LEARN TO COOK a saxon feast and eat like a LORD IN OUR SAXON HALL!
Tickets £85
Learn how to cook Saxon food and taste some of the oldest recipes in England! Discover foods like sweet Saxon bread, nettle and wild garlic soup, and meadowsweet mead, and eat your meal in an authentic Saxon hall.
Under the expert guidance of Craig Brooks, author of cookbook Eat Like a Viking!, you’ll discover the ingredients used in Saxon cuisine, prepare them using historic tools, and learn to cook over an open fire.
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About the workshop
10am - 4pm with a break for lunch
Learn to cook a variety of Saxon foods, and enjoy your meal in a Saxon hall
Decide the menu and recipes to learn on the day
Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings
All proceeds of this workshop go towards supporting the ongoing research and educational work of Butser Ancient Farm. Find out more →
Included in your ticket
Entrance to the farm, a full day’s tuition and expertise, and all the tools, materials, and ingredients necessary to cook a delicious Saxon meal in a historic setting.
This workshop includes food. Please contact us if you have any dietary requirements and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.
This workshop is suitable for ages 18+.
Please wear sensible clothing and footwear for this workshop.
Food is included in this workshop, but you may want to bring your own snacks as well. Sandwiches (subject to availability), hot and cold drinks, and snacks are sold in our gift shop.
If you have any mobility concerns, special requirements, or other questions, please contact admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk for help!