Woking Academy

Taste evenings: Ultimate Christmas dinner

Get all the tips and tricks you need to nail the perfect Christmas dinner with our fun festive demonstration evening. You can sit back with a drink and watch as our chefs tackle all your questions on turkeys, veg, sides and sauces, with plenty of tasters and new inspiration along the way. 

£40

What to expect

Our Christmas classes are designed to help you prepare for the festive season, providing you with plenty of advice from our chefs to take the stress out of those essential dishes, plus opportunities to get ahead with recipes and some new ideas to shake things up.

As a demonstration only, there’s no pressure – you get to relax while our chefs do the hard work, showing you classic recipes, new techniques and helpful hints on getting the juiciest turkey, the stickiest sausages and tastiest veg so you’re all set and full of confidence for the big day.

You’ll finish the night with recipes and information to take home, and plenty of festive spirit, too. 

Class details

Class starts: 6.30pm, arrive anytime from 6pm to check in at reception

Class finishes: 8pm, stay and chat to fellow guests or pop down to Street Burger for dinner

Class size: Maximum 24 guests

Typical recipes and skills (we’ll cook the best available on the day, so we might surprise you!):

  • The main event - everything you need to know about turkey
  • Our twist on a roast ham with a pineapple and chilli relish
  • Getting maximum flavour into your sauces and gravy
  • Perfect parsnips, sprouts and fruity cabbage
  • Showstopper rosemary pigs in blankets

What’s included

  • Live demonstration, talk and tastings with our chefs and experts
  • Opportunity to ask questions and chat with fellow guests
  • Recipe wallet and sample recipes and information
  • Glass of wine, beer or soft drink during demonstration