Paul Flynn needs no introduction in Irish Culinary Circles. With over 40 years of experience, cooking at the highest levels in London and Dublin he imparts his culinary wisdom in his custom built Tannery Cookery School.
Offering courses for every level and specialising in corporate off site and team build days, Paul’s courses in this leading Irish Cookery school focus on his style of cooking which is known and loved for deep earthy flavours. Simplicity is the theme yet the tastes are hugely exciting.
Expert Instruction: Learn from the best with our hands-on classes led by renowned chef Paul Flynn and his talented team. With years of experience and a deep love for Irish cuisine, our instructors will guide you through every step, ensuring you master the techniques and flavors that make our dishes extraordinary.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our cookery school is equipped with modern, professional-grade kitchens designed to provide you with the ultimate learning experience. You’ll have all the tools and ingredients at your fingertips to create stunning dishes with ease.
Diverse Course Offerings: Whether you’re a novice home cook or a seasoned food enthusiast, our wide range of courses has something for everyone. From mastering the basics of Irish cooking to exploring advanced culinary techniques, you’ll find a class that fits your interests and skill level.
Local and Seasonal Ingredients: At the Tannery Cookery School, we believe in the power of fresh, local ingredients. Our classes emphasize seasonal produce and sustainable practices, allowing you to create dishes that are not only delicious but also environmentally conscious.
Inspiring Environment: Nestled in the charming town of Dungarvan, our cookery school offers a unique blend of culinary education and Irish hospitality. After your class, explore the scenic surroundings, vibrant local culture, and the rich history of Waterford.
Memorable Experiences: Cooking at the Tannery is more than just learning; it’s about creating memories. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow food enthusiasts, share delicious meals, and take home recipes that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
Our Tannery Kitchen Suppers celebrating the West Waterford Festival of Food have become one of the most popular annual events of the Festival Weekend. This year again, we are running the kitchen suppers on both the Friday and the Saturday nights. Those of you have been with us before know the drill. Its a set […]
Learn how to cook the perfect dishes for a simple dinner party at home. Whether its an informal supper with friends or a more formal evening where the best linen and glassware is pulled out for the occasion. This morning demo is a very enjoyable entry into the world of cookery courses. Followed by lunch […]
The long summer evenings are upon us and what could be nicer than to have friends over for dinner. This course will provide you with the inspiration and the courage to do it yourself. Dishes for sharing, for families and for having fuss free entertaining. Followed by a convivial lunch you will go home armed […]
Summer is finally here and what better way to herald its arrival than a seafood course in the Tannery Cookery School. From cooking prime fish to making a bouillabaisse, you will learn it all. How not to be afraid of shellfish and also some classic sauces as accompaniments. Followed by a delicious fishy lunch, you […]
35 years cooking so he knows a thing or two.... This is one of our most popular courses. A practical cooking masterclass with Paul. This course is not for the beginner, and nor do you have to be a professional but a more proficient cook will probably get more from it. If you want to […]
Join us on for our Fruits de Mer extravaganza on Thursday 19th July. A celebration of all that is wonderful about the abundance of local fish and shellfish on our doorstep in County Waterford. Served French brasserie style, towers of shellfish, local Harty's oysters, crab, mussels and lobster. Whole baked fish. This kitchen supper evening […]
Who hasn't come back from hols in Italy dreaming of the rustic Italian food where even the simplest meal of bread and tomatoes seems like a feast. The wine helps of course. Paul has spent the last few years holidaying in Umbria and picking up the nuances of this regional cuisine in the garden of […]
Dungarvan is situated at the foot of the Comeragh mountains and so we are very lucky to have Comeragh Mountain Lamb on our doorstep. We are inspired by Nose to Tail eating and the seasons and so we use the whole animal and let this be the inspiration for our dishes. Enjoy an elegant dinner […]
One of our most requested courses and an enduring favourite season after season. This course is designed for the more proficient cook, someone who knows their way around a kitchen well and is look for a bit of a challenge. Paul will share secrets of a restaurant kitchen and teach some of the tricks of […]
Our annual three day intensive course where Paul guides you through various disciplines of cooking in an intimate setting. This course is not for a beginner, but for the competent home cook who wants to further their skills. It may also be of interest to those who might want to take their cooking out of […]
We have recently become converts to meat free cooking. That's not to say we are fully fledged vegetarians, far from it, but we have discovered the benefits and the variety of a plant based diet. We have adopted 'Meat Free Monday' and discovered there's a whole cooking world out there where the vegetable is the […]
La Convivialita is the word Italians use to describe how they feel about food and this is the perfect time of year to share that sentiment. At the heart of cooking is the pleasure of sharing and conviviality and no-one does this better than the them. Pastas, hearty risottos, game, robust stews are at the […]
