DCS Annual Christmas Extravaganza!

from €190.00

DCS Annual Christmas Extravaganza!
One Day Course
09.30 - 15:00

A DCS classic! Let us guide you through the tips and 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.

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Get ready to be primed with a gorgeous, fool-proof menu that you can lean on when the big day arrives!

From the perennial favourites like a perfectly golden roast turkey, glazed ham and sides, with stuffing of course, to unique twists on old classics. Today you will partake in a full run-down of our favourite Christmas dishes with a stronger focus on demonstrations and time for questions.

Fully satiated, you will leave our kitchen with a full recipe pack, schedules and timeframes, as well as tried-and-true tricks to get you going with confidence when the spotlight is on you. Let us be your culinary guide this festive season as well as your first Christmas meal stopover.

These are our most popular Christmas classes and sell fast — reserve your spot now.

Want to gift this experience? Just follow our normal booking process. You can book them on the course and choose if they need to receive any notification emails.

*Due to the specialist nature of this course and set menu, the menu may not be able to accommodate specific dietary needs; if in doubt, please contact us in advance of booking.

Sample Menu

CHECK OUT WHAT WE'RE PLANNING!

Festive Snacks:
Salmon Gravlax & pickles
Seedy Crackers
& how to improvise with what you have!

Features:
Mushroom Wellington Marsala Cream Sauce
the Turkey, the Gravy & a riff
the Honey-Glazed Ham & a riff
Celebration 1 Pot Rib Bonus!

Salads & Sides:
Brussels Sprouts Christmas Slaw
Radicchio with Sherry & Sesame
Roast Sweetheart Cabbage
Wok-Fired Leeks with Roast Garlic Butter
Bubbly Potato Deep Dish
Chestnut Stuffing Soufflé

Edible Gift Ideas:
Apple-Cranberry Sauce
Glossy Figs
Poached Quince

Sweets:
Chewy Chocolate Crinkles
Coconut & Rum Kisses
No-Churn Fig Ice Cream

Fun Festive Drinks!

Hosting this year? We'll give you the low-down with all the timings, tips & tricks!

*sample menu subject to change

Frequently asked questions

  • Should I eat something before I come?
  • On all our courses you will be eating the dishes you prepare in the hands-on session and everyone generally leaves us well-fed. Bear in mind that it takes time to whip up what we've planned and we recommend you eat something before you arrive at the school. All food cooked in the school is intended to be eaten on the premises.

  • What level of cooking experience do I need?
  • The beauty of how we design all of our courses is that anyone of any level can join us. While someone new to the kitchen will find support as they manoeuvre through new techniques, the more seasoned cooks in our group will thrive on all the pointers we offer for further improvement. Our course material is layered and we know how to quickly adapt to a moving room. Constant, open-ended learning is one of the things we love the most about being in the kitchen and our tutors' enthusiastic teaching style and patience is a testament to that.

  • What if I have a food allergy or dietary restrictions?
  • If you suffer from a severe nut, egg, dairy, seafood, wheat allergy or coeliac disease, please contact us before booking and we'll be able to confirm whether or not a specific course menu is adaptable. Certain course themes may not be adaptable in order to stay true to the course brief. Where we can accommodate a dietary requirement the curriculum for other students will remain the same as the original.

    You must bring an Epi-pen. If your food allergy is airborne, due to the wide range of course themes and events that we host, our environment is not safe for you. Please note that while every care will be taken to provide a safe and enjoyable cooking experience for all students, there is always the risk of cross-contamination.

  • What if I can't make it to a course or dining event that I've booked?
  • If you cannot make a course that you have booked, you are more than welcome to send someone in your place (18 years or older). Just give us a call with the name change and we'll take good care of them. If this can't be arranged and you need to cancel your place, please take a look at our our full Terms & Conditions, go to https://dublincookeryschool.ie/terms to see what rules apply to you.

  • Is there an age requirement?
  • All of our regular courses are designed for adults. The minimum age for someone coming on their own is 18 years. If someone younger is joining us, they must be accompanied and booked on with an adult. Please note that our course fees apply to each attendee, regardless of age.

    Our Growing Gourmet and 1 Week Essential Skills for TY courses are for teenagers only.

  • What is parking like in the area?
  • Metered parking can be found right outside the school and on surrounding streets Monday-Saturday from 8.00-19.00. Please do not park on the grass verges opposite the school, on resident disabled parking spots, or on the double yellow lines in the area. For more info, go to https://www.dublincookeryschool.ie/your-visit.

Your course itinerary

09:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome

Everyone is encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to the course start-time. After we sign you in, we'll help you settle in with a coffee or tea before we get started. This is a great time to get to know your fellow students.

09:30 AM – 02:00 PM: Demo & Hands-On

We’ll welcome you into our modern, mirror-lined Demo Kitchen. Our Christmas Extravaganza 1 Day Course is a demo-driven day, but you will still get your hands-in and can expect a couple of Hands-On sessions to help connect the dots. In our practical sessions, everyone works in pairs with specific elements organised for each person.

02:00 -03:00 PM

At this point, we're generally wrapping up the cooking! Enjoy a festive lunch with our tutors. This is a great time to raise any lingering questions you may have with our team.

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