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Afternoon Cookery Classes

Most weekday afternoons it is possible to join our main student body for an afternoon class. Get all the recipes and a tasting at the end of the demonstration.

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School, Gardens & Farm
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Herb Garden

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Gardens and Farm Walk are open to the public all year round. 11AM - 5.30PM 7 Days from May to September. Monday - Saturday from October - April Admission: €6/€15/€4. Further Information
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Our "All In a Day" and "Learn to Relax" packages combine B&B in Ballymaloe House Hotel
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Price: €450 to €750

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Ballymaloe Enterprises

Ballymaloe House & Restaurant	Ballymaloe Country Relish
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Wider Family Enterprises

Ballymaloe Literary Festival	F.H Wetlands	Garden Shop	Jobs For Cooks	Mahon Point Farmers Market
O'Connells Restaurant	Paddy O Granola	Saturday Pizzas	Smith and Whelan Wines	The Restaurant Manager
Wildside Catering

About Us

The Ballymaloe Cookery School

There are so many things to tell you about Ballymaloe Cookery School it is difficult to know where to start. We've been running classes here since 1983.

Unlike any other cookery school in the world we are located in the middle of a 100-acre, organic farm of which ten acres are devoted to organic market gardens, orchards and greenhouses.

Ballymaloe Cookery School

Shanagarry
Co. Cork
Ireland
Ph: + 353 21 4646785
Fax: + 353 21 4646909

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Our Lecturers

Darina Allen

Rory O'Connell

Rachel Allen

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Latest Ballymaloe News

Irish Restaurant Awards 2014

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Canada AM with Mark Cullen

Canada AM reporter Mark Cullen came to visit us last Autumn.

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Upcoming Courses

A Week at Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm & Gardens

Mon 28th July 2014

Menu Planning made Easy: A Weeks worth of Menus (New)

Mon 28th July 2014

Master It with Rory O'Connell

Wed 30th July 2014

An Afternoon of Cake Decorating

Fri 1st August 2014

Intensive Introductory Course Part 1

Mon 4th August 2014

The Summer Cookery Course

Mon 4th August 2014

Intensive Introductory Course Part 2

Mon 11th August 2014

Kids in the Kitchen

Mon 11th August 2014
Items of Interest

Slow Food Event

Kids in the Kitchen

Ivana Borojevic

Rachel Goenka

A Week at Ballymaloe Cookery School

Garden Diary - June 2014

Rachel Allen - Delhi Style

Long Table Dinner

Whats On in Ballymaloe
Take a quick look at what's on in the next few weeks.

Course List

Master It with Rory O'Connell	Wed 30th July 2014	2.0 Day	€495	Places Available
An Afternoon of Cake Decorating	Fri 1st August 2014	0.5 Day	€95	Places Available
Intensive Introductory Course Part 1	Mon 4th August 2014	5.0 Day	€925	Waiting List
The Summer Cookery Course	Mon 4th August 2014	5.0 Day	€3300	Places Available
Kids in the Kitchen	Mon 11th August 2014	0.5 Day	€95	Places Available
Intensive Introductory Course Part 2	Mon 11th August 2014	5.0 Day	€925	Places Available
Kids in the Kitchen	Mon 18th August 2014	0.5 Day	€95	Places Available
Intensive Introductory Course Part 3	Mon 18th August 2014	5.0 Day	€925	Places Available
Kids in the Kitchen (New)	Mon 25th August 2014	0.5 Day	€95	Places Available
Intensive Introductory Course Part 4	Mon 25th August 2014	5.0 Day	€925	Places Available
Middle Eastern Flavours	Mon 1st September 2014	2.5 Day	€615	Places Available
A Week at Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm & Gardens	Mon 1st September 2014	5.0 Day	€1150	Places Available
Simply Delicious Food for Family & Friends Part 3	Wed 3rd September 2014	2.5 Day	€615	Places Available
Everyday Kitchen with Rachel Allen (New)	Mon 8th September 2014	2.5 Day	€615	Places Available
School Closed Wed PM - Friday	Wed 10th September 2014	2.5 Day	€0	Places Available
12 Week Certificate Course September 2014	Mon 15th September 2014	12 Weeks	€10695	Waiting List
Autumn Foraging with Darina Allen	Sat 20th September 2014	1.0 Day	€195	Waiting List
Garden Workshop: Seed Saving - A Forgotten Skill with Susan Turner	Mon 22nd September 2014	0.5 Day	€95	Places Available
Homemade Butter, Yoghurt and Several Cheeses	Wed 24th September 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Places Available
Gluten Free Cooking with Rosemary Kearney Part 1	Sat 4th October 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Places Available
The Lost Art of Carving (New)	Fri 10th October 2014	0.5 Day	€95	Places Available
Get Blogging with Lucy Pearce	Sat 11th October 2014	0.5 Day	€70	Places Available
Irresistible Breakfasts	Mon 13th October 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Places Available
Afternoon Tea & Cakes	Wed 15th October 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Waiting List
Pizza Masterclass with Philip Dennhardt	Fri 17th October 2014	0.5 Day	€95	Places Available
Discovering Tapas and Sherry	Wed 22nd October 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Places Available
Pizza, Calzone, Panzerotti, Piadina.....	Fri 24th October 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Places Available
Spooky Kids in the Kitchen	Wed 29th October 2014	0.5 Day	€95	Places Available
Dynamic Vegetarian Cooking	Wed 5th November 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Places Available
Just Cook it	Fri 7th November 2014	0.5 Day	€165	Waiting List
Canapes, Finger Food and Tasty Bites	Wed 12th November 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Waiting List
Guest Chef John Desmond, Island Cottage, Heir Island	Mon 17th November 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Places Available
Fermented Foods for a Healthier life	Wed 19th November 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Places Available
Garden Workshop: Ornamental fans and Espaliers with Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries .. with Susan Turner	Mon 24th November 2014	0.5 Day	€95	Places Available
Sushi made Simple with Shermin Mustafa	Wed 26th November 2014	0.5 Day	€125	Places Available
The Business of Food	Mon 8th December 2014	10.0 Day	€1995	Places Available
Christmas Cooking	Mon 8th December 2014	1.0 Day	€255	Places Available
Festive Entertaining with Rachel Allen Part 2	Tue 9th December 2014	2.5 Day	€615	Places Available
Hands-on Christmas Party	Thu 11th December 2014	0.5 Day	€165	Places Available
2015
12 Week Certificate Course January 2015	Mon 5th January 2015	12 Weeks	€10695	Places Available
12 Week Certificate Course April 2015	Mon 27th April 2015	12 Weeks	€10995	Places Available

