This Mediterranean cooking class is the perfect course for anyone who loves the beautiful flavours that come from the Mediterranean. Under the guidance of a Le Cordon Bleu London Chef, get to know the flavours and ingredients that give Mediterranean cuisine its characteristic appeal and timeless nutritional model. Explore this famously fresh and fragrant cuisine and learn how to cook balanced dishes using an abundance of vegetables and herbs as well as fish, meat and grains.
With the Mediterranean Sea extending from Portugal to Lebanon, between Northern Africa and Southern Europe and reaching to the Middle East, this varied cuisine is characterized throughout by the refined use of olive oil, herbs and spices.
Recipes included on this course are:
- Baba ghanoush with flatbread
- Falafel with salsa verde
- Seared sea bream fillet, potato fondant, courgette and basil, bouillabaisse jus
No prior knowledge is required for this course, which is suitable for both novices and cooks with some experience, and all of the food created during the day is yours to take home with you.
Maximum of 16 participants working at their own station.
Class structure
Your day will be a mixture of in-kitchen demonstrations performed by the chef who is running the session and hands-on practical cookery, where you are guided by the expert teaching chef. The exact format will vary from class to class depending on the style of cuisine and length of the course.
Included in the price:
- A six hour practical session
- Recipe booklet
- Apron
- Tea towel
- All ingredients
- All cooking equipment and teaching resources are provided in our kitchen for use on the day.
What you need to bring:
- Sensible, flat-soled shoes. Open toes are not advised
- Tupperware to transport your products home
Purchasing as a gift?
If looking to purchase this course as a gift for someone, it is advisable to purchase a Gift Card to the value of this course instead. This can be redeemed on this course, or any of our other short courses, or at La Boutique and Café Le Cordon Bleu London.
