for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. Our lively morning cookery sessions give you a taste of your chosen subject under the tutelage of our experienced cookery school teacher. The sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. The class has been designed to increase your home cooking skills, experience and confidence. WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School TIMES: 10am-1pm COST: £90 per person per session which includes all your food produce and meal to take home or eat in, simple refreshments during the class and a glass of wine to enjoy with your food. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. WHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm! DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.

Thu 11 Jun11:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £90

BAO & BEER

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Chinese Bao making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft pillows of steamed buns with succulent savoury fillings and luscious sweet treats. Accompanied with a couple of St Dominic’s beers to wash it down and enough to take home to show off to family, friends and work colleagues. Come on your own, with family or friends. Event suitable for vegetarian and vegan, not suitable for gluten free. WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School TIMES: 6-9pm COST: £90 for three bottles of St Dominic’s beer, bao masterclass and about as much as you can eat. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. WHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. BLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW! Please note; if it shows no online availability, the event is sold out.

Thu 11 Jun19:00Blackfriars

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Workshops & Classes

Around £35

Street Food Express - Lahmacun - Turkish Flatbread

Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street food dish that can take you to the streets of Bangkok or Mumbai and back, prepared at your very own individual workstation. Each class focuses on a particular street food, giving the chance to explore new and authentic ingredients in just one hour! Join us for this vibrant and hands-on 1-hour cooking class where you’ll learn how to make Lahmacun, a beloved Turkish street food often called “Turkish pizza.” Crispy, thin flatbread topped with a flavourful blend of minced lamb, herbs, spices and fresh vegetables. This dish is a perfect fusion of bold taste and simplicity. Once the cooking is over you can sit, with a beer or glass of fizz, and consume your handiwork. These courses are designed to be relaxed, informative and fun. Suitable for vegetarian and vegan if notified in advance. WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School TIMES: 12 noon-1pm COST: £35 per person which includes all your food produce, a glass of fizz or schooner of beer or soft drink and the cooked street food dish to either eat in the cookery school or take away.

Fri 12 Jun13:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £37.50

Cloister Garden Bbq - 6pm Sitting

Fridays are the new… err, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. You’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. WHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden SITTING TIME: 6pm COSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.

Fri 12 Jun19:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £90

Tacos & Tequila

Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Taco making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft corn and flour tortillas filled with succulent savoury fillings. Learn how to make both fish and meat tacos with all the toppings and have enough tacos to take home to show off to family, friends and work colleagues. You will also learn about mezcal and how it’s made being able to taste and savour three different types of tequila and mezcal. Come on your own, with family or friends. Event suitable for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School TIMES: 6-9pm COST: £90 for three shots of different tequilas and mezcal, taco masterclass and about as much as you can eat. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. WHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. BLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW! Please note; if it shows no online availability, the event is sold out.

Fri 12 Jun19:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £37.50

Cloister Garden Bbq - 6.30pm Sitting

Fridays are the new… err, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. You’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. WHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden SITTING TIME: 6.30pm COSTS: £37.50 for 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.

Fri 12 Jun19:30Blackfriars

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Community

Around £37.50

Cloister Garden Bbq - 7pm Sitting

Fridays are the new… err, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. You’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. WHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden SITTING TIME: 7pm COSTS: £37.50 for 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.

Fri 12 Jun20:00Blackfriars

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Community

Around £160

Middle Eastern Cookery

With everyone loving vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by freshly-baked soft pita bread; as well as spicy tagines, kebabs and shawarma, it’s no wonder Middle Eastern cuisine is claimed to be the fastest growing ethnic cuisine in Europe and the U.S. Come and see what all the fuss and excitement is all about and create your own little Middle Eastern mezze heaven as well as learning more substantial dishes that you will want to keep making again and again. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT – + Levantine Cookery Styles (Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Israel, Turkey) + North African Cookery Styles (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt) + Arabic Bread-making Traditions + Dazzling Middle-Eastern Salads + Traditional Arabic Spice Blends Exact recipes for this class will vary by season. This class is suitable for vegetarian and vegan. Not suitable for gluten free. WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School TIMES: 9.30am to 4.30pm COST: £160 per person which includes refreshments throughout the day, a communal lunch with wine, regional beverage and coffee in the Cookery School, your own apron and recipes to take home. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. WHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.

Sat 13 Jun10:30Blackfriars

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