Darina Allen is Ireland's most famous cook and a best-selling author who has presented eight series of her cookery programme "Simply Delicious" on television in Ireland. She promotes a unique style of cooking pioneered at Ballymaloe House and is a tireless ambassador for Irish food both at home and abroad. It will be Darina Allen who will be your passionate and committed teacher. You are guaranteed to come away from Ballymaloe inspired by her energy and ideas and the enthusiasm she brings to her work.

Facilities at the school are first class and Ballymaloe has a reputation for a warm welcome from staff, tutors and the many guest chefs. The courses are intensive, but the atmosphere is always friendly and helpful with a high degree of individual attention given to every student. All the courses reflect the unique Ballymaloe style of cooking, as taught to Darina Allen by her mother-in-law, Myrtle Allen of Ballymaloe House - the first of the Irish country house hotels and the most consistently praised for fine food.

The Ballymaloe Cookery School combines excellent facilities with the welcoming hospitality of Darina Allen. Their warmth imbues everyone who comes to Ballymaloe with good humour and enthusiasm