Those long summer days are the perfect time for tending the BBQ and spending time with family and friends. But, do you know how to make show-stopping veggie dishes that’ll wow the crowds when it’s your turn to host the party?
This summer at the Vegetarian Society Cookery School, we have an amazing array of courses that will teach you the best recipes to impress as things heat up.
Whether you’re looking for your new signature recipe or a fun day out with friends, check out our top cookery experiences that’ll fill your summer with flavour.
The Thai and Vietnamese Veggie
Dates: 30 June and 6 August
South East Asian vegetarian food continues to surprise and delight taste buds all over the world, thanks partly to the tropical climes that nourish an abundance of vegetables and fragrant herbs.
The Thai and Vietnamese Veggie experience takes you on a culinary journey through East Asia, from the paddy fields to bustling cities.
Learn how to make:
- Crispy rice noodle salad
- Thai Curry paste
- Som Tam (papaya salad)
- Banh Xeo (rice flour pancakes)
The Essential Veggie
Dates: 20-21 July and 24-25 August
This exciting two-day workshop will give you the foundation techniques, skills and knowledge you need for modern vegetarian cooking.
The Essential Veggie shows you how to build your own collection of innovative recipes and increase your understanding of vegetarian food and nutrition so you can return to the kitchen confident and full of new ideas.
Learn how to make:
- Sushi
- Teriyaki Bread Tofu
- Potato and Spinach Gnocchi with Moroccan Tomato and Red Lentil Sauce
- West African Peanut Butter Stew
- Ginger Crumbed Chocolate Berry Cheesecake
The BBQ Veggie
Dates: 18 July and 3 August
Looking for something a little different on the BBQ this summer? The BBQ Veggie experience will let you get the best out of your veggies whenever the weather is good!
Discover the best marinades, spice rubs and oils to make everything go great on the grill. Whether you’re making amazing lemon and garlic griddled asparagus or Mexican street corn, it’ll go down a treat. Form an orderly BBQ!
Learn how to make:
- Chimi Churi
- Cajun Tofu Kebabs
- Grillable Seitan Burgers
- Vegan Blue Cheese Style Dressing
The Junk Food Vegan
Dates: 27 June, 12 July and 9 August
The vegan junk food scene is getting more creative by the minute. Readily available vegan ingredients are now making it possible for you to make the kind of incredible overindulgent food that gets you drooling simply by reading the menu.
On this unique half-day experience, we’ll show you how to make your own seitan ribs, create fully-stacked burgers accompanied by loaded fries, knock up a vegan mac ‘n’ cheese, and much more.
Learn how to make:
- Vegan ‘Bacon’
- Seitan ‘Ribs’
- Black Bean Burger
- Mac and Cheese
- Jackfruit Kebabs
The Summer Veggie
Dates: 1 August and 17 August
With the greatest availability of fresh and local produce, and a desire to eat outside whenever the opportunity presents itself, our summer cooking workshop is a celebration of everything that shines bright on the plate.
This means an abundance of leaf and stem crops, peas, beans and potatoes, alongside other roots, fruits and herbs. On The Summer Veggie, we’ll show you how to nurture this bounty and how to showcase the best of summer eating.
Learn how to make:
- Gazpacho Soup
- Strawberry Ice-Cream
- Aubergine and Tofu Satay
- Puff Pastry Tartlet
The Spanish Veggie
Sharing food is one of the best ways to enjoy a wonderful evening, and Spanish cooking knows how to bring the culinary party to the table.
With a range of striking, bold flavours often originating from a rich history, the stunning yet simple delivery of Spanish food is adored the world over. Our eclectic workshop shows you how to recreate vegetarian tapas, so you too can share the food you love.
Learn how to make:
- Berenjena Fritas
- Gazpacho Soup
- Spanish Croquettes
- Empanadas
What are you waiting for? Book one of our summer favourite courses to get the very best veggie cookery experience around.
