Your Friday night, sorted: cook, eat, and enjoy great company.
You’ll cook along with our expert tutors to create a delicious, seasonal menu, picking up practical tips, techniques and inspiration along the way. Then sit down together to eat, chat and unwind.
Whether you come with friends or join solo, it’s a welcoming, informal evening where great food and good company come together. You’ll leave not only having enjoyed a fantastic meal, but with the confidence to recreate the dishes at home time and time again.
No experience needed, just bring your appetite. We’ll take care of the rest (including the washing up!).
Each Supper Club is a small-group evening with just 18 places, so booking early is recommended.
Cajun Supper Club
Celebrate the bold and soulful flavours of Louisiana’s Cajun cuisine, where warming spices, hearty cooking and a love of sharing food bring people together. Inspired by the rich food traditions of the American South, you’ll discover dishes packed with smoky, savoury flavour and plenty of comfort.
You’ll cook a deeply flavourful Louisiana-style gumbo and a golden jalapeño cornbread with just the right amount of heat. Crispy okra fries bring a crunchy Southern classic to the table, creating a feast that’s comforting and full of personality.
A relaxed, sociable evening of cooking, eating and great conversation, this Supper Club is all about sharing good food and enjoying the rich culinary heritage of Louisiana. Whether you’re already a fan of Southern cooking or trying these flavours for the first time, you’ll leave inspired to recreate these dishes at home.
All recipes are subject to availability of ingredients.
On the menu for the evening:
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Louisiana Style Cajun Gumbo
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Jalapeno Corn Bread
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Crispy Okra Fries
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Meet your tutor
Maz is a passionate chef, tutor, and street food trader with over 30 years of experience in the catering industry. Her Mauritian heritage inspires her love of bold, exciting flavours, which she brings to life in a wide range of courses at the Vegetarian Society Cookery School, including Thai and Vietnamese Cookery, Vegan Street Food, and the Professional Chefs’ Diploma. Maz has worked with a variety of organisations, from Manchester University to the LGBT Foundation, and has even cooked alongside royals.
Maz also leads on our community work bringing cookery workshops in local hubs across Greater Manchester. Whether she’s leading a cookery class or catering a royal engagement, Maz brings warmth, expertise, and a deep commitment to sharing her culinary knowledge with others.
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What is included?
- Expert tuition from a friendly COOK! tutor
- All ingredients, recipes and equipment
- A COOK! apron to wear in the class
- Digital copies of all recipes
- On full day courses you will be having what you cook for lunch
- Complimentary refreshments on arrival (further refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the class)
Do I need any prior experience?
Not at all. Please don’t worry if you are a beginner as this class is completely suitable for all levels. All you need is a willingness to learn and give things a go!
What if I have a food allergy?
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact our friendly team before booking to check whether the course is suitable for you.
Email: cook@vegsoc.org
Call: 0161 925 2000
What to expect on the day
Tutors will guide you through the preparation of various dishes, teaching you essential cooking skills and techniques while introducing you to key ingredients.
You’ll work mainly individually, allowing you to gain hands-on experience.
You’ll enjoy a relaxed and interactive learning environment with plenty of tastings, and you can take everything you make home with you.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring containers for taking food away with you
There will be the opportunity to purchase additional refreshments and merchandise such as aprons.
Please note that we are a cashless establishment and only accept card payments.
Accessibility info
There is a platform lift to the 1st floor where COOK! is located and step-free access to the building
We have lower work stations available for seated use
Blue badge/accessible parking is available on site, please contact us to book cook@vegsoc.org
Pacemakers: Our hobs are induction. If you have a pacemaker, please get in touch before booking. We can provide portable gas hobs; however, it may not be possible to maintain a safe distance in busy classes, so advance discussion is essential.
How to find us
COOK! is based in the heart of Ancoats and is extremely easy to get to:
COOK! with the Vegetarian Society
15 Jersey Street
Ancoats
Manchester
M4 6EZ
If you are driving there are several nearby carparks:
- SIP Car Parks Limited, 27 Gun Street (3 min walk)
- Ancoats Mobility Hub, 21 Poland Street (6 min walk)
- NCP Jersey Street (6 min walk)
If you are attending a class on a Sunday, there is free street parking on surrounding streets (Jersey St, Redhill St, Blossom St)
Nearest Metrolink: Shudehill (12 min walk)
Nearest Train station: Manchester Piccadilly (15 min walk)
Contact COOK!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our friendly team:
Tel: 0161 925 2000
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