About this class

Join Lerato Umah-Shaylor, popular food writer, presenter and Community Kitchen favourite, for an evening celebrating the decadent spices and ceremonies of North African cooking. 

Lerato will show you how to become confident with spice and share amazing North African-inspired recipes from her cookbook, Africana. 

Additionally, learn the art of Atay, the ceremonial tea brewing enjoyed across Morocco. Shared amongst both old and new friends. You will learn how to make Lerato’s fragrant take on this favourite with decadent roses and hibiscus flowers.

In pairs you will create a celebratory menu including:

• Chicken or vegetable Bastilla / Pastilla- A wonderful pie with savoury and sweet flavours traditionally served at special occasions
• Ras el hanout spice blend
• Rainbow roast vegetables-  A vibrant roast using the spices you have made in class.
• Moroccan mint tea with cinnamon, rose and hibiscus
• Fragrant carrot and  orange salad- A beautiful salad that will consume the kitchen with the fragrant smell of Christmas with ginger, spice & all things nice. 

Find out more about Lerato and the other cooks who teach in the Community Kitchen.

Dietary information: This class is adaptable for vegan or vegetarian diets but this must be specified when booking. This class involves cooking with gluten. For any other allergies or dietary requirements, please contact us to discuss before booking.

“Liked the engaging, hands-on with the chef. Good way to spend an evening – good food, good company.” “Built up my confidence! Will treat my family to a North African meal.”