4 Cooking Classes in Dublin That Hold Up

1.Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Join Ann in her Castleknock home for a small, hands-on Irish cooking evening. You will prepare soda bread, leek and potato soup, beef and Guinness casserole, and colcannon, then sit down for dinner, music, conversation, and a Jameson Irish coffee lesson.

“This was hands down The most fun we had in Ireland. The host is so warm and welcoming, the food is so delicious, she does all the prep work so you have more time to really enjoy yourself and focus on the recipes. This activity of limited to a group of eight so it’s very comfortable and you have appropriate support on how you’re executing your cooking.”

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2.Irish Baking Class: Granny’s Apple Cake, Traditional Scones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Join Emily Lavelle in her Victorian Dublin home for a 90-minute baking class near Morehampton Road. Choose traditional Irish scones or Granny’s apple cake, learn family recipes and Irish food customs, then eat your warm creation with cream, butter, or jam. Groups are limited to six.

“Not only did I learn the recipes and techniques to make delicious scones and apple cake, I had an absolute wonderful time visiting with Emily and learning about her life in Dublin. She was warm and welcoming, and I felt very comfortable in her beautiful home. Would recommend for solo travelers and families. A great experience!”

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3.Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $89Best value

Join Elena in her modern, sea-facing Skerries home for a private three-hour cooking class and meal. Prepare Romanian, Irish, and international dishes, enjoy drinks, and eat at her dining table with views across the Irish Sea. Lunch or dinner sessions are available.

“The entire experience was outstanding! Prior to the cooking lesson, Lili took us on a tour of the fishing village of Skerries, which was awesome! The cooking lesson was great and the food was delicious! The lesson and time spent with Lili in Skerries was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland!!!”

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4.Private Market Tour and Irish Cooking Class in a Modern Skerries Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $102

Meet Elena at The Hoar Rock in Skerries for a market or town-shop tour, then cook and eat a multi-course Irish-fusion meal in her modern seaside home. Expect hands-on instruction, local conversation, beer or wine, and a private three-hour visit for your group.

“Spending time with Lily was wonderful. She is so full of life and fun. Her passion for her lovely city and for cooking are contagious. This was a most enjoyable evening.”

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