After lunch we were shown how to make pasta dough and fill it with spinach and ricotta filling, as well as how to prepare sweet potato samosas.
Who was there: The class takes up to 24 participants but only 12 were there on the day. The workstations were well equipped and spacious and the staff particularly attentive and friendly.
Nosh: Plenty. Pastries, tea and coffee on arrival and a lunch of our cashew nut curry followed by the aubergine ragout with polenta chips. Wine flowed. Later in the day we sampled pasta with a delicious fresh pesto, and samosas with a spicy zhoug dip.
Takeaway: A folder of all the recipes we made plus a few other essential recipes. You can take home all the food you have made, as I did with my artichoke tart – even I couldn’t eat it all at the class. You also get a signed certificate.
Verdict: I had a really enjoyable relaxed day and learned many new skills. I would certainly make the dishes again.
Top tip: Sharp knives are far less dangerous than blunt ones, so you should sharpen your knives each time you use them.
Kosher: NoCost: £145
Contact: Tel: 020 7372 6108 or visit www.waitrose.com/cookeryschool