Lebanese Cookery Class: Falafel, Hummus, Shawarma-style & Fresh Flatbreads

Bring big flavour, fresh herbs and a little sizzle to your evening. In this 3-hour adult Lebanese cookery class in Bristol, you’ll learn the foundations of a Lebanese mezze spread, with plenty of hands-on prep, seasoning and technique.

We’ll guide you through the key skills that make Lebanese food sing: Building flavour with lemon, garlic, tahini and spices. Getting falafel mixture just right (and shaping/frying for a crisp finish). Smooth, properly emulsified hummus. Flatbreads cooked fresh and served warm. How to balance a mezze table: creamy, crunchy, tangy and herby.

What you’ll make

On the day you’ll make a mezze feast, typically including: Classic hummus with tahini, lemon and garlic, Falafel with herbs and warm spices, Fresh flatbreads (made and cooked during class), Simple sides and finishing touches to round out the table (seasonal salad, pickles, dips and garnishes depending on the day)

At the end, you’ll sit down and eat together Cooking It style, with your homemade mezze spread on the table.

Who it’s for

Ideal for beginners and confident home cooks alike. If you love bold Middle Eastern flavours and want techniques you can repeat at home, this one’s for you.

Dietary info

Lebanese mezze is naturally very vegetarian-friendly and we can often adapt for common dietary needs. Please share dietary requirements when booking so we can plan ahead. We can't guarantee the recipes if we have anyone with a dietary requirements.