Christmas Pudding Demonstration – Stir-Up Sunday Special
£45.00
Sunday 23rd November 2025
10am – 12pm
Join us this Stir Up Sunday to learn the tips and tricks for the perfect Christmas puddings. In this demonstration, you’ll learn how to prepare your own homemade mincemeat from scratch, followed by two variations of the classic Christmas pudding – a rich, traditional version and a lighter, healthier alternative. Along the way, we will share tips and techniques to help you achieve that perfect festive flavour, whether you’re keeping to tradition or trying something new.
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Sunday 23rd November 2025
10am – 12pm
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Join us this Stir-Up Sunday, the traditional day when families gather to make their Christmas puddings, for a festive cookery demonstration that celebrates one of Britain’s most beloved seasonal rituals.
In this demonstration, you’ll learn how to prepare your own homemade mincemeat from scratch, followed by two variations of the classic Christmas pudding – a rich, traditional version and a lighter, healthier alternative. Along the way, we will share tips and techniques to help you achieve that perfect festive flavour, whether you’re keeping to tradition or trying something new.
We’ll explore creative ways to use leftover Christmas pudding, and demonstrate the skills required to create an array of traditional accompaniments – from brandy butter to a rich vanilla custard. We will show you how to prepare your pudding basin, how to create a cheat’s trivet and even how to safely flambe to make your dessert truly shine and wow your guests on Christmas Day.
Come along, soak up the seasonal spirit, and stir up a little good luck for the year ahead!
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- This demonstration contains: EGG, DAIRY, WHEAT, SULPHITES AND NUTS. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn the skills demonstrated. Please note that not all recipe samples will be suitable for those with dietary allergies. Our team will be happy to answer any questions and provide guidance on adapting recipes for specialty diets.
- 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 attendees 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 attendees with severe or life-threatening allergies.
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