{"product_id":"festive-celebration-masterclass-abbie-hendren-21-november","title":"Festive Celebration Masterclass with Abbie Hendren | Saturday 21 November","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Christmas cooking class in Kew, London, with Great British Menu chef Abbie Hendren. Saturday 21 November 2026, 4.15pm to 8pm, at Trindle Stores, 18 Station Parade, Kew TW9 3PZ. £235 per person, including a three-course meal and drinks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbbie will show you how to cook a festive celebration menu in the Charlie ovens, then we’ll sit down together to enjoy it in the tipi in Trindle’s secret garden. It’s our first evening masterclass at our new masterclass home, and a lovely way to close the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe menu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelcome cocktail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHay smoked celeriac, Tunworth, hazelnut pesto and Granny Smith apple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharcoal roasted rib of Hereford beef, stout glazed onions, bone marrow and lemon thyme crumb, tallow glazed parsnips and heritage carrots, Queens Head kale and roasted chestnuts, horseradish crème fraîche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDessert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm gingerbread, port roasted figs, mascarpone soft serve and Two Fields lemon oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMince pies and mulled wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoking with hay.\u003c\/strong\u003e A simple technique that gives vegetables real depth and a gentle sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfect rib of beef.\u003c\/strong\u003e How to roast a showpiece joint over charcoal, judge when it’s ready and rest it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy your own party.\u003c\/strong\u003e What to prepare ahead, so the host gets to enjoy the evening too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the evening unfolds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Welcome cocktails as the ovens are lit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook alongside Abbie, then enjoy the starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Sit down together in the tipi for the main course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Dessert, mince pies and mulled wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Home, with a festive menu to cook again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded in your evening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn evening cooking alongside Abbie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome cocktails and drinks with dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA three-course meal, then mince pies and mulled wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA copy of the menu and Abbie’s recipes for every dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA special Christmas gift: a brand new Charlie product, launching this November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet Abbie Hendren\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbbie represented London and the South East on BBC Two’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thestaffcanteen.com\/News\/abbie-hendren-great-british-menu-2026-chef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGreat British Menu 2026\u003c\/a\u003e. She has cooked in two Michelin-starred West London kitchens, The Glasshouse in Kew and La Trompette in Chiswick, and was head chef at Sam’s Waterside and Teal by Sally Abé before coming home to Kew as head chef at Trindle Stores. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hot-dinners.com\/2026100715429\/gastroblog\/latest-news\/trindle-stores-abbie-hendren-kew-restaurant-opening-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead about her move to Kew in Hot Dinners\u003c\/a\u003e. She cooks for life’s milestone moments, so every dish stays in your memory long after the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur new masterclass home: Trindle Stores\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Kew Village, right beside Kew Gardens station, Trindle Stores is a family-run grocery shop, garden centre and café, and now a restaurant too. Walk under the garden centre arch and you’ll find a secret garden with a tipi at its centre, strung with fairy lights and winter greenery. On a November evening, with the Charlie ovens glowing outside and dinner served in the tipi, it’s a magical place to celebrate the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/2952\/3432\/files\/trindle-stores-tipi-inside-kew.jpg?v=1793176175\" alt=\"Inside the tipi in Trindle’s secret garden in Kew, strung with fairy lights and winter greenery\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/2952\/3432\/files\/trindle-stores-tipi-garden-entrance.jpg?v=1793176175\" alt=\"Wooden doors opening into the tipi in the garden at Trindle Stores, Kew\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis autumn, owners Cam and Scott Trindle opened the kitchen with Abbie as head chef, cooking modern British food with produce from the Chiswick House Kitchen Garden. Read more in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hot-dinners.com\/2026100715429\/gastroblog\/latest-news\/trindle-stores-abbie-hendren-kew-restaurant-opening-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHot Dinners\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hardens.com\/uk-london\/16-10-2026\/chef-abbie-takes-flight-at-kew\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHarden’s\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/2952\/3432\/files\/trindle-stores-shop-front-kew-village.jpg?v=1793176175\" alt=\"Trindle Stores shop front on Station Parade in the heart of Kew Village\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/2952\/3432\/files\/trindle-stores-garden-centre-cafe-kew.jpg?v=1793176175\" alt=\"The garden centre and café entrance at Trindle Stores in Kew Village\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to own a Charlie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Come along to experience cooking in Charlie and see what it can do. The recipes are written for Charlie, so you’ll have them ready if you decide to buy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. You don’t need any experience. Abbie will guide you step by step, with plenty of time for questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the class?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust under four hours, from 4.15pm to 8pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrindle Stores, 18 Station Parade, Kew, London TW9 3PZ, right beside Kew Gardens station on the District line and the Mildmay line. On the day, call us on 020 3326 9464.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I stay nearby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichmond is one stop from Kew Gardens. Nearby options include Kew Gardens Hotel on Sandycombe Road, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierinn.com\/gb\/en\/hotels\/england\/greater-london\/london\/london-richmond.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePremier Inn London Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petershamhotel.co.uk\/hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Petersham\u003c\/a\u003e on Richmond Hill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theselwyn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Selwyn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.binghamriverhouse.com\/rest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBingham Riverhouse\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/600\/London-Richmond-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTravelodge London Richmond Central\u003c\/a\u003e. Please check prices and availability directly with each hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you cater for allergies or dietary needs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet us know when you book so we can arrange this with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ll be cooking outdoors on a November evening, so wrap up warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I book it as a Christmas gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Book a place in their name, or give a \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/masterclass-voucher\"\u003eMasterclass Voucher\u003c\/a\u003e so they can choose their own class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I need to cancel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive us at least seven days’ notice for a full refund. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:charlie@charlieoven.com\"\u003echarlie@charlieoven.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/charlie-masterclasses\"\u003eSee all our masterclasses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlie Oven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68013602242792,"sku":"MASTERCLASS-AH-20261121","price":386.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/2952\/3432\/files\/abbie-hendren-chef.jpg?v=1793175186","url":"https:\/\/charlieoven.com\/en-au\/products\/festive-celebration-masterclass-abbie-hendren-21-november","provider":"Charlie Oven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}