Following the success of Aniar Cooking classes for adults at the Aniar Boutique Cookery School, JP McMahon launched the Aniar Academy for teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years old.
JP McMahon says “Due to the success of our online classes for children during the Covid period it indicated there is a demand for classes for teens and young adults. I have always been passionate about promoting cooking as a life skill so whether this course serves as a foundation for the participants cooking into the future or a pathway to a professional kitchen they will reap the benefits of confidence in the kitchen”.
An alumnus of JP’s junior training is Kailum Concannon. Kailum started his experience in Aniar by attending a cooking course with his Mum at the Aniar Boutique Cookery School and was eager to keep learning during his time in transition year. Once his work experience placement was over he continued to be a presence in the kitchen and eventually, once he finished school, it became a full-time job for him. He believes the Aniar Academy will inspire young chefs, Kailum said: “JP has been a great source of inspiration for me, and the academy will help them gain confidence and experience that will hopefully see them continue to work in the industry, there is such a shortage of chefs now so this will help this issue in future”.
There are no future Academy Classes scheduled at this time.
For more details email: food@aniarrestaurant.ie