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- - - 1 Week Courses - - -
1 Week Transition Year
Nurture the essential life skill of cooking in your teenager. Cooks Academy's one week bootcamp for young adults contains practical dishes with a focus on developing key transferable cooking skills and techniques. It's fast moving, fun and action packed.
Essential Cookery Course
Spend a wonderful week cooking and learning here at Cooks Academy. Because we stream participants of different abilities, this course will suit you either as a total beginner or as a cook with experience. You will learn the basics of classical cooking along with a concise discovery of cooking methods and techniques giving you the background to enable your skills to mushroom in the future. A great course if you're taking a break from your hectic work for a week.
Starts Mon 20 Feb 2012. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €395.
Starts Mon 12 Mar 2012. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €395.
Starts Mon 21 May 2012. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €395.
Starts Mon 09 Jul 2012. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €395.
Starts Mon 13 Aug 2012. 5 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €395.
Starts Mon 03 Sep 2012. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €395.
Starts Mon 15 Oct 2012. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €395.
Starts Mon 12 Nov 2012. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €395.
- - - 1 Month Cert Course - - -
Cooks Academy Certificate Course
Develop confident culinary expertise for your career or just for pleasure. Immerse yourself in 20 practical days of intensive cookery tuition and develop your ability, flair and creativity with contemporary food.
Starts Mon 16 Apr 2012. 20 Session(s) 9.30am to 4.30pm each weekday (with ) | Hands On | €2,950.
Starts Mon 11 Jun 2012. 20 Session(s) 9.30am to 4.30pm each weekday (with ) | Hands On | €2,950.
Starts Mon 10 Sep 2012. 20 Session(s) 9.30am to 4.30pm each weekday (with ) | Hands On | €2,950.
- - - Evening Lessons - - -
A Taste of Russia
As part of Dublin City's Festival of Russian Culture 2012 enjoy some traditional Russian hospitality and pick up some great culinary tips at this exclusive hands-on evening class in Cooks Academy. Learn to cook Russian dishes fit for a tsar and pick up some delicious recipes to discover the gastronomic delights of Russian life.
Basic Cookery Course
Join Cooks Academy for our highly popular confidence building class. Learn how to cook simple recipes and build up your basic skills. You’ll be whipping up your own desserts, soups, casseroles and even bread with minimal fuss. We’ll teach you all the basics starting with easy main dishes that are real favourites. Educating you as to which ingredients to stock at home while inspiring you to cook up something nice each time your enthusiasm grips you.
Butcher Shop
You won't learn to be a master butcher in our 2 and a half hour workshop for meat matters but you will learn some neat tips and tricks of the trade on how to prepare your own cuts. Find out which cuts of meat suit particular cooking methods, meat preparation aswell as standard meat cooking techniques such as searing, frying, grilling and slow roasting.
Butcher Shop
Cajun and Creole
Deep south, USA. It's a place rich in culture and bestowed with wonderful cuisine. Cajun and Creole cuisines are healthy and fun to cook. So head to South William Street for some seriously spicy and tantalising cooking. You'll even be speaking like Bubba Gump by the time you leave!
Canape Workshop
Classic finger food for friends and family. Come and learn how to turn Bite Size into an art. What you can do ahead of time to make life easier for yourself when entertaining at home.
Chinese Workshop
Of all the ethnic cuisines available on these shores perhaps that which has been done the biggest disservice is Chinese. On our Chinese Workshop, you'll learn some great Chinese dishes, easy to prepare, nutritious and very, very impressive for entertaining. Of course China is such a huge country - it would be impossible to cover everything in one evening but we'll get you started and make sure you walk away with a fistful of great recipes that won't let you down together with all the insider info on typical Chinese ingredients and where to get them.
Chocolate Making Workshop
Bold bittersweet chocolate, divinely dark chocolate, melt-in-the-mouth milk chocolate, wonderful white chocolate: chocolate heaven. Our Chocolate Making Workshop is a heady experience, sensually catering to the tastebuds. Learn the basics of chocolate making and enrich your taste buds at Cooks Academy's inspirational chocolate factory.
Christmas Finger Food
Canapés, Finger Food, Hors d’oeuvres, call them what you like but one things is for sure.... they can be really easy and you can stun your guests with your culinary expertise. So if you're entertaining over Christmas or just looking for a fun night out join our expert canapé builder here at Cooks Academy where she will be revealing all about the mass production of these heavenly little bites!
Starts Mon 26 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30pm - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Mon 03 Dec 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30pm - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Confident Barbecues
Get ready for summer with Cooks Academy's Confident Barbecues demonstration. We'll be showing you all the tips to ensure you become an expert barbecuer, not to mention great marinades, salads and sides. The BBQ class is divided between the demonstration indoors and the real barbecuing outside in the Cooks Academy garden. To top it off you'll dine on this mouthwatering feast.
Cook Asia!
Welcome to the Far East! Well not quite, but this is as near as we can get to it in Dublin without burning some serious quantities of carbon!. Join us at Cooks Academy for some seriously cool and healthy Asian cuisine. We'll be guiding you on a culinary journey through the paddy fields of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and on into China and Japan. Cook Asia! is an oriental fusion of flavours in which you'll learn to use authentic Asian ingredients to make great dishes for family dining and easy entertaining.
Cook For Your Valentine
At this particular Cookery School the language of love is communicated through food. There’s no better aphrodisiac you can prepare for your Valentine than to take the trouble of going to Cooks Academy a few days before Valentine’s Day, learning some seriously sensuous dishes and re-creating them on the day in question with all the frills. So if you’re sick of the usual overcrowded restaurant on Valentine’s Day and want to surprise your Valentine with a home made, romantic repast then just say I do and join us here at Cooks Academy!
Cookies and Candy
Discover the techniques and tips of how to make a range of sugary delights. Under our watchful guidance you'll use new found skills to make delectable and thoughtful gifts and help you to plan a memorable party or simply just have fun re-creating these sugary morsels with your children or friends.
Cooking for Blokes
A relaxed class for guys (or girls). Learn to cook something flash and impress your family, mum, kids or partner. If, when you offer to cook, people run a mile and opt for eating out or ordering in, and at times you find it a challenge to cook something edible, Cooking for Blokes will help solve your culinary dilemma. We'll supply you with some magic quick fix snacks, starters and main courses. Ladies - this is the perfect present to get that man in your life off the couch and into the kitchen!
