Get Ready for Christmas Cooking Demo – 27 Nov

A Festive Evening of Culinary Delights

We are delighted to invite you to a special evening in the historic setting of The Old Kitchen at Badminton House, where professional cook Nancy Lawson from Overtown Manor will lead an exclusive festive cookery demonstration.

This event is designed to celebrate the joy of seasonal food while equipping you with practical skills and inspiration for your own holiday entertaining. Nancy, well known for her warm approach and wealth of culinary knowledge, will guide you through a selection of festive recipes, sharing techniques, shortcuts, and creative ideas that you can easily adapt in your own kitchen.

Unlike a traditional cookery show, this will be an interactive experience where questions are encouraged throughout. You will have the opportunity to taste each dish as it is prepared and take home the recipes to recreate them in your own kitchen.

What’s on the menu? 

• Mulled Wine or Overtown Apple Juice with Sparkling Water on arrival
• Mary Berry’s Wonderful Soufflé Croûtons
• Olive & Thyme Biscotti
• Puttanesca Baked Salmon with Tomato Anchovy Oil, roasted new potatoes and crème fraiche
• Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad
• Festive Filo Tart
• Cinnamon Swirl Sour Cream Cake
• Special Mincemeat
• Mincemeat Ice Cream
• Chocolate Florentines

Event Timetable

• 6:30 PM – Arrival
  Guests are welcomed with a glass of wine or mulled cider.

• 7:00 PM – Cookery Demonstration
  Nancy Lawson begins the interactive session, guiding you step by step through a series of festive dishes.

• Throughout the Evening – Tasting & Questions
  Taste every recipe prepared and ask questions to gain practical tips and advice.

• 9:30 PM – Wrap Up
  Guests depart with recipes from the evening, ready to recreate dishes at home.

If you have any dietary requirements, please inform us when booking so that recipes can be adapted where possible.

Spaces for this event are limited, and we encourage early booking to secure your place. We look forward to welcoming you to this special evening of food, learning, and festive cheer.