The 4 Cooking Classes in Ireland That Earn Their Price

1.Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Join Ann in her Dublin home for a three-hour, small-group cooking evening. You will make soda bread, leek and potato soup, beef and Guinness casserole, and colcannon, then share dinner, conversation, music, and Jameson Irish coffee. The group is capped at eight, and you take home a recipe booklet.

“The experience with Ann was filled with great conversation, laughter, and food. Good Craic, as they say. The Food was delightful and surely the best Guinness Stew around. Ann seamlessly fit quick and easy lessons for multiple dishes while still ensuring our group was laid back and mingling. My friend and I showed up as a pair, but felt like we were among friends. Ann kept the wine glasses full and eventually our bellies were too. A truly great experience.”

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2.Irish Baking Class: Granny’s Apple Cake, Traditional Scones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Spend 90 minutes in Emily Lavelle’s Victorian Dublin home, starting with tea or coffee before making traditional Irish scones or Granny’s apple cake. You’ll learn family recipes, hear about Irish food and daily life, enjoy your warm bake with cream or jam, and take home recipes. The class suits ages 8 and up, with space for six.

“Emily was a delight! Great environment, warm and welcoming and a genuine good laugh. As for the experience itself, my daughter and myself enjoyed every moment. We learnt a few golden nuggets of information that make an attempt to a success. I would strongly recommend anyone looking for a fun cooking experience in the area, to sign up for one of Emily's experience classes.”

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3.Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $89Best value

Meet Elena in her modern Skerries home for a private, three-hour cooking class and meal. You’ll prepare seasonal Romanian, Irish, and international dishes, perhaps beetroot soup, Irish stew, grilled fish, and dessert, then eat at her dining table with views of the Irish Sea. Lunch or dinner times are available.

“This was a great experience-not only was it a fabulous dinner, but the kindness of the family was truly wonderful. The hostess picked us up from the train in Skerries Ireland and then took us on a tour of the beautiful village before going to their beautiful house. The evening wRead more”

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4.Private Market Tour and Irish Cooking Class in a Modern Skerries Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $102

Meet Elena at The Hoar Rock in Skerries for a market or town tour, then cook a multi-course Irish-fusion meal in her modern home by the Irish Sea. You may prepare dishes such as Guinness stew, brown bread, seafood, or seasonal produce, then eat together with beer or wine. Lunch and dinner start times are available.

“Spending time with Lily was wonderful. She is so full of life and fun. Her passion for her lovely city and for cooking are contagious. This was a most enjoyable evening.”

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