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15Oct

Sharing Platters for Family and Friends

19:00p.m. Thursday 15 October 2026 | SOLD OUT


Want to rustle up delicious easy food? Having your extended family over for a weekend lunch? Our chefs will guide you through step by step to make cooking for groups in your kitch...

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16Oct

Chinese Street Food

19:00p.m. Friday 16 October 2026 | SOLD OUT

This class includes many of the fundamentals of quick
Chinese cooking – learn how make some of the best Chinese Classics rather than
dialing your take away!   You’ll enjoy Duck Pan...

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17Oct

Teen & Tween - Better Than Take-Away NEW CLASS!

11:00a.m. Saturday 17 October 2026 | SOLD OUT


Better Than Takeaway is a fun, hands-on cooking class where teens and parents learn to recreate their favourite takeaway dishes from scratch. From burgers and spice bags to currie...

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18Oct

Homemade Pasta & Ravioli Workshop - NEW CLASS!

10:00a.m. Sunday 18 October 2026 | SOLD OUT

Discover the joy of handmade pasta in this fun, hands-on workshop! In this brand new workshop, you will learn how to mix, roll, and shape fresh pasta from scratch before creating d...

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21Oct

Autumn Curries and Naan

19:00p.m. Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Starting from scratch, learn about the primary ingredients of curry pastes and then learn to layer them depending on the spice blends, region and specialist ingredients required. W...

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22Oct

Vietnamese Street Food

19:00p.m. Thursday 22 October 2026 | SOLD OUT

Join us for a mouth-watering, hands-on Vietnamese Street Food class at Howth Castle Cookery School! In just two hours, you’ll learn how to create three authentic dishes bursting wi...

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23Oct

Tacos & Margarita's

19:00p.m. Friday 23 October 2026 | SOLD OUT

Get ready to spice things up! In this hands-on cookery class, you’ll master the art of creating authentic Mexican tacos — from perfectly seasoned fillings and freshly toasted torti...

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24Oct

Tapas & Sangria - NEW CLASS!

17:00p.m. Saturday 24 October 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Bring a taste of Spain to your kitchen in this fun, hands-on cooking experience. Learn how to prepare a selection of delicious tapas, from classic favourites to modern bites, while...

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25Oct

Teen and Tween Pasta Making Workshop -

11:00a.m. Sunday 25 October 2026 | 2 hrs | €78 | PLACES AVAILABLE

€150 for parent & child! A great opportunity for adults to work with their kids on
our fun pasta making class and accompanying sauces. This class goes
through the basics of pasta d...

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28Oct

Feast of Samhain Cookery Class Evening @ Howth Castle Cookery School

19:00p.m. Wednesday 28 October 2026 | 2 hrs | €95 | PLACES AVAILABLE


We are thrilled to take part in Fingal's Home of Halloween Festival this year and have put together a special hands on cookery class to celebrate.  Inviting you all to share the s...

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30Oct

Feast of Samhain Cookery Class Evening @ Howth Castle Cookery School

19:00p.m. Friday 30 October 2026 | 2 hrs | €95 | PLACES AVAILABLE


We are thrilled to take part in Fingal's Home of Halloween Festival this year and have put together a special hands on cookery class to celebrate.  Inviting you all to share the s...

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31Oct

Feast of Samhain Autumn * Foraging, Botanical Remedies and Sorcery Workshop

10:00a.m. Saturday 31 October 2026 | SOLD OUT

Delighted to welcome back and collaborate with Mary Bulfin (aka Wild Food Mary) here at Howth Castle this autumn. Mary will be here to share a very special foraging and ancient Iri...

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31Oct

Feast of Samhain * Spooktacular Teen and Tween Cookery Class

11:00a.m. Saturday 31 October 2026 | 2 hrs | €78 | PLACES AVAILABLE

As part of Fingal's Home of Halloween Festival this year, we are delighted to put together a very special Teens and Tweens cookery class for you. Venture into the castle this Hallo...

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31Oct

Feast of Samhain * Supper Club @ Howth Castle Cookery School

19:00p.m. Saturday 31 October 2026 | SOLD OUT


This Halloween, step into a world of timeless elegance and intrigue within the grand setting of a historic castle. Illuminated by candlelight and rich in atmosphere, our exclusive...

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1Nov

Feast of Samhain * Sunday Brunch Cookery Class 

11:00a.m. Sunday 1 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €105 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Celebrate the Halloween weekend a little bit differently this year with our Samhain Sunday brunch cooking class inspired Fingal's Home of Halloween Festival. You’ll prepare a seaso...

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4Nov

A Night in Brazil - NEW CLASS!

19:00p.m. Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Come and discover the vibrant flavours of Brazil in this fun, hands-on cookery class! Learn how to prepare delicious Brazilian dishes, explore traditional ingredients and cooking t...

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5Nov

Thai Street Food

19:00p.m. Thursday 5 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €105 | PLACES AVAILABLE


Bursting with bold flavour, vibrant colour and beautiful fresh ingredients, Thai Street Food is a feast for all the senses!  In this hands-on class, you’ll transport yourself to t...

