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- English
Immerse yourself in the warmth of traditional Scottish hospitality for a cooking experience and 3-course dinner as you step into the welcoming embrace of local host Nell's stunning 200-year-old home nestled in the heart of Edinburgh.
Begin your culinary journey with a warm introduction to Scottish cooking, while savoring homemade cheese oatcakes and Edinburgh Scottish rhubarb and ginger gin liqueur. Under Nell's expert guidance, master the art of preparing a quintessential Scottish soup - Cullen Skink- and craft your very own batch of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish shortbread.
Dine Nell's elegant sitting room with Scotland's national dish, haggis (meat or vegetarian), served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnips, and enjoy a dram of whisky while you toast to Robert Burns' famous "Ode to a Haggis" poem. To wrap up this memorable evening, indulge in your homemade shortbread and tea or coffee, and depart with a tartan-wrapped goodie bag.
Example Menu
Starter
Homemade Cheese Oatcakes
Starter
Scottish Rhubarb and Gin Liqueur
Starter
Cullen Skink
Traditional smoked haddock, cream, potato and leek soup. Guests can make this soup to their liking!
Main
Haggis With Mashed Potato and Turnips
Scotland's famous Haggis dish (choice of meat or vegetable) served with mashed potato and turnips.
Main
Dram of Whiskey
Dessert
Warm-From-the-Oven Shortbread
A plate of your own warm-from-the-oven, all-butter shortbread. Take home what you don't enjoy in a goodie bag!
Dessert
Coffee or Tea
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The full address will be sent to you once you booked the event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation.
What to expect
Start the evening with an introductory chat about Scottish cooking while you enjoy homemade cheese oatcakes and Edinburgh-distilled Rhubarb and Ginger Liqueur. You’ll get the chance to learn how to cook a traditional Scottish soup - Cullen Skink (smoked haddock, leeks, potato, and cream) and make your own delicious all-butter Scottish shortbread to take home.
You’ll have the opportunity to relax in Nell’s elegant living room and while she brings you a plate of Scottish haggis - meat or vegetarian served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnip - a Scottish dish you must try whilst in Edinburgh!
Sip on a dram of whisky, whilst the host recites the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns - Ode to a haggis- and we'll toast our national dish. End the evening indulging in your shortbread creations with tea or coffee, and bring the rest of your shortbread home in a tartan-wrapped goodie bag!
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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