Edinburgh: Food Masterclass Theatre
In the pop-up cook school Foodies exhibitors and food experts will lead visitors through tutored tasting sessions and food masterclasses.
How to attend a masterclass
- Participation in a masterclass is included in the ticket price.
- Sign up at the registration desk on arrival at the event.
- Sign up early to avoid disappointment. Classes are available on a first come, first served basis.
TIMETABLE
Friday
12.30 Oyster Shucking with Caledonian Oysters
13.30 Cooking with Kids for Budding Young Chefs with Love Pure Cakes
14.30 Italian Creations with Edinburgh School of Food & Wine
15.30 Sweet Secrets with DeviliShh Desserts
16.30 Cheese & Beer tasting with Edinburgh Larder
17.30 Italian Creations with Edinburgh School of Food & Wine
Saturday
11.30 Cheese Tasting
12.30 Oyster Shucking with Caledonian Oysters
13.30 Cooking with Kids for Budding Young Chefs
14.30 Italian Creations with Edinburgh School of Food & Wine
15.30 Sweet Secrets with DeviliShh Desserts
16.30 Cheese & Beer Tasting with Edinburgh Larder
17.30 Italian Creations with Edinburgh School of Food & Wine
Sunday
11.30 Cheese Tasting
12.30 Oyster Shucking with Caledonian Oysters
13.30 Cooking with Kids for Budding Young Chefs
14.30 Italian Creations with Edinburgh School of Food & Wine
15.30 Sweet Secrets with DeviliShh Desserts
16.30 Italian Creations with Edinburgh School of Food & Wine
Cooking with Kids
Budding young chefs are invited to cook up some simple and exciting recipes, using some
fab seasonal ingredients,
and try some gastronomic experiments, helping the kids to learn invaluable culinary skills while sampling their own tasty treats. On Friday, Lorna from Love Pure Cakes will create tasty cakes, and budding young chefs will help her choose healthy ingredients and taste the yummy results. 13.30 daily
Edinburgh School of Food & Wine
Exclusively for Foodies Festival, ESFW will be demonstrating the tips and techniques used to create perfect Italian creations. One of their experienced tutors will be making butternut squash ravioli with traditional caponata, with enough for everybody to taste! Not only will they demonstrate this recipe, but ESFW will be letting you in on some insider tips at the same time. 14.30 daily, Fri & Sat 17.30, Sun 16.30
Caledonian oysters
The expert oyster shuckers at Caledonian Oysters will show you how to open an oyster effortlessly, then you can try it for yourself. You can also taste one, if you dare! Learn different serving techniques and pick up some new recipe ideas. Oysters are delicious fresh, but even better cooked!
Cheese Tasting
Sample some award-winning cheeses with La Cave a Fromage, bringing to your palate all the flavours of traditional farmhouse cheese. Sourced from the very best farmers, dairies and affineurs, you’ll be sure to enjoy the carefully selected variety of cheeses they have to offer. Sat & Sun 11.30