The perennial favourite Aga - November is here and its time to crank up those Agas. This course is one of our most popular every year. Helen Manning is now a familiar face to us as she assists Paul in the finer points of Aga cooking. From hearty stews and casseroles to baking and slow […]
Cooking for Christmas doesn’t just mean the traditional roast turkey. Why not shake things up a bit with this cookery course to make sure your Christmas spread is the envy of all your friends and family over the festive season. Learn how to cook Paul’s favourite seasonal recipes, perfect for entertaining and also for your […]
The first cookery course of the new year is always a favourite and in 2019 we are continuing our tradition of kicking off with our annual Cooking for Friends. Who doesn't like cooking for friends and this is a gorgeous course for those who love to entertain or even those who need inspiration to make […]
Our only men-only course takes place on 9th Feb. This annual event allows the men in your life to show their prowess in the kitchen. Whether they just fancy themselves as a chef or are pretty proficient around the stove, this is the course for them. Hearty male fare is the order of the day […]
One of our most requested courses and an enduring favourite season after season. This course is designed for the more proficient cook, someone who knows their way around a kitchen well and is look for a bit of a challenge. Paul will share secrets of a restaurant kitchen and teach some of the tricks of […]
We have recently become converts to meat free cooking. That's not to say we are fully fledged vegetarians, far from it, but we have discovered the benefits and the variety of a plant based diet. We have adopted 'Meat Free Monday' and discovered there's a whole cooking world out there where the vegetable is the […]
For those people out there who love entertaining. A full day where Paul will demo his favourite entertaining dishes. What he likes to cook at home when entertaining friends and family. A mix of Ottolenghi inspired tasting dishes with some of his favourite classical French bistro dishes which when prepared in advance are a breeze […]
Middle Eastern food is certainly fashionable at the moment with Ottolenghi leading the posse and we have had New York's hottest Israeli chef Einat Admony cooking in the Tannery. This exotic cuisine with its heady aromas of rose, pomegranate and gentle spices is a colourful, flavoursome break away from our Northern European food. Ideal for […]
Cooking fish is a mystery to some and it shouldn't be so. When you have spanking fresh fish, the less you do to it the better. However, what really elevates a fish dish is the sauce that accompanies it. Whether its a simple lemon butter for a weekday supper in a hurry or a more […]
Our Tannery Kitchen Suppers celebrating the West Waterford Festival of Food have become one of the most popular annual events of the Festival Weekend. This year again, we are running the kitchen suppers on both the Friday and the Saturday nights. Those of you have been with us before know the drill. Its a set […]
Our Tannery Kitchen Suppers celebrating the West Waterford Festival of Food have become one of the most popular annual events of the Festival Weekend. This year again, we are running the kitchen suppers on both the Friday and the Saturday nights. Those of you have been with us before know the drill. Its a set […]
Learn how to cook the perfect dishes for a simple dinner party at home. Whether its an informal supper with friends or a more formal evening where the best linen and glassware is pulled out for the occasion. This morning demo is a very enjoyable entry into the world of cookery courses. Followed by lunch […]
The long summer evenings are upon us and what could be nicer than to have friends over for dinner. This course will provide you with the inspiration and the courage to do it yourself. Dishes for sharing, for families and for having fuss free entertaining. Followed by a convivial lunch you will go home armed […]
Who doesn't love Italian food. The Italian dinner table embodies the essence of hospitality and the spirit of sharing. This morning demo covers some Italian classics and some not so classic. Recipes that can be adapted for dinner, lunch or entertaining. Followed by lunch.
36 years cooking so he knows a thing or two.... This is one of our most popular courses. A practical cooking masterclass with Paul. This course is not for the beginner, and nor do you have to be a professional but a more proficient cook will probably get more from it. If you want to […]
36 years cooking so he knows a thing or two.... This is one of our most popular courses. A practical cooking masterclass with Paul. This course is not for the beginner, and nor do you have to be a professional but a more proficient cook will probably get more from it. If you want to […]
Sometimes we are contacted by people who feel they are stuck in a cooking rut. Repeating the same recipes over and over and need some new inspiration for family cooking at home. This is the time of year where we are all starting to get back into routine. The everydinners can be a challenge. Between […]
36 years cooking so he knows a thing or two.... This is one of our most popular courses. A practical cooking masterclass with Paul. This course is not for the beginner, and nor do you have to be a professional but a more proficient cook will probably get more from it. If you want to […]
Our annual three day intensive course where Paul guides you through various disciplines of cooking in an intimate setting. This course is not for a beginner, but for the competent home cook who wants to further their skills. It may also be of interest to those who might want to take their cooking out of […]
Learn the tricks that make a restaurant kithen work and in doing that impress your friends with your insider knowledge. This one day practical course with Paul will be an inspiring day of cooking for those who are already good home cooks and want to improve their skills.
