Pulses Masterclass by Russell Bateman 9.02.26
Master the Art of Pulses for Fine Dining 9 February 2026
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Elevate Your Craft: The Fine Dining Potential of Pulses 9 February 2026
Join us for an immersive full-day masterclass dedicated to unlocking the versatility of pulses in contemporary haute cuisine. This experience focuses on transforming humble ingredients: lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas into refined components that complement and enhance elegant menus.
Under the guidance of Chef Russell Bateman, whose career spans Michelin-starred kitchens (one, two, and three stars), you’ll gain insider knowledge and hands-on practice with techniques that showcase pulses as hero ingredients in sophisticated dishes.
Who Should Attend
Whether you’re at the start of your culinary journey or looking to refine your plant-forward repertoire, this course delivers practical skills and confidence to elevate your craft.
Course Highlights
- Ingredient Mastery: Work with premium pulses: lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas.
- Technical Foundations: Soaking, preparation, and cooking methods for optimal texture and depth of flavour.
- Advanced Applications: Purees, emulsions, and pulse-based garnishes for fine dining.
- Flavour Architecture: Pairing strategies and seasoning profiles for plant-centric dishes.
- Menu Integration: Techniques to incorporate pulses seamlessly into elegant tasting menus.
Skills You’ll Develop
- Confident handling and preparation of diverse pulse varieties.
- Precision in cooking methods: pressure cooking, slow simmering, sous vide.
- Ability to craft refined, pulse-driven dishes with visual and textural sophistication.
- Enhanced plating and presentation for plant-based elements.
What’s Included
- Full-day hands-on workshop
- All premium ingredients provided
- Recipe compendium
- Certificate of Participation
Itinerary
08:00 – Welcome breakfast
09:00 – Culinary session begins
13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch break (included)
17:00 – Close and tasting of the day’s creations
Limited spaces available – secure your place today.
TheTasteLab Experience
At TheTasteLab, we go beyond technical training- it’s a celebration of flavour, hospitality, and culinary excellence:
Relax in our Guest Lounge, ideal for networking over coffee and pastries.
Enjoy breakfast and lunch curated by Michelin-starred Chef Russell Bateman and Pastry Chefs Denis Dramé MCA and Giacomo Pischiutti.
Our Specialists and Account Managers are on hand to answer questions and guide you through featured products.
Where
THETASTELAB
291 Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, London, NW10 7SA, London
Please note: On-site parking is not available. We recommend using nearby public parking or alternative transportation.
For more details visit THETASTELAB website here.
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