Claires Christmas

“Christmas can feel like the biggest task of the year but with planning it can become a feast to savour rather than a stress to survive”

What to Expect

A one-day demonstration at Claire’s cottage in Kinsale, creating and celebrating the essence of an Irish Christmas from 9:30am – 4:30pm. Learn how to plan, prepare, and cook a perfect Christmas with joy and confidence, all rooted in Claire’s own years of festive hosting. Following a delicious lunch, you will leave inspired, prepared and ready to bring a little more ease to the big day!

I will guide you through:

- Timed Christmas Day cooking schedule

- Shopping, sourcing your quality ingredients and prep lists

- Recipes for seasonal starters, appetizers, sides, roasties, sauces, stuffing, desserts, puddings, mince pies

- Meat cooking & carving guide

- Table styling inspiration & tips for calm entertaining

Some dishes will be demonstrated step-by-step, while others will be suggested. Giving you the freedom to explore techniques at home with confidence.

Cost:

4pax - €350pp

6pax - €300pp

8pax - €250pp

Transport can facilitated from Kinsale or Cork City area

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