Authentic Irish Cooking Class in Dublin with Chef Erica
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Join your local host Erica at her high-ceilinged kitchen in her Victorian red brick house to learn to cook a traditional Irish meal from recipes she learned from her mother. Your hands-on cooking class will last about two and a half hours. Potential dishes you might learn to make from scratch are Guinness brown bread, a main like a stew or fish, and a delicious dessert like Wexford strawberry cheesecake. Wine is also included in the price of your experience!
Enjoy learning about the techniques involved in cooking Irish food from a professional chef before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare over delightful conversation.
Notes: If you’re interested in a Mediterranean or Middle-Eastern take on local ingredients, Erica is happy to offer a more international menu. Please inform her when making your booking. Erica is also happy to accommodate vegetarian and vegan requests.
Additional Info
Menu may vary depending on the season
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Private, personalized experience
What To Expect
Meet your host Erica, a fun and lively host at her Victorian red brick house in a leafy suburb on the south of the city, a 10-minute walk from some of Dublin’s top landmarks such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Guinness storehouse and the Teeling's Whiskey Distillery. Erica is one of Ireland's great TV chefs, is the main stage host of Taste of Dublin and travels the country hosting cookery demos at festivals. Join your host at her high-ceilinged kitchen to learn to cook a traditional Irish meal from recipes that she learned from her mother. Your hands-on cooking class will last about two and a half hours. You will learn to cook three dishes three dishes from scratch. Dishes you might learn to make are Guinness brown bread, a main like a stew or fish, and a dessert. Enjoy learning about the techniques involved in cooking Irish food from a professional chef before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with host Erica. Please note the menu is seasonal, so if you have any special requests please let Erica know in advance. Or else she will select a menu based on seasonal ingredients available at the market.
Sample Menu
starter
Starter of crispy potato boxty (potato pancake) with local smoked salmon
main
Main of pan-fried hake with mussels and cockles
starter
Side of tender broccoli with parsley butter
dessert
Dessert of apple crumble with cream
Options
Cooking + lunch with Erica
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic beverage
Homecooked meal
Gratuities
Private hands-on cooking class with Erica
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing private experience.
Vincent E,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Erica was incredible and so welcoming. The cooking felt like a family member teaching you and telling stories along the way. It was the highlight if our trip to Ireland. We felt so welcome all over Dublin but never more than in Erica’s kitchen! And the food was fantastic!
Great time with Erica!
Judith A,May 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Erica was wonderful! She made cooking fun. The food was great and the experience was memorable! I would definitely recommend her to anyone traveling to Dublin😊
If you sign up for anything in Dublin, sign up for this!
Tiffany R,May 23, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00There are not enough positive things I can say about Erica and the cooking experience she provided for us. From the amazing food, wine, conversation, and company, it was PERFECT! Erica is the sweetest host with the most fun personality. You can tell she has a true passion for what she does. Thank you for the best evening of our trip, Erica!
Having done cooking classes in the...
Chris S,Aug 14, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00Having done cooking classes in the past in other European countries, we knew this would be a fun way to spend an evening in Dublin and enjoy a home cooked meal. Our host Erica was great. We exchanged emails in advance of our tour so we became comfortable with her and with visiting her home. She greeted and embraced us at her door and welcomed us in where we spent the evening cooking and visiting. The meal was outstanding and a nice change from the restaurant food we'd been eating while touring other countries. Erica entertained us all evening with her culinary knowledge and stories of her family and childhood in Ireland. We had a great time and I highly recommend this if you're looking for a great meal and something different than just going to a nice restaurant for dinner.
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