Wednesday 10th June 2026
6pm – 8pm
It is so tempting to buy takeaways but in this 2 hour class we will teach you how to make a quick and delicious curry from scratch which you will return to again and again. The chicken is cooked with a homemade spice paste and while it is cooking, we will prepare the spiced rice to go along with it. If you are vegetarian or vegan you will follow the same recipe, but using sweet potato and butternut squash instead. At the end of the class you will pack up your curry to take home.
You’ll make:
Ayam Kapitan (Captains Curry) either with chicken or vegetarian alternative
Spiced Basmati Rice
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“The meal we produced was excellent. The tutor was patient and knowledgeable.” – Guy (2024)
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- The recipes made on this course contain the following:
- 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 one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, the school will be open from 5.45pm and the class will begin at 6pm. The class will be finished by 8pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
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