The Great Christmas Comedy Cook-Off
£20.00
Tuesday 30th December 2025
3PM – 5.00PM
ENTCS x The Stand present: The Great Christmas Comedy Cook-Off! Get ready for a festive fusion of food, fun, and utter chaos. Join the brilliantly mischievous Bruce Devlin as he hosts the sassiest cooking show this side of Hogmanay, a holiday event where culinary ambition meets questionable decision-making. And yes, gin will absolutely be available.
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Tuesday 30th December 2025
3PM – 5.00PM
Watch as comedians Sam Lake and Jay Lafferty go head-to-head in a riotous Christmas comedy cook-off, battling it out for festive glory with dishes guaranteed to delight, confuse, or catastrophically fail. Expect big laughs, even bigger messes, and a masterclass in gloriously poor life skills.
Come for the comedy, stay for the chaos. It’s the perfect seasonal afternoon out!
What’s included:
- Laughter (plenty of it)
- A festive mess (inevitable)
- Tasting samples
- A recipe to take home
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit: our courses and events are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
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