Canapé Masterclass with Maria Harper

Join Maria Harper from The Edinburgh Canapé Company in this relaxed, hands-on workshop learning to make beautiful looking and tasting canapés; just in time for your own festive parties. This masterclass will take place at the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School from 10.30 to 2pm on Sunday 8^th November.

Maria will teach you to make a selection of beautiful canapés in this morning of cooking. Expect plenty of tips, hands-on cooking, relaxed conversation and delicious snacks to take home! Warm drinks and a light lunch will be provided.

The exact menu is subject to change, but previous years canapé classes have learnt to make:

- Beetroot pesto on parmesan shortbread 
- Crab and asparagus ribbons on sourdough toast
- Endive with pear,  cheese and walnut
- Crayfish on cucumber baskets with wasabi mayo
- Rice boat with salmon tartare

About Maria

Maria Harper is the founder of The Edinburgh Canapé Company. Born from the simple idea that great food should feel special, no matter the occasion, Maria’s canapés are handcrafted using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create flavourful, creative bites.

Allergies / Dietary Requirements

If you have any allergies or dietary requirements – please contact rosageorgiou@cyrenians.scot as soon as possible. Please note, that whilst every precaution available will be taken to prevent cross-contamination, because of the range of activities taking place in our kitchen, we cannot guarantee a complete absence of traces of allergens at our venue. Therefore, this class may not be suitable for those with severe allergies.

What’s included in this event:

• Professional cookery tuition
• All ingredients and equipment provided
• Hot drinks and non-alcoholic options available throughout the session. You are also welcome to BYOB to enjoy at our events.
• A selection of Canapes to enjoy at the end of the class in our dining area (or to be boxed and taken away to enjoy at home!). A light lunch will be provided for during the class.
• A copy of all recipes made in the class

About our Cook School Events:

The unrestricted funds raised by our events allow us to provide the resources and opportunities to support participants at our Cook School on their food journeys, sustaining the skills and confidence they gain with us here, and beyond. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve provided over 50 cookbooks and ingredient-based gift bags to participants in our Food Preparation and Budgeting Skills 6-week course. In addition, our weekly Lunch Club has served over 500 free, three course meals so far this year, and continues to support our pledge that good food and good company to share it with, are key to a public health approach to homelessness prevention. Thank you for choosing to participate in an event that makes a difference, so that everyone can experience the benefits of cooking and eating together, regardless of finance, confidence or ability.

Concession Rates:

Cyrenians is committed to accessibility and offers a concession rate for those who are group booking (booking of two or more tickets in one order), or unemployed, on a low income, on benefits or retired. We ask that all guests under the age of 18 are accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

Accessiblity:

Our venue is wheelchair accessible and we are able to accomodate for a lowered food preperation table. To discuss any specific accessibility needs, please contact rosageorgiou@cyrenians.scot