Dublin Cookery School | Hands-On Cookery Classes, Blackrock
what's top of your Christmas cookery wish list
Homemade edible gifts, a festive 3-course feast, or a night of canapés and sparkling spritz? There's plenty to tempt you this season! Our chefs have already picked their favourites, now it's your turn.
From evening sessions to four-week courses, explore our full range of hands-on cookery classes and our 2027 schedule. All levels are welcome in our Blackrock kitchen.
CHRISTMAS BITES & BOOZE
GERRY'S PICK
Delicious canapés, presentation ideas, sparkling spritz & festive drinks. Get ready to dazzle your guests and host this season. This is sure to get you in the Christmas mood!
Nov 20th & Dec 7th
EDIBLE GIFTS SOCIAL
GRAINNE'S PICK
Delightful festive stocking fillers, beautifully packaged and labelled. Join us for a creative evening of delicious edible gifts to suprise someone on your Christmas list.
December 1st, 8th & 14th
DCS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
COLIN'S PICK
A fool-proof menu that you can lean on when the big day arrives - a detailed recipe pack, timeframes, and tips & tricks to help you host your own delicious Christmas feast.
Nov 21st + Dec 5th & 12th
Festive Night Supper Club
JOSÉ'S PICK: Arrive to candles lit and wine glasses clinking before we take you through a lively demonstration and a hands-on session, followed by a beautifully curated menu in our dining-room.
Fridays 4th, 11th & 18th Dec
LATEST TIPS & TRICKS FROM OUR KITCHEN
Why Is There A Law To Say A Chicken Has To Sleep?
29th September 2026
Somebody had to write a law making it compulsory to turn the lights off in a chicken shed. What free-range legally means, what laws quietly changed in March 2026, and the versatility of meals from one bird. Knife Skills from €190.
Read more - Why Is There A Law To Say A Chicken Has To Sleep? Our blog
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"I learnt a lot"
I learnt a lot … the course content was accessible, informative & ... very entertaining. GENEROUS in every way.
Fermenting At Home: A Beginners Guide
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"Great feel good factor!"
I really enjoyed this course. It was very well laid out. I felt I learned a lot. Everybody was very friendly. It gave me a great feel good factor!
Karen: The Green Kitchen
January 2024 -
"A fantastic experience"
I’ve recently finished the 4 Week Essential Skills course and it was a fantastic experience. All of the staff were such a joy to learn from. Their wealth of knowledge, eagerness to share and teach, and the patience they showed, made it such a wonderful time. It’s given me such confidence in the kitchen and my skills have improved immensely. Truly an exceptional experience.
Katie: 4 Week Essential Skills Course
January 2025 -
"Highly recommend!"
The preparation that goes into these classes is phenomenal. There’s a welcoming vibe and the staff are so friendly and happy to assist if you’ve got questions. Made delicious food and I learned so much! Highly recommend.
Claire: Inside a Chinese Home Kitchen
March 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dublin Cookery School?
- Dublin Cookery School is an award-winning cookery school located in the pretty seaside suburb of Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Led by an expert team of chefs, we run hands-on evening classes, one-day workshops, multi-day courses (including our 4 Week Essential Skills course), teen cooking camps and corporate events — all in a state-of-the-art kitchen, roughly 20 minutes by DART or a bus ride from Dublin city centre.
- Where is Dublin Cookery School located?
- Dublin Cookery School is located at 2 Brookfield Terrace, Blackrock, Co. Dublin A94 C9Y5 — right on the coast, a 20-minute DART ride from Pearse Street Station in the city centre. Several bus routes will also take you here. The pretty suburb of Blackrock is worth the trip in itself, a leafy village of cafes and boutiques with many picturesque walks on the doorstep.