Contact Ballymaloe Cookery School

Ballymaloe Cookery School
Shanagarry
Co. Cork
Ireland

Email: info@cookingisfun.ie

Tel: + 353 21 4646785

Fax: + 353 21 4646909

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What our students say

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"I'm now in London catering with the Blues Agency and also doing private dinner parties etc. The Ballymaloe notes on season calendars and menu planning have been extremely helpful, as they've allowed me to create winning menus that make the clients then recommend me amongst their friends and colleagues. So thank you for such a fantastic course, your work is such an eye-opener that helps us create beautiful food to share with others. I'll be back to visit!"

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Emma Rawnsley

12 Week Course, September 2013

"fabulous course! I had a great time thank you!"

A Student

Introductory Course Part 3

Hi, I really enjoyed my 2 weeks with you recently, the fishing trip/veg picking/Cow milking were great additions that complimented the whole experience beautifully. The entire staff have an intoxicating enthusiasm & I havent stopped recommending the school since my return home! I fully intend to do another course in the future, perhaps one on bread making or vegetarian cooking etc.

A Student

Introductory Course Part 4

It was attending 4 short courses last year that I got the inspiration to set up my own mobile cafe. Thanks again

A Student

Some of our short courses.

Ballymaloe Cookery School is a transformative and empowering place, where a passion for food and a respect of the environment go hand in hand. I was lucky enough to attend the May 2011 Certificate Course and the experience was truly life changing. I spent three months in bliss - waking every morning to the clarity of a lush green country farm, cooking with fresh, organic ingredients, and learning from people who are truly passionate about food. I felt I found a place where I belonged - where...

Pia Zain

12 Week Certificate Course.

I have to say that I enjoyed the entire experience immensely. I thought the presentation style of Darina, Rachel and Rory were exceptional and they were all very approachable. The content of the course was marvellous. I found the culinary knowledge very stimulating and encouraging. As well as that, the background knowledge, tips and facts on various things which the three of them brought to their presentations was exhaustive. All your staff were incredibly pleasant and helpful and the...

A Student

Entertaing with Darina and Rachel Allen

"Thoroughly enjoyed the course, have come away feeling really inspired! Have made a number of the recipes since I have returned home which has gone down very well with family and friends! Found the whole atmosphere at the cookery school very friendly with a wonderful ethos, everyone was so helpful and friendly. Rachel was so approachable, knowledgable and went out of her way to answer questions and source recipes in response to queries, would highly recommend the course."

A Student

Rachel's Bake

This was my 2nd year at the cookery school. Myself and my sister are going to make this an annual event. I cannot tell you how rejuvenated I was after spending the week in Shanagarry followed by a long weekend at the hotel. We just felt like we were on retreat from the world and made so welcome by all the family and staff. A special mention to Mamie our kitchen chef (please pass on our thanks) who looked after us so well. So looking forward to either part 2 or part 4 next year.

A Student

Introductory Course