Brighton - African Cooking Classes

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WEST AFRICAN SPRING FEAST

13th April 2019, 1.30 pm - 5 pm Only 1 space left

Plantain pies and all things nice

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN

AFRICAN FEAST

29th June 2019, 2 - 6 pm Only 6 spaces left

Learn recipes from across Africa

Moroccan spices, Senegalese Yassa, Ethiopian Teff

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An adventure with the seasons & spices.

Join us in the kitchen for a culinary adventure as I share my secrets to cooking vibrant and sumptuous feasts inspired by cuisine from Africa and beyond, feasts you can easily recreate at home. This is suitable for all from beginners to enthusiasts, so don't be shy as everyone shines in my class.

You will learn how to toast and grind north African spices to create your own ras-el-hanout spice mix and, depending on seasonal availability, produce dishes such as roasted baby aubergines, shakshuka (made with egg or aubergine), saffron couscous with chickpeas & lemon, heritage carrots with clementine & pomegranates and Moroccan spiced apple tart with almonds & date syrup.

Bring your own bottle to enjoy with the feast at the end of this spicy journey through traditional and contemporary Moroccan cuisine.

Previous participants said: "Liked the engaging, hands-on with the chef. A good way to spend an afternoon – good food, good company." "Built up my confidence! Will treat my family to a North African meal."

I am excited to run this class with the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, a non-profit organisation. Your support will help to promote their work to empower people to cook, eat a healthy diet, grow their own food and waste less.

I am inspired by my African upbringing, memories of wood fire stews, street side roasted corn, ripe mangoes ready for plucking, sun-ripened tomatoes and many feasts shared with family, neighbours and new friends.

This togetherness is important in our culture and we will share this in our class. We will cook with a variety of seasonal produce, from Sussex grown to well-sourced African and Mediterranean ingredients.

The class is plant-based and great for most diets, from beginners to experts, leaving you inspired to add African vibrancy into your cooking. The menu is seasonal and includes nuts. Please let us know of any dietary requirement and allergies.

When booking please specify any allergies, dietary requirements and concerns you may have with the menu, and I am always happy to swap ingredients around.

FORMAT

Our cookery class is very hands-on, as we chop, peel and cook together. The class is great for everyone, from beginners to experts, as you will leave with not only tips and tricks for marvellous feasts, but the inspiration to add African vibrancy into your cooking.

INCLUDED

Cocktails & canapés
The use of aprons, all cooking equipment, ingredient recipes of the day
How to use spices to elevate your meals
A sit down meal on our long feasting table
Recipes of the day
You can also bring your favourite drinks (BYOB)

BOOKINGS

Limited spaces are available for each class to ensure a bespoke lesson so it's a good idea to book early before they sell out. If sold out or you cannot make it can Subscribe for updates. You can gift classes to loved ones with GIFT VOUCHERS or get in touch to book private group class.

BOOK A PRIVATE COOKING CLASS

A special treat for any occasion with a bespoke menu created for you. Including canapes, welcome cocktails, 3-courses, hands-on cookery class & meal with wine. One to one private classes are also available in nearby Eastbourne or in your own space. Please email contact me here with your requests.

See more here for Corporate Cookery Classes.

Feb - Moroccan Vegetarian Food Lover's Feast

Bring your own bottle to enjoy with the feast at the end of this spicy journey through traditional and contemporary Moroccan cuisine.

April - West African Feast Sample Menu (plant-based)

(you will learn 3 - 4 recipes)

‘Zobo’ Cocktail & Canapés on arrival
A welcome glass of my homemade brew of hibiscus flowers, seasonal berries and prosecco (non-alcoholic available)

Senegalese Yassa with Roasted Plantains

A tangy, sweet and spicy stew with caramelised onions, lemon, mustard and wonderful spices.

OR Groundnut Stew with your own homemade peanut butter

Jollof Quinoa
Learn the traditions of the popular West African Jollof, this time using healthy British grown quinoa as an alternative to rice

Banana Akara with Spiced Chocolate Sauce
Master this popular street food of banana fritters with an indulgent but non-traditional pairing of Lerato's signature spiced chocolate sauce using fairly traded West African Chocolate

BYOB - You can bring your favourite drinks
The menu is seasonal and includes nuts. Please let us know of any dietary requirement and allergies.

Moroccan Feast Sample Menu

(you will learn 3 - 4 recipes)

You will learn to toast, grind & create your own ras-el-hanout spice mix

Zaalouk - Smokey aubergine dip with fresh vegetables to dip

Saffron Couscous - A vibrant salad with fresh herbs, lemon juice & pomegranate jewels

Pumpkin Tagine with Chickpeas & Red Onions, using your home-made spice mix

Moroccan Mint Tea & Almond Stuffed Dates for a sweet treat

BYOB- Bring your favourite drinks
The menu is seasonal and includes nuts. Please let us know of any dietary requirement and allergies.

Please specify dietary requirements and allergies when booking.

The menu can be changed due to seasonal availability.

See GIFT VOUCHERS HERE.

Reviews

"A wonderful Sunday afternoon well spent! The Food tasted divine and the preparation and cooking part was very enjoyable. I went alone and met some lovely people! I look forward to sharing the recipes with friends and family (who by the way are already lining up for me to make at home after seeing photos I shared). Would highly recommend. Thank you again Lerato!"

By Claudia Halabi

"So much fun. Lerato was wonderful and the food was delicious! Thank you".

By Olivia Edkina

More reviews from our Brighton classes

Great as it is! Liked the engaging, hands-on with the chef. A good way to spend a Sunday afternoon – good food, good company.
Liked everything – great teacher, love the general idea of the Community Kitchen and contributing to it
It was an amazing experience and I loved cooking.
Liked; the chef’s engagement with us! The volunteers were fantastic! Meeting new people, out of my comfort zone, learning new cuisine, techniques and flavours… Thank you! This was a gift and I was anxious to do something in a group – changed my mind, built up my confidence! Will treat my family to a North African meal.
Liked the teacher’s instructions. Very engaging. Was inspired to cook more rather than leave it to my husband.

Terms & Conditions: Please note that bookings & vouchers are non-refundable due to the processes required to organise these classes. Please get in touch if you are unable to attend a class and we will do our best to transfer your booking to a future date if available. See more in the terms and conditions below.