Our Clients

Special demonstrations can be arranged for visiting groups.  Groups of 12 to 20 can be accommodated.  On arrival (generally at about 11.00)  the group are given coffee and biscuits.  A demonstration of traditional Irish favourites follows, including potato cakes, brown bread,  the salmon of knowledge and Armagh apple pie,  is followed by elegant lunch, based on the dishes demonstrated,  in the Georgian dining room.  The group will normally depart at around 2.30.

Some Suppliers of Fine Foods & Wines

Many of my suppliers have no web sites - Clyne's  of Ringsend (668 0456) are one of that rare breed, a master butcher. Mulloys of Lower Baggot Street (6611221) have some of the best fish and are also an excellent source of game in season.  Fox's of Donnybrook (269 2892) are great for fruit, vegetables, pulses and all sorts of obscure goodies (great stocking fillers for a foody!)  For chocolate I go to Febvre's, a wholesale distributor in Rathgar who also distributes some exceptional wines.  The Asia Market, which is part of the City Market building in Drury Street  is a great source of all things eastern. They stock bulk quantities of rice, olive oil, herbs, curry paste and the like. Massive bags of dried chillis, kidney beans and cashew nuts line the floor underneath the shelves stocking tins of soups and sauces that the Irish cook will never have heard of!  It is one of the few places in Dublin to find the odiferous Durian. Around the corner, the Oriental Emporium on Georges St. also stocks some interestingly exotic foodstuffs.  whilst you are there Les Maison des Gourmet (6727258)  is just around the corner and, although I do bake all my own bread and pastries, I can rarely resist popping in for a calorie or two.  North of the river, where I venture to check out the Epicurean Food Hall while my son checks out the Warhammer shop, I love exploring Moore Street -  a source of all sorts of exotica now that we have a multi-cultural community.  Moore street seems to supply the Eastern European, Russian and Oriental markets.  You have to go a little further North to Parnell Street  for African delicacies, whilst halal and Arabian ingredients can now be found, rather ironically, in that area of the South Circular Road near Camden Street once known as Little Jerusalem.  Pots, pans, knives and aprons come from Sweeney O'Rourke of Pearse St (677 7212) or Woods of  Lower Grand Canal Street (6762689).  Occasionally I will also find something at Kitchen Complements in Chatham Street (677  0734).  Thank heavens that I bought all my copper saucepans from Dehillerin.in Paris before Aer Lingus introduced too many weight restrictions!  http://www.e-dehillerin.fr/

BEST COOKERY COURSE
Alix Gardner has been saving marriages for 20 years. This is where to go when 'can't cook, won't cook' becomes an act of aggression rather than an endearing failing. Marian Finucane, Lara Jorgensen and many local madams have done the 10 week course. With a maximum of eight people per class, you get to take home the two dishes you create. Choose from Intermediate 1 (Mondays, 6.30-9pm. Sample dishes: sole with prawns and mushrooms, Bœuf Bourguignon, Chocolate Mousse Basque) and Around the World (Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm. Sample dishes: roasted red peppers Piedmont, lamb and cumin casserole, Thai sweet and sour vegetables). If - after all that - you still can't boil an egg, don't despair. Alix caters too.

Travelling to Florence?

Think of "MAGICI SAPORI" Italian Cookery School

You can also give a gift of a private class with a dinner party - The Ideal Gift that lasts a lifetime!

Learn how to cook a dinner for 4 to 8 guests.  The private lesson will take place in our kitchens or your home and you and your teacher will prepare and cook the dinner party in advance.  Prices vary depending on location, the menu and numbers, but start at €330 for a 2 course dinner for 4 prepared at the school and based on an evening class menu.  For preparation and teaching in your home prices start at €430.  Additional guests up to 8 are charged on food costs only.  

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The school is on the bus routes 10 & 18, and close to the 11 & 46 (Burlington Hotel stop).  Luas & Dart are both a 10 minute walk.  After 6.30 there is parking available on Waterloo Road and Burlington Road.

Corporate & Private Group Classes

Monring, Afternoon or Evening - specially designed for you.

Either team builing or individual challenges, and practical or demonstration

Fun, different, interesting, relaxed, enjoyable and constructive  

We are totally flexable - the classes can be from one hour to three hours.  Dine in the school afterwards.