Demuth's Cookery School

Networking and forging friendships at an evening of gastronomy in the West Country

Sussex alumna and one of the UK’s leading plant-based chefs, Rachel Demuth, kindly offered alumni the opportunity to attend a unique evening of gastronomy and networking at her cookery school in Bath. Demuths Cookery School specialises in vegetarian and vegan cooking, teaching amateur chefs inspirational ways of working with plant-based food, using fresh, locally sourced and seasonal produce.

After welcoming her guests, Rachel recounted her journey from Sussex to establishing her own business, before moving on to a cookery demonstration. Alumni learned how to craft delicacies such as cauliflower, leek and kale fritters, yoghurt flat breads and tahini dip, prompting much nostalgia about campus eateries.

Guests were then given the opportunity to sample Ruth’s mouth-watering fayre whilst networking and rekindling friendships that were forged during their time at Sussex.

The event raised more than £500 for the Sussex Fund and gave our alumni an opportunity to make new connections and revisit old ones.

If you would like to host an event for alumni in your local area contact Mary Connolly at m.connolly@sussex.ac.uk.