Foodies and heritage enthusiasts alike will enjoy the Ballyknocken farm tour, with everything from an ORIGINAL FAMINE SOUP POT to the ORIGINAL OPEN FIRES WITH THE BASTIBLE AND CRANE in the Victorian farmhouse.

Guests will learn about the rich Irish farming traditions and have the opportunity to see Meg, the border collie HERD THE SHEEP (as seen on NBC Today Show).

This is followed by a walk through the fruit, vegetable and herb gardens, and a Demonstration COOKERY CLASS in the award winning Ballyknocken Cookery School with one of our expert tutors, where guests will experience how to make the wonderful traditional Irish soda breads, Irish Stew and a delicious Barm Brack followed by a light lunch/supper of everything made in the class. Visitors from here and abroad will be interested in joining us for this unique taste of Ireland.

And of course, there is the option to stay over in Ballyknocken farmhouse B&B, a Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland and Michelin recommended. Take a tour of other local heritage sights when in the area – like Glendalough, Powerscourt Gardens, The Guinness Lake in the Wicklow Mountains and the Brittas Bay coast Drive

Catherine Fulvio is a well known TV chef and food write in Ireland and has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and the BBC Saturday Kitchen. Her TV series are shown around the world including Australia, France and South Africa.

Cost per person: Euro 49
Duration: 4 hours
Minimum numbers apply

Dates:            
Sunday March 17th at 2.30pm – 6.30pm               Contact Us For More Information
Monday May 13th at 9.30am – 1.30pm                 Contact Us For More Information
Monday July 1st at 9.30am – 1.30pm                   Contact Us For More Information
Monday September 2nd at 9.30am – 1.30pm         Contact Us For More Information

Please note:
All events are strictly prebook only. As we require minimum numbers for each date all guests will be added to our waiting list and places will be confirmed/cancelled 4-6 weeks in advance. All events are prepaid in advance.
Cancellation policy: Please note our cancellation policy is three weeks prior to arrival otherwise the transaction is non refundable or transferable.

A Celebration of Irelands Baking Heritage at
Ballyknocken House, Farm and Cookery School

Join us for at Ballyknocken Cookery School as we celebrate Ireland's baking heritage. In our one hour traditional Irish baking demonstration with one of our expert tutors, guests will experience how to make traditional Irish soda bread and scones and a selection of other delicious traditional Irish bakes, many of the recipes have been passed down through generations of Catherine's family.

Afterwards guests will enjoy the bakes with tea and our signature garden Rhubarb and Ginger jam. Foodies from here and abroad will be interested in joining us for this unique taste of Ireland.

After the class why not enjoy the Ballyknocken herb, soft fruit and vegetable garden and of course, there is the option to stay over in Ballyknocken farmhouse B&B, a Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland and Michelin recommended.

Take a tour of other local heritage sights when in the area – like Glendalough, Powerscourt Gardens, The Guinness Lake in the Wicklow Mountains and the Brittas Bay coast Drive

Catherine Fulvio is a well known TV chef and food write in Ireland and has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and the BBC Saturday Kitchen. Her TV series are shown around the world including Australia, France and South Africa.

Cost per person: Euro 19
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Minimum numbers apply

Dates:            
Monday April 8th at 10.30am – 12pm                 Contact Us For More Information
Monday June 17th at 10.30am – 12pm               Contact Us For More Information
Monday August 12th at 10.30am – 12pm            Contact Us For More Information

Please note:
All events are strictly prebook only. As we require minimum numbers for each date all guests will be added to our waiting list and places will be confirmed/cancelled 4-6 weeks in advance. All events are prepaid in advance.
Cancellation policy: Please note our cancellation policy is three weeks prior to arrival otherwise the transaction is non refundable or transferable.