The Joy of Baking

from €190.00

The Joy of Baking
One Day Course
09:30 - 15:00

Nothing creates quite the same sense of belonging as a table full of home-made treats fresh from the oven. What better way to spend a Saturday than learning how to create this feeling at home?

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There is something instantly nurturing about stepping into a kitchen still warm from a day of baking. Once you emerge from ours, you’ll be delighted with the terrain we’ve covered in just a few hours: from delicate addictive tray bakes to unique biscuits and beautiful foolproof cakes, we will expand your baking repertoire and leave you with the evidence to bring home and share.

But remember — baking is so much more than just about the results. It’s a tactile, sensory experience that gets you engaged every step of the way, so get ready to get (deliciously) personal.

Unfortunately, this class is not suitable for gluten-free or vegan diets.

Sample Menu

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Violet Bakery's Cinnamon Buns

Seasonal Savoury Galettes
homemade galette dough

Raspberry & Golden Mixed Nut Oat Bars

Carrot Cake & Cream Cheese Icing

Mini Financiers & Poached Seasonal Fruit

Salted Chocolate Rye Cookies

*sample menu subject to change

  • "Great staff & excellent facilities"

    Excellent tutors, great support staff and excellent facilitates all combined to make this a very enjoyable day. The staff were also very welcoming and friendly and created a really relaxed atmosphere in what was a really busy day. I learned a lot in a very comfortable environment. I would highly recommend the course and Dublin Cookery School.

    Gerard: The Joy of Baking
    February 2023

  • "Great recipes with tricks and tips"

    I really enjoyed the course. The kitchen is amazing so you can work in a well organized and professional environment but it's also fun. I learned great recipes along with tricks and tips from highly experienced chefs. I'm already searching for which course should be the next.

    Zsuzsanna: The Joy of Baking
    March 2022

Frequently asked questions

  • What do I need to bring?
  • Please bring the following to class with you:
    Apron
    Tea towel
    Water bottle
    Pen
    **Tupperware
    Sensible shoes!

    Aprons are available in our shop if you wish to purchase one from us.

    **While we are happy for customers to take some of what they make home after class eg. cookies, cakes and breads, we suggest caution around taking cooked meat and fish dishes off the premises due to the potential health and safety risks associated with unchilled foodstuffs. Transported and inadequately stored food items can lead to contamination and foodborne illness - and you do so at your own risk - Dublin Cookery School takes no responsibility for food once it leaves the premises.

  • Should I eat something before I come?
  • Note that with all of our courses you will be eating the dishes you prepare in the hands-on session and everyone generally leaves us well-fed. Keep 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 and learn heaps. While someone new to the kitchen will find support as they manoevre through new techniques, the more seasoned cooks in our group will thrive on all the pointers we offer for further improvement. Our personalised approach allows for healthy breathing space because we always teach our course material in a layered way and 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.

  • Who typically takes this course?
  • We have both a wonderful community of regulars and constant stream of new students joining our classes. You can expect a group of great diversity in both background and experience, many locals, and a good few travelers. What everyone seems to have in common is that they are eager to learn and be in good company.

  • 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. Please note that certain course themes may not be adaptable in order to stay true to the course theme and brief. If we are able to accommodate, note that the changes will be made for the specific student in question but that the curriculum for other students will remain the same as the original.

    When making a booking be sure to highlight if your food allergy is life threatening, you must bring an Epi-pen. If your food allergy is airborne and severe, due to the wide range of course themes and events that we host, our environment is not safe for you and we regret that we cannot accept your booking. Please note that while every care will be taken to provide a safe and enjoyable cooking experience for all students, the allergen(s) you are affected by may have been handled at some point previous to your arrival, so 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?
  • Note that if you cannot make an Evening Course, Day Course, or Pop-Up Restaurant Night that you have booked, you are more than welcome to send someone in your place (16 years or older). There's no extra cost for this so just give us a buzz and let us know who to expect 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 and the minimum age requirement for someone coming on their own is 16 years old. If your child is younger than this we'd love to have them join us but they must be accompanied and booked on with an adult. Please note that our course fees apply to each participant or attendee, regardless of age.

    Our Growing Gourmet Courses are for teens only - Juniors (11-14) and Seniors (14-17).

  • 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

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 – 03:00 PM

We’ll welcome you into our modern, mirror-lined Demo Kitchen. The tutors leading the session will introduce our special plans for the day and then jump right into the delicious tasks at hand. Our 1 Day Courses usually comprise of 3-4 Demo sessions which alternate with 3-4 Hands-On sessions. In our practical sessions, everyone works in pairs with specific elements organized for each person. Don’t worry if you’re flying solo today, we’ll find you a partner in crime. And yes, you will be eating everything we make!

03:00 PM

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



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