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Howth Castle Cookery School

About our classes

Whether you are a local or visiting from Abroad, at Howth Castle Cookery School, students enjoy learning new cooking skills in a relaxed but focused environment. Situated in the historic 18th century Georgian kitchen, we have the perfect class for all skill levels and interests. Our professional chefs cook alongside you to ensure you enjoy the best experience whilst learning new skills and elevating your recipe repertoire.

Our hands-on cooking courses and workshops are uniquely curated to offer a range of dishes from around the globe as well as local favourites.  Whatever your focus, our chefs ensure it is an enjoyable and fun experience..

Courses and workshops range from 2 - 6 hours in duration allowing students the opportunity to master their culinary choice. You will be guided through an exceptional epicurean experience, creating amazing dishes and fresh baked goods, Dining follows on all prepared, in the beautifully restored Butler's Room at Howth Castle, with a glass of wine or select beverage. 

The team at Howth Castle Cookery School is committed to ensuring that students walk away with new recipes in hand combined with new knowledge, ability and culinary confidence.

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Meet our Chefs

Discover the exceptional teaching team at Howth Castle Cookery School. Led by chefs Sarah Hughes and John Carty, our skilled tutors including Ian Devine, Lorraine Fitzmaurice, and more share their passion and expertise in a relaxed, inspiring kitchen setting.

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Fish

Experience the best of coastal cooking at Howth Castle Cookery School. With Howth’s fresh catch at your fingertips, learn to buy, prepare, and cook fish in fun, hands-on seafood classes, from our full-day Feasts from the Sea to our unique Catch & Cook boat trips.

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Vegetarian

Join our Vegetarian Cooking Lessons in Dublin. Learn plant-based techniques and global flavours in fun, hands-on workshops for all skill levels.

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Bread

Discover the joy of baking at Howth Castle Cookery School in Dublin. From soda breads to enriched doughs, our hands-on classes with expert chefs teach you the science and skill of breadmaking. Expand your craft with our pickling and fermenting course for perfect pairings.

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Cakes & Pastries

Join our Pastry Chef Courses in Dublin. Learn hands-on techniques for shortcrust, choux, cakes, and tarts and take home your delicious creations.

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Fermented Foods & Pickling

Join our Fermented Food Cooking Classes in Dublin. Learn to make delicious, gut-friendly pickles and ferments using simple, modern techniques.

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Asian Cuisine

Join our Asian Food Cooking Classes in Dublin. Learn to create authentic curries, spice blends, and regional dishes with expert chefs in hands-on workshops.

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Thai Cuisine

Experience the vibrant flavours of Thailand at Howth Castle Cookery School. Our hands-on Thai cooking classes teach the art of balancing sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy tastes.

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Japanese Cuisine

Discover the art of Japanese cooking at Howth Castle Cookery School. Our hands-on classes teach sushi making, ramen, and miso preparation. Learn simple, balanced, and nutritious Japanese dishes.

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Spanish Cuisine

Join our Spanish Cuisine Cooking Classes in Dublin. Learn to make tapas, paella, and regional Spanish dishes in hands-on workshops with expert chefs.

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Gluten Free

Discover gluten-free cooking at Howth Castle Cookery School in Dublin. Our hands-on classes teach tips, techniques, and flavourful recipes to make gluten-free living easy and delicious.

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French Cuisine

Experience the art of French cooking at Howth Castle Cookery School. Our hands-on classes teach classic techniques, flavour combinations, and essential skills to recreate authentic French dishes.

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Indian Cuisine

Experience the vibrant flavours of India at Howth Castle Cookery School. Our hands-on classes teach authentic curries, tandoor dishes, and regional specialties from Goa, Punjab, and South India.

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Vietnamese Cuisine

Discover the fresh, delicate flavours of Vietnam at Howth Castle Cookery School. Our hands-on classes teach vermicelli soups, grilled prawns, dipping sauces, and light, healthy cooking techniques.

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Italian Cuisine

Learn to make some delicious and easy Italian cuisine dishes by booking an Italian cooking class at Howth Castle. Our Italian cookery classes and workshops cover classic Italian staples including fresh pasta, gnocchi, risotto, and sauces.

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Middle Eastern Cuisine

Join our Middle Eastern Cooking Class in Dublin. Learn to create aromatic, flavourful dishes with harissa, dukkah, and pomegranate molasses in hands-on workshops.

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Chinese Cuisine

Join our Chinese Cooking Course in Dublin. Learn to make dim sum, stir-fry vegetables, and use Sichuan pepper in hands-on workshops with expert chefs.

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Desserts

Join our Desserts Cooking Class in Dublin. Learn to create cakes, pastries, and indulgent treats in hands-on workshops with expert chefs.

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