Description

Cooking for Family and Friends – Create Memorable Meals to Share

There’s something special about bringing people together over a delicious home-cooked meal. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a special celebration, our Cooking for Family & Friends class at Dingle Cookery School will help you create meals that leave lasting memories.

Who Is This Class For?

This class is perfect for anyone who loves the idea of cooking for their loved ones. Whether you’re just starting out in the kitchen or are a seasoned home cook looking for fresh ideas, our expert chefs will guide you every step of the way.

What You’ll Learn

In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll master the skills to create meals that are both simple and impressive:

• Time-Saving Techniques: Learn efficient cooking methods to make meal preparation stress-free.
• Flavourful Recipes: Discover how to make dishes that balance taste, texture, and nutrition.
• Kitchen Confidence: Pick up practical tips and tricks to take your cooking to the next level.
• Global Inspiration: Explore recipes inspired by flavours and ingredients from around the world, ensuring variety and creativity in your cooking.

We will teach you how to pair ingredients, season effectively, and present your meals beautifully—all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

What’s on the Menu?

During the class, you will prepare a selection of crowd-pleasing dishes designed to bring family and friends together. From  easy starters to hearty mains to shareable sides and a mouth-watering  dessert, these recipes will suit any occasion. With an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, each dish will be as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.

Why Choose This Class?

At Dingle Cookery School, we believe cooking is about more than just following a recipe. It’s about creating experiences, building connections, and celebrating the joy of sharing food. This class will not only teach you how to cook but also inspire you to approach hosting and entertaining with ease and confidence.

• Hands-On Learning: Practice each recipe step by step with guidance from our expert guidance.
• Take Home Recipes: Leave with a collection of tried-and-tested recipes you will want to make again and again.
• Memorable Experience: Enjoy a warm, welcoming environment where learning is fun and collaborative.

Why Wait? Book Today!

Transform your next family gathering or dinner party into something truly special. After this class, you will have the confidence, skills, and inspiration to create meals that wow your loved ones, no matter the occasion.

Spaces for this popular class fill up quickly—don’t miss out!

Let’s make your next meal an occasion to remember. We’ll see you in the kitchen!

Sample Menu

Crostini with Goats cheese and Red Pepper Pesto

Moroccan Chicken and Chickpea Soup

Smoked Haddock Fish Cakes and Creamed Leeks

Pepper Crusted Steak Salad, Rocket, and Horseradish Cream

Seared John Dory, Mussels, Celeriac and Apple

Stuffed Roast Pork, White Bean and buttered Cabbage

Basque Cheese Cake

Your Day

• 10am – 3pm
• Tea/coffee on arrival
• Hands on class with Mark Murphy.
• Several meals served throughout the day, that you have cooked yourself!
• You get all class recipes and notes.

This class is suitable for all skill levels. It is designed to be interactive, fun, and perfect for both beginners and experienced home cooks.

FAQ’s

What do I need to bring?
We provide everything you need for your culinary experience – aprons, recipe
print outs, pens, all materials and ingredients.
Drinking water is available on site but please bring a water bottle if you wish to
do so.
What level of cooking experience do is required?
All of our courses are specially designed so that guests of any level can join us
and learn an abundance. Beginners or budding cooks will find support and
guidance as they practice new techniques and meet new ingredients, while
more seasoned chefs will thrive on all the tips and pointers we offer to add to
their skill set. Our personalized and patient approach allows for and welcomes
questions from all guests, whatever their level may be.
Is the course suitable if I have a food allergy or specific dietary requirements?
If you suffer from a food allergy, dietary restriction, coeliac disease or gluten
intolerance, please contact the school before booking.
We can normally accommodate by making slight adjustments for your specific
hands-on tasks, depending on what the specific course is.
What if I need to cancel my course after booking?
If a customer cancellation request is received 48 hours prior to a class, Dingle
Cookery School we allow a full refund or booking transfers. Please note late
cancellations will be charged the full fee amount.
Cancellation requests must be made by email to
info@dinglecookeryschool.com
How do I get to the cookery school?
Eircode V92 EE04
Dingle Cookery School is located within five minutes’ walk from the town
centre. As you drive through Dingle town you will pass Super Valu on your
right, keep driving on this road. You will soon pass the large car/bus park will
be on your left and the Aquarium is on your right. Keep on this road, you will see a large sign for Dingle Cookery School on the right, drive up here, our building is the yellow one.
Is there parking nearby?
There is plenty of parking in the free carpark beside the Cookery School.