{"product_id":"the-ultimate-christmas-lunch-with-mark-o-brien-saturday-24-october","title":"Learn to Cook the Ultimate Christmas Lunch with Mark O’Brien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 24 October 2026, 10am to 5pm · Kew, Richmond, Surrey · Eight places · Food and drinks included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin our Christmas cooking class in Kew, London. Spend a full day cooking with MasterChef: The Professionals 2026 finalist Mark O’Brien and learn how to make this year’s Christmas lunch your best yet. This is Mark’s third class with us this year, and both of his previous classes were oversubscribed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect much-loved Christmas favourites with a chef’s touch and wonderful charcoal flavour, with plenty of time to get hands-on. We have limited the class to eight people to make it an intimate day with Mark, with room for questions and conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re running it early to give you time to plan ahead. And if you’re joining to see whether Charlie is right for you, there’s time to order one for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Christmas feast worth lingering over\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re keeping the menu under wraps for now, but expect an all out Christmas lunch with a modern twist on the classics. These are the Christmas favourites you know and love, with Mark’s own touches to make them feel extra special. You’ll learn how to cook each dish and bring the whole feast together in Charlie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet ahead, then enjoy the day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is as much about planning the feast as cooking it. Mark will show you what can be prepared in advance and how to bring each dish to the table at its best. You’ll learn how to make the most of Charlie’s cooking space and work out what goes in when.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas lunch becomes a doddle, with less last-minute juggling and more time with friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSit down and tuck in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll eat as we cook through the day, then sit down together for the main course and dessert. Wine, beer and cocktails are included. Good food and plenty of talk around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBring a little of Mark’s Christmas magic home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed plan for preparing and cooking your Christmas lunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten instructions to use at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on experience cooking with Mark in Charlie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe confidence to enjoy cooking the feast, as well as eating it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Mark’s last class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I picked up many new skills and new ways to use my Charlie oven at home.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/6a7a19044d6f67220fe7582c\"\u003efive-star Trustpilot review\u003c\/a\u003e, 10 August 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet Mark O’Brien\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecaterer.com\/news\/who-are-the-final-three-competing-in-masterchef-the-professionals-2026\"\u003eMasterChef: The Professionals 2026 finalist\u003c\/a\u003e, Dublin-born Mark honed his cooking at Barbecoa, The Dairy and Birch at the Zebra Riding Club, building his experience in butchery and cooking over fire. He also travelled to the States to learn American barbecue at its source. His previous Charlie masterclasses have explored everything from steakhouse favourites to smoky ribs, ember-cooked steaks and cornbread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a taste of his cooking before the day: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/charlieoven.com\/pages\/chef\/mark-obrien\"\u003eexplore Mark O’Brien’s recipes from our previous masterclasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to own a Charlie?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, though you’ll get the most from the day if you do, as all the guides are written for cooking in Charlie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood and drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e You’ll eat throughout the day, finishing with the main course and dessert. Wine, beer and cocktails are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergies and dietary needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e We can cater for these. Just let us know when you book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ll be indoors and outdoors in a covered area, so wear layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGetting here.\u003c\/strong\u003e We’re a 10-minute walk from Kew Gardens station. You can also park outside. The full address is sent on booking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuying as a gift.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can book a place for someone else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCancellations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give us at least seven days’ notice for a full refund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice.\u003c\/strong\u003e £300 per person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Charlie Oven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67830152397032,"sku":"MASTERCLASS-MOB-20261024","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/2952\/3432\/files\/mark-obrien-christmas-masterclass_b5db0818-a35d-4790-a8ec-511ed0e28e14.png?v=1791028780","url":"https:\/\/charlieoven.com\/en-gg\/products\/the-ultimate-christmas-lunch-with-mark-o-brien-saturday-24-october","provider":"Charlie Oven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}