Who? Harrods
What? As part of Harrods’ Summer Kitchen season, Thyme at Southrop Manor will be hosting a month-long pop-up cookery school. The cookery school will allow guests the chance to pick up tips, enjoy tastings and explore seasonal recipes. Classes start from £40.
When? 8th to 12th April
Where? Gourmet Cookshop, Second Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL
How? To book, call Harrods Concierge on 0207 730 1234
Who? Bunbury Boards What? Got a country kitchen and need some accessories to boot? This natural edge chopping board from Bunbury Boards could be just the thing you’re looking for. Made from Irish hardwood, each chopping board comes with its own individual code, allowing you to track the very tree that the board is felled from. How cool is that? Priced at £65 for size shown. When? Available now Where? Available online from Marks & Spencer How? Buy now from Available online from Marks & Spencer
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Who? Hotel Xenia What? Lovers of wholesome Italian food should head to Hotel Xenia for their new guest chef series. The special suppers pop-up every six weeks and will feature Luca Collami (Liguria), Andrea Incerti (Emilia, Romagna), Donato Episcopo (Veneto), Paolo Barrale (Campania) and Stefano Masanti (Lombardia) in the coming months. Priced at £65 for five courses and welcome aperitif. When? Various dates available Where? Hotel Xenia London, 160 Cromwell Road, London SW5 OTL How? For more information, see www.hotelxenia.co.uk
Who? Phaidon What? The latest book by René Redzepi is published by Phaidon in a three-book set. The Journal is a diary by Redzepi of a year at Noma including thoughts on creativity, ambition and collaboration. The Recipes book is a collection of 100 new recipes from Noma. The final small book, entitled Snapshots, is a series of behind-the-scene images taken by Redzepi and the team at Noma. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Absolute Belize What? Absolute Belize have just created a new gourmet Caribbean package which begins on a luxury 50ft catamaran. Guests will sail around the Caribbean islands over the 11 day journey and have the opportunity to learn about chocolate making, collect conches for making ceviche and spearfish lobsters with the guide, followed by a lobster masterclass with the private chef. When? Departure dates by arrangement Where? Itinerary dependent How? For more information, see www.absolutebelize.com Fly via KLM
Who? Fortnum & Mason What? Fortnum & Mason is celebrating the Seville orange season with their eighth annual Marmalade Fortnight. As well as co-hosting the annual Marmalade Awards at Dalemain Mansion in Cumbria, the department store is also running various marmalade making events in store. When? 4th to 17th March Where? Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EH www.fortnumandmason.com How? For more information, visit website Shop now at Fortnum & Mason
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