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6Nov

Modern Vegetarian - NEW CLASS!

19:00p.m. Friday 6 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €105 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Our hands on Modern Vegetarian is an interactive, skill focused experience where students learn to prepare fun contemporary plant forward dishes from start to finish under the guid...

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7Nov

Teen & Tween Greek Street Food - NEW CLASS!

11:00a.m. Saturday 7 November 2026 | 2 hrs | €78 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Take a fresh approach to a classic favorite. In this brand new class, you will learn how to prepare perfectly seasoned gyro-style fillings, make silky homemade tzatziki, chop vibra...

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8Nov

Introduction to Sourdough Workshop

10:00a.m. Sunday 8 November 2026 | SOLD OUT

This half day workshop explains the fundamentals of sourdough bread baking. Although you will scratch the surface of gluten development and action of wild yeast, the class is aimed...

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12Nov

Food to Fuel - NEW CLASS!

19:00p.m. Thursday 12 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

This class is designed for those looking to work on their nutritional knowledge and cookery skills for the fitness lifestyle. With a focus on both cooking and meal prep in advance,...

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13Nov

Feast of Indonesia

19:00p.m. Friday 13 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Indonesian Food is one of the most vibrant and colourful cuisines in the world,
full of depth and intensity of flavour. Join us and learn to blend create some of
the country’s dis...

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14Nov

Teen & Tween Italian Street Food - NEW CLASS!

11:00a.m. Saturday 14 November 2026 | 2 hrs | €78 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Get ready to bring a taste of Italy to the kitchen! You’ll discover some of the flavours, ingredients and techniques that make Italian food so special, while working together, gett...

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14Nov

Mexican Street Food - NEW RECIPES!

19:00p.m. Saturday 14 November 2026 | SOLD OUT

Mexican food is a whole lot more than fajitas and burritos. This class introduces you to the fundamentals of Mexican flavours and ingredients that could include smoked chipotle, a...

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15Nov

Sunday Brunch Ideas - NEW RECIPES!

11:00a.m. Sunday 15 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE


Elevate your weekend with a deliciously inspiring morning at our Sunday Brunch Ideas class! Join us in the heart of the historic Howth Castle kitchen for a hands-on culinary exper...

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18Nov

Modern French Food

19:00p.m. Wednesday 18 November 2026 | SOLD OUT


Following on from the very popular 'Our Paris Kitchen ' class, we've designed this course to teach you some modern and contemporary French recipes and dishes. Focusing less on but...

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19Nov

Middle Eastern Food - NEW CLASS!

19:00p.m. Thursday 19 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €105 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Discover the vibrant flavours, aromas, and traditions of Middle Eastern cuisine in this new addition to our hands-on cooking classes.  You will learn how to prepare delicious, auth...

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20Nov

Spanish Food Evening

19:00p.m. Friday 20 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE


This Spanish Food Cookery class in Howth Castle is a treasure trove of both little known and classic dishes from various regions of Spain. Learn to cook a variety of Spanish dishe...

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21Nov

Fish & Shellfish Workshop

10:00a.m. Saturday 21 November 2026 | SOLD OUT

Cooks and gourmet enthusiasts with a passion for ‘fruit de mer’ will be
inspired by this one-day cookery class which focuses exclusively on fish and
shellfish.

You will learn the ...

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22Nov

Fermented Foods - Feeding your Gut Health - NEW CLASS!

10:00a.m. Sunday 22 November 2026 | 4 hrs | €150 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Fermentation and pickling can transform fresh, seasonal produce into delicious and nutritious recipes and standbys that you can enjoy all year round. If you’d like to discover how ...

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25Nov

A Taste of Italy

19:00p.m. Wednesday 25 November 2026 | SOLD OUT

For us at Howth Castle Cookery School, we love our Italian food! We understand the importance of ingredient freshness and recipe simplicity. This class is designed to teach you so...

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26Nov

DIY Sushi & Sashimi

19:00p.m. Thursday 26 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Demystify the common misconception that making sushi is super complicated. We’ll show you how to create a pretty good Californian and Maki roll. We’ll talk sashimi, miso soup and ...

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27Nov

Tacos & Margarita's - NEW RECIPES!

19:00p.m. Friday 27 November 2026 | SOLD OUT

Get ready to spice things up! In this hands-on cookery class, you’ll master the art of creating authentic Mexican tacos — from perfectly seasoned fillings and freshly toasted torti...

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28Nov

Teen & Tween Christmas Baking

11:00a.m. Saturday 28 November 2026 | 2 hrs | €78 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Step into the beautiful and historic 18th century kitchen at Howth Castle Cookery School this Holiday Season with your Teen or Tween, and experience a wonderful morning; bonding, b...

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29Nov

Christmas Rehearsal Dinner - 2026 NEW RECIPES!

17:00p.m. Sunday 29 November 2026 | 3 hrs | €120 | PLACES AVAILABLE

With Christmas fast approaching, eliminate the panic of cooking for your family. 
Spend the evening with us at the Cookery School, leaving calm and ready with your collection of al...

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2Dec

Christmas Rehearsal Dinner - 2026 NEW RECIPES!

