Cooking@Manchester
We're delighted to create Cooking@Manchester a unique opportunity to learn about how to cook healthy nutritious meals from some great local chefs.
See below for upcoming events, these are all free to attend, try some great food and get free recipes following the event.
The University of Manchester, cooking@manchester and the Students' Union, in collaboration with chef, author, and MasterChef winner, Simon Wood, would like to invite all UoM students to cooking@manchester demonstrations in our purpose-built demonstration area on the ground floor of University Place in The Market. All sessions are free, and you’ll receive a downloadable recipe pack after the session.
Each one is 50 minutes long, and involve a live cooking demonstration by our chefs followed by a Q&A. All attendees will receive a take home digital pack on recipes, costing, and nutrition, and a seasoning sample relevant to the recipe.
Wednesday 30 September 2-3 PM - Fakeaway with Masterchef Simon Wood - Book Here
This week, Simon will show you how to create a delicious turkey smash burger that can rival your favourite takeaway. Learn how to prepare and season the patties, achieve crisp edges, make a flavour-packed burger sauce and build the perfect burger with melted cheese, fresh salad and pickles.
Wednesday 7 October 2-3 PM - A taste of Greece with Masterchef Simon Wood - Book Here
This week, Simon will demonstrate how to prepare a comforting lamb moussaka, combining roasted aubergine with a rich lamb and tomato sauce, fragrant herbs and a golden cheese topping. He will guide you through each stage, sharing practical tips on building flavour, balancing spices and assembling the dish.
Wednesday 14 October 2-3 PM - Nacho crumpets with Masterchef Simon Wood - Book Here
This week, Simon is giving the humble crumpet a bold new twist with a Nacho Cheese Crumpet Stack, finished with jalapeños, Aleppo chilli and sour cream. Learn how to make a smooth and silky Red Leicester cheese sauce, build the crumpet stacks and finish them under the grill until golden and bubbling.
Wednesday 21 October 2-3 PM - Mushroom stroganoff with Masterchef Simon Wood - Book Here
This week, Simon will show you how to create a creamy mushroom stroganoff flavoured with paprika, lemon and fresh parsley, served alongside freshly baked soda bread. You will learn how to build depth of flavour, keep the sauce beautifully smooth and make a simple homemade loaf using everyday ingredients.
Wednesday 28 October 2-3 PM - Cauliflower Broccoli cheese bake with Masterchef Simon Wood - Book Here
This week, Simon will demonstrate how to make a golden and bubbling cauliflower and broccoli cheese bake. Learn how to prepare the vegetables, create a smooth homemade cheese sauce and finish the dish with extra cheese, breadcrumbs or a touch of chilli.
Wednesday 11 November 2-3 PM - Popcorn fried chicken with Masterchef Simon Wood - Book Here
This week, Simon will show you how to prepare crispy Southern fried popcorn chicken, fresh homemade coleslaw and a rich chicken gravy. Learn how to season and coat the chicken, create a crisp golden finish, balance a creamy coleslaw and build layers of flavour in a comforting homemade gravy.
Wednesday 18 November 2-3 PM - Mac n Cheese with Masterchef Simon Wood - Book Here
This week, Simon will demonstrate how to make mighty macaroni cheese with crispy bacon bits. Learn how to prepare a smooth, rich cheese sauce, cook the pasta to the right texture and finish the dish in the oven until golden and bubbling.
Want to watch our previous cookery lessons? They are all available on our you tube channel here
