Hands-on cookery courses in Wexford 

The Dunbrody Cookery School is a hands-on cookery school located at Dunbrody Country House in Arthurstown, County Wexford, Ireland. Designed by chef and television personality Kevin Dundon, the cookery school offers practical cooking courses for beginners, enthusiastic home cooks and experienced food lovers.     Courses combine chef demonstrations, hands-on cooking and plenty of tasting, giving guests practical skills and recipes they can recreate at home.

The cookery school is suitable for individuals, couples, friends, families and private groups, with courses ranging from one-day specialist classes to a two-day Dinner Parties for Six course and an intensive five-day Masterclass.

Cookery School Courses at Dunbrody

The Dunbrody Cookery School offers a varied programme of seasonal and specialist cooking courses throughout the year.

Current courses include:

• The Art of Slow Cooking
• Thai Cuisine
• One Pot Wonders
• Asian Fusion
• Easy Entertaining
• Seafood & Shellfish
• Modern Irish Cuisine
• Quick Suppers
• Dinner Parties for Six
• The Art of Baking
• Christmas Preparations
• Christmas Made Easy
• Christmas Entertaining

Course content changes throughout the year, with seasonal classes and new subjects added to the programme.

One-Day Cookery Courses — €175

Our one-day cookery courses are designed to be enjoyable, practical and accessible to a wide range of cooking abilities.   A typical day combines chef demonstrations with hands-on tuition, allowing you to prepare dishes yourself while learning practical cooking techniques.    One-day courses are priced at €175 per person.

Two-Day Dinner Parties for Six — €325

The popular Dinner Parties for Six course is a more extensive two-day cookery experience.  Guests learn how to plan, prepare and cook an impressive dinner party, with an emphasis on practical skills that can be used in your own kitchen. The two-day course costs €325 per person.

Five-Day Cookery Masterclass — €750

For experienced home cooks and serious food enthusiasts, the Five-Day Masterclass offers a more intensive cookery experience. The Masterclass covers more challenging dishes, classic techniques, sauces and other advanced cooking skills, with a maximum class size of seven. The Five-Day Masterclass costs €750 per person.

Cookery school prices do not include accommodation. Cook & Stay offers are available for guests who would like to combine their cookery course with a stay at Dunbrody Country House.

Dunbrody Cookery School Schedule 2026

The current Autumn and Winter 2026 cookery school schedule is available to view and book online.

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December 2026

Download the current [Dunbrody Cookery School 2026 Schedule] for the full programme and course details.

Who is the Dunbrody Cookery School for?

The cookery school has been designed for all levels of cooking ability.    Whether you are learning the basics, looking to improve your everyday cooking or want to develop more advanced culinary skills, the courses provide practical, hands-on tuition in a relaxed environment.

Courses include everything from Back to Basics and easy entertaining to seafood, baking, Asian cuisine, modern Irish cooking and advanced Masterclass techniques.   The emphasis is on making cooking enjoyable and giving guests skills they can confidently use at home.

Who teaches at Dunbrody Cookery School?

The courses have been personally designed by Kevin Dundon, one of Ireland's best-known chefs and television personalities.  Kevin Dundon is regularly seen on Irish television, including RTÉ's Today, and is also known internationally for programmes including Modern Irish Food.     The onsite Cookery School Chef Instructor is Julien Clemot, who leads guests through the practical demonstrations and hands-on cooking sessions at Dunbrody.

Kevin also regularly shares cooking content on Facebook and Instagram.

What will I learn at the Dunbrody Cookery School?

The focus is on practical cooking skills rather than simply watching a demonstration.

Depending on the course, guests can learn about:

• Preparing and cooking quality Irish ingredients
• Seasonal and locally sourced produce
• Seafood and shellfish
• Baking and bread
• Sauces and classic cooking techniques
• Slow cooking
• Entertaining and dinner-party cooking
• Asian and fusion cuisine
• Modern Irish cooking
• Everyday cooking and quick suppers
• Christmas preparation and entertaining

Courses combine demonstration and hands-on individual tuition, with opportunities to taste the food prepared during the day.

Irish ingredients, seasonality and local produce

Dunbrody Cookery School follows the food philosophy of Dunbrody Country House: simple, fresh and delicious food made with quality ingredients.    The courses place an emphasis on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced Irish ingredients, showing guests how to make the most of good-quality produce without relying on unnecessarily complicated recipes.

Cookery Courses and Accommodation at Dunbrody

Cookery school courses are non-residential, but guests can combine their course with accommodation at Dunbrody Country House.  Cook & Stay packages are available, making the cookery school suitable for a food-focused short break in County Wexford.   For groups, accommodation options can include the Lodge at Dunbrody, as well as other accommodation options at the estate, subject to availability.

Cookery School Gift Vouchers

A Dunbrody Cookery School course can also make a gift for someone who enjoys cooking and food.  Gift vouchers can be used towards eligible cookery school experiences. Please contact Dunbrody for current voucher options and availability.

Online Cookery Courses with Kevin Dundon

If you cannot attend Dunbrody in person, Kevin Dundon also offers a range of online cookery courses. Online courses start from €75 and cover a range of cooking subjects. New courses are added regularly, including specialist subjects such as Gluten-Free Cooking and Classic French Cuisine.

Visit Kevin Dundon's online cookery courses to view the current selection and book online.

PLanning for 2027?  Here's what's coming:

January

Saturday 9th                        A Taste of Spice

Friday 15th                           One Pot Wonders

Saturday 16th                     Easy Entertaining

Fri 22^nd & Sat 23^rd               Dinner Parties for Six

Friday 29th                           Asian Fusion Cuisine

Saturday 30th                     The Art of Slow Cooking

February

Thursday 4^th                         Thai Cuisine

Friday 5^th                              One Pot Wonders

Saturday 6^th`                       Come Dine With Me

Thursday 11^th                       Baking Made Easy

Friday 12^th                            Easy Entertaining

Saturday 13^th                      Food With Flair

Thursday 18^th                       Seafood & Shellfish

Friday 19^th                            Quick Suppers

Saturday 20^th                      Thai Cuisine

Fri 26^th & Sat 27^th                 Dinner Parties for Six