Treat the special cocoa loving chocoholic in your life to a wonderfully unique chocolate making experience that is guaranteed to make them drool with excitement. This is a half-day cooking course with pure chocolate indulgence, creating some mouth-watering delights which are scrumptiously sophisticated yet incredibly easy to make. Upon arrival, guests are warmly welcomed with tea & coffee refreshments & provided with aprons for the cooking session ahead. Expect to make some seriously delicious desserts
- including the delectable chocolate & brandy truffle torte, a striped chocolate cheesecake, a chocolate pear pudding & some yummy chocolate cookies. & if that isn’t enough to send your taste buds into overdrive, as an added gesture, guests will receive some tempting savoury canapes throughout the day. All guests will be given a recipe portfolio of all the chocolate recipes made on the day so they can continue to make their favourite new chocolate dishes at home & impress their friends.
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master the delicate art of dim sum at the london cookery school. with over 100 different types of dim sum there is quite literally something to suit everyone’s taste. this class will cover all the basics such as learning about the different ingredients & fillings of dim sum to even pronouncing them correctly. under the helpful guidance of an experienced chinese chef, you will follow step by step instruction from making & rolling the dough, preparing & mixing the fillings, forming the dumplings & cooking them. you will learn how to make har gow, (prawn dumplings), chiu chow fun gwor (chiu chow steamed dumplings) & sui mai (open top steamed pork dumplings). finally you will be able to sit down to eat your own creations complemented by chinese tea. after your class, you will be provided with a list of recommended products that have been used & a recipe booklet will be sent to you afterwards showing you all the recipes covered in the class. ...

Master the delicate art of Dim Sum at the London Cookery School. With over 100 different types of Dim Sum there is quite literally something to suit everyone’s taste. This class will cover all the basics such as learning about the different ingredients & fillings of Dim Sum to even pronouncing them correctly. Under the helpful guidance of an experienced Chinese chef, you will follow step by step instruction from making & rolling the dough, preparing & mixing the fillings, forming the dumplings & cooking them. You will learn how to make Har Gow, (Prawn Dumplings), Chiu Chow Fun Gwor (Chiu Chow steamed dumplings) & Sui Mai (Open top Steamed Pork Dumplings). Finally you will be able to sit down to eat your own creations complemented by Chinese tea. After your class, you will be provided with a list of recommended products that have been used & a recipe booklet will be sent to you afterwards showing you all the recipes covered in the class. ...

There is something fundamentally exciting about navigating a track with the car completely sideways. This experience is sure to give you the buzz & adrenaline rush that professional drivers get during competitions. You will learn to drift in a selection of Nissans 200sx’s, both turbo & non-turbo & a selection of Nissan R33 Skylines & Lexus IS200’s. Your day will begin with a health & safety briefing, where you will be kitted with a crash helmet. It's then off to the track where you will be shown how to drive doughnuts & figures of 8. You will then drive 4 short circuits to show off the skills you’ve learnt. Next, you will receive 6 passenger rides next to a qualified instructor, as you compete against a lead car, replicating a competitive environment. Please Note: Drivers without a driving licence have to pay a £39.50 insurance excess, which is non-refundable. A £10 surcharge applies for bookings at the Rockingham location. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking. ...

Eagles have captured the imagination of the human race for thousands of years. Their place in myth, legend & folklore is well documented & in almost every part of the world, where they come into contact with humans, they are admired. The fascination with some of the largest flying animals the earth has to offer is the same now as it has ever been, & this is your chance to see the power & grace of these animals up close. This eagle experience is an afternoon, three hour handling & flying session where participants will come into direct contact with four different species of eagle. ...

This is a great opportunity for you to learn new cookery skills from an expert. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright & passionate authority on Italian food & has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Franck Pontais who has appeared on Ready Steady Cook & in regular broadcasts on BBC Radio; Tiffany Goodall who demonstrates at regional & national events & Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martin's cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe & he appears frequently on television & radio including Saturday Kitchen. Your half day will consist of: -* Health & safety briefing* Hygiene brief* Wash hands, put on aprons & hats* Chef will introduce themselves & explain what they are cooking* Cooking starts, everyone will prepare their food & discuss the flavours of the dishes. Themes vary but could include BBQ; Easy Entertaining; Cooking for Two; Italian; Chocolate; Desserts.* Start eating the courses of the day* Wind down & clean up* General discussion of the day, questions answered If you would like to know which chef will be teaching you, we recommend you enquire at the time of booking, as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above. ...

Enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson at The Smart School of Cookery who are renowned for their practical, down-to-earth & enthusiastic approach to good food. This course is perfect for all ages & abilities. This class will consist of just 10 people with your chef therefore, he will work personally with you & can explain every tip & technique. After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the days programme & what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on & get cooking, while cooking the chef will be available to answer any questions or to generally speak about the ingrediants that you use. At the end you will be able to sit down & sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees. Again, there will be another session at the end of the day to answer any queries you may have. ...

When it comes to womens fashion accessories, finding the ideal hat can be a complicated & sometimes frustrating affair. Not any more! With this class you can create the perfect hat to go with that perfect dress. Whether you want to make a dazzling tiara, improve upon an old favourite or make a beautiful fascinator, this choice of hat making workshops is the ideal experience to produce a hat that is as distinctive as you are. This voucher entitles you to a choice of three hat making workshops:
- Tiara making workshop: Spend a luxurious half day surrounded by beautiful beads learning the art of tiara making.
- Revamp your favourite old hat: Give your favourite or old couture a new lease of life & bring it bang up to date.
- Fascinator Workshop: Spend a girly half day creating glamorous ad exciting headwear that can be made in endless styles, shapes & sizes. Each course will be tailored to your skill level & all materials, tools & refreshments will be provided on the day. If you have something particular in mind such as a fascinator to match an outfit, please let the supplier know in advance & they will do their best to accommodate your requirements.


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Treat yourself or the sweet enthusiastic in your life to the ultimate sugar rush at Spun Candy. Candy Makers will guide you through the journey of candy creation & provide you with the essential tips & tricks to produce an edible masterpiece. With gluten GM & gelatine free ingredients, your creations will be cruelty free as well as intricately designed & utterly delicious. Grab your apron & prepare to get sticky! To start the day, you will be welcomed with glass of Prosecco, beer or a soft drink before you discover the science, history & art behind confectionery. Before you get stuck in, a team of professional Candy Makers will demonstrate the best techniques to produce Spun Candy’s signature hard rock before exploring two other confectionery products. Choose between creamy fudge, crunchy honeycomb, dreamy popcorn & tasty brittle. Your creations will go above & beyond looking good enough to eat. To commemorate your experience, your photo will be added to Spun Candy’s Wall of Fame & you will also receive a goody bag each including some of your bespoke creations. You will also be entitled to a 10% discount on any products bought on the same day to make sure you stock up on treats. ...

With this experience you will get the opportunity to paddle either an open canoe or a kayak across the water, at some locations you will get to try both. There is such a thrill in powering yourself along with a paddle in your hands. The kayaks & canoes used are very stable & designed for tuition so you are unlikely to fall out unless you try very hard! From this half day session you will be able to take on this sport in a more in-depth way & if you really enjoy it, help you to progress on to BCU star awards. Following registration you will meet your instructor who will fit you with your equipment, including buoyancy aid, boat & paddle (spray decks are available for experienced paddlers). There will then be a full safety briefing & explanation in the use of the equipment before going onto the water. Then it is time to take to the water. You may also play some games to test your new skills. ...