Festive Lunch
Gather friends and family and celebrate the season with a relaxed festive cookery experience at COOK!
Perfect for anyone looking for a unique Christmas activity in Manchester, this sociable lunchtime class combines great food, good company, and festive flavours. Together, you’ll prepare a delicious vegetarian Christmas lunch before sitting down to enjoy your meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Based on our popular Festive Supper Club format, this daytime experience is ideal for festive catch-ups, seasonal celebrations, and pre-Christmas get-togethers.
Guided by our friendly tutors, you’ll create a menu that is full of festive inspiration and is perfect for anyone looking to add new plant-based Christmas recipes to their repertoire.
Whether you’re booking with friends, family, colleagues, or coming along on your own, you’ll enjoy a relaxed and social atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to cook, chat, and share great food together.
All recipes are subject to availability of ingredients.
You’ll be able to make the recipes you learn on this class at home, time and time again. After your cookery experience, you will be emailed a pack for you to keep containing all of the recipes you learned on the day.
On the menu
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Winter Greens Pithivier
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Crispy Crushed Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley
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Braised Red Cabbage with Apple & Cinnamon
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Rich Shallot and Red Wine Jus
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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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