Cookery Courses Calendar
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Recipes for the Weekend Chef (May)
A selection of inspiring and delicious recipes for those who love to cook at the weekend. We’ll work through recipes for Friday night supper, Saturday dinner party and Sunday lunch.
Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 18 of May 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | Join waiting list |
BBQ & Outdoor Dining (May)
From rubs and glazes to tasty salads and mains we show you how to wow at your next BBQ. Sample recipes include: Cider Can Chicken, Lime Prawns, Panzanella and BBQ’d chocolate brownies. Hands on class complete with tasting plate | Sun, 19 of May 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | Join waiting list |
Starters, Soups & Mains (May)
Tickle your taste buds with our selection of delicious recipes for tasty starters, soups and main courses! Recipes include Red Lentil & Coconut Milk Soup, Wicklow Lamb Tagine and Chinese Style Beef with Parsnip Mash. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 25 of May 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
Southern Italian (May)
Join us as we take you through the delicious flavours of southern Italy. In this class we will teach you how to make your own delicious fresh pasta and ravioli as well as Stromboli bread and rocket and pistachio pesto to name but a few! Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 26 of May 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | Join waiting list |
June
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Fabulous Mains & Desserts (June)
Put the zest back into your cooking! Join us as we share a selection of delicious recipes for fabulous mains and desserts! Recipes include Saltimbocca alla romana; cantonese style roast duck with pak choi, spinach and asparagus; mini chocolate pots with shortbread. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 1 of June 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
Eat Like an Italian (June)
How is it that Italians live so well? How do they have time for long leisurely mealtimes with friends and family? Why do they have such strict rules and routine around food?
They refuse to compromise when it comes to food.Italians eat with the regions and seasons. They respect the importance of mealtimes: work, family, life all revolve around food.
The Italian diet and approach to food is a lifestyle lesson to us all to relax and enjoy our food moments. Our kitchen is a place of fun and creativity and our local producers are our inspiration.
In this class we show you how to experience all that is great about Italian food and food culture with delicious recipes for the good life.
Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 2 of June 2013 | 09.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | Join waiting list |
7 Nights, 7 Meals - 1 Plan (June)
Take the stress out of deciding what to have for dinner and join us as we share our favourite recipes for 7 delicious meals to enjoy during the week. Hands on cookery class with tasting plate. | Sat, 8 of June 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | Join waiting list |
Head Chef Junior Chef (June)
Join us for a special cookery class for adults and children where cooking together we will create a selection of delicous dishes. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 9 of June 2013 | 9.30am - 12pm | € € 39 Children E59 Adults | |
Southern Italian (June)
Join us as we take you through the delicious flavours of southern Italy. In this class we will teach you how to make your own delicious fresh pasta and ravioli as well as Stromboli bread and rocket and pistachio pesto to name but a few! Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 15 of June 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | Join waiting list |
Head Chef Junior Chef (June)
Join us for a special cookery class for adults and children where cooking together we will create a selection of delicous dishes. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 16 of June 2013 | 2.30pm - 5pm | € 39 Children E59 Adults | Join waiting list |
Recipes for the Weekend Chef (June)
A selection of inspiring and delicious recipes for those who love to cook at the weekend. We’ll work through recipes for Friday night supper, Saturday dinner party and Sunday lunch.
Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 16 of June 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
BBQ & Outdoor Dining (June)
From rubs and glazes to tasty salads and mains we show you how to wow at your next BBQ. Sample recipes include: Cider Can Chicken, Lime Prawns, Panzanella and BBQ’d chocolate brownies. Hands on class complete with tasting plate | Sat, 22 of June 2013 | 09.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
Starters, Soups & Mains (June)
Tickle your taste buds with our selection of delicious recipes for tasty starters, soups and main courses! Recipes include Red Lentil & Coconut Milk Soup, Wicklow Lamb Tagine and Chinese Style Beef with Parsnip Mash. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 23 of June 2013 | 2.30pm - 6.30pm | € 115 | |
A Taste of Tuscany (June)
Enlighten your cooking and skills with the delicious and comforting flavours of Tuscany. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 30 of June 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
July
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The Gathering 2013 Celebrate Irelands Food Heritage (July)
Foodies and heritage enthusiasts alike will enjoy the Ballyknocken farm tour, with everything from an ORIGINAL FAMINE SOUP POT to the ORIGINAL OPEN FIRES WITH THE BASTIBLE AND CRANE in the Victorian farmhouse.
