Cooking for Friends and Family with Rachel Allen - Ballymaloe

What to Expect

This 2.5-day course is taught by Rachel Allen, who has been a resident teacher at Ballymaloe Cookery School since graduating from the 12-week certificate programme. Rachel selects recipes from her own repertoire focused on relaxed cooking for family and friends - covering starters, mains, desserts and bakes suitable for home entertaining. Students cook hands-on in the school’s fully equipped kitchens on the Ballymaloe estate in Shanagarry, East Cork.

Good to Know

• Dates: Monday 27 July to Wednesday 29 July 2026 (2.5 days).
• Price: EUR 965 per person.
• Book at ballymaloecookeryschool.ie.
• Accommodation on or near the estate may be available; contact the school directly.

Getting There

Ballymaloe Cookery School is in Shanagarry, approximately 35 km east of Cork City. Bus Eireann serves Midleton from Cork City (approx. 35 minutes); local taxi to Shanagarry.