Originally opened in 2008 by the Gaisford-St Lawrence Family, the Howth Castle Cookery School is based in the original 18th Century Georgian kitchen in historic Howth Castle.

Situated on the north side of Dublin Bay the castle has until recently, been the home of the St Lawrence family since 1177. 

The earliest surviving fabric of the Castle dates from about 1450 and the Castle has been much altered and added to over the years according to the needs of the St Lawrence family. The kitchen itself dates from about 1750, when it replaced an earlier Elizabethan structure. It was renovated in 1911 by Sir Edwin Lutyens who was employed to modernise and extend the castle. 

A large and beautifully proportioned room, the kitchen has, as its central feature, a thirty foot high cupola. This is not only magnificent but is also the kitchen’s ventilation system. 

The team of professional chef's share their passion and knowledge about food and carry on the traditions of exceptional cooking and grand dining practiced in the Castle for centuries.

A truly unique space, Howth Castle Cookery School inspires and excites all those who attend its cookery courses and demonstrations, offering the perfect marriage of state of the art cooking with old world atmosphere and charm.

At Howth Castle Cookery School, the best way to enjoy learning new cooking skills is in a relaxed but focused environment. Here in the historic Georgian kitchen we have the perfect class for all skill levels and interests. Our chefs cook alongside you to help you gain the know-how needed to develop the experience and confidence you are looking for.

We offer classes in cuisine from all around the globe and also feature the wealth of ingredients right here on our doorstep. Whether you wish to focus on a particular Asian cuisine or improve your pastry or baking techniques, our chefs can make it all seem easy.

Our hands-on classes ranging from 2 - 7 hours in duration so you have opportunity to really get to grips with a chosen interest. Everyone puts on their aprons, rolls up their sleeves and under the guidance of our chefs create amazing dishes which are then enjoyed by the group with a glass of wine.

Evening classes last for 2.45 hours and involve 2 hour hands on cooking followed by the opportunity to enjoy the meal either around the long cooks table or for larger classes, in the Butler's Room. Prices from €90.

Morning classes are 4:30 hours provide the opportunity for a more comprehensive look at specific techniques or particular styles of cooking. Our morning classes feature more hands-on recipes and in-depth teaching. Morning coffee to start and lunch or take home products all included. Prices from €145.

Our Excursion Experiences are a full day class of 6:30 hours and include for example a visit to a brewery, a tour of one of Howth's amazing fishmongers or boat trip to catch fish as part of the morning class. Afterwards its back to the school for lunch and a 2:30 hour hands-on class of carefully selected dishes to complement the morning's knowledge. From €195.

To us, success is all cookery school participants walking away with new knowledge, ability and confidence, having had lots of fun along the way