Belle Isle Cookery School

Belle Isle is a purpose-built Cookery School is located close to the estate's main courtyard. The kitchen itself is warm and inviting with wood being used as the primary building material. An oil-fired 'Aga' will feature strongly in the school as will conventional gas & electric cookers.

As good light is essential in any kitchen, the Belle Isle School of Cookery has been designed to take advantage of natural daylight and in doing so affords stunning views of the Florence Court Mountains. The clarity of light and space creates a kitchen which is a pleasure to work in and an optimum environment to discover the delights of Irish Cuisine.

The courses vary in duration from weeklong courses to weekends and are designed for any level of cooking ability, from beginner through to experienced cooks. Each course takes a maximum of 10 people allowing for a very 'hands-on' approach in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

In the evening, after a wine tasting, guests will be invited back into the kitchen again. Here they can watch the finishing touches being put to a truly gourmet dinner, which they will then enjoy in the dining room overlooking the Florence Court mountains.

It is quite amazing the amount of culinary delights that can be produced in any one day. Liz teaches with such enthusiasm and passion that all guests are guaranteed to return home armed with new recipes, tips and advice and most of all an eagerness to become more adventurous in the kitchen!