Cooking for Toddlers
Trickery and skulduggery - that's what it's all about! We'll help you get your toddler to eat the green bits through a combination of disguise and a lot of whizzing. Cooks Academy's evening demonstration Cooking for Toddlers class is for all those harangued Mums and the odd Dad who want to find ways of getting their toddler on the road to healthy eating. Emphasis is on the move away from processed food to homemade nutritious food. With hints for tempting those slightly fussier eaters, ways of cooking nutritious food fast and ideas for substituting junk with healthy alternatives.
Cucina Italiana
Cucina Italiana is our very own Italian Kitchen cookery course here in Cooks Academy. Italian cuisine is unrivalled the world over for its wonderful flavours and its ability to fit into just about any family or social occasion. During this 4 week hands on course you will learn typical Italian sauces for Pasta as well as Italian main courses, great desserts and even making fresh Pasta. So why not bring a little of Italy to your home and enjoy. Magnifico!
Cute Cupcakes and Icings
Learn how to make beautiful and impressive cupcakes that are hand decorated with your own personally made shapes and flowers. Cute Cupcakes and Icings will quickly show you how. Cupcakes are the in thing for birthdays, weddings and special occasions.
Starts Wed 29 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 16 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 30 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 10 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 04 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 24 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 12 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Detox Cooking
Feel like a good deep clean? Need to purge your body of baddies? Find yourself sometimes scrabbling around with healthy but uninteresting food? Then fill yourself with only things that are good for you and very, very tasty. Join our effervescent tutor for our Detox Kickstart. We’ll put you on the right tracks with excellent ideas for quick and easy, nutritious, wholesome and above all cleansing cooking.
Discover China
Welcome to China, well as close as possible! Long done a disservice by poor takeways, Chinese cuisine is one of the world's most exotic and yet accessible. You will learn some easy to prepare, nutritious and impressive dishes for sophisticated everyday cooking.
Starts Tue 20 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Wed 18 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Tue 28 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Tue 06 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Discover Indonesia
Not as well know as Thai food but get ahead of the crowd and learn to recreate the amazing flavours of Indonesia. Exotic spices, rice but healthy dishes - a real string to your culinary bow!
Starts Tue 06 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm-9:00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Thu 07 Jun 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Mon 27 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Discover Italy
Ever dreamt of living 'la dolce vita'? Why not start by creating it in your kitchen? Join us on a whistle stop tour of Italy's finest. Cook it all the Italian way, with a dash of ease and a large dollop of style.
Starts Tue 29 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm-9:00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Mon 20 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Tue 16 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Discover Malaysia
Malaysia is a real meting pot of cultures and religions. As well as the locals it has been inhabited by the French, English and Chinese. The country is packed full of Indian and Bangladeshi influences. It really is a crossroads of the world. Join Cooks Academy and discover what Malaysian cuisine is all about.
Starts Tue 03 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | | €50.
Starts Wed 25 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | | €50.
Starts Tue 30 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | | €50.
Discover Mexico
If your busy schedule means you can't make it to Acapulco this year, don't worry amigo, join us here at Cooks Academy for a taste of Mexico! We’ll be showing you how to make authentic, mouthwatering Mexican dishes that will add a zingy burst of flavour to your culinary repertoire. Mexican cuisine is known for its intense and varied flavors, colourful decoration, and variety of spices. Most of today's Mexican food is based on pre-hispanic traditions, including the Aztecs and Maya, combined with culinary trends introduced by Spanish colonists. It’s perfect for entertaining, the ingredients are all readily accessible and it’s really tasty. So get ready Amigos, to make your own mean Burritos, Tacos, Guacamole - and all the favourites of Mexican Cuisine that we've come to know and love.
Starts Thu 12 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Tue 24 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Wed 29 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Tue 23 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Discover Morocco
Become a Moroccan cookery supremo at our delightful evening of Moroccan Cookery. The dusky, spicy cuisine of North Africa is becoming more and more popular on these shores. Moroccan cuisine is for the most part a very healthy style of cookery using exotic spices, dried fruits and novel grains. Learn some great tips with new ingredients and impress your guests with your skill.
Starts Tue 28 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30 to 9:00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50. [Sold Out!]
Starts Tue 05 Jun 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm-9:00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Wed 22 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Mon 19 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Discover Spain
The ultimate sunshine food. Spanish cuisine is immensely varied but always fresh, vibrant and mouthwatering. Quality of ingredients using simple flavours yields stunning results. Join us at Cooks Academy for an inspirational evening of the best that Spain has to offer.
Starts Mon 02 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Mon 23 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Wed 05 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Discover Thailand
With so many new world cuisines increasing our appetite for newer, more exotic flavours, this Thai style class will demystify the flavours of South East Asia. Combining ingredients from different continents, fusion food has never tasted so good. It's the romance and excitement of travel without leaving your kitchen.
Starts Tue 14 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with Dave Rice) | Demonstration | €50. [Sold Out!]
Starts Mon 16 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Tue 11 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Easy Dinner Parties
Throwing a dinner party needn't be traumatically complicated, nor does it have to resort to unfashionable and deceitful "cheat's" cuisine. Put a degree of panache into your entertaining with Cooks Academy's Easy Dinner Parties hands on course.
Essential Seafood Course
Starting with the basics you'll learn how to recognise, buy, prepare and cook just about every type of fish. During our four week Essential Seafood Course you will learn how to deal with flatfish, whitefish, oily fish and shellfish. And after the four weeks you'll be a dab hand at chowders, fish stocks, sauces for fish and a multitude of healthy fish dishes. So learn this valuable life skill of cooking fish - it will be with you forever.
Fast One Pot Cooking
We’re all in favour of Quick Fixes here at Cooks Academy Cookery School. Why not? Healthy, wholesome, nutritious meals, shopped for in 5 minutes and put on the table in less than 30 - that’s what our very popular Fast One Pot Cooking Demonstration Class is all about. Drop in for some quick, clever ideas to invigorate your everyday home cooking - it’s fun, furious, above all fast and does what it says on the Pot!
Starts Tue 13 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Mon 21 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Mon 02 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Mon 03 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Flavours of India
Don't be fooled by cheap imitations! Learn the real thing at Cooks Academy and join our expert tutor for this culinary journey through India where she will introduce you to some super Indian dishes you can re-create in your own home.
