Christmas Cooking Classes

How are you preparing for the festive season? Join us as we bring seasonal ideas, fun experiences, gifting and people into our kitchen in Blackrock.

From beautiful edible Christmas gifts, canapes & sparkling spritzes, to dishes that can be celebrated around the table, our classes are hands-on and sure to get you into the Christmas mood. You’ll leave inspired and with many new ideas and tips to allow you to host with confidence this season.

• DCS Annual Christmas Extravaganza
• A fool-proof menu that you can lean on when the big day arrives: a detailed recipe pack, timeframes, and tips & tricks to help you host your own delicious Christmas feast.
• Christmas Bites & Booze
• delicious canapes, LOTS OF SAMPLING, presentation ideas, and sparkling spritzes & cocktails.
• the Edible Gifts Social
• Delightful festive stocking fillers, beautifully packaged and labelled. delicious edible gifts to suprise someone on your Christmas list.
• the Festive Night Supper Club
• ARRIVE TO WELCOME DRINKS BEFORE ENJOYING A SHORT HANDS-ON SESSION. THEN RETIRE TO THE DINING ROOM FOR A BEAUTIFUL 3-COURSE MEAL & DRINKS - an unforgettable Christmas dining experience.

Giving a course as a present?

Book them onto a specific course or give a voucher for any amount and let them choose the class and the date. All vouchers are valid for 5 years. Choose from digital vouchers which will reach you by email in minutes, or opt for a physical voucher which can be posted out. Last posting date before Christmas is Monday 21st December. Not sure which class to book? See what our chefs would give on The Chefs' Christmas List.

Organising a christmas party for your team? See our Corporate Events

• What Christmas cooking classes are available in Dublin?
• Dublin Cookery School in Blackrock runs four different types of classes throughout November and December. Learn how to make handmade edible gifts at our Edible Gifts Social; canapés & sparkling spritz ideas at our Christmas Bites & Booze class, all the tips & tricks to host Christmas dinner on our DCS Annual Christmas Extravaganza, our join us for one of our Festive Night Supper Clubs.
• What class teaches how to cook Christmas dinner?
• Our DCS Annual Christmas Extravaganza is a one-day course guiding you through the tips & tricks you'll need to host your own delicious Christmas feast. From turkey to trimmings, sauces to sides, this full-day course will help you navigate the preparation and timings to allow you to host Christmas dinner with confidence. 9.30am to 3pm, €190
• What class teaches how to make Christmas party food and cocktails?
• The Christmas Bites & Booze course is a relaxed evening of many tasters and festive drinks. 7pm to 10pm, €115.
• What class teaches how to make edible Christmas gifts?
• The Edible Gifts Social class is a delightful night of festive sweet & savoury stocking fillers. Leave with your gifts beautifully packaged and labelled. 7pm to 10pm, €115pp.
• What is the format of the classes?
• All our courses are hands-on. Some of our courses may be a little lighter on hands-on and carry more demonstration such as our Christmas Bites & Booze, Festive Night Supper Clubs, and the DCS Annual Christmas Extravaganza due to the nature of the content. A detailed recipe pack is given to each person on arrival and our talented team of professional chefs are there to guide you through the class.
• How many people are in a class?
• We take a maximum of 24 students on our courses, everyone working in pairs.
• Can I come on my own?
• Yes. All our classes have a social feel, so you can come on your own and meet new people at our school.
• I have a dietary requirement. Can I still come?
• The menus may not suit every diet, but adjustments will be made where possible, and we can advise if any class in particular is not suitable.  Please get in touch before you book.
• Where is Dublin Cookery School located?
• 2 Brookfield Terrace, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 C9Y5.