Cookery School

UNDERSTANDING FOOD - 6-Week Course: €695

• September 4th – October 9th 2023 [ Full ]
• November 13th – December 18th 2023  [ Full ]
• Mon 12th Feb – 18th Mar 2024 [ 7 places ]
• Mon 8th April – 13th April 2024 [ 7 places ]
• Mon 9th Sept – 14th Oct 2024 [ 7 places ]
• Mon 4th Nov – 9th Dec 2024 [ 7 places ]

This course will look at 6 basic food elements. Each week we will look at the origin and traceability of food and how best to prepare it. The course will also look at the seasonality of food, wild foods, and foraging in one’s own local environment. The course includes a tasting of the day's produce with a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course. Please note: courses will run on Bank Holidays.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €195 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable). The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 7. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead.

SPECIAL OFFER: 6-Week Cooking Course + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €735

To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop - Tapas at Home

• Sunday, 18th Feb 2024  
  
• Sunday, 29th Sept 2024

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5.30pm : €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

Tapas are a Spanish way of cooking and eating that involves sharing and communal eating. In this course, students will be introduced to a range of different tapas, drawing on different regions of Spain for influence and diversity. They will also explore using Irish ingredients to create wonderful tapas. 

The course runs from 10am to 5.30pm and includes lunch and a tasting of the day's produce with a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable).
The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 6. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead.

To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop - How to be a Better Cook

• Sunday, 3rd March 2024

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5.30pm: €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

This course will cover all basic cooking techniques, such as frying, roasting, braising, boiling, and smoking. It will show you how to source better meat and fish and vegetables and cook them in different ways. It will also teach you how to cure your own meat and fish, pickle your own vegetables and preserve herbs with salt and oil. In addition, students will make butter and cheese by hand. This course is suited to all with a love of food and would like to better themselves in their daily kitchen. 

The course runs from 10am to 5.30pm and includes lunch and a tasting of the day's produce with a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable).
The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 6. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead. 

To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop - Italian Cooking at Home

• Sunday, 24th March 2024
• Sunday, 3rd November 2024

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5.30pm €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

Italy cooking creates some of the most popular dishes we know: from focaccia and lasagne to risotto and pasta. This course introduces the student to a number of key Italian dishes. The student will learn to make fresh egg pasta, gnocchi, and tortellini. We will also focus on regional Italian dishes using Irish fish, meat, and vegetables. 

The course runs from 10am to 5.30pm and includes lunch and a tasting of the day's produce with a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable).
The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 6. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead. 

To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop - How to be a Better Baker 

• Sunday 14th April 2024

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5.30pm €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

This one day course will introduce students to different types of baking from bread to cakes to desserts and puddings. From brown bread and scones to sponge cakes and simple desserts such as pannacotta and frozen Ice-creams, this course offers an introduction to the world of baking with tips and techniques. 

The course runs from 10am to 5.30pm and includes lunch with a tasting of the day's produce and a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable).
The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 6. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead. 

To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop  - Introduction to Japanese Cooking

• Sunday 28th April 2024
• Sunday 13th October 2024

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5.30pm: €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

This course introduces the student to some of the most popular Japanese techniques of cooking. From the well-known methods, such as Teriyaki, Yakitori, Ramen and Tempura to lesser-known techniques such as Karaage, Teppanyaki and Nabemono, this course gives an insight into the culinary complexity of Japan. As well as learning about these techniques the course will also show how students to use Japanese condiments, such as soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, umeboshi and miso, to elevate everyday dishes of fish, vegetables and meat.

The course runs from 10am to 5.30pm and includes lunch with a tasting of the day's produce and a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively, you may post your voucher, if applicable). The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 6.  A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead. To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop - Gastropub Classics

• Sunday 19th November 2023
  
• Sunday 26th May 2024

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5.30pm  €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

Pub food is often overlooked and rarely gets the attention it deserves. In this course, we will look at some of the classics that make up what we now call 'Gastropub' food. These include Steak, Fish and Chips, Ham hock Terrines, Potted Crab, and of course, the hand made burger. As always, emphasis will be placed on food provenance and sourcing from local suppliers. Students will also learn new cooking and culinary techniques. 

The course runs from 10am to 5.30pm and includes a light lunch and a tasting of the day's produce with a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable).
The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 6. To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop - An Introduction to Greek Cooking [ NEW ]

• Sunday, 23rd June 2024  

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5.30pm: €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

Greek cooking is a wonderful way to enjoy the flavours and ingredients of this ancient Mediterranean region. Greek cuisine is based on simple age old cooking methods, such as frying, baking, grilling, stewing and roasting. It uses fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cheese, yogurt and honey to enhance the taste of its traditional dishes. As a crossroads to the Middle East and Asia incorporates some of these cuisine into its national larder. Some of the Greek foods that students will cover in the class are moussaka, spanakopita, tzatziki, and baklava.

Students will also learn new cooking and culinary techniques. The course runs from 10am to 5.30pm and includes lunch and a tasting of the day's produce with a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable).
The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 7. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead.

To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop - Contemporary Irish Cooking (Recipes from The Irish Cook Book) 

• Sunday 14th July 2023

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5.30pm: €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

This course will look at contemporary Irish cooking with a focus on local and artisan produce. While covering the basic elements of cooking, this course will show students how to source better meat, fish and vegetables and cook them in different ways. It will also teach you how to cure your own meat and fish, pickle your own vegetables and preserve herbs with salt and oil. In addition, students will make butter and cheese by hand. 

This course is suited to all with a love of food and would like to know more about Irish food now. The course runs from 10am to 5.30pm and includes lunch and a tasting of the day's produce with a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable).
The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 6. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead. 

To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop -An Introduction to Latin American Cooking [ NEW ]

• Sunday, 15th September 2024  

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5.30pm: €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

Latin American cooking is a diverse and flavourful cuisine that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region. Latin America covers a large area that includes South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, and each subregion has its own culinary traditions and specialities. This course will introduce students to some of the main dishes of this vast region from tamales to salsas and empanadas and ceviche.

The course runs from 10am to 5.30pm and includes a lunch with a tasting of the day's produce and a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable).
The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 7. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead.

To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop - An Introduction to Mexican Cooking [ NEW ]

Sunday, 15th September 2024  

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: 10am – 5pm: €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

Mexican cooking is a rich and diverse culinary tradition that reflects the history and culture of Mexico. Mexican cuisine is influenced by indigenous, European, African, Asian and Middle Eastern flavours, and uses a variety of ingredients such as corn, beans, chilies, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, herbs and spices. In this class, student will make tacos, mole, guacamole and churros among many other Mexican dishes.

The course runs from 10am to 5pm and includes lunch with a tasting of the day's produce and a glass of wine at the end of the day. Students are asked to bring along a container/lunch box to bring home samples of the day's produce. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable). The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence. Maximum students 7. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead. To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.

Day Workshop - Cooking for Christmas 

• Sunday 3rd December 2023
  

One Day Workshop: 10am – 5pm €295

SPECIAL OFFER: Cookery Class + signed copy of the Irish Cookbook by Jp McMahon (value €45): €335

This day course will cover all aspects of Irish Christmas cooking, from the traditional to the innovative. Students will learn how to cook the perfect local turkey with all the trimmings. This course aims to take the stress out of Christmas cooking and make it an enjoyable experience. Students will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of €95 is required when booking, (alternatively you may post your voucher, if applicable).
The deposit is fully refundable if your place on the course is cancelled 7 days before the course is due to commence.
Maximum students 6. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to go ahead.

To book, call 091 535947 or email food@aniarrestaurant.ie.