Food for Friends
Throwing a dinner party needn't be traumatically complicated, nor does it have to resort to unfashionable and deceitful "cheat's" cuisine. Put a degree of panache into your entertaining with Cooks Academy's Food for Friends hands on course. With plenty of clever tips and mouthwatering dishes, you'll leave Cooks Academy with new ideas, new confidence and no-nonsense yet stylish dinner party ideas.
Starts Tue 24 Apr 2012. 4 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €260.
Starts Tue 18 Sep 2012. 4 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €260.
Starts Tue 13 Nov 2012. 4 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €260.
Friday Night Curry Club
Curries from around the world; what better way to start your weekend. In a relaxed atmosphere you will learn to cook a variety of curries, then sit down to your delicious creations over a glass of wine.
Friday Night Curry Club
This is the real deal when it comes to curry. Wafting, bubbling, spicy Indian aromas tantalising your taste buds on a Friday night after a hard week. Join us in the city centre for a memorable fun filled and sociable Friday evening. You might learn a thing or too aswell!
Starts Fri 02 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Fri 30 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 14 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 09 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Friday Night Fish Club
Something's Fishy on Friday at Cooks Academy! Splash out at the plaice to be for seafood aFISHionados! Enjoy some tempting tuna, sample some slithery sole or mouthy monkfish. Float your boat to Cooks Academy for Friday night cooking fun with fish fresh from the sea.
Friday Night Fondu Club
Who doesn't love the conviviality of a fondue? New to fondues, just back from that Alpine ski holiday or an experienced dipper, join us at Cooks Academy for our fun filled Fondue Friday Night Supper Club. Expect to become an expert at Cheese Fondues, Fondue Bourguignonne and dessert Fondues (chocolate, nuts and fruit).
Friday Night Pizza Club
Are you looking for a social and tasty alternative to take-away pizza on a Friday evening? At our Friday Night Pizza club make and sample a range of delicious and exciting pizza toppings, learn how to make quick and easy pizza bases and sauces. Share your pizza creations, accompanying salads and desserts with your fellow class mates over a bottle of wine.
Starts Fri 17 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 -9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Fri 12 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 -9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Friday Night Supper Bowls
Supper Bowls - the latest thing in hip and trendy entertaining. This revolutionary new way of entertaining is catching on fast and we're right up to speed here at Cooks Academy. Savour a little of everything on the menu, enjoy a relaxed and sociable Friday evening and walk away with all our tips and recipes to host your successful Supper Bowls evening.
Friday Night Supper Club
Schmooze your way down to a casual and relaxing cooking and socializing experience on Friday nights at Cooks Academy. Come on your own or bring a friend. Friday Night Supper Clubs are a great way to meet others and relax in a warm, foodie environment. There’s always a diverse group of people - one thing’s for sure though, they’re all into their food. You’ll learn some great recipes for entertaining, chill out with a few well deserved Friday glasses of wine and sit down to enjoy a delicious dinner you’ve cooked. Every Friday we change the content of the class to ensure our following continues their culinary education too. (Please note this used to be a single's night now its a night for everyone)
Starts Fri 16 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 28 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Introduction to Cookery
Our 5 week Introduction to Cookery course is a practical (hands on) class and is perfect if you have a little cookery knowledge or none at all. The course covers traditional and contemporary cooking with a curriculum containing everything from soups, & sauces to meat, poultry & fish, Bread & Desserts. Special emphasis is placed throughout the course on cooking methods and techniques with other useful tips on subjects such as knife skills. At each session you will prepare and cook your own dishes and take your creations home to impress your family. Learn the fundamentals and become a confident cook. a life skill you will have with you always.
Starts Tue 17 Apr 2012. 5 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €325.
Starts Tue 11 Sep 2012. 5 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €325.
Starts Tue 06 Nov 2012. 5 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €325.
Introduction to Thai Cookery
With so many new world cuisines increasing our appetite for newer, more exotic flavours, this Thai style class will demystify the flavours of South East Asia. Combining ingredients from different continents, fusion food has never tasted so good. It's the romance and excitement of travel without leaving your kitchen.
Knife Skills
Ever seen those chefs on the TV dicing an onion in double quick time? Think of that reassuring chopping noise as a chef chops through vegetables, their knife hitting the board like a noisy woodpecker! Our Knife Skills workshop will teach you all the tricks of the trade so that you'll be able to chop, slice, dice and peel as well as a professional. Under the watchful eye of our expert chef your instruction will take you through the main types of knives together with fundamental food preparation techniques. Very importantly, with good knife skills, you'll learn about all those kitchen gadgets you just don't need to use. At the end of the workshop you'll taste the dishes you've made. All ingredients and knives for the lesson are provided by Cooks Academy. But you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own knives.
Starts Mon 27 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Mon 26 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 16 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 17 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 04 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 14 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Knife skills level 1
Essential for every budding cook; this basic knife skills course will you the confidence to chop like a professional. Slice, dice and chop under the watchful eye of our expert chefs. Cooks Academy will provide knives but you are welcome to bring your own.
Knife skills level 2
Good knife skills are essential to excel as a cook. In Level 2 we will take you through more advanced techniques, boning, filleting and using your knives to help you excel in the kitchen. Suitable for those that have completed level.
Legends of Lebanon
Located at the crossroads between two continents, Lebanese food combines the sophistication and subtleties of European cuisines with the exotic ingredients of the Middle and Far East. A Mediterranean cuisine, it is naturally an extremely healthy diet. It is rich in flavours and colours, with recipes that are easy to prepare. In Lebanon serving small bites with drinks in a convivial and social atmosphere, much like Tapas in Spain, is commonplace and known as Mezze. Join us at Cooks Academy for an engaging insight into the wonderful food of the Lebanon. You’ll learn some super dishes - invigorating, stylish, healthy and above all yummy, tasty and easy Lebanese Legends!
Light and Healthy
During this four week course we will teach you how to create simple but delicious nutritious foods that will help you to create a more healthy diet for you and your family. Fabulous flavours and natural colours for well being and health.
