Classes
With authentic Irish and British Isles food made from scratch, we invite you to join us each month for our special Celtic Cooking and Baking classes. These classes are conducted by our in-house experts, Executive Chef, Jill Oman and Head Pastry Chef, Katie Michael. Let both of these talented women teach you the “ins and outs” to the art of Celtic Cooking as well as their own “special sauce” techniques and tricks.
Celtic Baking Classes
Learn the ins and outs of traditional Irish baking with the Red Stag Pub’s in-house bakers! The Red Stag Pub presents Celtic Baking Classes in the Great Room of the pub, focused on four different Irish or Scottish baked treats. These fun, demonstration based classes led by Katie Michael, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub Pastry Chef, will give you all the basics for making your own scones, shortbread, brown bread, and millionaire bars!
Space is extremely limited for these classes, so make sure to sign up early. Feel free to take one or all of the classes — it’s your choice! Join us, and you’ll learn the history of each item, how to make it, and of course, sample and take home your luscious goodies. The cost for each class is $20.00.
Here’s what you’ll be making…
Scones
Scones are buttery and flaky with the texture of a biscuit, and typically topped with raw sugar or icing. The first known print reference to scones was in 1513 and they have been popular in England, Ireland, and Scotland ever since.
Shortbread
Shortbread originated in Scotland and due to its popularity made it throughout the United Kingdom. This recipe comes from Red Stag Pub owner, Neville Gardner’s family in Northern Ireland. Because his family was quite poor, they couldn’t afford to purchase many ingredients, which kept their recipes simple. What makes this cookie unique is the buttery and crumbly consistency.
Brown Bread
Brown bread is a traditional staple of Irish cuisine. The inspiration for the recipe is derived from our favorite place, Lifeforce Mill in Cavan, Ireland. Brown bread is whole meal soda bread made with organic flours sourced in the USA.
Millionaire Bars
Millionaire Bars are a shortbread biscuit base with creamy caramel, covered in dark and white chocolate. They gained the name Millionaire Bars because of their rich taste and texture. (Please note for this class Katie will make the caramel sauce, and instruction will be given on how to make it.) Millionaire Bars are a very popular item in Scotland. ..and a pub favorite!
First Tuesdays of the Month:
Celtic Cooking Classes
McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub invites you to join us for a Celtic Cooking Demonstration. Our guests will have the rare opportunity to watch our chef, Jill Oman, entertain and demo the finer techniques of Celtic cuisine and enjoy a two-course meal with suggested drink pairings. The menu is unique for each class so keep an eye out for menu highlights plus current and new dates!
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Ticket includes the two courses being demonstrated. Does not include beverages
Whiskey Tastings
Join us each month for an evening of fun and education as we sample a different whiskey, guided by our knowledgeable whiskey representatives and our very own in-house Whiskey Expert, Janet Vitalos.
All Tastings begin at 7PM, and last for approximately one hour.
$25 Admisson • Ages 21+ only, please
All Classes Calendar
October 2018
Whiskey Ceilidh • A Festival of Whiskey Rarities
Our 2nd Annual Whiskey Ceilidh A Festival of Whiskey Rarities! Sign up for one of three sessions to tour the craft world of whiskey through the over 50 samples of whiskeys from distilleries around the world. Each session is limited to 40 participants, so please reserve your space early. • 1-3PM – VIP PREMIUM SESSION • $100 per person (Additional select rarities offered, along with additional fancy food) • 3:30-5:30PM – SESSION 1 • $75 per person Each session includes…
Find out more »November 2018
Glenmorangie Whisky Tasting
JOIN US ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2018 FOR THE GLENMORANGIE WHISKY TASTING AT MCCARTHY’S RED STAG PUB, GUIDED BY OUR KNOWLEDGEABLE WHISKY REPRESENTATIVES! The tasting begins at 7:30 PM and we will be accompanied by a true Glenmorangie Ambassador – Tickets are $100 and include dinner and whisky. Three food courses to be paired with the whisky expressions. The Menu: Welcome Course: Charcuterie Plate of assorted meats, cheeses, chocolate, nuts. Paired with a cocktail made with Glenmorangie 10 Year Appetizer: Lightly…
Find out more »McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub Cooking Demo
JOIN CHEF JILL AT MCCARTHY’S RED STAG PUB FOR MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES IN BETHLEHEM TO LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF COOKING INCLUDING CELTIC COOKING. Watch and enjoy a two course demonstration while we entertain and show you some of the finer techniques of our cuisine. Doors open at 6:30PM. Cooking does not start until 7:00PM. Space is limited so make sure you get your tickets early!! Menu: Entree: Beef & Veggie Meat Pies with Onion Stout Gravy Dessert: Creme…
Find out more »Baking Class Featuring Marshmallows
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for our baking classes with our own in-house bakers! On November 7, our baking class features fluffy home-made marshmallows! This instructional class will review the baking steps and history of the pastry being demonstrated. All attendees will get to take home samples to enjoy. The class is $20 per person. Class begins at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to bring drinks from the main bar to the class. If you are interested…
Find out more »December 2018
McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub Cooking Demonstration
JOIN CHEF JILL AT MCCARTHY’S RED STAG PUB FOR MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES IN BETHLEHEM TO LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF COOKING INCLUDING CELTIC COOKING. Watch and enjoy a two course demonstration while we entertain and show you some of the finer techniques of our cuisine. Doors open at 6:30PM. Cooking does not start until 7:00PM. Space is limited so make sure you get your tickets early!! Menu: Appetizer: Potato Leek Soup with Brown Bread Entree: Guinness Beef Stew with…
Find out more »Banana Jameson Cake Baking Class
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for our baking classes with our own in-house bakers! On December 5, our baking class features Banana Jameson Cake! This instructional class will review the baking steps and history of the pastry being demonstrated. All attendees will get to take home samples to enjoy. The class is $20 per person. Class begins at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to bring drinks from the main bar to the class. If you are interested…
Find out more »Macallan Whisky Tasting
Join us on Thursday, December 6, 2018 for The Macallan Whisky Tasting at McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, guided by our knowledgeable whisky representatives! Tasting is from 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM Doors to Great Room will open early for tasting ticket holders to enjoy a meal prior to the tasting. Our full regular menu will be available in the Great Room from 5:00-6:30pm. *Please note that in order to set-up the tasting on time, all food must be ordered by…
Find out more »Sushi Demonstration and Japanese Whiskey Pairing
Sushi Demonstration and Japanese Whiskey Pairing, December 13 from 6:30 to 9pm at McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub in Bethlehem, PA. Guests will enjoy a Sushi Demonstration from Chef Christopher Bavlinka of The Stone Soup and a History of Japanese Whiskey Making presentation by Janet Brennan, a Red Stag Pub whiskey ambassador. Guests to sample sushi and several Japanese style whiskeys, including •Hakushu• Suntory Toki• Suntory Hibiki• and Nikka Coffey Grain $50 per person, limited seating available.
Find out more »January 2019
Monthly Baking Demonstration – Pots Du Creme
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for our baking classes with our own in-house bakers! This instructional class will review the baking steps and history of the pastry being demonstrated. All attendees will get to take home samples to enjoy. The class is $20 per person. Class begins at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to bring drinks from the main bar to the class. If you are interested… For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/january-baking-demo-tickets-51717246677 For this month - My nephew, Benjamin and…
Find out more »‘Old World” Whiskies Tasting
Come join us as we introduce some new whiskey from our esoteric line. The expressions TBA..... For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-world-whiskies-tasting-esoteric-line-tickets-51715215602
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