The prestigious Ballymaloe 12 Week Certificate is based on a structured program covering a wide variety of world cuisines and culinary techniques. Students are equipped with all the necessary skills to start a career as a professional chef.

Whatever your cooking ability we have a course for you. Choose from a selection of courses ranging from 1/2 a day to a full intensive week.

Cookery demonstrations take place almost every weekday at the School from 1.45pm to 5.00pm. Join our students for an afternoon.

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This five week cookery school is designed to give you a really good grounding in cooking and baking. We will cover a wide range of  subjects, styles and techniques so you feel confident and adept in the kitchen. The course will leave you with an extensive repertoire with everything from the tradional and classic to the current hottest trends.