Blackfriars Cookery School

Name: Blackfriars Cookery School
Address: friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE14XN, GB
Telephone: +441912615945

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We're the North East's leading cookery school based at Blackfriars in Newcastle.

We run hundreds of cookery classes aimed at all abilities from bread making and cooking styles from around the world to children's cookery classes.

20/11/2025

Here’s a sneak peek into our Spanish tapas classes 👀🇪🇸

Like what you see? Check out our events page now, we have plenty of classes to choose from 😌

15/10/2025

We’re so excited to announce that Blackfriars Cookery School has been shortlisted for Experience of the Year at the Destination North East England Tourism Awards! 🎉

From patisserie to butchery, we’re passionate about delivering hands-on, unforgettable food experiences, and we’re honoured to be recognised alongside such inspiring experiences from across the region.

Huge thanks to our amazing chefs, guests, and supporters who make what we do so special 💛

11/06/2025

Ready… Steady… Cook! 🧑🏻‍🍳🔥

Think you’ve got what it takes to become a Blackfriars chef for the day? Team up, get creative, and go head to head in our fun and fiery cooking challenge!

Perfect for corporate away days, team building or just a good time with friends!

10/12/2024

Christmas cake making and decorating was in full swing last night at the cookery school!
Everyone learnt how to make a Christmas cake and cover it with marzipan and fondant, they then learnt how to make a festive bow, wreath and stars to adorn the top of their fabulous cakes!

01/12/2024

It was a super festive day at Blackfriars today - the Christmas market was on, a wreath making workshop was in full swing and we were making Gingerbread houses in the cookery school!

11/10/2024

These delicious canapés have been prepared today by our cookery school chefs ready for our Cocktails and Canapés class tonight!
While you have fun shaking up some fabulous cocktails you get to nibble on a selection of canapés.
On the menu tonight we have:
🍴Brie and pumpkin jam cannoli cracker
🍴Muhammarah charred red pepper dip, walnut butter pastry and pickled walnut
🍴Filo tart with pumpkin purée, fried sage and maple bacon
🍴Jaconde almond sponge, lemon curd and dark chocolate

Why not find out when our next Cocktails and Canapés class is?

05/10/2024

It’s the autumn preserving masterclass today! We will be making pumpkin 🎃 jam, citrus curd, piccalilli, autumn chutney and overnight oats. Plus we will be whipping up a Swiss roll sponge to use our freshly made curd for a delicious afternoon treat.

21/09/2024

Here are some fantastic pieces of fish and seafood all ready for the Fish Masterclass today. 🦀🐟
We will be filleting a whole sea bass, a megrim sole, picking a whole crab, preparing mussels and then making some fabulous dishes with these beautiful ingredients.

02/09/2024

It is the first day of our Eat Medieval Summer School! Today cookery school chef Emma and PhD student Florence Swan from Durham University will be making a range of Italian themed medieval dishes with our budding course participants!

05/04/2024

Do you love Mexican cuisine? Do you want to be able create this vibrant cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen?🤩

Join us on Saturday 13 April for the ultimate cookery lesson to learn a wide range of Mexican staples👏🧑‍🍳 - https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events/mexican-april/

EXPECT RECIPES LIKE:
+ Mexican Tortillas: Corn Tortillas, Flour Tortillas
+ Traditional Salsas: Pico de Gallo Salsa
+ Street Salads: Esquites Corn Salad
+ Mexican Home Cooking: Tinga Chilli, Tacos al Pastor
+ Mexican Sweets: Dulce de Leche Caramel, Lime Carlota, Churros.

If you’re just in the mood for tacos you can join us on Friday 12 April for our Tacos Street Food Express class - https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events/street-food-express-taco-april/

Both spaces have a limited availability so much sure to get booked in quick so you don’t miss out! Book now or explore more - https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/events-overview/

Address

Friars Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE14XN

Telephone

+441912615945

Website

http://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/cookeryschool

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