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Essential Cookery Course
Spend a wonderful week cooking and learning here at Cooks Academy. This course will suit you either as a total beginner or as a cook with a little 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 22 Mar 2010. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Nicola Curran and Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €650.
Starts Mon 24 May 2010. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €650.
Starts Mon 28 Jun 2010. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €650.
Starts Mon 19 Jul 2010. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €650.
Starts Mon 18 Oct 2010. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €650.
Starts Mon 15 Nov 2010. 5 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €650.
Essential Intermediate Cookery Course
Need to refine your cooking skills? Cook already and want to discover new techniques and broaden your cooking methods or to build confidence with contemporary cuisine, discovering new and stylish culinary presentation ideas? Whatever your motive, look no further than Cooks Academy’s Essential Intermediate Course. Spend a fun-filled, busy and rewarding week, unlocking new found skills under the watchful tutelage of our acclaimed cookery team. Graduates of our Four and Six week courses or our Essential Foundation Course will love this as a follow on course. But if you’re not a Cooks Academy veteran, never mind, you don’t need to be an expert to do this course, just a confirmed foodie.
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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 12 Apr 2010. 20 Session(s) 9.30am to 4.30pm each weekday (with Eleanor Martin and Nicola Curran) | Hands On | €2,950.
Starts Mon 13 Sep 2010. 20 Session(s) 9.30am to 4.30pm each weekday (with ) | Hands On | €2,950.
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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
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.
Starts Wed 07 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with Nicola Curran) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 01 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 08 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
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.
Starts Wed 31 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with Sheona Foley) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Mon 17 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 21 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 22 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 15 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
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 Wed 24 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm 9.30pm (with ) | Demonstration | €60.
Starts Tue 30 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with ) | Demonstration | €60.
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.
Starts Fri 14 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Demonstration | €80.
Starts Fri 28 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Demonstration | €80.
Starts Fri 11 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Demonstration | €80.
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!
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!
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. This class will quickly show you how. Cupcakes are the in thing for birthdays, weddings and special occasions.
Starts Wed 24 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9:30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Mon 26 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9:30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Tue 15 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9:30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 20 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9:30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 31 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9:30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 15 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9:30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 18 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9:30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 22 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9:30pm (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 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 Wed 10 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with Nicola Curran) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Wed 25 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with TBC) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Thu 14 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with TBC) | 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 Wed 08 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with TBC) | 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.
Starts Tue 13 Apr 2010. 4 Session(s) 7pm -9:30pm (with ) | Hands On | €300.
Starts Tue 02 Nov 2010. 4 Session(s) 7pm -9:30pm (with ) | Hands On | €300.
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 Thu 11 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Wed 19 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Wed 07 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Tue 07 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Tue 09 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | 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.
Friday Night Supper Clubs
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 26 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Fri 16 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 07 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 04 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 25 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 02 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 09 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 13 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 27 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 17 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 08 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 29 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Fri 19 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Introduction to Cookery
Our 6 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 Wed 14 Apr 2010. 6 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €450.
Starts Tue 07 Sep 2010. 6 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €450.
Starts Wed 03 Nov 2010. 6 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €450.
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 Wed 10 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Thu 22 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Wed 02 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 14 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 24 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 11 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Thu 18 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €70.
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!
Starts Tue 13 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with Sheona Foley) | Demonstration | €50.
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.
Starts Thu 13 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
Starts Wed 06 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Demonstration | €50.
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.
Starts Wed 13 Oct 2010. 4 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with tbc) | Demonstration | €240.
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.
Starts Mon 06 Sep 2010. 4 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €300.
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.
Starts Thu 15 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 23 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 17 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 01 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (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 Thu 08 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with Sheona Foley) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 26 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 16 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 06 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 10 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 08 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 19 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Tue 30 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (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
They are the ultimate, contemporary, social food. 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. So get talented at tapas and make your meal or party times more lively, stylish and atmospheric.
Starts Thu 25 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Thu 13 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Tue 22 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 18 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Thu 14 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Mon 29 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
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.
Starts Tue 11 May 2010. 4 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €300.
Starts Wed 29 Sep 2010. 4 Session(s) 7pm - 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €300.
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.
Starts Thu 11 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 7.00 to 9.30pm (with Nicola Curran) | Hands On | €70. [Sold Out!]
Starts Thu 20 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 7.00 to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Wed 30 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 7.00 to 9.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €70.
Starts Thu 11 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 7pm-9.30pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €70.
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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. From savoury focaccia and nutritious brown to sweet fruit scones and pizza. We'll help you deal with dough and introduce you to the sensory and rewarding experience of bread making.