The perennial favourite Aga - October is here and its time to crank up those Agas. This course is one of our most popular every year. Helen Manning is now a familiar face to us as she assists Paul in the finer points of Aga cooking. From hearty stews and casseroles to baking and slow […]
Cooking for Christmas doesn’t just mean the traditional roast turkey. Why not shake things up a bit with this cookery course to make sure your Christmas spread is the envy of all your friends and family over the festive season. Learn how to cook Paul’s favourite seasonal recipes, perfect for entertaining and also for your […]
Our only men-only course takes place on 8th Feb. This annual event allows the men in your life to show their prowess in the kitchen. Whether they just fancy themselves as a chef or are pretty proficient around the stove, this is the course for them. Hearty male fare is the order of the day […]
One of our most requested courses and an enduring favourite season after season. This course is designed for the more proficient cook, someone who knows their way around a kitchen well and is look for a bit of a challenge. Paul will share secrets of a restaurant kitchen and teach some of the tricks of […]
We have recently become converts to meat free cooking. That's not to say we are fully fledged vegetarians, far from it, but we have discovered the benefits and the variety of a plant based diet. We have adopted 'Meat Free Monday' and discovered there's a whole cooking world out there where the vegetable is the […]
For those people out there who love entertaining. A full day where Paul will demo his favourite entertaining dishes. What he likes to cook at home when entertaining friends and family. A mix of Ottolenghi inspired tasting dishes with some of his favourite classical French bistro dishes which when prepared in advance are a breeze […]
Middle Eastern food is certainly fashionable at the moment with Ottolenghi and Honey and Co in London leading the posse and we have had New York's hottest Israeli chef Einat Admony cooking in the Tannery. This exotic cuisine with its heady aromas of rose, pomegranate and gentle spices is a colourful, flavoursome break away from […]
Cooking fish is a mystery to some and it shouldn't be so. When you have spanking fresh fish, the less you do to it the better. However, what really elevates a fish dish is the sauce that accompanies it. Whether its a simple lemon butter for a weekday supper in a hurry or a more […]
Learn how to cook the perfect dishes for a simple dinner party at home. Whether its an informal supper with friends or a more formal evening where the best linen and glassware is pulled out for the occasion. This morning demo is a very enjoyable entry into the world of cookery courses. Followed by lunch […]
The long summer evenings are upon us and what could be nicer than to have friends over for dinner. This course will provide you with the inspiration and the courage to do it yourself. Dishes for sharing, for families and for having fuss free entertaining. Followed by a convivial lunch you will go home armed […]
I have become more and more in love with Spain as the years go on. Family holidays followed by stints walking the Camino have ignited my passion for Spanish food and flavours. The warmth and sunshine emanates from the joyfully coloured dishes. Saffron, chorizo, sherry, its all in there. On this course I want to […]
37 years cooking so he knows a thing or two.... This is one of our most popular courses. A practical cooking masterclass with Paul. This course is not for the beginner, and nor do you have to be a professional but a more proficient cook will probably get more from it. If you want to […]
Our annual three day intensive course where Paul guides you through various disciplines of cooking in an intimate setting. This course is not for a beginner, but for the competent home cook who wants to further their skills. It may also be of interest to those who might want to take their cooking out of […]
Sometimes we are contacted by people who feel they are stuck in a cooking rut. Repeating the same recipes over and over and need some new inspiration for family cooking at home. This is the time of year where we are all starting to get back into routine. The everyday dinners can be a challenge. […]
Learn the tricks that make a restaurant kithen work and in doing that impress your friends with your insider knowledge. This one day practical course with Paul will be an inspiring day of cooking for those who are already good home cooks and want to improve their skills.
Cooking for Christmas doesn’t just mean the traditional roast turkey. Why not shake things up a bit with this cookery course to make sure your Christmas spread is the envy of all your friends and family over the festive season. Learn how to cook Paul’s favourite seasonal recipes, perfect for entertaining and also for your […]
Our annual three day intensive course where Paul guides you through various disciplines of cooking in an intimate setting. This course is not for a beginner, but for the competent home cook who wants to further their skills. It may also be of interest to those who might want to take their cooking out of […]
The perennial favourite Aga - October is here and its time to crank up those Agas. This course is one of our most popular every year. Helen Manning is now a familiar face to us as she assists Paul in the finer points of Aga cooking. From hearty stews and casseroles to baking and slow […]
