Cooking classes for children are becoming more and more popular in Ireland. These classes not only allow children to develop basic skills required for the kitchen but also teach them to be more adventurous with the food they eat. So if you have a picky eater at home, this could be just the thing for them.
If you are in the Dublin area then The Kitchen Wizards Cookery School is a wonderful cookery school for children of all ages. The school focuses on home cooking and developing kitchen skills that will stay with children right into adulthood. It enables children to become independent and safe in the kitchen and encourages them to be adventurous when it eating and cooking. These classes take place in Ranelagh on Tuesdays from 4.30 to 6.30 at Beechwood Community Centre, Mountainview Road and in Baltinglass on Wednesdays from 3.30 to 5.00 in The Lalor Centre. If you would like more information on the classes then you can visit their website at www.thekitchenwizards.ie or email tanya@thekitchenwizards.ie.
Just Cooking is a wonderful cookery school in Kerry that offers cooking camps for children of all ages. The school is located in Firies, which is only 10 minutes from both Killarney and Tralee. Children will learn how to make simple and delicious treats as well as healthy, nutritious dishes. Easter camps are available for two days. They also offer Big Chef/Little Chef classes. This is a Saturday course where you and your child can cook together in a fun way while learning a skill for life. There is lots of baking and savoury food on the menu for you and your little one to enjoy together. For more details on these courses visit www.justcooking.ie or email info@justcooking.ie.
Sarah Baker Cookery School also offers cookery classes for kids in Cloughjordan,
County Tipperary. These classes introduce children to fresh ingredients and provide them with the knowledge to be creative and adventurous when it comes to food. Classes teach everything from Lasagna to stir fries to brownies and there are Easter classes available where children can make delicious Easter treats. There are also Grandparent and Grandchild classes available where you can come along together and have fun cooking old and new recipes and finish with a delicious lunch. For more information visit www.sarahbaker.ie.
County Tipperary. These classes introduce children to fresh ingredients and provide them with the knowledge to be creative and adventurous when it comes to food. Classes teach everything from Lasagna to stir fries to brownies and there are Easter classes available where children can make delicious Easter treats. There are also Grandparent and Grandchild classes available where you can come along together and have fun cooking old and new recipes and finish with a delicious lunch. For more information visit www.sarahbaker.ie.
The Village at Lyons have teamed up with well known cook and author, Clodagh McKenna, to launch The Village at Lyons Cookery School in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. They offer a Kids Mini Cookery Class where your child will learn to make bread, smoothies, along with fresh pasta. All classes are hands on and all students are provided with ingredients for all recipes. For more information on these classes visit www.villageatlyons.com or email info@villageatlyons.com.
