Topic: BIR Curry Lessons

[chriswg]

Hi all

I was speaking to Az last night and he said he would be interested in running cooking lessons once he has taken over a restaurant (The Blue Tiger for those who know Fleet). We were talking about price and I had to say I had no idea what would be perceived as good value. As an opening bid I suggested maybe ?50 for a 4 - 5 hour lesson covering base sauce, marinades, massalas, spice mixes as well as hands on cooking of dishes and trying (or burning) your hand at naans in the tandoor. This would include a meal at the end of it to eat your creations.

Does this sound about right? I had a go doing some hands on cooking last night and I learned soooo much. Its amazing how little garlic starts off the Madras (less than half a teaspoon), and there was hardly any spice mix added. The base was much weaker and diluted than my usual batches but this means he can add more to the pan (2.5 full ladles worth) and spend longer reducing it down.

It would be good to hear you guys thoughts on it. Is ?50 too much or too little? The meal is probably worth ?15 - ?20 so ?30 - ?35 for 4 - 5 hours hands on lessons sounds like good value to me. I could probably negotiate a CR0 discount if a few members fancy coming along at the same time. Actually - that would be a fab idea. Anyone up for it?

[Curry Barking Mad]

Hi Chris,
I think 50 quid for 4-5 hours would be a fantastic price and the meal included.
You can't knock that.
Mick

[solarsplace]

Hi Chris

Agreed, would be more than pleased to pay Az that sort of money for some lessons.

Please count me in if / when it goes ahead.

Regards

[Peripatetic Phil]

Yes, also sounds good value to me (excellent value, in fact), and if I can arrange to stay with friends in Hook on the day it takes place, I too would be definitely interested (as might well one of my friends in Hook, if it doesn't clash with her "Women for Women - Cycle Vietnam and Cambodia" charity ride !).

** Phil.

[madstwatter]

Definitely up for this. I think ?50 is a great price.

[curryhell]

You can certainly count me in. I'm definitely up for a bit more education ;D.  Great value and you get fed as well .

[Ramirez]

Definitely up for this. Price seems good for what you get. Would be interested in doing a group lesson.

Nice one Chris. 

[loveitspicy]

chriswg - The price sounds fantastic - wish i was there! as they say...

I know this is a question and those who pay would say bollocks - but what about posting a few findings when you are there - ie you have already mentioned little garlic (which is how i cook - 1 tsp) and a weaker base gravy

best, Rich

[curryhell]

chriswg - The price sounds fantastic - wish i was there! as they say...

I know this is a question and those who pay would say bollocks - but what about posting a few findings when you are there - ie you have already mentioned little garlic (which is how i cook - 1 tsp) and a weaker base gravy

best, Rich

I'm sure we'd be only willing to share any nuggets of knowledge that we get -  for  a price of course  ;D ;D ;D

[loveitspicy]

chriswg - The price sounds fantastic - wish i was there! as they say...

I know this is a question and those who pay would say bollocks - but what about posting a few findings when you are there - ie you have already mentioned little garlic (which is how i cook - 1 tsp) and a weaker base gravy

best, Rich

I'm sure we'd be only willing to share any nuggets of knowledge that we get -  for  a price of course  ;D ;D ;D

Ha ha ha -