Kilkenny is renowned for its cookery schools. From demonstrations and workshops to hands-on-tuition and private dining functions, they offer something for everyone. You can learn how to create quick and easy dishes using fresh and local ingredients, or if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can learn from the best in the country and be a chef for a day. Whatever tickles your taste buds, you’ll find it in Kilkenny.
Located in Irishtown on the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny’s centre, Cakeface Cookery School is a state of the art contemporary spaced designed to inspire the ‘Wille Wonka’ in us all. Classes are hands ON and relaxed but expect to be challenged whatever your level. From adult individual classes, private cookery events, kids cookery camp and birthday parties there is something to suit all foodies.
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Edward Hayden is a well-known chef and food writer and is very familiar to radio and television audiences from his weekly cookery slots on TV3′s Ireland AM and regular appearances on KCLR 96FM.
Edward works as a culinary lecturer at Waterford Institute of Technology and has also completed a nationwide culinary tour of Ireland giving cookery demonstrations at a variety of locations.
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Ryeland House Cookery School first open its doors in Kilkenny in 1991 to provide cooking classes and has been run ever since by the proprietor Mrs. Anne Neary. The house itself is a country farm house built in 1845, it has been the home of the Neary family for over four generations and is located approximately five miles outside the historic city of Kilkenny at Cuffesgrange.
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Kilkenny brings visitors and locals together all year round to celebrate their shared love of arts, culture, food, music, business, and much more.