Mexico a Go Go
If your busy schedule means you can't make it to Acapulco this year, don't worry amigo, join us here at Cooks Academy for a taste of Mexico! We’ll be showing you how to make authentic, mouthwatering Mexican dishes that will add a zingy burst of flavour to your culinary repertoire. Mexican cuisine is known for its intense and varied flavors, colourful decoration, and variety of spices. Most of today's Mexican food is based on pre-hispanic traditions, including the Aztecs and Maya, combined with culinary trends introduced by Spanish colonists. It’s perfect for entertaining, the ingredients are all readily accessible and it’s really tasty. So get ready Amigos, to make your own mean Burritos, Tacos, Guacamole - and all the favourites of Mexican Cuisine that we've come to know and love.
Pasta Workshop
The ultimate show off is he or she who, as the guests arrive, nonchalantly and without fuss displays the freshly made pasta drying over the back of the kitchen chairs! At Cooks Academy's Pasta Workshop you'll learn how to make your own fresh, homemade pasta and how to roll it out using a hand cranked machine. Shape the pasta for tagliatelle or fettuccini or make cheeky little parcels of tortolini or ravioli. And mama don't forget the salsa!
Starts Tue 21 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Wed 23 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 21 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Quick Entertaining
Entertaining friends and/or family at home? We’ll show you how to prepare simple, stylish and sophisticated food to tease their taste buds and thrill their palate. With lots of great tips and techniques to prompt and sustain your culinary renaissance, we’ll take you round the world in eighty ways with our recipes. Join us on this epicurean adventure and enjoy sharing the spoils.
Quick Midweek Suppers
Fed up with the same boring food? Want to liven up your weekly diet? If you don't have much time during the week but would like to learn how to cook quick, easy yet nutritious mains for you and your family or friends, then this four week hands on course is ideal for you. Quick Midweek Suppers features a diverse range of dishes from worldwide cuisines. Not only will you learn some great dishes but will be exposed to a wide variety of ingredients and cooking methods.
Salads and Dressings
Lessons with leaves and not just for girls! Cooks Academy's Salads & Dressings class takes the guess work out creating stunning, healthy, leafy, beany dishes either as starters, mains or sides. Learn how to make the most out of seasonal ingredients to create light and tasty or warm and hearty salads and dressings. Salads are perfect as an office lunch; to liven up a mid-week dinner or simply enjoyed as a light meal on their own. Add colour, vibrancy and zest to your cooking with Salads & Dressings at Cooks Academy.
Sauces Workshop
A delicious sauce can turn an otherwise simple dish into something much more impressive indeed. Learn to make your cooking more flavourful and whet your appetite to take on a much wider range of dishes. We demystify mother and daughter sauces, unlocking your creativity and bringing the best known tricks of the restaurant to your home.
Starts Wed 11 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 03 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 15 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 26 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Sizzle and Grill
Hot! Hot! Hot! Confirmed Barbaholics love our 4 week Sizzle & Grill Barbecue Course. Have you run out of ideas for your Barbecue? Is what you cook on the BBQ so boring it puts the flames out? Need to heat up your repertoire of dishes? Then look no further than Sizzle and Grill, Cooks Academy’s smoking hot extravaganza of all things that sizzle! With a diverse range of international scorchers for Fish, Shellfish, Vegetables, Salads, Ribs, Steak, Chicken, Lamb and much more besides - we’ll teach you techniques you had never even thought of while not forgetting to get the basics right of course. Marinades, Basting, Spice Rub and much, much more. So, little devils, spark up your Barbie this summer season and don’t forget to blaze your trail to Cooks Academy for a veritable war chest of BBQ recipes, know how and tips.
Sushi Workshop
Master the art of this age old Japanese trade. Whether served as a starter, light dinner or elegant canapé, Sushi is also good for you. Experience the preparation, tasting and presentation of sushi. This workshop is hands on and guaranteed to demystify the art of sushi preparation. Sophisticated Sushi for everyone.
Starts Tue 21 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 11 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 23 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 03 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 21 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 19 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 17 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 21 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6:30pm - 9:00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Talented at Tapas
The ultimate, contemporary, social food. Tapas are the name given to a wide variety of Spanish appetizers. Serving Tapas encourages conversation and interaction because your guests are not so focused on eating an entire meal. They are perfect for drinks parties – served as canapés, as starters or as sophisticated snacks for entertaining. Our demonstration format works well for teaching Tapas because they are such a diverse subject and we like to cover a lot of ground. So make your meal or party times more lively, stylish and atmospheric by becoming Talented at Tapas with us here at Cooks Academy.
Tapas Workshop
Tapas is the collective name for small and delicious mouthfuls of something savoury, served in almost every bar in Spain. Made from a variety of foods, meat, seafood, nuts, cheese, eggs. This evening workshop is a snapshot of some of what we have found to be the most popular tapas which can be made from ingredients easily available.
Starts Wed 28 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Mon 28 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 21 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 12 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 05 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Thyme Out with Berna
Sit back and enjoy an evening cookery demonstration with Berna Williams of Thyme Out. Thyme Out is a long established delicatessan in Dalkey where people travel to from far and wide for good home cooking. Berna will prepare for you some of her favourite recipes which are tried and tested and which you will be able to taste as she goes along. Berna will also share her advice and tips for successful home cooking and entertaining.
Ultimate Seafood
We all love eating fish but what about buying it and preparing it. During our four week Ultimate Seafood Course you will learn how to deal with flatfish, whitefish, oily fish and shellfish. And after the four weeks you'll be a dab hand at chowders, fish stocks, sauces for fish and a multitude of healthy fish dishes. So learn this valuable life skill of cooking fish - it will be with you forever.
Vegetarian & Wholefood Cookery
Perhaps you could do with some innovative vegetarian recipes where the emphaisis is on fresh colourful dishes and not just beans and lentils? Help rejuvenate your repertoire. Whatever your motive, join Rozanne Stevens for an evening of delightful cooking and expert nutritional advice that will inspire you to cook vegetarian masterpieces, everyone will love.
Vegetarian and Low Fat Cookery
Time for a seed change? Want to improve your diet and introduce some new ingredients and welcome changes into your everyday eating? Let us show you how to unlock the very best in taste and presentation using the finest and healthiest ingredients. Our four week Vegetarian and Low Fat Hands On Cooking Course combines freshness, fun and of course the Cooks Academy focus on developing your cooking skills. Our very own Rozanne Stevens has an instinctive ability to fuse flavours and will pass on to you her uncanny knack of always getting the best out of vegetarian and healthy cooking.
