Overview
Join your host Elena for a fun and relaxed cooking class in her modern home with stunning panoramic sea views in Skerries, a former Irish fishing village.
Your host Elena, also known as Lili, is a Romanian ex-scientist turned interior designer with a deep love for food and travel! Elena has visited over 40 countries and has fascinating stories to share. Learn to cook a healthy, gourmet meal that combines Romanian and local Irish cuisine.
Your menu includes dishes such as traditional Irish beef stew cooked in Guinness with brown bread, Romanian beetroot soup with lovage and creme fraiche, and grilled sea bass on a bed of creamy mash and garlic spinach served with beer or wine. You will end your meal with a dessert like upside-down mixed berry cake and fresh cream.
On days they are available, Elena's partner Patrick and their eight-year-old daughter, Nadia will join you at the dining table for an immersive cultural dining experience!
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- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
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What's included
Alcoholic beverages
Lunch
Dinner
Private cooking class + meal with your host Elena
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your host Elena at her home in Skerries neighborhood of Dublin. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Meet your host Elena at her home located at: Alma House Hoar Rock, Skerries, North Co. Dublin. Here is a Google Maps link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/EPgaDNRCfwT2
Directions: If you plan to take the train from Dublin city center, it is a 35-minute ride to get to Elena’s home in Skerries. The name of the three train stations in central Dublin are Tara Street, Connolly Street and Pearse Street, and you can choose any to get to Elena’s home in Skerries, depending on where your hotel is. Please get in touch with Elena for more details about the train timings and directions.
Contact: If you need assistance, please contact your host Elena at +353 862021165, or by email at elenahutchens@hotmail.com
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What to expect
Learn to cook and enjoy Irish and international dishes while you dine with a local in her modern, sea-facing home. Join Elena in her modern home with beautiful sea views on the shore of the Irish Sea in Skerries, a former fishing village. Enjoy a fun and relaxed cooking class in a modern open plan kitchen with panoramic sea views.
Learn to cook a healthy, gourmet meal that combines Romanian and local Irish cuisine. You will learn to cook dishes such as Romanian beetroot soup with lovage and creme fraiche, Irish stew or grilled fish with sides, and dessert. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Elena at her dining table.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Dublin).
Additional Information
- Please note, if you plan to take the train from your hotel, it is a 35 minute trip to get to Elena’s home in Skerries from Dublin city center. The name of the three train stations in central Dublin are Tara Street, Connolly Street and Pearse Street, and you can choose any to get to Elena’s home in Skerries, depending on where your hotel is. Please get in touch with Elena for more details about the train timings and directions.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Please meet your host Elena at her home in Skerries neighborhood of Dublin.
What's included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Private cooking class + meal with your host Elena
- Gratuities
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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