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Join professional chef Ben Arthur for a vibrant, hands-on cookery experience inspired by the bold flavours, street food culture and fire-cooking traditions of South America.
Drawing on more than a decade of experience cooking at festivals, events and live-fire food experiences, Ben will guide participants through the techniques used to create some of the most popular and crowd-pleasing dishes found at food festivals across the UK and beyond.
Using charcoal, fire and fresh ingredients, participants will learn how to prepare and cook a selection of South American-inspired favourites, including tacos, burritos and quesadillas, while discovering the secrets behind great marinades, flavour combinations and live-fire cooking.
What You’ll Learn
– The fundamentals of fire and barbecue cooking
– South American-inspired marinades and seasonings
– How to prepare fillings for tacos, burritos and quesadillas
– Cooking meat and vegetables over charcoal and live fire
– Building balanced and flavourful street food dishes
– Fresh accompaniments, salsas and garnishes
– Professional tips for recreating festival-style food at home
– Essential food safety and barbecue best practices
Session Overview
Welcome & Introduction
– Housekeeping and kitchen safety
– Introduction to South American-inspired street food
– Understanding fire cooking and flavour development
Fire Cooking Demonstration
Ben will demonstrate:
– Live-fire cooking techniques
– Managing charcoal and heat
– Cooking over flame and embers
– Professional tips developed through years of festival and event catering
Hands-On Workshop
Participants will prepare marinades and seasonings before cooking meats and vegetables over live fire.
Street Food Build Session
Create:
– Tacos
– Burritos
– Quesadillas
Along with a range of fresh accompaniments, salsas and garnishes.
Create, Cook & Plate
Participants will assemble and present their finished dishes while learning simple presentation techniques inspired by modern street food vendors.
Presentation & Tasting
Enjoy your creations, compare flavour combinations and celebrate the skills learned throughout the session.
Take Home
Participants will receive:
– Recipe cards
– Marinade and seasoning guides
– Fire-cooking tips and techniques
– Information about future masterclasses
Duration
Approximately 3 hours
About Chef Ben Arthur
Chef Ben Arthur has over 25 years of experience working in some of the UK’s most respected kitchens, including Michelin-starred restaurants, award-winning hotels, and large-scale events. Trained through the renowned Jamie Oliver Fifteen programme, Ben has gone on to lead teams as Head Chef, develop food products, run festivals and events, and work as a hospitality consultant.
Passionate about great ingredients, food science, sustainability and sharing knowledge, Ben’s classes combine professional techniques with a relaxed, engaging teaching style. Whether you’re looking to build confidence in the kitchen or learn new skills, Ben believes cooking should be accessible, enjoyable and full of flavour.
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