19:00p.m. Wednesday 2 December 2026 | 3 hrs | €120 | PLACES AVAILABLE

With Christmas fast approaching, eliminate the panic of cooking for your family. 
Spend the evening with us at the Cookery School, leaving calm and ready with your collection of al...

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3Dec

Vegetarian Christmas Dinner

19:00p.m. Thursday 3 December 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Interested in upping your Christmas cooking game to include a few healthier vegetarian options?
So many of us are increasing our meat and fish free eating these days. We want to h...

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5Dec

Christmas Brunch - NEW CLASS!

10:00a.m. Saturday 5 December 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Our Christmas brunch class focuses on creating a festive and relaxed late morning family get together with maybe even a little glass of bubbles to boot. We'll talk through and cook...

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5Dec

Festive Wreath Making & Tablescaping

11:00a.m. Saturday 5 December 2026 | 6 hrs | €195 | PLACES AVAILABLE

We are delighted to collaborate with Mark Grehan of The Garden Floral Design Studio in Powerscourt Townhouse. We'll start the day in the Cookery School at 10:15 am with an introduc...

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5Dec

Christmas in Italy - NEW CLASS!

17:00p.m. Saturday 5 December 2026 | 3 hrs | €120 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Celebrate the magic of an Italian Christmas here in our castle kitchen! Join our festive Christmas in Italy cooking class and discover the flavours, traditions and delicious dishes...

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6Dec

Teen & Tween Thai Street Food Workshop

11:00a.m. Sunday 6 December 2026 | 2 hrs | €78 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Thai cuisine is a clever combination of both
Eastern and Western influences and is very distinct from its Chinese and Indian
neighbours. It's combination of sour, sweet, salty, bit...

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6Dec

Festive Wreath Making & Tablescaping

11:00a.m. Sunday 6 December 2026 | 6 hrs | €195 | PLACES AVAILABLE

We are delighted to collaborate with Mark Grehan of The Garden Floral Design Studio in Powerscourt Townhouse. We'll start the day in the Cookery School at 10:15 am with an introduc...

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9Dec

Gourmet Pizza & Prosecco Workshop

19:00p.m. Wednesday 9 December 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Making and eating pizza is a fun and creative way to enjoy food with all the family. Learn to make the crispiest base and the best tomato sauce to start you off properly. Come and ...

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12Dec

Teen & Tween Mexican Street Food

11:00a.m. Saturday 12 December 2026 | 2 hrs | €78 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Exploring the flavours of Mexico, prepare our fabulous
chicken Fajitas with guacamole, refried beans, tomato salsa and crème fraiche
chipotle , a definite family favourite that you...

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12Dec

Christmas Rehearsal Dinner - 2026 NEW RECIPES!

19:00p.m. Saturday 12 December 2026 | 3 hrs | €120 | PLACES AVAILABLE

With Christmas fast approaching, eliminate the panic of cooking for your family. 
Spend the evening with us at the Cookery School, leaving calm and ready with your collection of al...

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13Dec

Christmas Cakes & Pastry Workshop - NEW CLASS!

10:00a.m. Sunday 13 December 2026 | 4 hrs | €150 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Discover the magic of Christmas baking and get into the festive spirit with our hands-on Christmas Cakes & Pastry Workshop!Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to perfect ...

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16Dec

Bistro Classics

19:00p.m. Wednesday 16 December 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Bistro classics are dishes that are commonly found in traditional French bistros, known for their simple, hearty and often rustic flavours. The dishes you will prepare alongside ou...

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17Dec

Christmas Curries & Beer - NEW RECIPES!

19:00p.m. Thursday 17 December 2026 | 2 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

There is nothing more welcoming and intensely satisfying on a cold evening than a bowl of well-seasoned Christmas Chicken Madras and a festive Saffron & Cashew Vegetable Biryani al...

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18Dec

Christmas Tacos & Margarita's - NEW CLASS!

19:00p.m. Friday 18 December 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Swap the traditional Tacos & Margaritas for something a little more fun! Join us for a festive version of our very popular Tacos & Margaritas class, where we’ll bring a Mexican twi...

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19Dec

Teen & Tween Gourmet Pizza Making Workshop

10:00a.m. Saturday 19 December 2026 | 2 hrs | €78 | PLACES AVAILABLE

€150 for Adult & Child !! Making and eating pizza is a fun and creative way to enjoy food with all the family. Learn to make the crispiest base and the best tomato sauce to start y...

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19Dec

Small Plates & Spritz - NEW CLASS!

18:00p.m. Saturday 19 December 2026 | 3 hrs | €115 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Gather your friends and celebrate the festive season with an evening of Small Plates & Spritz!Get your friends, and join us for a fun and relaxed cooking class where you’ll learn h...

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20Dec

Edible Gifts for Christmas Workshop

10:00a.m. Sunday 20 December 2026 | 4 hrs | €150 | PLACES AVAILABLE

Handmade Christmas gifts are the best kind, particularly when you can eat them!  Who can resist a homemade truffle, a buttery biscuit or other gourmet goodies when they are prettil...

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