London for Christmas

22 November 2011, 18.00
2-4-6-8, Let’s Decorate the Christmas cake
Book your place for our baking team Fred and Andrew’s cake decorating workshop and tasting session. The ticket price includes an 850g FitzGeorge Cake to ice and take home, in plenty of time for Christmas. A wine and fruit cake pairing session is included in the ticket price; we think education has never been so delicious. Demonstration Kitchen, First Floor.
£35.00

24 November 2011, 14.00
Pretty, Pretty Petit Fours
Join our Petit Fours supplier for a fascinating talk and demonstration of these sweet little parcels of deliciousness.
Demonstration Kitchen, First Floor.

27 November 2011, 14.00
Stir-Up Sunday
Stirring up memories of childhoods past, wearing mother’s apron that seemed ever so vast. Weighing the ingredients for the Christmas pud – a gift of some sultanas for being good. The mixing bowl a cauldron filled with magical spells -A kitchen full of Christmas spice and Christmas smells.
Demonstration Kitchen, First Floor.

28 November 2011, 18.00
How to Drink at Christmas with Victoria Moore
This evening with the Daily Telegraph’s Wine Mistress Victoria Moore leads you through the Labyrinth of wonderful drinks to complement the Christmas Season. Compare and contrast a selection of bottles from our cellars, taste for yourself what wines go best with festive food and try Victoria's delicious Christmas cocktail, the Sloe Gin Sour. The ticket price of £50 includes a copy of her latest book, How to Drink at Christmas and the opportunity to tap into the author’s encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject – plus the perfectly paired nibble! We are delighted to offer a special discount on the selected wines on this evening only. Burlington Room.
£50.00

29 November 2011, 14.00
Cooking with Honey
This most versatile and ancient of foods has been a lifelong passion for Shamus Ogilvy, who travels the world finding rare and wonderful honeys. Book your place to be transported by words and tasting into the heavenly world of honey.
Demonstration Kitchen, First Floor.

1 December 2011, 14.00
The Truth about Truffles
The secrets of the mysterious, and muchprized, truffle, are explored in this event in our Demonstration Kitchen. Learn about its mythology, its hidden life underground, and how to unlock its unsurpassed fragrance in your very own kitchen.

2 December 2011, 14.00
The Cutting Edge
The Knives are Out for our Messer meisters Wusthof, who will demonstrate their wonderful crafted kitchen knives, with expert advice on knife care, knife sharpening techniques and the fine points of butchering game and carving the Christmas turkey.
Demonstration Kitchen, First Floor.

6 December 2011, 18.00
The Gentlemen’s Club on Third
For one night only, we are transforming our Third Floor into the perfect gentleman’s club, where a chap can take time over things. Browse, glass in hand, and take part in a whiksy tasting session and gaming demonstrations. You can talk to our experts on the important matter of grooming, launching the exclusive Ushvani products for men and help is at hand from our personal shoppers for all your trickiest present needs – for yourself, your lady, and your loved ones.
£15.00

7 December 2011, 19.30
Truly Scrumptious Truffles
The world’s finest and most prized fungus is the subject of this wonderful evening. Join us in the Gallery Restaurant for a Prosecco reception, followed by a four-course dinner, at the heart of which is the glorious truffle. Our expert will give a brief talk on the diversity of truffles, and how to use them to enhance your own cooking.
£85.00

7-13 December 2011
Truffle Extravaganza
The wondrous fungus is celebrated all week at Fortnum’s. In the Gallery Restaurant a unique dish will be offered at lunchtime featuring this most delicious of Nature’s bounties.

14 December 2011, 12.00
Pukkah Cupcakes
Chef Sophie Harrison will demonstrate how to make Flower Cupcakes on the Ground Floor.

15 December 2011
Bravo Bravissima!
The very best of Italian breads.
Ground Floor.

16 December 2011, 14.00
Brilliant Brownies
Everyone’s favourite concoction just stepped up a notch with the introduction of Fortnum’s brand new Christmas Pudding Brownies. Taste and try and we promise they will become another firm Fortnum’s Christmas favourite.
Ground Floor.

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