ClassicsFest 2026 | Roman Recipes for Modern Cooks

Thursday 14th May | 6:30pm

Roman Recipes for Modern Cooks

With Sally Grainger, Chef, Historian and Experimental Archaeologist, Karen Phillips, Cookery Course Leader at Linnels Farm, Northumberland and Dr Kathryn Tempest, Lecturer in Roman History at Leicester University

Sally Grainger brings ancient recipes to life from her new book Roman Recipes for Modern Cooks, in conversation with Karen Phillips and Dr Kathryn Tempest. There is also a chance to taste recreated dishes.

Cost includes food samples

Please note, all food is prepared to authentic ancient recipes, e.g. containing gluten and fish sauce. No substitutes are possible.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £10

(If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)