Discover the art of Japanese-inspired cooking over charcoal

Date: Saturday, 27th September
Time: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Richmond, Surrey

Join us for a hands-on cooking experience where you’ll create elegant, fire-cooked Japanese dishes using the Charlie Oven. This immersive masterclass blends bold flavours, delicate techniques, and live-fire cooking, all designed to showcase the versatility of your charcoal oven.

Led by Chef Kate Fortescue

After a successful career in criminal law, Kate trained as a chef at Leiths School of Food and Wine — trading courtrooms for professional kitchens. From frying pan to fire!

Kate now works as a chef, nutrition advisor and food writer. She specialises in nutrition in culinary practice and recently received a professional qualification in authentic Japanese cuisine from the Tokyo School of Sushi and Washoku. Her passion for Japanese flavours and fire cooking comes to life in this unique Charlie Oven masterclass.

The Menu

Welcome Drink

• Yuzu Vodka Cocktail

A refreshing citrus cocktail to kick off the masterclass and awaken the palate.

Starter

Fillet Beef Tataki with Ponzu and Asparagus, Mooli & Radish Salad
Flash-seared beef, rare and tender, with a zesty ponzu kick. Served with a crisp salad and bold ginger-garlic dressing. Clean, punchy, and full of contrast.

Main

Negima Yakitori – Chicken and Spring Onion Skewers with Tare Glaze
Traditional Japanese street food, cooked over fire the Charlie way. Sticky, smoky, and packed with flavour.

Miso-Marinated Chalk Stream Trout
Delicate British trout meets punchy miso in this quick-fire dish. The miso adds depth and umami, while the fire gives it that crisp skin and just-cooked centre.

Charred Aubergine & Tenderstem Broccoli with Goma-ae Sesame Dressing
A proper flavour bomb. Smoky aubergine and crisp-edged broccoli, finished with a nutty, savoury sesame dressing. Bold, simple, and moreish.

Hijiki Rice with Homemade Furikake
A twist on classic Japanese rice – gently seasoned, dotted with hijiki seaweed and topped with sesame, nori, and a little chilli crunch. The perfect base for everything else.

Dessert

Japanese Cheesecake with Miso Caramel and Roasted Peaches
Light, fluffy cheesecake with rich miso caramel, fire-roasted peaches, and a crunchy pistachio-sesame crumb. Sweet, salty, and indulgent.

What You’ll Gain

• A joyful day immersed in the flavours of Japanese fire cooking
• A deeper appreciation for seasonal ingredients and bold, umami-rich pairings
• Experience the Charlie Oven’s unique zones for grilling, roasting, and pot cooking
• Take home recipes, inspiration, and confidence to recreate dishes at home

This is a day for food lovers who want to explore Japanese-inspired flavours and enjoy the pleasures of charcoal cooking in great company.