This hands-on half day cooking class explores the classic flavours and techniques of Persian vegetarian food, covering fragrant rice pilafs, mezzes, stews, seasonal salads and desserts.

Classes are informal, relaxed and tailored for all levels - from novice beginners to experienced cooks. They are a great opportunity to learn a new cuisine, have fun and meet some like-minded friendly people as well as a great gift idea for any foodie friends or family.

Persian food is one of the undiscovered treasures of Middle Eastern cuisine. Classic dishes include velvety pistachio soups, saffron-infused rice dishes and sumptuous slow-cooked stews using fruits such as pomegranates and quinces with vegetables, meat or fish. It is a cuisine known for its abundant use of fresh herbs, balanced sweet and sour flavours and delicate spices such as saffron, dried limes and orange blossom.

A typical class includes:

• An introduction to cooking with classic Iranian ingredients such as pomegranate molasses, barberries, su'mac, dried limes, saffron, rosewater and orange blossom
• A delicious lunch (allergies and dietary requirements catered for)
• Take home hand-outs of recipe sheets and information
• Hands-on practical experience
• Tasting all food made in the class
• An opportunity to ask as many questions as you like about Persian food and Iran!