We are delighted to say that we are hosting small group classes, six to eight people. E-mail us when you have a group and we will set up a class for you.
Take some time out and join us to create delicious food using everyday, local Irish ingredients.
Awaken your inner cook in one of our upcoming classes, or contact us to arrange a fun activity for your group — family, friends or colleagues.
Virginia Cookery is open to all ages and skill levels — if you can make toast that’s good enough for us!
Your host at Virginia Cookery is Finola O’Sullivan.
My ambition is to share cookery skills with you. Past students in my healthy eating cookery classes really enjoyed creating meals from everyday ingredients. I decided to go further and offer a variety of classes and courses suitable for every ability.
I am a County Cavan native and I invite you to come to our beautiful lakeland county. Enjoy the fresh air and drumlin views. Come along and try your hand at Irish cooking, and taste our terrific Cavan produce.
Here are samples of cookery experiences on offer. Email virginiacookery@gmail.com to discuss your requirements.
A half day traditional Irish cookery experience for tourist groups, friends, or clubs.
Example menu: brown scones, Irish stew or bacon and cabbage, potato cakes, champ, seasonal vegetables, apple tart, tea and coffee.
Duration: 4 hours
Fee: €70
Cook a delicious meal for family, friends or someone special.
Example menu: smoked salmon on brown scones, beef stroganoff or fish pie or chicken bake, pineapple soufflé, lemon drizzle cake, cheese and crackers.
Duration: 4 hours
Fee: €70
Learn to prepare a delicious brunch for family and friends.
Example menu: pancakes, porridge, fruit scones, wholemeal brown scones, Cavan bacon and egg quiche, cheese board.
Duration: 3 hours
Fee: €60
A four-week hands-on healthy cooking and healthy eating programme for groups.
Example dishes: brown bread, soup, lasagne, fish pie, omelette, coffee cake, pasta bake, chicken curry and more.
Duration: 4 classes of 3 hours
Fee: €200
Quality fun time together. We do most preparation and all clean-up.
Example dishes: tasters, biscuits, cupcakes, pizza, fishcakes, shepherd’s pie, homemade scones.
Duration: 2 hours
Fee: €60
Gather your pals for an evening or morning of cooking, then enjoy the food afterwards.
Menus: Lunch A, Lunch B or Afternoon Menu. Contact us to mix and match.
Duration: 4 hours
Fee: €80
Quick meals on a budget for students, young people, adults leaving home, or anyone learning to cook.
Example menu: stir fry chicken, oven chips, burgers, casseroles, fish pie, savoury rice, macaroni cheese and apple crumble.
Duration: 6 hours
Fee: €110
We offer tailor-made cookery experiences for groups. These fun and informal events can be arranged for day or evening. The group cooks a meal together and all sit down to enjoy their creations. We usually include an extra dessert!
Sessions are three to four hours depending on your requirements. Time and date are flexible. Choose a menu from our upcoming classes or contact us to discuss variations.
Groups we can cater for: celebrations, community groups, social clubs, active retirement groups, college students, Men’s Shed, workplace team building, tourist groups, youth groups, and friends together just for fun.
Contact us to bookAre you looking for a fun experience during your holiday? Book a cookery class as part of your visit to County Cavan. We’re delighted to share Irish recipes and local produce with you in our hands-on cookery classes.
Classes are from three hours up to half a day depending on your itinerary. Contact us and let us know when you’re visiting the area and we will work to organise a class for you.
After your class, explore Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands: Virginia, Cavan County Museum, the Cavan Burren, Loughcrew Cairns, local restaurants and the Ramor Theatre.