Forestside Cookery School
ENTRY
from £65
WHERE
Belfast
What it’s like
Adults-only group cookery classes at Forestside, from £65 a head for Asian menus up to £85 for ribeye dry aged beef.
This is a private group booking rather than a drop-in class, so it suits a work do, a hen party or a milestone birthday more than a quiet night out. You pick a themed menu, the price depends on what you're cooking, £65 a head gets you the Asian menu, £70 covers Italian or burger nights and rump dry aged beef, £80 for sirloin and £85 if you want the ribeye done properly. Sessions run 2 to 3 hours and everyone cooks under tuition rather than watching a chef do it for you.
Groups need to hit a minimum before it's worth booking, 10 people on a weekday or 16 at weekends, so this isn't really one for a couple wanting a date night unless you can rope in friends. Full payment goes down upfront with a 10% service charge added on confirmation, and there's no refund if your numbers drop after that, which stings if someone drops out last minute. It's a working kitchen so no alcohol before or during the class, complimentary wine is poured through the session instead.
Christmas parties get their own menus, three courses at £70 or four at £80, both capped at 24 people and needing at least 10. Turn up 15 minutes early so the class can start on time for everyone else waiting. Parking is at Forestside Shopping Centre but it's a 4 hour limit, worth knowing if your class and any lingering afterwards might run you over.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Full payment required upfront on booking
- Parking
- Available at Sainsbury's underground car park, Level Two, subject to 4-hour limit
- Parties
- Private event classes for groups 10-24 with themed menus from £65-£85 per person
- No refunds if your group numbers drop after you've paid in full
- Arrive 15 minutes early so the class starts on time
- Vouchers are valid for 18 months if you're buying one as a gift
- Weekend bookings need a bigger group, 16 rather than 10
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
It depends on the menu. Asian is £65 a head, Italian or burger and rump beef are £70, sirloin is £80 and ribeye dry aged beef is £85. Christmas parties are £70 for three courses or £80 for four.
How do we book?
You can book on their website, by phone or by calling into the school. Full payment is taken upfront and a 10% service charge gets added once the booking's confirmed.
What's the minimum group size?
10 people for a weekday class, 16 people if you want a weekend slot.
Can we drink while we cook?
No alcohol before or during the class since it's a working kitchen, though there's complimentary wine poured through the session.
How long does a class take?
Between 2 and 3 hours depending on which session you've booked.
Is there parking nearby?
Forestside Shopping Centre has parking, but it's limited to 4 hours, so watch the clock if your booking runs long.
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