Taste the sunshine of the Med on Oxford Street — a hands‑on souvlaki masterclass at Jamie Oliver Cookery School

LONDON FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Taste the sunshine of the Med on Oxford Street — a hands‑on souvlaki masterclass at Jamie Oliver Cookery School

A Greek‑inspired kebab class in central London where you learn marinating, grilling and knife skills, then eat your creations at the chef’s table — this guide tells you what to expect and how to prepare.

Taste the sunshine of the Med on Oxford Street — a hands‑on souvlaki masterclass at Jamie Oliver Cookery School.

Duration
Contact operator
Location
London
Operator
The Jamie Oliver Cookery School
Category
Food Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Say “opa!” to a compact, practical cooking experience in the heart of London: a Greek‑inspired kebab class that teaches you how to marinate and grill chicken or mushrooms, refine basic knife technique, build a grilled pepper, olive and feta salad with tzatziki, and finish by sharing your souvlaki around the chef’s table.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE FOOD

Sizzling souvlaki and classic Greek plates

You’ll make herby marinated chicken or mushroom skewers, a proper tzatziki, grilled pepper, olive and feta salad, and warm flatbreads — then eat what you’ve made either at the chef’s table or packed to take home.

THE SKILLS

Hands‑on technique: from knife work to blackened kebabs

The class pairs expert demos with practical, hands‑on work: you’ll learn to build a herby marinade, practice knife skills with guidance from the teaching chef, and grill kebabs to achieve beautiful caramelisation.

THE RITUAL

Chef’s table finish with a digital recipe pack

After cooking, you share the meal at the chef’s table, receive a digital recipe pack to recreate the dishes at home, and can choose a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival or a soft drink instead.

What the day feels like

What it feels like

The session moves briskly between short, easy‑to‑follow demos by the teaching chef and hands‑on work at your station in pairs: marinate, sharpen knife technique, grill until blackened and caramelised, assemble the salad and tzatziki, then sit down to eat what you’ve made while the class debriefs and you collect a digital recipe pack.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this class suits — and who it doesn’t.

1
Solo travelersGood fit: solo guests can book and may be paired with another participant at their cooking station.
2
Couples and pairsIdeal for pairs who want a shared hands‑on cooking experience, working together at one station and dining at the chef’s table.
3
Groups with non‑cooking companionsNot a good fit: the school admits only active participants and cannot accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area for friends and family.
4
Food enthusiasts and home cooksA strong match: the format teaches practical skills (marinades, knife work, grilling) and provides a digital recipe pack to recreate dishes at home.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to bring

No special kit required: all ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided. Water is supplied throughout the class.

Food & drink

You’ll receive a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival (or a soft drink). Additional alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks are available to purchase from the venue’s drinks menu.

Class format & takeaways

The duration includes both demos and hands‑on cooking plus time to eat. You’ll work in pairs at cooking stations, and you’ll get a digital recipe pack; dishes can be eaten at the chef’s table or packed to take home.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Can I come on my own or do I need to book as a pair?

You don’t have to be part of a pair to book; if you’re flying solo you may be paired with another person at a station.

Is there a welcome drink?

Yes — a complimentary glass of bubbles is offered on arrival, with a soft drink alternative if preferred.

Are ingredients and equipment provided?

All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided for the class.

Can friends or family watch?

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

Will I get a recipe to take home?

Yes — the class includes a digital recipe pack with everything you need to recreate the dishes at home.

Can I take leftovers home?

Yes — you can tuck into your souvlaki around the chef’s table or pack a box to take home if you prefer.