Curries of the World

Introduction

Get ready to turn up the heat and spice up your cooking game with our brand-new Curries of the World masterclass! Join us over two delicious evenings as we take your taste buds on a global journey through the bold, fragrant, and irresistible world of curries.

Led by our charismatic and seasoned resident chef Tony Budde, you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive hands-on into creating stunning, restaurant-worthy dishes—all ingredients included!

Evening One: The Flavours of the Far East
Steam your very own fluffy bao buns and pack them with punchy Sichuan Lamb. Then fire up the grill for juicy, marinated Thai Chicken Gai Yang—a smoky, spicy delight that’s sure to impress.

Evening Two: Indian Spice Night
Master a creamy, crowd-pleasing Chicken Tikka Masala, then take on the bold and hearty Lamb Balti, paired perfectly with zesty Spiced Lemon & Coriander Rice.

Whether you’re a curry connoisseur or just curry curious, this is the ultimate hands-on experience to explore new flavors, sharpen your skills, and have a whole lot of fun doing it!

Course code

SCUW

Location

Dumfries and Stranraer Campus

Duration

2 x Evenings, 17:30 – 20:30

Price

£90.00

Availability

Location: Dumfries
Evening 1 – 16 Apr 2026 17:30
Evening 2 – 23 Apr 2026 17:30

Course Content

  • Across two flavour-packed evenings, you’ll gain hands-on experience and essential skills to create an exciting range of international curry dishes.

    Evening One: East Asian Flavours

    • How to steam and assemble your own bao buns

    • Sichuan-style spiced lamb filling

    • Grilled marinated Thai chicken (Gai Yang) with bold, aromatic flavours

    Evening Two: Classic Indian Curries

    • Mastering the perfect Chicken Tikka Masala

    • Crafting a rich and fragrant Lamb Balti

    • Preparing Spiced Lemon & Coriander Rice to tie it all together

    All ingredients are provided, and each session is guided by our expert resident chef, Tony Budde. Perfect for passionate home cooks and curry lovers alike!

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