How much do cooking classes in Dublin cost?
Cooking lessons are usually priced somewhere between €52 ($59USD) and over €88 ($100USD) per person. It’s worth noting that this is just a guide and that a few factors can impact the cost. The number in your party is one, since class prices are tiered based on group size. The type of class you book is another, as is the date you book, with high-demand dates like Valentine’s Day typically commanding higher prices.
You can view the per-person starting price on your chosen experience page to get a rough idea of what it costs. For more in-depth information, you can also reach out to our friendly Concierge team, who are always on hand and happy to help.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Everybody can level up their home cooking with culinary classes. If you’re a novice in the kitchen, you’ll find beginner-friendly classes that’ll teach you the essential skills that no aspiring chef should be without. And if you’re more advanced, there are plenty of classes providing precisely the kind of new challenge you’re looking for.
All are led by renowned local chefs, and all are perfect for celebrating life’s special moments. You could be planning a birthday, an anniversary or even a team building event. Whatever the occasion, learning to cook your favorite cuisine under the guidance of a world-class chef is the kind of experience that everybody can get behind.
What should I expect during a typical class?
If you’re contemplating booking cooking experiences, there are a few things to expect. The first is to have a blast! You’ll get hands-on with delicious new recipes from around the world and unlock the sharp skills you need to make them at home.
What’s more, you’ll do it with help from a world-class chef. You’ll get to pick their brains, learn their hard-earned trade secrets and brush up on your knowledge of the world of food. In terms of the skills and recipes you’ll learn, they depend on the class you take. In any case, you’ll have the chance at the end of the session to sit and enjoy a delicious meal of your own making.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
It depends on which of the city's best cooking classes takes your fancy. For example, if you opt to enrol in a sushi-making class, you’ll spend the session getting to grips with the specialized equipment and authentic ingredients needed to recreate your favorite sushi rolls. Similarly, an Italian pasta-making class will see you rolling, shaping and filling fresh pasta, before simmering delicious sauces to pair with it.
Most classes also cover essentials like knife handling, ingredient preparation, kitchen safety and even seasoning — all skills that no chef should be without. This means that whatever your chosen foodie theme, you’re guaranteed to leave the class as a better cook than when you arrived.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Dublin’s top cooking classes come with a whole host of benefits. The first and perhaps most obvious is that you’ll get to learn mouthwatering new recipes from around the world and unlock the skills you need to recreate them at home. Another is that you’ll do it with help from a world-class chef who knows what it takes to help level up your cooking.
You’ll also get to share the experience with like-minded foodies, be they your friends, family or your colleagues. Together, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the world of food, share plenty of laughs as you get to grips with new skills and forge unforgettable memories that’ll last long after the class is over.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
There are cooking courses available for everybody. If you’re a beginner, you’ll find foundational classes that are sure to get you started. Equally, if you’re more advanced in the kitchen, you’re sure to find the new foodie challenge you’re looking for among the selection of available experiences.
All you need is a passion for great food. Provided that you have that, you’ll benefit from the guidance of a renowned and highly-experienced chef who’ll have you cooking like a pro in no time. Whether you’re rolling restaurant-grade sushi, Tuscan trattoria-style pasta or a hearty Irish stew, there’s really nobody better qualified to teach you.
Where do the classes take place?
You have a choice. If you’d prefer to learn to cook your chosen cuisines at the chef’s table, there are plenty of hosts across Dublin who love welcoming curious culinary enthusiasts into their home kitchens. Simply check the map on your chosen experience page to see where the chef is based.
If you would prefer to hold the class in your home or holiday rental, that’s fine! All you need is a clean, functional kitchen plus enough space for your chef to conduct the class safely. Provided that those are in place, they’ll gladly come to you, bringing along all of the ingredients plus any specialized equipment required to make your chosen menu.