The September Timetable for Grown-Ups: Evening Cookery Classes in Dublin
9th September 2026
Every September, an Irish household reorganises itself around a list. New copybooks, new subjects, new shoes, new teacher, a new timetable stuck to the fridge door. Everybody in the house is starting something new. And often that’s everyone except the person who bought the copybooks.
There’s no reason they can’t target a September reset too.
Dublin Cookery School runs evening cookery classes in Blackrock all through the autumn. In September alone we have Sushi & Tempura on the 15th, Steaks, Sauces & Sides on the 18th, Modern Vegetarian on the 19th, Discover Korea on the 22nd and Incredible India on the 29th. One evening, one subject, and something you can happily cook again throughout the year.
Here’s what’s coming this term at DCS.
Why do meal plans need a revamp in September?
After a summer of eating out, holiday food, and having some time to explore, our timetables tighten up with school runs, training, matches, homework at the kitchen table, and dinner needed at six thirty. So the meal options rota shrink to the old reliables that we can make with our eyes closed.
September is the month the whole country associates with fresh starts and its the month our cooking can get predictable with the arrival of the school timetable.
The fix? Going back to school. Well, sort of.
The subjects you still remember are the ones you did with your hands
Most of what we were taught at school was learned by rote. Poems, dates, the periodic table, all held in your head until June and then swiftly forgotten once exams were over. For us, the skills and knowledge that survived were the practical lessons, the ones where you learned by actually doing them and making mistakes, and figuring it out with someone who knew what they were doing beside you.
Cooking is that kind of subject. You can read about a hard sear and an aromatic butter-baste but might still be guessing what that actually means. In our kitchen, you’ve a chef at your elbow showing you how, so you’ll know how to do it yourself, at home. Make a pizza dough with someone telling you when its ready, and the recipe turns from words on a page, to something you can feel with your hands.
The September evening timetable
Every class below takes place in our cookery school at 2 Brookfield Terrace, Blackrock, roughly 20 minutes from Dublin city centre by DART or bus. All our classes are a mix of are demo and hands-on, and all levels are welcome. Prices and times are as listed on each course page.
| Date | Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 14th Sep | One Pot, One Pan | €105 |
| Tues 15th Sep | Sushi & Tempura with Ken Komatsu | €115 |
| Fri 18th Sep | Steaks, Sauces & Sides | €115 |
| Mon 21st Sep | A Taste of Mexico: Explore More! | €105 |
| Tue 22nd Sep | Discover Korea | €105 |
| Mon 28th Sep | Gourmet Pizza Masterclass: Explore More! | €105 |
| Tue 29th Sep | Incredible India: Original | €105 |
Here is an example of three of our upcoming courses in more detail.
One Pot, One Pan
A whole evening of meal ideas that go into one pot or pan for maximise ease and minimal clean-up.
Lighten the load in your kitchen this season with this accessible evening class.
“The perfect amount of hands-on cooking and instruction. I learnt knife skills and how to make dishes with new flavours.”
Johnny April 2025
Discover Korea
Chef Sangpil shares some if his favourite national dishes, kimchijeon & bulgogi to name just two.
With bold flavours and distinctive fermentation, this is the kind of food meant to be shared across the middle of a table.
“Chef Sangpil made everything so approachable, and I loved trying my hand at bulgogi and japchae.”
Oksana October 2025
A Taste of Mexico: Explore More!
Join Chef José for a night of bracing salsas — the ultimate way to mix up Monday night meal ideas. From pressing tortilla dough, to moles and enchiladas, to pollo asado and hibiscus sodas. This Explore More! course can be taken on it’s own or in addition to our Original! course
“ Found the course excellent, with Jose hugely informative, engaging and friendly.”
Dave May 2025
Not sure which subject to pick?
The full list of dates and classes is on our evening courses page, and you can see everything month by month on the course calendar. If you'd rather ask a person first — about a menu, an allergy, or which class might suit — email info@dublincookeryschool.ie or ring 01 210 0555 before you book.
Everyone else in the house can learn a new subject this month. Pick yours off the timetable above.
Common Questions
- What evening classes can adults do in Dublin in September?
- Dublin Cookery School runs a series of evening cookery classes in Blackrock in September 2026, on Monday, Tuesday and Friday evenings. Choose from: Gourmet Pizza Masterclass: Original (4th), One Pot, One Pan (14th), Sushi & Tempura with Ken Komatsu (15th), Steaks, Sauces & Sides (18th), A Taste of Mexico: Explore More! (21st), Discover Korea (22nd), Gourmet Pizza Masterclass: Explore More! (28th) and Incredible India: Original (29th). Prices are €105 or €115 and every class is open to all levels.
- Where can I learn to cook in Dublin as an adult?
- Dublin Cookery School has taught hands-on cooking classes for adults at 2 Brookfield Terrace, Blackrock, Co. Dublin since 2007. It's about 20 minutes from Dublin city centre by DART or bus. Classes include evening courses, one-day courses, multi-day courses, and a 4 Week Essential Skills course. Evening cookery classes start at €105 and can be booked online.
- Do you need any experience to do a cookery class?
- Our classes are designed for all levels. Everyone gets support through any technique that's unfamiliar and you'll pick up lots of pointers throughout the evening. The tutors teach in layers and adapt to the room, so you'll be comfortable whether it's your first class or your tenth. Where a class carries a dietary restriction, for example Discover Korea isn't suitable for vegetarians, it's stated on the course page.
- How long is an evening cookery class in Dublin?
- Evening cookery classes at Dublin Cookery School start at 19:00 and run either to 21:30 or to 22:00, depending on the class. The exact finish time is listed on each course page. Classes are a mix of demonstration and hands-on.
- Do the "Original" and "Explore More!" versions have to be taken in order?
- No. Gourmet Pizza Masterclass, A Taste of Mexico, Incredible India, A Taste of Italy, Pasta Masterclass, Thai Stir-Fries and Spanish Tapas & Paella each run as two separate evening courses with different content. They can be taken in either order, or on their own. In September you can do Gourmet Pizza Masterclass: Original on the 4th and Explore More! on the 28th, or just one of the two.