Book for yourself, or for a friend
Adults (16+) £225
Children (5-15) £50
About the masterclass
Join cook, writer, Wahaca founder and Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers for an exceptional day of Mexican food in The Walled Garden of Hawarden Castle.
You will come away with genuine skills and an appreciation for new seasonings and approaches.
You will learn:
How to recognise and use different Mexican chillies
How to rehydrate dried Mexican chillies
About the spices and herbs used in Mexican cookery
How to grill tomatoes, chillies etc. to make salsa
How to cook beans beautifully
How to use citrus and vinegar to season
The menu
Asparagus and charred tomato romesco
Black beans with avocado leaf
Warm purple sprouting with charred chilli & mint dressing
Spatch-cocked chicken with ancho adobo
Roast sweet potatoes with mojo de ajo & fresh tomato salsa
Heritage wheat tortillas
About the day:
10am: Welcome introduction, tea + snack. Talk about the recipes, the tasks etc.
10:30am - 1:30pm - Workshop Part 1.
In small groups Tommi will guide you through three essential tasks:
Task 1: Cooking Romesco; chicken adobo & mojo de ajo; black beans & tortillas
Task 2: Cooking refried beans & fresh tomato salsa; veg prep (sweet potato, asparagus, broccoli) & charred chilli dressing; doughnuts & hibiscus sugar
Task 3: As a full group you will then cook the chicken; grill the veg; make the tortillas
2pm – 3pm: Eat what you have created!
3pm – 3.30pm: Short break & coffee
3:30pm – 4.15pm: Workshop Part 2.
Make chocolate sauce.
Talk about vanilla, sugar, citrus.
Fry doughnuts
Tommi will demo toasting and rehydrating chillies4:30pm - Questions for Tommi and home
Book your place below
Adults (16+) £225
Children (5-15) £50
This masterclass isn’t aimed at children, although they are welcome to join alongside an adult.
Some common questions answered
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Just yourself, a water bottle and some suitable clothing for the weather. We have lots of areas under cover, should the sun not shine. All equipment and ingredients are provided.
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The car park is a short walk (one or two minutes) from The Walled Garden. Parking is free.
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This masterclass is open to a maximum of 20 guests.
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Absolutely! Our team are here to make your day special, comfortable and FUN. You’re going to learn new skills and gain new confidence.
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We offer refreshments at every class, talk and masterclass and most include a lunch. Please make us aware of any food allergies or specific dietary requirements you or your group may have prior to the course taking place.
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Yes! Our school is friendly and welcoming. You’ll spend your day among likeminded people.
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Yes! You’re welcome to come in groups to our classes and workshops. For bespoke sessions, please get in touch.
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No. With small numbers, we’re able to tailor many aspects of your day to you as an individual, so if there’s anything you’d rather not do, please let us know.
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These workshops and masterclasses are designed to be relaxed, engaging, educational and fun for all who join. The idea here is to take away meaningful learnings for the future, all whilst having a great time in The Walled Garden.
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Absolutely! Gift vouchers are available in our shop, here.
About The Walled Garden School
Masterclasses in open fire cooking, photography, yoga, business, fermentation, butchery, baking, natural dyeing, growing, foraging, beekeeping and more.
Amateurs, novices, experts and on-lookers are warmly invited.
All set within the bucolic surroundings of Hawarden Castle’s Victorian Walled Garden.
Book a stay
Relax in complete comfort after your day spent at The Walled Garden School.
Gardener’s House is an elegant Georgian home, with a simple but refined garden. It has been the home to generations of head gardeners and -indeed- artists.
It has now been completely refurbished to the highest standard, while retaining a strong connection to those gardeners and artists. Gardener's House can accommodate parties of 5 or 9.
Our Farm Shop Campsite is the best campsite in North Wales, and just a stone’s throw from Snowdonia and some of Britain’s best beaches. Set in rolling Welsh countryside, on the doorstep of one of Britain’s best farm shops, restaurants and bars.