Starts Sat 08 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 11 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Sheona Foley) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 12 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with tbc) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 23 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with tbc) | Hands On | €150.
Chocolate Workshop
Decadent Chocolate, Bold bittersweet chocolate, divinely dark chocolate, melt-in-the-mouth milk chocolate, wonderful white chocolate: chocolate heaven. Chocolate Cakes, Chocolate Biscuits, Chocolate Desserts and even a Chocolate Main Course. Our chocolate workshop is a heady experience, sensually catering to the tastebuds.
Classic Cooking for Christmas Day
If you're the designated cook on Christmas Day, getting everything right while still being able to relax and enjoy yourself is the key. Learn how to cook a traditional Irish Christmas feast with Turkey and Ham. Perhaps you've never cooked Christmas Dinner before or you would like to learn all the tips and tricks from the start. If so this one day demonstration is perfect to ensure you remain cool and calm throughout the madness.
Starts Sat 27 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 10.00am - 4.00pm (with ) | Demonstration | €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.
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 Sun 16 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sun 17 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (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 Sun 25 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 26 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 21 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 26 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 13 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (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 not least because it only requires fresh, simple ingredients, some time and lots of love. In this workshop we'll make fresh pasta, some great risottos and desserts. So why not spend a fun day at Cooks Academy learning some of the secrets of homecooked Italian food?
Starts Sun 14 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Sheona Foley) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 10 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Sheona Foley) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sun 09 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 29 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 20 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 10 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Nicola Curran) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 08 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 28 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 19 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 09 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 31 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 21 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (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 Sun 21 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Men Only) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 17 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 03 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 25 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with tbc) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 07 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €150.
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 13 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 22 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 11 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 14 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
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 and shellfish. During this day we will demystify many of the secrets of fish enabling you to deal more competently and confidently with this super food.
Starts Sat 27 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 24 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 15 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 12 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 17 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Sheona Foley) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 07 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 04 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 02 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 30 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 20 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Sheona Foley) | Hands On | €150.
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.
Starts Sun 11 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Eleanor Martin) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 01 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
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 20 Mar 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Nicola Curran) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sun 18 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150. [Sold Out!]
Starts Sat 19 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Nicola Curran) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 14 Aug 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 18 Sep 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 06 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Nicola Curran) | 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 Sun 23 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 10.00am to 4.00pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sat 24 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 10.00am to 4.00pm (with TBC) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 10 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 10.00am to 4.00pm (with TBC) | Hands On | €150.
Winter Soups & Casseroles
The ultimate comfort food … satisfy your soul with hearty soups and rich casseroles and stews. Keeping chills at bay and cheering you on long dark evenings. Full of goodness and flavour, and great for warming up guests at those winter dinner parties. Food to keep you and yours glowing inside and out. Join us for this fun and fulfilling hands on class.
Starts Sat 16 Oct 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with ) | Hands On | €150.
Starts Sun 28 Nov 2010. 1 Session(s) 10am-4pm (with Nicola Curran) | Hands On | €150.
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Kids Cookery Camp
Sign your child up for Cooks Academy's Cookery Camp for Kids. 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.
Starts Mon 14 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 9.00am to 1.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €250.
Starts Mon 21 Jun 2010. 1 Session(s) 9.00am to 1.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €250.
Starts Mon 05 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 9.00am to 1.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €250.
Starts Mon 12 Jul 2010. 1 Session(s) 9.00am to 1.30pm (with ) | Hands On | €250.
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One Day Wine Appreciation Course
This is an introductory course ideal for anyone wishing to learn about wines, grapes and the major wine producing regions of the world. It is a fun and relaxed way to learn and will teach you the fundamentals of wine appreciation and how to taste and evaluate wine.
Starts Sat 17 Apr 2010. 1 Session(s) 9.30am to 4.30pm (with ) | | €150.
Starts Sat 15 May 2010. 1 Session(s) 9.30am to 4.30pm (with ) | | €150.
Wine Appreciation Course
This course will explain the differences between wines, how they are made, how to taste them and most importantly how to use this knowledge to make judgments on price and quality. Each class consists of a tutorial followed by a practical tasting session. This course is all about the fun and enjoyment of wine in addition to learning the basics in a relaxed and sociable environment. There is no examination. The course fee includes manual, samples and tuition. On completing the course, students will receive a Wine Appreciation Certificate.
Starts Wed 07 Apr 2010. 6 Session(s) 7pm - 9pm (with Sheona Foley) | | €240.
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.
Starts Mon 15 Mar 2010. 12 Session(s) 7pm to 9.30pm (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.
Starts Tue 06 Apr 2010. 9 Session(s) 7pm - 9pm (with Des King) | | €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
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.
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.
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.