After pioneering Africa-wide cookery classes and African Afternoon tea in London almost 8 years ago, Lerato is thrilled to invite you to her new intimate and immersive masterclasses at home. With the gift of sharing stories and bringing people together as one big joyous family feasting together, you will enjoy pure sunshine on your plate in what is the most fun and dynamic cookery class.

What to expect in our masterclass

You will start the day with a delicious African Afternoon tea. Lerato’s fabulous creations, include a selection of freshly baked treats like plantain scones and her infamous spiced jams, spiced teas and hibiscus champagne.

With a mix of hands-on cooking and demonstrations, Lerato will teach you to master the use of spices, from buying, storing and cooking with them. You will learn the elements of traditional African recipes and using fresh ingredients to bring African sunshine flavours to your home and heart. Whether you are a professional chef, an enthusiastic home cook or a novice, you will enjoy an immersive experience with lots of inspiration to elevate your cooking. After the masterclass, you can sit to enjoy a fabulous feast with wine or take your creations home.

A unique cookery & dining experience in central London. Book your place now to secure your spot.

The cookery classes are inclusive, welcoming of most diets and including lots of plant-based and vegan choices. 

(Specify any dietary requirements, intolerances or allergies when booking)

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West African Masterclass Sample Menu

AFRICAN AFTERNOON TEA ON ARRIVAL

Plantain Canapés, Masa Rice Pancakes,

Tomato & Date Jam, Hibiscus Syrup

Spiced Tea

Hibiscus champagne 

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Spice Masterclass: Kelewele Spice Blend

Spiced Kelewele Plantain

Lentil Moin Moin with Prawns, Moringa & Chilli Oil

Yassa Butter Leg of Lamb

Smoky Jollof with Roasted Carrots & Winter Veg

Christmas Pudding Puff Puff with Plantain Rum*

More about your host 

Lerato is a leading voice in African cooking. Her bold recipes celebrate and inspire food lovers across the world to learn to cook the diverse flavours of the African continent. Praised by Nigella, Jamie Oliver, with recipes gracing the cover of your favourite magazines to cooking on TV and with Ainsley Harriott on television, be prepared to enjoy quite the exciting feast for all your senses. 

She is a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet, one of the most listened-to radio shows with over 2 million listeners enjoying the panel dissecting topical issues in food, kitchen conundrums and recipes.  

She writes a newsletter called Cook with Lerato, and when she is not doing all of the above she is travelling across Africa, learning, sharing and hosting food lovers from across the world on her cookery retreats. After the success of her supper clubs, in 2017 Lerato launched the cookery school to bring African flavours into mainstream cooking. She went on to publish her award-winning debut cookbook AFRICANA, a modern classic for anyone who wants to learn about the length and breadth of African cooking with recipes from across the continent. Her recipes have been featured in some of the most-read magazines. Africana was recently included in the menu for Meta HQ and fed to over 6000 staff in London. Celebrities have enjoyed her dishes live on television and she travels the world sharing stories and recipes.

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