Vibrant Vietnamese Cookery
Vietnamese food is fast emerging as one of the most popular of all Asian cuisines. Its emphasis on fresh herbs, raw vegetables and light seasonings makes it ideal for the health-conscious cook. Information on Vietnamese ingredients and cooking techniques ensures this class is perfect for anyone interested in the cuisine of this vibrant and beautiful country, where food is a daily celebration of life.
Vietnamese Workshop
Vietnamese food is fast emerging as one of the most popular of all Asian cuisines. Its emphasis on fresh herbs, raw vegetables and light seasonings makes it ideal for the health-conscious cook. Information on Vietnamese ingredients and cooking techniques ensures this class is perfect for anyone interested in the cuisine of this vibrant and beautiful country, where food is a daily celebration of life.
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Advanced Bread Workshop
This hands on workshop is suitable for those who are already making yeast and soda breads. This course will include more advanced bread recipes and techniques.
Advanced Italian Workshop
You know the basic cibo, now it's time to find a new amore at the Advanced Italian workshop. Our expert tutor gives you La Dolce Vita as she guides you through the rollicking recipes of Italy.
Advanced Seafood Workshop
So you think you know it all when it comes to fish and shellfish? Well you'd better let Cooks Academy teach you a thing or two! Our Advanced Seafood Workshop is perfect for the cook who is comfortable with fish but would like to take things to the next level. You'll come away with a smattering of great hints and tips together with matching side dishes, decorative garnishes and mouth watering sauces.
Bread Making Workshop
Manna from heaven? Well, not quite but bread really is a blessing, come to our class and learn to knead, knock, pummel and stretch your way to domestic bliss. Fill your house with the glorious smell of freshly baked bread. We'll help you deal with yeast dough and introduce you to the sensory and rewarding experience of bread making.
Starts Sat 18 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with Sheona Foley) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 19 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 20 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Breakfast and Brunch Workshop
This course is designed to help you make the most amazing breakfast and brunch dishes. Everything from the full Irish, to more surprising dishes for all your family and friends.
Celebration Cakes
Have you always wanted to be able to mark those special occasions like birthdays, christenings and retirements with a cake that has that ‘professional look’. At our workshop learn the little tips and techniques that will enable you to fill, pipe and decorate your cakes. Pick up some new ideas for delicious toppings, fillings and decorative ideas that can be used to suit a range of different occasions.
Starts Sat 24 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 03 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Chinese Workshop
Welcome to China, well as close as possible. This course will cover dishes from a number of Chinese regions. You will learn some easy to prepare, nutritious and impressive dishes for entertaining.
Chocolate Workshop
Bold bittersweet chocolate, divinely dark chocolate, melt-in-the-mouth milk chocolate, wonderful white chocolate: chocolate heaven. Our Chocolate Making Workshop is a heady experience, sensually catering to the tastebuds. Calling all Charlies (and Charlottes!). Learn the techniques of cooking with chocolate and enrich your taste buds at Cooks Academy's inspirational chocolate factory.
Starts Sat 31 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 01 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 17 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Classic Cooking for Christmas Day
If you're the designated cook on Christmas Day this course is the one for you. Take the stress out of your Christmas Day. Learn how to produce all your own Christmas classics from Scratch. What to do ahead of time and how best to make life easy for yourself, while producing a Christmas Dinner to wow your family and friends.
Starts Sat 01 Dec 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 08 Dec 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Cooking with your Dad on Father's Day
These days, giving gifts to those close to you is just as often all about having a nice day out and rewarding experience together, as it is about lavish presents. Our Cooking with your Dad Workshop is designed with this in mind. It’s a wonderful day out for Dad and Son or Dad and Daughter. Cooking is such a super way to interact with others, strengthening bonds and relating to others on a creative culinary level. So whether he’s Pa, Pop, Papa, Dad, Daddy, Vater, Pater, Father or something else altogether unspeakable, do something different this Father’s Day; do something really thoughtful; do something gastronomic, do our Cooking with your Dad Workshop.
Cooking with your Mum on Mother's Day
These days, giving gifts to those close to you is just as often all about having a nice day out and rewarding experience together, as it is about lavish presents. Our Cooking with your Mum Workshop is designed with this in mind. It’s a wonderful day out for Mum and Son or Mum and Daughter. Cooking is such a super way to interact with others, strengthening bonds and relating to others on a creative culinary level. So whether she’s Mammy, Mom, Ma, Mam, Mutti, Mamma, Mom, or something else altogether unspeakable, do something different, this Mother’s Day; do something really thoughtful; do something gastronomic, do our Cooking with your Mum Workshop.
Delicious Desserts
Put your pudding phobias beyond panic with Cooks Academy's yummy Delicious Desserts workshop. So many of us cook starters and mains but shy away from desserts. You don't have to be Nigella (or Nigel!) to show off your dexterity with dreamy, delicious desserts, a day immersed in our sweet secrets will have them melting with oohs and aahhhs........mmmmm!
French Workshop
Ever wondered how to make all those Iconic French favourites. Let us show you how to reproduce the amazing flavours of France in your own home. We’ll take you step by step through the classic dishes of French Cookery.
Gluten Free Workshop
Sick of always having to opt for second best meal choices? You will never look back once you attend our Gluten-Free Workshop! This course will show you alternatives to every day recipes including breads, pizzas, lasagnes, cakes, pancakes, risottos. It is also designed to boost the vitamin B content of the diet, as many cereal and bread products contain a big dose of the B vitamins.
Starts Sat 14 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 29 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Home Baking Workshop
A crunchy flapjack or a fluffy sponge: a gooey brownie or a fruity muffin. Step back in time to your Grandmother's kitchen and rediscover the delights and aromas of baking in your own home. Indulge your family with home baked cakes, icings and biscuits, your cookie jar will never be empty again!
Starts Sat 10 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 27 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Indian Workshop
Turmeric, Saffron, Coriander mmmm! - lose yourself in the flavours of the subcontinent and introduce a new dimension to your everyday cooking. Our accessible Indian Workshop takes the mystery out of fresh, wholesome Indian cuisine giving you some great ideas for home cooking and entertaining. Expose yourself to exciting new ingredients and techniques. So why not hop on Cooks Academy's own Caravan to the Orient, you never know what surprises you'll come across.
Starts Sat 21 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 14 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 15 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 03 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Irish Cookery Lesson (with 4 course lunch)
Want to know how the Irish cook? Would you like to be able to create traditional Irish cuisine at home? Join us here at Cooks Academy for our inspirational Irish Cookery Lesson. After a short talk on the history of Irish Food, we lead you to the workshop where you will cook a typical four course Irish meal using accessible Irish ingredients. Having completed the two hour lesson you will dine on the feast together with a glass or two of wine (not Irish thankfully!) Follow that with an Irish Coffee demonstration and tasting and you'll scarcely be able to fit out the door! So why not export a bit of Blarney to mealtimes wherever you are in the world? **Irish people - if you can't cook the Irish way you're allowed to come too or why not send your relatives and visitors from abroad? **
Italian Workshop
Italian cuisine lends itself so well to being home cooked. In many ways it's the ultimate social food. Create the flavours of Italy in your own home. This class is all about classic Italian recipes. We'll teach you how to make some amazing but simple pasta sauces, risottos and meat dishes as well as classic Italian desserts. NB: Pasta making not in this class, covered in Pasta Workshop
Starts Sat 25 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 31 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 12 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 23 Jun 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 25 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 29 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 10 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Men Only Workshop
Mess everywhere, charred remains or underdone chicken, too many soggy vegetables, too many ingredients, too much chilli, too much meat, too much barbecuing, too much fat, too much "Yeah, Yeah I Know", too much testosterone! If you fit this bill or indeed a man you know fits this bill then waste not a further ounce of time – arrive alive at culinary intensive care here at Cooks Academy where we promise a speedy recovery rate no matter how bad the case. This is a man only workshop which will teach the lucky victims some useful dishes and techniques, getting them started or continuing them on a cooking adventure designed to astonish those around them. Men just want all the glory – our Men Only workshop contains dishes that will make the average incompetent male seem like he’s the next Jamie Oliver!
Starts Sat 18 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with Evelyn O'Grady) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 09 Jun 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 22 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 17 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Mexican Workshop
Mexican cuisine is known for its intense and varied flavours. With a variety of spices we creat all the favourites and is ideal for entertaining friends. So come join us at Cooks Academy for a taste of Mexico.
Middle Eastern Workshop
Spicy and delicious, middle eastern cooking to inspire your taste buds. Learn to cook with subtle spices and herbs as well as different grains so much a part of Middle Eastern cookery. Meat and of course fish will further enhance this day of flavours of the Middle East.
Pasta Workshop
The ultimate show off is he or she who, as the guests arrive, nonchalantly and without fuss displays the freshly made pasta drying over the back of the kitchen chairs! At Cooks Academy's Pasta Workshop you'll learn how to make your own fresh, homemade pasta and how to roll it out using a hand cranked machine. Shape the pasta for tagliatelle or fettuccini or make cheeky little parcels of tortolini or ravioli. And mama don't forget the salsa!
Perfect Pastries
Angel light pastries, perfect tarts, quiches and pies, profiteroles to die for and light filo-wrapped parcels: whatever your patisserie challenges are, we've got them covered here at Cooks Academy. Book yourself on to our Perfect Pastries hands on class and we’ll show you how to make a little expertise go a long way.
Perfect Pastries and Desserts
‘Sweets for your sweet and sugar for your honey’ Or just fancy whipping up some dreamy desserts, angel-light pastries and luscious puddings? Book yourself on to our Perfect Pastries and Desserts hands on class and we’ll show you how to make a little indulgence go a long way.
Starts Sat 03 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 26 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 15 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Sauces Masterclass
A delicious sauce can turn an otherwise simple dish into something much more impressive indeed. Learn to make your cooking more flavourful and whet your appetite to take on a much wider range of dishes. We demystify mother and daughter sauces, unlocking your creativity and bringing the best known tricks of the restaurant to your home.
Seafood Workshop
Seafood - often shied away from and misunderstood. At Cooks Academy our seafood lessons are extremely popular. That's because we take you through the dos and don'ts of seafood showing you how to buy, prepare and cook fish. During this day we will demystify many of the secrets of fish enabling you to buy and deal more competently and confidently with this super food.
Starts Sat 03 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 14 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 19 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 30 Jun 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 01 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 10 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Shellfish Art
A Master Class for lovers of shellfish
Shellfish Workshop
Love shellfish but not completely adept at cooking with it? Don't suffer from shell-shock anymore, get craftier than the crustaceans themselves! Join us at Cooks Academy and learn how to deal with lobster, crab, oysters, mussels, prawns and many more. Acquire buying expertise, learn how to cook and importantly, how not to overcook. Shellfish cooked simply is, for many, the ultimate luxury food and a stunning aphrodisiac. So roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, to the Art of Shellfish at Cooks Academy.
Spanish Workshop
Far away from the Spanish sun, come and discover the amazing and creative cookery of Spain. Beautiful salads, tortillas and all the classics of Spanish cookery to recreate in your own home.
Summer Buffets
Buffets are the most popular way to entertain at family gatherings or for special celebrations. We'll show you how to prepare lavish feasts through creative menu planning and advance preparation. We'll inspire you to confidently prepare buffet spreads for any occasion. Our mouth watering recipes and do ahead tips will ensure you and your guests get the most from those special summer occasions. Join us for this great day of hands on cookery.
Sunday Lunch Workshop
Create effortless and delicious Sunday lunches to impress and delight your friends and family. Classic roasts with all the trimmings as well as some amazing desserts will be served up with ease after your day with us
Thai Workshop
Tap into Thai food on our spicy new course. Creamy coconut milk, tasty turmeric, luscious lime juice, gorgeous galangal: learn what to do with the fabulously colourful, sweet, salty hot and bitter flavours of Thai cuisine.
Starts Sat 24 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 26 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 08 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 27 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Vanessa's Cookbook Favourites
Join Cooks Academy’s founder and principal Vanessa Greenwood for a hands on workshop with the best seasonal recipes from her acclaimed new book – The Cooks Academy Cookbook. Vanessa’s a home cook, her style is family, friends and entertaining with nothing too complicated. You’ll learn some super recipes, tips and dishes for making your home where the heart is this winter
Vegetarian Workshop
Time for a seed change? Want to improve your diet and introduce some new ingredients and welcome changes into your everyday eating? Let us show you how to unlock the very best in taste and presentation using the finest and healthiest ingredients. Our one day Vegetarian Workshop combines freshness, fun and of course the Cooks Academy focus on developing your cooking skills.
Starts Sat 25 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 09 Jun 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 22 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Vietnamese Workshop
Vietnamese food is fast emerging as one of the most popular of all Asian cuisines. Its emphasis on fresh herbs, raw vegetables and light seasonings makes it ideal for the health-conscious cook. Information on Vietnamese ingredients and cooking techniques ensures this class is perfect for anyone interested in the cuisine of this vibrant and beautiful country, where food is a daily celebration of life.
Starts Sat 10 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 08 Sep 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Winter Buffets
Planning a get together for family and friends, learn how to make life easier and how to win at producing food for a crowd. Delicious winter buffet dishes and salads to turn your party into a roaring success
Winter Soups & Casseroles
This full day workshop which covers a variety of soups and casseroles. You will learn how to cook the different cuts of meat.
Starts Sat 20 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
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Teen Cookery Camp
Sign your child up for Cooks Academy's Cookery Camp for Teens. Cooking is part of the preparation for life that every child should have and under the expert tuition of our tutors, he or she will have a fulfilling cooking experience with us learning fundamental cooking techniques and most importantly realising that cooking is fun and not a chore.
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Lunch and Learn China
Pop in to Cooks Academy during your lunch hour, savour a delicious Chinese lunch and learn how to re-create it back home.
Starts Tue 20 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05 - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Wed 18 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Tue 28 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Tue 06 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05 - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Lunch and Learn Indonesia
Pop in to Cooks Academy during your lunch hour, savour a delicious Indonesian lunch and learn how to re-create it back home.
Starts Tue 06 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05 - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Thu 07 Jun 2012. 1 Session(s) 1:05pm-1:55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Mon 27 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Wed 31 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Lunch and Learn Italy
Pop in to Cooks Academy during your lunch hour, savour a delicious Italian lunch and learn how to re-create it back home.
Starts Tue 29 May 2012. 1 Session(s) 1:05pm-1:55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Mon 20 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Tue 20 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Lunch and Learn Japan
Pop in to Cooks Academy during your lunch hour, savour a delicious Japanese lunch and learn how to re-create it back home.
Lunch and Learn Malaysia
Pop in to Cooks Academy during your lunch hour, savour a delicious Malaysian lunch and learn how to re-create it back home.
Starts Tue 03 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Wed 25 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Tue 30 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Lunch and Learn Mexico
Pop in to Cooks Academy during your lunch hour, savour a delicious Mexican lunch and learn how to re-create it back home.
Starts Thu 12 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05 - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Tue 24 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Wed 29 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Tue 23 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Lunch and Learn Morocco
Pop in to Cooks Academy during your lunch hour, savour a delicious Moroccan lunch and learn how to re-create it back home.
Starts Tue 28 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 1:05pm-1:55pm (with ) | | €25.
Starts Tue 05 Jun 2012. 1 Session(s) 1:05-1:55pm (with ) | | €25.
Starts Wed 22 Aug 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | | €25.
Starts Mon 19 Nov 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | | €25.
Lunch and Learn Spain
Pop in to Cooks Academy during your lunch hour, savour a delicious Spanish lunch and learn how to re-create it back home.
Starts Mon 02 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Mon 23 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Wed 24 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Lunch and Learn Thai
Pop in to Cooks Academy during your lunch hour, savour a delicious Thai lunch and learn how to re-create it back home.
Starts Tue 14 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 1:05pm-1:55pm (with Dave Rice) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Mon 16 Jul 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
Starts Mon 22 Oct 2012. 1 Session(s) 1.05pm - 1.55pm (with ) | Demonstration | €25.
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Holy Child School Alumnae Fundraiser
Open to HCK Alumnae, a fun evening sipping prosecco, watching a Thai Cookery Demonstration, followed by supper. This is a fundraiser for the HCK Alumni association.
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The Wine & Food of Australia
Where Cooks Academy meets Dublin Wine Academy. Learn to taste and appreciate classic Australian wines and what foods go best with them. During our two and a half hour talk we'll take you through the key components of typical Australian varieties and we'll show you some great entertaining dishes that match them perfectly.
Starts Fri 09 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50. [Sold Out!]
The Wine & Food of Chile
Where Cooks Academy meets Dublin Wine Academy. Learn to taste and appreciate sophisticated Chilean wines and what foods go best with them. During our two and a half hour talk we'll take you through the key components of typical Chilean varieties and we'll show you some great entertaining dishes that match them perfectly.
The Wine & Food of France
Where Cooks Academy meets Dublin Wine Academy. Learn the classical French wines and what foods go best with them. During our two and a half hour talk we'll take you through the key components of typical French Wines and we'll show you some great entertaining dishes that match them perfectly.
The Wine & Food of Italy
Where Cooks Academy meets Dublin Wine Academy. Learn the classical Italian wines and what foods go best with them. During our two and a half hour talk we'll take you through the key components of typical Italian Wines and we'll show you some great entertaining dishes that match them perfectly.
The Wine & Food of New Zealand
Where Cooks Academy meets Dublin Wine Academy. Learn to taste and appreciate stunning New Zealand wines and what foods go best with them. During our two and a half hour talk we'll take you through the key components of typical New Zealand varieties and we'll show you some great entertaining dishes that match them perfectly.
Starts Fri 23 Mar 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50. [Sold Out!]
The Wine & Food of South Africa
Where Cooks Academy meets Dublin Wine Academy. Learn to taste and appreciate classic South African wines and what foods go best with them. During our two and a half hour talk we'll take you through the key components of typical South African varieties and we'll show you some great entertaining dishes that match them perfectly.
Starts Fri 20 Apr 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
The Wine & Food of Spain
Where Cooks Academy meets Dublin Wine Academy. Learn to taste and appreciate sophisticated Spanish wines and what foods go best with them. During our two and a half hour talk we'll take you through the key components of typical Spanish varieties and we'll show you some great entertaining dishes that match them perfectly.
Starts Fri 24 Feb 2012. 1 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50. [Sold Out!]
WSET Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits
The Advanced Certificate is suitable for anyone wishing to gain in-depth knowledge of wines and spirits and builds upon the knowledge gained at Intermediate level. You will acquire a thorough understanding of the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wines from key wine producing regions of the world. You will also develop analytical tasting skills as tasting will be part of the examinations. If you are an employer wishing to train your staff this course will equip them with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of products. This course is suitable for someone in a supervisory level position in wine sales and service. The exam for this course is held on the final evening.
