Sticky Sessions: Manchester
Announcing our Autumn / Winter programme of talks and masterclasses in Manchester.
Designed to tackle the sticky issues and get you thinking about how food affects you.
Organised in partnership with At The Kitchen
Hops & Heroines: Celebrating female brewers of the North
Monday 6th October | 6.30-8.30pm
Sureshot Brewery, M1 2ND
Ticket + tasting: £42.50
Join award winning brewer and beer writer, Charlotte Cook for an inspiring evening celebrating the innovative women reshaping Northern England's brewing landscape.
Through a carefully curated guided tasting, discover exceptional beers crafted by pioneering female brewers while exploring the unique styles, creative approaches, and entrepreneurial spirit driving their success.
This intimate session combines great beer with compelling stories of innovation, resilience and craft - perfect for beer enthusiasts, industry professionals and anyone interested in supporting women-led enterprise in brewing.
Dave Broom: The Japanese Way of Whiskey
Monday 3rd November | 6.30-8.30pm
At The Kitchen, SK8 5AA
Ticket + tasting: £42.50
Ticket + tasting + book: £65.00
Award winning spirits writer Dave Broom explores the story of Japanese whiskey, unveiling the philosophy that lies behind this fascinating whiskey culture and how it is aligned with Japanese concepts of craftmanship.
This exceptional masterclass and guided tasting will appeal to whiskey afficianados and industry experts alike. Broom, a multi-award winning whiskey educator, enjoys a considerable international following. Expect in-depth learning, cultural context, incredible story-telling and professional tasting. Don't miss a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with this world-leading whiskey expert.
An evening with chef and author Sabrina Ghayour
Hosted by food writer, Olivia Potts
Friday 28th November | 6.30-8.30pm
Treehouse Hotel, M3 2EQ
Ticket: £20.00
Ticket + book: £42.50
Join us for a captivating evening of chat, flavour, and inspiration showcasing her eagerly awaited new cookbook, Persiana Easy.
Step into the world of Sabrina Ghayour, the British-Iranian supper-club host turned Sunday Times bestselling author, whose recipes are celebrated for delivering bold Middle Eastern flavours without the fuss. In Persiana Easy, Sabrina strips down tradition to its most delicious essentials, crafting accessible, time-smart dishes that never compromise on taste.
Expect an intimate conversation about her creative process, the shortcuts that elevate rather than dilute flavour, and what it really means to cook confidently. Insight into the vibrant world of Persiana Easy, featuring traybakes and mid-week mains to pastries, snacks, and sweets, all made joyfully simple. Plus, time for your questions. Tap into Sabrina’s wisdom on making Persian and Middle Eastern cooking approachable, pantry-friendly, and full of life.
Tickets available now - stay tuned for final details.
"Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are."
John Anthelme Brillat-Savarin