Master Classes
In top London restaurants

Following their phenomenal success last year, Tasting Places are continuing with a series of exclusive master classes with some of London's top chefs in their restaurants. This will be a unique opportunity to work with, and learn from, the head chefs in their own kitchens. Classes will be informative and fun, recipe packs are included as is lunch or dinner with wine, coffee and water in most cases. The classes are all individually co-ordinated and exclusive, so we recommend early booking. Places are very limited and bookings can only be accepted with pay

Master class with Richard Corrigan at Corrigan's Mayfair

Cook your lunch with Chef Corrigan and dine with him and his team at award-winning Corrigan’s Mayfair’


Brought up on a farm in County Meath, Ireland, Richard Corrigan was raised on wholesome, uncomplicated, home grown cooking. Using ingredients that he himself helped to cultivate alongside other members of his family, Richard’s upbringing is something which he firmly attributes his cooking style to and plays a vital role in the menus he crafts for all of his restaurants.

After leaving Ireland to pursue his dream of becoming a chef, Richard spent four years cooking in the Netherlands before progressing to become head chef of Mulligan’s in Mayfair. His first Michelin star was awarded at Stephen Bull’s Fulham Road restaurant in 1994, prior to launching the acclaimed Michelin-starred Lindsay House in Soho in 1997.

Following his success at reviving the famous Bentley’s Seafood Bar & Grill in London, Richard recently opened an Irish Bentley’s based in Dublin to equal praise. In recent years Richard has worked at a number of prestigious events, including preparing lunch at 10 Downing Street for Tony Blair and the King & Queen of Jordan, as well as being crowned winner of the Great British menu no less than three times.

Alongside appearances on BBC2’s Full on Food, Saturday Kitchen and Market Kitchen, Richard also hosts the Irish primetime television series, Corrigan Knows Food.

The new Corrigan’s Mayfair opened its doors in November 2008 to wide acclaim. The restaurant was awarded London Restaurant of the Year 2008/2009 by the Evening Standard and 3 AA Rosettes within the first three months.
Inspired by Richard’s humble, rural upbringing, Corrigan’s Mayfair brings honest, no-nonsense food to one of the city’s most enviable postcodes. Generous portions accompany an exciting wine list and atmosphere to match, combining 21st century luxury and style with down-to-earth, home-inspired cooking.
In Richard’s own words, as described in his latest cookbook ‘The Clatter of Forks and Spoons’: “Growing up on a farm teaches you respect for the cycles and seasonality of food…... and with each movement of the calendar, nature has something else to give us.”

I think there’s an appreciation about food and flavour that’s formed in your childhood…..and knowing the time and work that goes into producing good food, makes you hate to waste any of it.”
Corrigan’s Mayfair redefines the concept of quintessential British cuisine. Fusing seasonal produce with Richard’s unmistakable flair, it offers some of the most refreshing dishes to whet London’s appetites in a very long time.


You are invited to cook with Richard and his Head Chef, Chris McGowan (previously Head Chef of Richard’s Michelin-starred Lindsay House) in the spacious kitchens, discover what goes on behind the scenes and learn some of the masters secrets.

Classes will be held on the following dates:

28th November 2009

2010: 6th February, 10th April, 12th June, 18th September, 13th November

Classes will start at 10.00am followed by lunch

Price: £250 pp including lunch and specially selected wines

Guests wishing to join for lunch only £90 per person

 

Masterclasses with Angela Hartnett York & Albany

Angela Hartnett has emerged as one of Britain’s most successful chefs. The Grill Room at The Connaught saw her winning her first Michelin Star in 2004. A number of TV appearances, such as Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘The Great British Menu’ won Angela a legion of new fans. In 2007 she was awarded an MBE for her service to the hospitality industry and published her first cookery book.
In September 2008 Angela launched her latest project together with Gordon Ramsay. Situated on the edge of London’s Regents Park, York & Albany is a majestic John Nash building which has been transformed into a dining room with bar, delicatessen and guest accommodation.

Enjoy Angela’s hands-on guidance creating seasonal dishes before experiencing the true pressures of a restaurant service. Guests will prepare a three course menu created especially for the class based on the day’s market produce. York & Albany’s sommelier will also be on hand to present wines selected to compliment the menu. Coffee and chocolates are served after dessert and a collection of the recipes presented to each guest to take away as a memento of the day.


Start 9.30
Finish 16.00
£250.00 per person (includes refreshments, class, lunch with wines)
£100.00 a lunch guest option

Saturday 20th February 2010

 


 


Moro– Sam Clark

Head Chef / Proprietor, 34 Exmouth Market, EC1

Moro has just won Observers newspaper best restaurant award 2009 - Congratulations

Sam and Sam Clark’s crossover Spanish/ Moroccan restaurant has been hitting the high notes for several years, displaying a rare perception and understanding of this stunning cuisine which has kept the tables full and the reservation line ringing off the hook. Sam will be demonstrating some of the dishes that have made Moro famous and that appear in their best-selling cookbook. Classic cuisine with a modern twist.

Dates 2010

25th April
Time: 10am - 12.30pm followed by lunch.

Maximum numbers: 12   Price:£185

Sam is teaching in Spain in October 2010 why not join him

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Alastair Little

Holland Park

Alastair is widely acknowledged to be one of the most interesting, innovative and exciting of the of British chefs and leads the field along with Rowley Leigh, Simon Hopkinson and Sally Clarke. Being largely self-taught helps make him a natural communicator of cooking techniques. His book "Keep it Simple" is still one of the classics. He now has a fabulous delicatessen in Notting Hill where he sells the best of Italian and British foods. The classes will be held at our designer kitchen in Holland Park, London, privately owned, with a sociable central island, open fire place and top of the range appliances. Both classes will be focusing on seasonal produce and the best of British and include hands on lesson followed by lunch.


Price: £200 per person


Dates: Dates: more dates to follow


Time: Time: 10 – 15.00 including lunch with wines


Maximum numbers: 10

Blue Print Café with Jeremy Lee

Design Museum, Butlers Wharf, SE1

The Blue Print Café is one of Sir Terence Conran's most successful restaurants overlooking the River. Jeremy worked with Simon Hopkinson at Bibendum before becoming head chef at Alastair Little in Soho. He is a columnist for The Guardian, The Independent and Food Illustrated. Jeremy will conduct a mostly
demonstration class of some of The Blue Print Café's classic dishes and some of Jeremy's favourites. This proves to be a fantastically entertaining and informative morning and last year’s group have already had a re-union. There will be a coffee break and the class will be followed by lunch in the restaurant.

Dates for 2009 TBA
Time: 10am to 12.00pm followed by lunch

Maximum number: 7   Price:£155

 

 

Bibendum – Matthew Harris, Head Chef

The Michelin Building, 81 Fulham Road, SW3

Bibendum was the opening salvo in Sir Terence Conran’s canon of work, beautifully designed, impeccable service, and incredible food. What has only become apparent with the passing years is the enduring quality and consistency of the kitchen and dining room. Matthew Harris started as a Chef de Partie when the restaurant opened in 1987 and took over the kitchen reins as Head Chef from Simon Hopkinson in 1995. He not only maintains the standards set by his illustrious predecessor but breaks new ground in flavour and style. Demonstration class from the classic daily menu.

Dates for 2010

March 1st and October 4th
Time: 10am - 12.30pm followed by lunch.

Maximum numbers: 8  Price:£185

Chutney Mary

Chef Siddarth
535 Kings Road
Chelsea
London
SW10

Chef Siddarth and his team of regional specialist chefs showcase the gourmet foods from 6-7 different regions of India at any one time, with the rigorous philosophy that the foods of the different regions could best be cooked by the chefs from that region. Chutney Mary was the first Indian restaurant in the world which traced the regional provenance of each dish. In 2002 the restaurant undertook a £1m makeover, setting new standards for design, style and presentation. In its 15 year history Chutney Mary has won many awards including that of the ITV Tio Pepe Award of Best Indian Restaurant.


Price: £185 per person
Dates for 2009

20th February, 19th June, 23rd October


Time: 10am – 12.30pm followed by lunch
Maximum numbers: 12

     

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