The teachers: Marcin Lawrentowicz is full time chef at Papadeli and is responsible for the delicious, imaginative creations you see in the counter as well as much of our event catering.  He’s worked at some of Bristol’s best restaurants and before that Edinburgh (we are very lucky to have him!).  Kirstie Amos is a superb event chef (and ex Papadeli chef) who can cook up an amazing feast in next to no time. She is full of excellent, creative ideas that you will love. Jade, our talented baker, who makes all the cakes you’ll find in the deli.

Simon MacDonnell, aka Papa, is co-founder of Papadeli and is still mad about good food 20 years later!

All chefs are brilliantly knowledgeable and super friendly, so you’ll have a lovely time watching and learning before getting stuck in with some fabulous ingredients. Classes are fun and informative.

Chefs rotate depending on how busy they are with catering, so expect to see any one (or a combination) of the above!

Our cookery school, on the top floor above our deli, is a professional kitchen where our chefs create all the delicious takeaway dishes in the deli counter  and for catering events  during the day – from takeaway dishes, frozen meals and amazing cakes. In the evening, it’s a beautiful and perfect space for learning how to make all these dishes and taste some new flavours. If you ask nicely, you might get a private tour of the deli…

What you will make:

Crostini with sardines and salsa rossa,

Anchovies and tapenade

Grilled Pilgrim Scallops

Padron peppers

Tuna and olive empanadas

Calamares fritos with aioli

Hake, chorizo, butterbeans

Bitter leaf salad with blood oranges, Manchego

Torta de Santiago

(some dishes may vary slightly according to market availability)