Ultimate Tamales Mexican Cooking Class

Become a master at making tamales at this hands-on cooking class!


Mexican Food Memories
Mexican Food Memories
Instagram followers 120k followers
5.0 (1)

4 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £95 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
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Mexican Cooking Experience Gifts
Join me for a Mexican cooking class focused on the art of making tamales – a traditional activity for celebrating special occasions in Mexico. Tamales are delightful parcels filled with corn dough and a rich stew, wrapped in banana or corn husk leaves and steamed to perfection. In this workshop, you'll learn how to craft the perfect dough, create two tantalising fillings (one meat-based and one vegetarian), and prepare some delicious side dishes to complement your tamales.
Feeling apprehensive about learning a new skill? Fear not! You will be guided through the process step by step, ensuring a fun and stress-free experience. Working with authentic Mexican ingredients will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico, evoking a sense of excitement and cultural immersion.
As you work your way through the class, you'll not only learn the ins and outs of tamal making but also gain valuable tips and tricks from an experienced cook. Once the cooking is done, you and your fellow participants can savour the fruits of your labour by enjoying a delightful meal together.
Take home the knowledge and expertise to recreate this festive dish in your own kitchen, along with the satisfaction of mastering a quintessential Mexican culinary tradition. Plus, you'll leave with a belly full of delicious tamales and a heart brimming with the joy of shared culinary experience.
  • Learn to make the perfect tamale dough
  • Create two different fillings: corn husk chicken tamales and banana leaves mushroom tamales
  • Prepare complementary side dishes like refried beans and Mexican pasta salad
What you'll get
  • Mexican welcome drink.
  • Guacamole and totopos to snack
  • Recipes email to your inbox.
  • An apron to wear in class.
  • Kitchen equipment and ingredients included.
  • Time to sit down around my table to enjoy the food we cooked.
Knowledge required
This class is for all levels.
This class is great for a team-building activity, Christmas party, birthday, or hen do.
This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift, or birthday gift.
What to bring
Make sure to wear closed-toe shoes and tie up your hair.
  • A pen and a notebook if you’d like to take your own notes.
  • I will provide everything, please bring your own takeaway containers and a reusable bag to take home any Mexican leftovers.
  • Bring any alcoholic drink that you would like to drink.
Come with an empty stomach as we are going to have a Mexican feast.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

East Finchley

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Mexican Food Memories
Mexican Food Memories

Instagram followers 120k followers
5.0 (1)
female Women-owned

I’m Karla Zazueta – a self-taught chef, Mexican cookery teacher and food writer, and the person behind Mexican Food Memories, my little cookery school based in North London.
For the past five years I’ve been teaching the food I grew up with – real Mexican home cooking – through my hands-on cooking classes at Mexican Food Memories. I love sharing not just the recipes, but also the stories, traditions and techniques behind them, from making proper corn tortillas and working with nixtamalised corn, to the slow, comforting dishes I learned from my family.
Alongside my classes, I also host intimate Mexican Food Memories supper clubs at my family home in North London, at the end of every month. They’re small, relaxed evenings where I cook a full menu for a tiny group and welcome people into my home to experience what Mexican food really feels like around the table.
My recipes and work have been featured in places like The Guardian, BBC Food and NatGeo Food Magazine, which I’m still incredibly proud of.
I’ve also just released my first cookbook, Norteña, where I share the story of my family recipes and the food of northern Mexico – the region that shaped the way I cook and the flavours I love most.
Join me in one of my amazing Mexican cooking classes or supper clubs.
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