Here is an incredible opportunity to join an intimate cookery class in the heart of Hackney during March 2025.
Transform your dinner parties with plant-based dishes that impress and delight! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create a show-stopping, plant-powered menu perfect for any gathering. Discover tips and techniques for balancing flavors, enhancing presentation, and preparing a meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
By the end, you’ll be ready to host a vegan dining event with confidence and flair!
This exclusive cookery class is being led by celebrated food creator and chef, Helen Graham.
Helen is a renowned London-based chef and food writer celebrated for her innovative vegetable-forward cooking. Drawing inspiration from her diasporic roots and the vibrant cuisines of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, Helen has garnered acclaim for her unique culinary approach.
With over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry, Helen has been instrumental in the launch of acclaimed establishments like the Palomar and the Barbary. She has also contributed significantly in the Ottolenghi test kitchen, with her recipes frequently featured in prominent publications such as The Guardian and Sweet.
As the executive chef at Bubala, a highly praised vegetarian restaurant, Helen oversaw the opening of its Spitalfields and Soho branches, earning accolades from critics for her sustainable and innovative use of whole vegetables in her menus. Her recipes have appeared in esteemed outlets like Great British Chefs, House & Garden, The Guardian, and Vogue. Additionally, Helen has made television appearances on Sunday Brunch.
Following her tenure at Bubala, Helen has undertaken a residency at Oranj and Carousel and hosted pop-ups in Tbilisi and Sri Lanka. Helen’s culinary prowess was recognised by Jay Rayner, who nominated her as one of six chefs to watch in the Observer Food Monthly Magazine.
Sample menu for the class:
Smoky Aubergine Dip with Flatbread
Mushroom and Thyme Tartlets
Beetroot and Walnut Pâté on Crostini
Selection of Plant-Based Canapes
Decadent Chocolate & Pistachio Truffles
Event Details:
Date: 30th March
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Made in Hackney on Clapton Common
Elevate your entertaining game with this immersive cooking experience! Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting your dinner party journey, this class will provide you with the skills and inspiration to create unforgettable plant-powered meals. Click here to book your spot for this special class.
When you buy a Made In Hackney cookery class ticket, you enjoy an enriching culinary experience and help the charity fight hunger in our community.
Made In Hackney believes access to good food is a human right, not a privilege. Click here to read more about the charity.
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