Fish & Seafood Masterclass

Price from? £175

Availability? Saturday 25th July 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

What to expect?

Ever wondered how your fishmonger manages to fillet your fish with such speed and dexterity and how chefs manage to perfectly cook those delicate morsels so perfectly? Here’s your chance to learn the basics of fish filleting, what to look for in a fresh fish and how to cook fish and seafood perfectly every time.

Enjoy a day of fishy fun before preparing your own communal lunch to enjoy with your new friends. Each student will have their own work station, equipment and ingredients to work with. These courses are designed to be relaxed, informative and fun.

Exact recipes for this class will vary by season, but here's what you can look forward to:

+ Filleting of Flat Fish

+ Filleting of Round Fish

+ Cooking with Shellfish, Mollusks & Crustaceans (i.e., Mussels, Prawns, Squid)

+ Classic French Seafood Preparation (ie, Bouillabaisse, Moules Mariniere)

+ Exotic Fish Dishes (Bengali Fish Biriyani, Brazilian Seafood Moqueca, Thai Yellow Curry)

COOKERY LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate

WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School

WHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm!

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let Blackfriars know if you have any dietary requirements, conditions they should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival.