Last year’s Xmas Dinner seems like yesterday: it may come as a surprise that not only is the next grading on Sunday, December 4th, but it is to be followed by the time-honoured tradition of the Carisma Xmas Dinner.
This year we selected an exclusive venue for our traditional Xmas Party. The Box Café is usually closed on Sunday night so we are the only booking for the evening; the place is run by Ozi a Turkish chef and restaurant owner that will provide the full Turkish and mediterranean cuisine experience, in a rich three courses meal.
The starters made of a rich Meze platter will include:
- Dolma
- Mercimek Kofte (Red Lentils crushed mixed with weath paste and herbs)
- Borek (Filo/puff pastry with various fillings)
- Mozzarella, tomato and olive skewers
- Pitta, humus, taramasalata and cacik
Mains made on the BBQ including:
- Sish kebab (lamb and veggies Skewers)
- Kofte Kebab (minced lamb skewers)
- Taruk (marinated chicken breast)
- Vegetarian / Fish kebabs (please notify on order)
All the above served with Rice with vermicelli and sesame seeds
Dessert made of Fresh Fruit platters and home made Baklava
All of the above for £20 per person with a BYO (bring your own) alcohol policy and no extra charge for corkage 🙂
Downpayments for booking will be collected at classes.
Please RSVP a.s.a.p.!!! you can express your interest on our Facebook event.


The next CARISMA beginners course, will start on Thursday 19 January 2011 to run for 4 consecutive Thursday and Tuesday classes (e.g. 19, 24, 26, 31). We had a couple of very busy beginners’ course lately (see picture) and we usually have Tues and Thurs classes (our busiest ones) with many people training, between 30 and 40 individuals.
Let’s celebrate the success of two consecutive busy beginners’ courses and go for a drink. It’s a great opportunity of meeting the numerous new members and as well as socialising with those you already know.Join us for a drink this Thurs 27 October 2011 at 8:30pm till late, some of us may also have a bite to eat.Please tell other members of CARISMA that might have seen this post.