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Delve into a world of flavour and spice at Islington HQ — a hands‑on vegan thali masterclass
A two‑hour Jamie Oliver Cookery School class that teaches you to make a complete North Indian vegan thali, then lets you dine at the chef’s table with a digital recipe pack to recreate it at home.
Delve into a world of flavour and spice at Islington HQ — a hands‑on vegan thali masterclass.
Elevate your cooking with a focused, two‑hour masterclass in a vibrant North Indian vegan thali. Under the guidance of an expert teaching chef, you’ll learn to use core spices and aromatics, master a creamy lentil daal, prepare a rich chickpea masala, and produce soft chapatis and spiced accompaniments — then sit down to eat what you’ve made in the Cookery School’s chef’s table setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on mastery of chapatis, daal and masalas
Mixing, kneading, rolling and cooking chapatis; mastering a creamy lentil daal; and building a rich chickpea masala are central to the class. You’ll work in pairs at cooking stations to practice the techniques demonstrated by the teaching chef.
A complete vegan thali — small dishes, rice and flatbread
The menu covers a saffron‑free, fully vegan thali: lentil daal with rice, chickpea masala, a warm spiced veg sambharo, crispy fried okra, fluffy rice and homemade chapatis, with a complimentary glass of bubbles or a soft drink on arrival.
Eat at the chef’s table and get the recipes to keep
After plating your thali you’ll take a seat at the chef’s table to tuck in — or pack a box to take home — and you’ll receive a digital recipe pack so you can recreate the dishes later.
What the day feels like
What it feels like in the kitchen
The class alternates short, easy‑to‑follow demonstrations from an expert teaching chef with practical, hands‑on cooking at paired stations. You’ll move from spice introductions to frying, stirring and rolling — finishing by crisping okra, assembling a thali and sharing the result at the chef’s table, with all ingredients and equipment provided.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs for approximately 2 hours, a period that includes demonstrations, hands‑on cooking and time to eat at the chef’s table.
All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided, so you only need to bring yourself and any dietary notes; water is provided during the class.
A complimentary glass of bubbles (or a soft drink) is served on arrival; water is provided and additional wine, beer, spirits, mixers, cocktails and softs are available to purchase.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The duration is 2 hours, which covers demonstrations, hands‑on cooking and dining time at the chef’s table.
Where does the class take place?
The session is held at Islington HQ as indicated in the experience title and run by The Jamie Oliver Cookery School.
Do I need to bring ingredients or equipment?
No — all ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided for the class.
Can I attend alone?
Yes — if you book solo you may be paired with another participant at a cooking station.
Can friends or family watch me cook?
Unfortunately no — only those actively taking part in a class are permitted at the Cookery School and there is no waiting area for non‑participants.
Will I get recipes to recreate the dishes at home?
Yes — a digital recipe pack with all the recipes is provided after the class.