Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Join our main student body in our demonstration kitchen for an afternoon demonstration. You will receive a copy of the recipes and a tasting plate at the end of the class. 聽The demonstration room is equipped with a large overhead mirror and Monitors for closeup work. We release details of recipes to be demonstrated 2 weeks in advance.
Afternoon Cookery Classes begin at 2PM, however please try to be at cookery school for 1:45PM.
Guests will get a copy of all recipes and tastings of all dishes at the end of the demonstration. Please note you will be joining our main student body for this demonstration.
Details of Recipes to be demonstrated are published approximately 2 weeks in Advance.
Get Ready for the Holiday Season at the Ballymaloe Organic Farm School with this 1 day sustainable Christmas decorations making course led by Iona Murray, Head Floral Designer at Ballymaloe House Hotel.
Begin by taking a walk through the gardens and foraging for seasonal florals, branches and greens. Learn what is in season during the winter, how to look for color, texture and size when gathering for decorative pieces.
Once in the workshop space, Iona will demo a variety of tips and tricks using sustainable materials for a variety of Chrismas decorations- including but not limited to- wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, trees etc. There is so much waste during this time of year, and often plastic frames/ties (while cheap), only lasts a couple weeks and cannot be re-used next year at the same quality level. Learn how to care for your fresh garlands and Christmas tree for a long, fresh look and the best ways to secure wreaths and other items to doors and walls, and so much more...
After lunch, you will have the opportunity to put what you learned in demo into practice, and select a hands-on project to work on and bring home with you that day! Get inspired by the gardens, the demo, and the opportunity to work closely with Iona, and make a piece that is uniquely you and that will last for many Christmas seasons.
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Good to Know:
The prestigious Ballymaloe 12 WeekCertificate Course is run three times a year, with courses beginning in January,April or May, and September.
The course is aimed at anyone with a passionate interest in food. Many of our students use the course as a springboard to become a professional chef; others use it to equip themselves with a marketable skill.
Others still take the course simply to maximize the pleasure they get from cooking at home.
Students develop a deep and detailed understanding of food and how it is produced. The emphasis is on recognising the best ingredients and knowing how to showcase them.