May marks the time of year when we introduce more daytime cooking classes at Howth Castle Cookery School. From pasta-making workshops and tasty bakes to fishing for ingredients and cooking classic Irish dishes, we’ll be adding more classes in the mornings and afternoons as the season progresses, including daytime cooking classes for adults and for families.
Whether you're a confident cook looking to refine your skills or a complete beginner ready to discover the joy of making things from scratch, our daytime classes have something for everyone, including the young foodies in your life.
Here's a look at 11 of our upcoming daytime classes running through May and June. Grab a spot before they fill up!
A brilliant introduction to the kitchen for younger cooks aged roughly 10–14. In this hands-on session, teens and tweens will learn the art of making fresh pasta from scratch, rolling, shaping, and (most importantly) eating their own creations. A wonderful way to build confidence and a life skill they'll actually use.
You’ll also get to prepare some really tasty sauces to go with your pasta that are both easy and quick to put together. Come along and have some family fun together - learn more
Howth is one of Ireland's finest fishing villages, and this class celebrates everything the sea has to offer. You'll get to know how to select, prepare and cook beautiful fresh seafood, a class that feels right at home in this part of the world - learn more
A true taste of coastal Ireland. Learn to make a rich, warming seafood chowder using the freshest local catch, paired with the iconic combination of treacle and Guinness brown bread. This is proper, honest, soul-satisfying cooking, and the recipe will become a permanent fixture in your repertoire - learn more
4. Pasta, Gnocchi & Risotto Workshop
Saturday 30 May | 10:00 a.m.
Three Italian classics, one unforgettable morning. This workshop takes you through the techniques behind silky handmade pasta, pillowy gnocchi, and a perfectly creamy risotto. Whether you've always wanted to ditch the dried pasta or finally nail the risotto, this is the class for you - learn more
Sourdough can feel mysterious, all that talk of starters and fermentation and proving times. But in this demystifying workshop, you'll discover it's more approachable than you think. Leave with a real understanding of the process, the confidence to bake at home, and a loaf to be proud of - learn more
Hot off the oven, this is a brand new class! Perfect for budding young bakers, this session is packed with fun, flavour and the satisfaction of making something sweet from scratch. If you know a teen or tween who loves to bake (or is just starting to), this is a wonderful treat and a great way to bond with them in a fun environment - learn more
Sometimes you just want great bread, fast. This practical, enjoyable class covers a range of no-yeast breads that come together quickly, paired with flavourful dips to match. Ideal for those who want to bring something homemade to every occasion without spending the whole day in the kitchen - learn more
One of our most popular classes, and it's easy to see why. Starting with a boat trip to fish the freshest catch, you'll learn how to handle, prepare and cook fish with skill and confidence. Running on three dates in June, this is a class that truly celebrates where we live, right on the coast of Howth - learn more
Just in time for summer entertaining, this class is all about cooking with fire and freshness. Learn how to get the best from your grill and pair those beautiful, smoky meats with vibrant, seasonal salads that hold their own. Perfect for anyone who wants to elevate the summer spread - learn more
There are few things more comforting than a freshly baked scone or a warm slice of brown bread straight from the oven. This workshop is a celebration of Irish baking at its most classic and beloved, a skill worth having and a morning worth savouring - learn more
We are thrilled to introduce this brand new class! Choux pastry is one of those techniques that looks incredibly impressive but, with the right guidance, is entirely within reach. Learn to make light, golden éclairs and profiteroles filled with cream and finished with glossy chocolate, the kind of baking that stops people in their tracks - learn more
These are just a selection of our upcoming daytime cooking classes; we also run a full programme of weekend and evening classes throughout the year. Whether you're treating yourself, looking for a unique gift, or planning a special morning out, there's something here for everyone.
Places fill up quickly, so we'd recommend booking early. Visit our Classes page to browse the full schedule and reserve your place.
For anyone travelling to Dublin or looking to book a fun group activity with work or friends, we also cater for group cooking classes.
Posted on 29 Apr 2026.
