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. 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 at our Ethiopian & Eritrean masterclass

You will begin your day of feasts with Lerato, at an enchanting Coffee Ceremony at a transporting Ethiopian Restaurant by Tufnell Park Station. Afterwards, you will head to Lerato’s home for freshly baked delights and a spice masterclass. 

With a mix of hands-on cooking and demonstrations, Lerato will teach you to master the use of spices, as you toast and blend your own Berbere blend before using it in the famous Doro Wat (Berbere Stew), braised greens and a  

You will learn the elements of traditional African recipes and how to use fresh ingredients and spices 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 enjoy a fabulous feast with wine or take your creations home. Our cookery classes are inclusive, welcoming of most diets and include lots of plant-based and vegan choices. Let us know of any intolerances or special requests.

Book your place now to secure your spot and do let us know if this is a present for a birthday or proposal (you'd be surprised how often we get these requests)

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

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Ethiopian & Eritrean Masterclass Sample Menu

COFFEE CEREMONY ON ARRIVAL

AT LERATO's

Freshly baked delighs, Teff Canapés & Berbere Jam (Brand new recipes)

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Spice Masterclass: Learn to make your own Berebere Spice Blend

Doro Wat (Vegan version also available)

Spiced Braised Greens

Quick Injera

(We'll buy Injera from the restaurant, which takes almost 5 days to ferment and then prepare in advance, and then we will make a speedy version  in class)

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, and 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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