Cookery School
Cooking is one of the biggest hobbies and pastimes in the UK. The Underground Cookery School was set up in the summer of 2003 to offer a fun and informal way of learning uncomplicated, delicious, contemporary cooking.
All classes are suitable for beginners as well as more adventuro us cooks.
On the day the fun begins with Champagne, Canapés and funky music to get everyone in the mood.
Then working in state of art kitchens and in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere you’ll cook a meal with your team, under the supervision and guidance of fully trained professional chef’s. Trade secrets in how to present simple dishes to Michelin standards will be passed on together with the session’s recipe sheets.
The experienced “Front of House” team will be on hand to do all the washing up during the practical cookery session, as well as serving your meal and fine wines once you’ve sat down to enjoy the banquet you have just created. A beautifully dressed table offers the perfect restaurant experience, where you will enjoy the meal you have just created together with lovely red and white wines. All alcohol, from the moment you arrive is included in the package.
Matt Kemp
Despite working in some of London’s top restaurants like The River Cafe, The Ivy and Pont De La Tour, Chef/Patron Matt Kemp considers himself self-taught.
From an early age, he started to follow recipes with mixed results! “I ruined everything I tried to cook for the first time, but always learned from my mistakes.” Once Matt established a feel for basic textures and consistencies, he started to put together his own recipes, combining ingredients he thought would go well together.
Training under 3 star chef Michael Guerard in France gave Matt technical experience such as detailed presentation, knife skills and organisation.
Event Schedule
Choose between a lunchtime or evening session. The first starts at 1000hrs with lunch at 1300hrs, and a finish time of about 1500hrs. The second is an evening session which starts between 1700 – 1800hrs and finishes at around 2200hrs.
Sample Evening Schedule
1700hrs The party arrives, and is offered drinks and Canapés
1730hrs Team changes into aprons provided, and is taken through an introduction, and health and safety brief
1735hrs Group works through menu in main kitchen under supervision
1935hrs Cooking session ends and the group is seated
1945hrs Dinner is Served
2200hrs Event Ends, Guests Depart
Sample Menu
All guests prepare the same menu. Vegetarians can also be catered for.
To Start
Home Made Gnocchi with Tomato Pomodoro, Roquette and Parmesan
Fresh Home made Tagliatelle with Black Truffle Dressing
Fresh Home Made Sushi
Main Course
Chump end Of Lamb with Red Wine Sauce
Fillet of Sea Bass with Tomato Confit
Breast of Gressingham Duck with White Wine Jus
To Finish
Strawberry Meringue Roulade
Chocolate Torte
Pear Souffle
Guest Numbers
Minimum 10 Guests
Maximum 50 Guests
More Information & How to Book
For more information or to book your cookery master class, please contact us via telephone on 020 7384 2355, email events@jellyandcustard.co.uk or complete our online enquiry form