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Saxon Cookery Workshop

Learn to cook a Saxon feast and eat like a lord in our Saxon hall!

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.

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

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.

Find out more →

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Saxon Cookery Workshop

Learn to cook a Saxon feast and eat like a lord in our Saxon hall!

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.

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

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.

Find out more →

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