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Frankie Dunn: Two Exclusive MasterChef Evenings at Truro School CookeryAn unforgettable culinary experience with MasterChef Semi-Finalist Frankie Dunn
For two very special evenings, Truro School Cookery is delighted to welcome MasterChef Semi-Finalist Frankie Dunn to Cornwall for two exclusive events celebrating food, flavour and Frankie’s love of bringing people together around the table.
These are never-before-held events for our area, offering guests the rare opportunity to spend an evening with Frankie in person, either getting hands-on in the kitchen alongside her or sitting back and enjoying an intimate tasting menu created and cooked by Frankie herself.
Inspired by her three years living in Johannesburg, South Africa, Frankie’s food is vibrant, colourful and packed with flavour. Across the two evenings, guests will experience dishes influenced by her time in South Africa, alongside recipes and ideas inspired by her memorable appearance on BBC MasterChef earlier this year.
With places strictly limited, these intimate evenings promise a truly special experience.
Friday 19 February | Cook Along with Frankie
An exclusive 3-hour South African cookery masterclass
7pm–10pm | £90 per person | Maximum 16 guests
Roll up your sleeves and join Frankie in our state-of-the-art cookery school for a very special hands-on evening of South African cooking.
With only 16 places available, this intimate masterclass gives you the opportunity to cook alongside Frankie, learning her techniques and creating your own versions of some of the dishes that have become synonymous with her MasterChef journey.
Frankie spent three years living and working in Johannesburg, and her time in South Africa has had a lasting influence on her cooking. During the evening, she’ll share the stories and inspiration behind her dishes while guiding you through each course.
On the menu
To begin
Smoked mackerel pâté on Melba toast, inspired by South Africa’s traditional snoek pâté.
Starter
Pampoenkookies — South African pumpkin fritters — served with a creamy spinach dip.
Main course
Frankie’s signature South African bobotie, served with fluffy geelrys (yellow rice) and spinach sauce.
This is the same combination of South African-inspired dishes that Frankie showcased on MasterChef.
Dessert
Classic malva pudding with vanilla custard. This dish will be pre-prepared by Frankie for you to enjoy on the evening.
Please note: Dishes are subject to change if we are restricted with ingredient availability.
Throughout the evening, Frankie will be on hand to demonstrate, share tips and offer personalised guidance as you create each dish yourself.
Whether you’re an enthusiastic home cook or simply looking to learn something new, this is a unique opportunity to get inside the kitchen with a MasterChef semi-finalist and discover the flavours of a country that has played such an important role in Frankie’s culinary journey.
£90 per person
7pm–10pm
Maximum 16 guests
Places are strictly limited to ensure a personal and relaxed experience.
Saturday 20 February | An Evening with Frankie
An exclusive six-course tasting menu with optional wine pairing
7pm | £90 per person for food | Maximum 22 guests
For those who would rather sit back, relax and let Frankie do the cooking, Saturday evening offers a completely different experience.
Join us for an intimate evening at Truro School Cookery School and Café, where Frankie will prepare an exclusive six-course tasting menu, showcasing her flair for bold flavours, thoughtful combinations and beautifully presented dishes.
Simply take your seat, enjoy the atmosphere and let Frankie take you on a culinary journey.
Frankie’s Tasting Menu
1. Bread Course
Confit garlic and smoked salt focaccia with whipped lemon butter
2. Second Course
Caramelised onion tortilla with black garlic aioli
3. Third Course
Scandinavian gravadlax with sweet dill mustard sauce
4. Main Course
Beef ribeye with smashed potato and chimichurri butter
5. Cheese & Sweet Course
Manchego and fig tartlets with sherry cream
6. Dessert
Pear and stem ginger Eton mess
Please note: Dishes are subject to change if we are restricted with ingredient availability.
Optional wine pairing
Enhance your evening with a carefully selected wine pairing to complement Frankie’s menu, supplied by local wine merchants Old Chapel Cellars.
For just £30 per person, enjoy a carefully selected wine with each course, including two exceptional South African wines chosen to complement the flavours and inspiration of the menu, alongside wines from New Zealand and France.
Your wine pairing includes:
Wine 1 – Bread Course & Onion Tortilla
Forge Mill Chenin Blanc, Paarl, South Africa
Wine 2 – Gravadlax
Tohu Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand
Wine 3 – Ribeye
Andreas Syrah, Wellington, South Africa
Wine 4 – Cheese, Sweet Course & Dessert
Chateau Les Tourelles Cadillac Noble Late Harvest, Bordeaux, France
Please select the wine pairing option when purchasing your tasting menu if you would like to add this to your experience.
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening celebrating the flavours of South Africa, complemented by a carefully curated selection of wines.
£90 per person for the tasting menu
Additional £30 per person for the wine pairing
7pm
Maximum 22 guests
With just 22 places available, this will be a relaxed, intimate evening designed for good food, great conversation and the pleasure of letting someone else take care of the cooking.
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Truro School Cookery School (Truro, UK), Trennick Lane,Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom
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