Persian Cuisine Evening Class
£70.00
Monday 9th February 2026
6pm – 8pm
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Discover the vibrant flavours of Persian cooking in this two-hour evening class at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School. Guided by expert tutors, you’ll enjoy a hands-on experience preparing authentic dishes that showcase the spices, aromas and techniques of Persian cuisine. Suitable for all skill levels, it’s a relaxed and social evening perfect for anyone looking to explore Middle Eastern food and spice up their Monday night.
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Monday 9th February 2026
6pm – 8pm
Transport your taste buds to the Middle East in this vibrant two-hour evening class celebrating the flavours of Persian cuisine. Under the guidance of our expert tutors, you’ll enjoy a hands-on cooking experience, learning to prepare a selection of authentic dishes bursting with colour and aroma.
During the class, you’ll create a beautifully layered Halloumi Fattah a warming spiced minced beef and halloumi dish with a refreshing yoghurt and tahini dressing and freshly made quick Flatbreads to complete the meal. Along the way, you’ll discover the key spices and techniques that give Persian food its distinctive balance of richness, freshness and fragrance.
Suitable for all abilities, this class combines professional tuition with a relaxed, social atmosphere – perfect for anyone keen to explore new flavours and cooking traditions in a supportive setting.
At the end of the evening, you can take home your Persian feast to share with family and friends. Expect an evening filled with creativity, warmth and truly delicious food.
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- The recipes made on this course contain the following: GLUTEN, DAIRY AND SESAME.
- This course can be made suitable for vegetarians.
- 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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