Guests will learn about the rich Irish farming traditions and have the opportunity to see Meg, the border collie HERD THE SHEEP (as seen on NBC Today Show).
This is followed by a walk through the fruit, vegetable and herb gardens, and a Demonstration COOKERY CLASS in the award winning Ballyknocken Cookery School with one of our expert tutors, where guests will experience how to make the wonderful traditional Irish soda breads, Irish Stew and a delicious Barm Brack followed by a light lunch/supper of everything made in the class. Visitors from here and abroad will be interested in joining us for this unique taste of Ireland.
And of course, there is the option to stay over in Ballyknocken farmhouse B&B, a Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland and Michelin recommended. Take a tour of other local heritage sights when in the area – like Glendalough, Powerscourt Gardens, The Guinness Lake in the Wicklow Mountains and the Brittas Bay coast Drive
Catherine Fulvio is a well known TV chef and food write in Ireland and has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and the BBC Saturday Kitchen. Her TV series are shown around the world including Australia, France and South Africa.
Minimum numbers required | Mon, 1 of July 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 49 | Join waiting list |
Fabulous Mains & Desserts (July)
Put the zest back into your cooking! Join us as we share a selection of delicious recipes for fabulous mains and desserts! Recipes include Saltimbocca alla romana; cantonese style roast duck with pak choi, spinach and asparagus; mini chocolate pots with shortbread. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 6 of July 2013 | 1.30pm - 5.30pm | € 115 | |
7 Nights, 7 Meals -1 Plan (July)
Take the stress out of deciding what to have for dinner and join us as we share our favourite recipes for 7 delicious meals to enjoy during the week. Hands on cookery class with tasting plate. | Sun, 7 of July 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
30 Minute Mains (July)
30 minute mains - what more can we say! Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 13 of July 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
Southern Italian (July)
Join us as we take you through the delicious flavours of southern Italy. In this class we will teach you how to make your own delicious fresh pasta and ravioli as well as Stromboli bread and rocket and pistachio pesto to name but a few! Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 14 of July 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
Starter, Soups & Mains (July)
Tickle your taste buds with our selection of delicious recipes for tasty starters, soups and main courses! Recipes include Red Lentil & Coconut Milk Soup, Wicklow Lamb Tagine and Chinese Style Beef with Parsnip Mash. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 20 of July 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
Recipes for the Weekend Chef (July)
A selection of inspiring and delicious recipes for those who love to cook at the weekend. We’ll work through recipes for Friday night supper, Saturday dinner party and Sunday lunch.
Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 21 of July 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
Family Kitchen (July)
Here at Ballyknocken we know how good food brings family and friends together. We will share how to create easy, tasty recipes which still have the wow factor. Hands on class complete with tasting plate | Sat, 27 of July 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
Easy Asian (July)
Description to follow.... | Sun, 28 of July 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
August
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Cakes (August)
A hands on class making a selection of delicious cakes including our delicious coconut cake; cupcakes; cake pops as well as a demonstration in decorating a celebration cake.
Hands on class with cakes to take home. A full suite of recipes accompany this class | Sat, 3 of August 2013 | 2.30pm - 6.30pm | € 115 | |
A Taste of Tuscany (August)
Enlighten your cooking and skills with the delicious and comforting flavours of Tuscany. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 10 of August 2013 | 2.30pm - 6.30pm | € 115 | |
Fabulous Mains & Desserts (August)
Put the zest back into your cooking! Join us as we share a selection of delicious recipes for fabulous mains and desserts! Recipes include Saltimbocca alla romana; cantonese style roast duck with pak choi, spinach and asparagus; mini chocolate pots with shortbread. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 17 of August 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | Join waiting list |
Head Chef Junior Chef (August)
Join us for a special cookery class for adults and children where cooking together we will create a selection of delicous dishes. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 18 of August 2013 | 2.30pm - 5pm | € 39 Children E59 Adults | |
Southern Italian (August)
Join us as we take you through the delicious flavours of southern Italy. In this class we will teach you how to make your own delicious fresh pasta and ravioli as well as Stromboli bread and rocket and pistachio pesto to name but a few! Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 18 of August 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
Starters, Soups & Mains (August)
Tickle your taste buds with our selection of delicious recipes for tasty starters, soups and main courses! Recipes include Red Lentil & Coconut Milk Soup, Wicklow Lamb Tagine and Chinese Style Beef with Parsnip Mash. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 24 of August 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
7 Nights, 7 Meals - 1 Plan (August)
Take the stress out of deciding what to have for dinner and join us as we share our favourite recipes for 7 delicious meals to enjoy during the week. Hands on cookery class with tasting plate. | Sun, 25 of August 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
Recipes for the Weekend Chef (August)
A selection of inspiring and delicious recipes for those who love to cook at the weekend. We’ll work through recipes for Friday night supper, Saturday dinner party and Sunday lunch.
Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 31 of August 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
September
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Family Kitchen (September)
Here at Ballyknocken we know how good food brings family and friends together. We will share how to create easy, tasty recipes which still have the wow factor. Hands on class complete with tasting plate | Sun, 1 of September 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
The Gathering 2013 Celebrate Irelands Food Heritage (September)
Foodies and heritage enthusiasts alike will enjoy the Ballyknocken farm tour, with everything from an ORIGINAL FAMINE SOUP POT to the ORIGINAL OPEN FIRES WITH THE BASTIBLE AND CRANE in the Victorian farmhouse.
Guests will learn about the rich Irish farming traditions and have the opportunity to see Meg, the border collie HERD THE SHEEP (as seen on NBC Today Show).
This is followed by a walk through the fruit, vegetable and herb gardens, and a Demonstration COOKERY CLASS in the award winning Ballyknocken Cookery School with one of our expert tutors, where guests will experience how to make the wonderful traditional Irish soda breads, Irish Stew and a delicious Barm Brack followed by a light lunch/supper of everything made in the class. Visitors from here and abroad will be interested in joining us for this unique taste of Ireland.
And of course, there is the option to stay over in Ballyknocken farmhouse B&B, a Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland and Michelin recommended. Take a tour of other local heritage sights when in the area – like Glendalough, Powerscourt Gardens, The Guinness Lake in the Wicklow Mountains and the Brittas Bay coast Drive
Catherine Fulvio is a well known TV chef and food write in Ireland and has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and the BBC Saturday Kitchen. Her TV series are shown around the world including Australia, France and South Africa.
Minimum numbers required | Mon, 2 of September 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 49 | Join waiting list |
Gastro Food at Home (September)
Bistro style food using quality seasonal Irish ingredients wonderful for entertaining friends and family at home. Recipes include Butternut Squash & Beef Casserole; Honey Roasted Pork Belly and Mocha Crème Brulée. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 7 of September 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
Fabulous Mains & Desserts (September)
Put the zest back into your cooking! Join us as we share a selection of delicious recipes for fabulous mains and desserts! Recipes include Saltimbocca alla romana; cantonese style roast duck with pak choi, spinach and asparagus; mini chocolate pots with shortbread. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 8 of September 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
One Pot Wonders (September)
Join us as we share our delicious recipes for cooking with one pot! Yes it is possible! Hands on cookery class with tasting plate. | Sat, 14 of September 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
Starters, Soups & Mains (September)
Tickle your taste buds with our selection of delicious recipes for tasty starters, soups and main courses! Recipes include Red Lentil & Coconut Milk Soup, Wicklow Lamb Tagine and Chinese Style Beef with Parsnip Mash. Hands on class with tasting plate | Sun, 15 of September 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
30 Minute Mains (September)
30 minute mains - what more can we say! Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 21 of September 2013 | 11.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
Easy Asian (September)
Description to follow.... | Sun, 22 of September 2013 | 11.30am - 3.30pm | € 115 | |
Southern Italian (September)
Join us as we take you through the delicious flavours of southern Italy. In this class we will teach you how to make your own delicious fresh pasta and ravioli as well as Stromboli bread and rocket and pistachio pesto to name but a few! Hands on class with tasting plate | Sat, 28 of September 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
7 Nights, 7 Meals - 1 Plan (September)
Take the stress out of deciding what to have for dinner and join us as we share our favourite recipes for 7 delicious meals to enjoy during the week. Hands on cookery class with tasting plate. | Sun, 29 of September 2013 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | € 115 | |
Notes:
- PRIVATE CLASSES for
group of friends, families, colleagues
welcomed. Contact us for additional
information
- CHILDREN’S COOKERY – whether
for a birthday party or a group of friends,
all welcome. We usually allot time
after school on Monday afternoon / evenings
for such events. Please ask for
details: 0404 44627 / cfulvio@ballyknocken.com
Terms & Conditions
Please do recheck dates and times
of classes, as they may change throughout
the year
We reserve the right to cancel classes and of course, all monies will be refunded!
If you need to cancel, you must cancel within 3 weeks of the class date, in order to receive a refund or to reuse your gift voucher
We may change a recipe or two in a class, as it will depend on the availability of fresh ingredients
