Cookery Theatre
Foodies are in for a gastronomic treat at this year’s Gardening Scotland as two of Scotland’s most renowned chefs announce they will be making an appearance at the show.
Matt Tsistrakis from esteemed Italian eaterie La Cucina at the Fairmont in St Andrews will be sharing his tips on how to make simple, delicious dishes with contemporary flair, while Neil Forbes from Edinburgh’s Café St Honore will be demonstrating how to make local, seasonal dishes for every occasion.
The pair will be speaking alongside other foodie experts including Wendy Barrie from the Scottish Food Guide at Gardening Scotland’s Cookery Theatre, which is being run by the Federation of Chefs Scotland.
The full programme is detailed below.
| Friday 2nd June | Saturday 3rd June | Sunday 4th June | |||||||
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| 11.00-11.45 | Wendy Barrie Scottish Food Guide | Wendy Barrie Scottish Food Guide | Wendy Barrie Scottish Food Guide | ||||||
| 12.00 - 12.45 | Edinburgh College | Edinburgh College | Matt Tsistrakis La Cucina Fairmont St Andrews | ||||||
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Neil McKenzie Gather and Gather | Chinese Consul Healthy Chinese dish | Barry Bryson Cater by Barry Bryson | ||||||
| 13.45 - 14.30 | Edinburgh College | Neil Forbes Café St Honore | Christopher Trotter Fife Food Ambassador | ||||||
| 14.45 - 15.15 | Chefs@School | Kaori Simpson Harajuku Kitchen | Chefs@School | ||||||
| 15.30-16.15 | Edinburgh College | Edinburgh College | Edinburgh College |
| Chefs @ School Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th June | |
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| 11:00 | Everybody Salsa - learn how to make this exciting slightly spicy sauce that dances on your tongue |
| 12:00 | Tatziki - cooling and refreshing - a great dip for veg making a healthy snack |
| 13:00 | We love pink - Beetroot Dip |
| 14:00 | Guacamole - Another Mexican favourite made from avocadoes. |
| 15:00 | Tatziki - cooling and refreshing - a great dip for veg making a healthy snack |
Classes can be booked on the day – first come first served.
Maximum class size 12 children – sorry no under 5’s. Classes run for approx 30 minutes , all children must wash their hands and tie back hair before starting. Please inform chef/ demonstrator of any food allergies and intolerances.