Starts Wed 12 Sep 2012. 13 Session(s) 6.30 - 9.00pm (with Liam Campbell) | | €690.
WSET Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits
The WSET Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits is intended for those who wish to develop a deeper understanding of the world of wines and associated beverages. This qualification is suitable for those employed in the drinks industry where a basic level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies, for example, in the customer service and sales functions of the hospitality, retail and wholesale industries. This course is also suitable for people who are not employed in the drinks industry but wish to learn more about the subject. To gain this Level 2 qualification candidates will be required to successfully complete: a multiple choice paper of 50 questions. The course fee includes study materials, samples, tuition, examination and ISO tasting glasses. *NB. this is an entry level wine course - you do not need to have done any other wine courses to attend this and gain the Intermediate Certificate. The exam for this course is held on the final evening.
Starts Wed 18 Apr 2012. 9 Session(s) 6.30 - 8.30pm (with Liam Campbell) | | €450.
Starts Mon 10 Sep 2012. 9 Session(s) 6.30 - 8.30pm (with Liam Campbell) | | €450.
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Andrew Rudd's Autumn Kitchen
Andrew will have your mouths watering before you even get here! Andrew features regularly on TV3's Ireland AM show and is one of Ireland's most poular up and coming culinary personalities
Conrad's Kitchen
Often regarded as the most talented chef Ireland has produced, we're delighted to welcome Conrad Gallagher as our inaugural chef personality at Cooks Academy "Most chefs gravitate towards a fundamental simplicity in food but, Conrad Gallagher is simply on another planet". John McKenna, The Irish Times. Marking the opening of Cooks Academy's new world class teaching facilities in Dublin, Conrad will be delighting his audience with a smattering of the culinary secrets that have brought him acclaim worldwide. One not to miss!
Domini Kemp Guest Demonstration
Want to learn the secrets behind making food taste great? Want to learn great tips and recipes for success from one of Ireland’s most renowned food entrepreneurs? Then join Irish Times food writer and Itsa Group supremo Domini Kemp for a delicious afternoon demonstration. Domini regularly contributes to TV, magazines, and newspapers as a food writer and her first cookbook, "Real Food Real Fast" was published in 2002, selling 10,000 copies both here in Ireland and Canada. The Itsa Group now has four branches of itsabagel throughout Dublin as well as a fine-dining catering company, called Feast, and itsa4 restaurant in Sandymount.
Donal Skehan
Foodie Blogger ‘Donal Skehan’ will be demonstrating some of his favourite recipes for Cooks Academy. Author of the award winning cookbook ‘The Good Mood Food’, Donal is a home cook who writes and photographs food for a living. He has been cooking from an early age and inspired by a family of foodies, food quickly became a way of life. Donal’s success has given him a reputation as Irelands answer to Jamie Oliver! With a new book and a TV series on RTE on the way, we can only but expect great things from this young talent.
Italian Farmers' Market with Ursula Ferrigno
Celebrity TV Chef and livewire cook book author Ursula Ferrigno joins us again from London for this popular Sunday Farmers' Market Workshop. In the morning we'll shop the Farmers' Market in the People's Park then we'll return to Cooks Academy and get stuck into cooking some of her favourite recipes. Under Ursula's expert guidance and using wonderfully fresh organic produce, you'll be cooking your very own Italian masterpieces.
Italian Workshop with Ursula Ferrigno
Celebrity TV Chef and livewire cook book author Ursula Ferrigno joins us again from London for a half day workshop in classical Italian cuisine. Ursula's enthusiasm for cooking is infectious and you're sure to have a wonderful day here at Cooks Academy learning, laughing, cooking and generally having fun with Ursula and team.
Katie Caldesi\\\'s Italian Cookery Course
Cooks Academy is delighted to welcome back UK TV food personality Katie Caldesi. Katie owns London’s Caffe Caldesi and Caldesi in Campagna in Bray with her husband, Giancarlo. She is the principal of La Cucina Caldesi – the only Italian cookery school in central London. Here she teaches alongside some of the biggest names in Italian cuisine, including Gennaro Contaldo, Ursula Ferrigno and Valentina Harris. She has travelled extensively through Italy seeking out recipes and closely guarded family recipe secrets for her latest book - The Italian Cookery Course. With Giancarlo, she has co-authored Italian Mama’s Kitchen and Return to Tuscany, the cookbook that accompanied their BBC2 TV series chronicling a trip to Tuscany to rediscover Giancarlo’s culinary roots. Join Katie for this unmissable Italian culinary experience.
Madhur Jaffrey
Demonstration and book signing
Rick Stein Demonstration
We're great fans of Rick Stein. You know, there are so many cookery programmes on TV and so many cookbooks out there but the simple reason Rick is so successful and continues to impress, is because he's genuine, passionate about his subject and the cuisine he espouses is always based on simplicity and wholesome ingredients. Rick came to Cooks Academy in September 2007 and we're delighted to have him back for a special appearance at Cooks Academy on the afternoon of 15th September. He's touring around promoting his new book called "Rick Stein's Spain", you may have seen the BBC TV series over the summer. We have a limited number of tickets for sale to attend a demo by Rick at Cooks Academy on 15th September from 3-5pm. So why not join us at this exclusive event, sample some of Rick's recipes and enjoy a smooth glass or two of Spanish Wine? Rick will be signing his book and chatting to all.
Vanessa's Favourite Summer Food
Summer – a time for outdoor eating al fresco, healthy, sunny food. Take a bit of time to replenish your repertoire this summer and join Cooks Academy’s founder and principal Vanessa Greenwood for a four week demonstration course containing the best seasonal recipes from her acclaimed new book – The Cooks Academy Cookbook. There is also a complimentary copy of the book included in the course. Vanessa is a home cook, her style is family, friends and entertaining with nothing too complicated. Make this summer a culinary one to remember.
Vanessa's Favourite Winter Food
Winter - a time for warmth and homeliness in your cooking. Get the best out of your kitchen this winter and join Cooks Academy’s founder and principal Vanessa Greenwood for a four week demonstration course containing the best seasonal recipes from her acclaimed new book – The Cooks Academy Cookbook. There is also a complimentary copy of the book included in the course. Vanessa is a home cook, her style is for family, friends and entertaining with nothing too complicated. You’ll learn some super recipes, tips and dishes for making your home where the heart is this winter.