About this event

This is a special, fundraising event and Alex from Nostos is donating his time to help raise funds for our community cookery groups. Thank you all for your support.

We will create a classic Greek dish which you can then replicate at home for your family and friends to enjoy.

Alex will showcase one of his favourite dishes – Sea Bream a la Polita, a famous recipe in Greece introduced by the most popular Greek chef of the twentieth century, Nicholas Tselemendes. He took a traditional artichoke recipe which had its origins in Constantinople (Istanbul today) and made his own version into one of the best-loved Greek recipes for springtime. Your menu:

• Pan-fried sea bream
• Brunoise artichokes
• Avgolemono sauce with saffron
• Matched wine with your meal

You will work in pairs as Alex shares his knowledge on filleting & knife skills, professional flavour combinations and chef’s cooking techniques and tips. At the end of this class, you’ll have a wealth of seafood and cheffy knowhow and some important techniques under your belt.

Then he will join you with a specially matched wine as you enjoy your meal at the end of this special Masterclass.

Fish types and garnishes may change due to seasonal availability and local landings.

About Nostos

Nostos in Hove is an award-winning Greek restaurant, serving authentic and modern dishes in a stylish and welcoming restaurant. Since opening Nostos has become recognised, locally and nationally. In 2022 they were voted second best international restaurant in the Brighton Restaurant Awards (BRAVOs). They were also voted as best takeaway of the year by readers of the local paper, The Argus. They feature as a recommended restaurant on the Restaurant Guru website and were picked out as one of the best places to eat in Brighton by Luise Roddon writing for The Telegraph.

Alexandros Tzimos is the Head Chef & co-owner at Nostos restaurant in Brighton. Previously and while in Greece, Alexandros both owned and ran different successful businesses in the hospitality industry. “Cooking with your memories and all your senses, sparks creativity and the food becomes tastier… I enjoy taking old traditional recipes/memories, deconstructing them and creating something new.”

Dietary information: This menu for this class is gluten-free and nut-free but does contain seafood. Please note we cannot guarantee the kitchen is a fully gluten-free environment. For any other allergies or dietary requirements, please contact us to discuss before booking.

Tickets for this event include:

• professional cookery tuition
• all ingredients and equipment
• hot drinks throughout the session/ a welcome glass of fizz and a matched wine with your meal
• your dishes, to enjoy at the end of the session at our shared dining table

Any profits raised from this class support our community cookery activities – where everyone can experience the benefits of cooking and eating together, regardless of finance, confidence or ability. Find out more about how we invest in people, the local community and our wider environment.