Diary This Month's Events

Masterclass: A taste of gourmet day intensive in raw culinary arts; Level 1

3rd August & 31st August, Saf restaurant, 152-154 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2 3AT

Whether you are a committed carnivore, a voracious vegetarian or simply a health conscious epicurean, this intensive day course is designed to appeal to anyone with an interest in pursuing the raw culinary to a professional level.

Details: www.safrestaurant.co.uk

Chef's Table at the Vineyard at Stockcross

4-8 August 2008, Berkshire

A line-up of Michelin-starred chefs from all over the country, hand-picked by executive chef John Campbell will be behind the pass at the restaurant for a night each, five nights in a row.

This year the culinary glitterati on the stove have amassed a whopping eight Michelin stars between them, and comprise the Square's Phil Howard, the Ledbury's Brett Graham, Gidleigh Park's Michael Caines, Nobu's mark Edwards and John Campbell himself.

Details: www.the-vineyard.co.uk/chefs_table.asp

A taste of sweet summer; An introduction to Saf pastry

5th August 2008, Saf restaurant, 152-154 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2 3AT

If your idea of a divine dessert is a strawberry and lavender gateaux with cacao berry consommé or chocolate amaretto cake served with vanilla poached sour cherries and vanilla cream, Saf’s pastry secrets promise to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Details: www.safrestaurant.co.uk