A riot of colour & flavour on Oxford Street

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A riot of colour & flavour on Oxford Street

A hands-on Mexican street-food class on Oxford Street where you learn to press corn tortillas, cook smoky chipotle chicken and assemble a multi-salsa feast—useful preparation for anyone who wants to replicate the menu at home.

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A riot of colour & flavour on Oxford Street.

Duration
2 hours, including cooking and dining
Location
London
Operator
The Jamie Oliver Cookery School
Category
Events
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set in a central London cookery school, this compact, two-hour Mexican street-food class walks you through every tactile stage of the meal: working masa harina into hand-pressed corn tortillas, marinating and cooking smoky chipotle chicken, and building three fresh salsas before sitting down to eat at the chef’s table.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TECHNIQUE

Hand-pressed corn tortillas

You’ll master masa harina dough and use an authentic taco press to shape and cook your own corn tortillas—the foundational skill that anchors the class.

THE PROTEIN

Sticky smoked chipotle chicken

Participants marinate chicken thighs in fragrant spices, then char and poach them in a rich, smoky chipotle sauce to create the class’s signature filling.

THE FEAST

Three salsas and a chef’s-table finish

From smashed guacamole and pico de gallo to a roasted-corn salsa, you assemble the components and then enjoy the meal at the chef’s table with a complimentary drink on arrival.

What the day feels like

What it feels like

The class is a brisk, hands-on session that blends demonstration and active cooking: you’ll rotate through tasks—marinating and cooking chicken, preparing salsas, dry-frying corn and pressing tortillas—then sit down to eat what you’ve made within the two-hour window.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this class suits — and who should think twice.

1
Solo travellersSuitable: you don’t need to book as a pair; if you book alone you may be paired with another guest.
2
Home cooks & foodiesIdeal: the class emphasizes hands-on technique—tortilla pressing, salsa-making and chicken preparation—that's directly transferable to home cooking.
3
Spectators or non-cooksNot suitable: only those actively participating in the class are permitted in the Cookery School; there is no provision for spectators.
4
Groups & pairsFlexible: you can book as part of a pair or solo; solo guests may be paired during the session so groups and singles can both be accommodated.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & duration

The class runs for two hours and includes both teaching demonstrations, hands-on cooking and time to dine on the finished dishes.

What’s provided

Water is provided throughout; a complimentary glass of bubbles (or soft drink) is served on arrival. Additional alcoholic and soft drinks are available to purchase.

Booking notes

You do not have to book as a pair. If you attend alone you may be paired with another person for the class.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the class?

The session lasts two hours, covering demonstrations, hands-on cooking and time to eat at the chef’s table.

Do I get something to drink?

You receive a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival (or a soft drink if preferred); water is provided throughout and additional drinks are available to purchase.

Can I attend alone?

Yes. You don’t have to be part of a pair to book; solo guests may be paired with another person during the class.

Can friends or family watch me cook?

No. Only those actively taking part in the class are permitted at the Cookery School; spectators and waiting areas are not available.

What dishes will we make?

The menu includes hand-pressed corn tortillas, sticky smoked chipotle chicken, smashed guacamole, pico de gallo and a roasted-corn salsa—then you eat the assembled meal at the chef’s table.