Event  Type
Workshops & Masterclasses

Workshops & Masterclasses

Head to the Kerrygold Main Stage in the Grainstore or the Cook The Books stage for fantastic live Cooking Demonstrations.
All demos are included in your day tickets.

Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Friday 15th may 2026

More events will be listed in the lead up to the festival
Schedule is subject to change.
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5.00pm
Ballymaloe Cookery School Workshop
Area:
Ballymaloe Cookery School Marquee
6.00pm
Martini Anyone? Start the Weekend in Style
Area:
The Big Shed Workshops
Drinks Theatre Demo
Drinks Theatre Demo
Talk & Taste
Talk & Taste
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Music
Music
Garden Tour
Garden Tour
Book Signing
Book Signing
Walk and Talk
Walk and Talk
Dining Experience
Dining Experience
In Conversation
In Conversation
Cooking Demos
Cooking Demos
Workshops & Masterclasses
Workshops & Masterclasses

Saturday 16th may 2026

More events will be listed in the lead up to the festival
Schedule is subject to change.
10.00am 12.30pm 3.30pm
Ballymaloe Cookery School Workshop
Area:
Ballymaloe Cookery School Marquee
10.30am
Bean & Goose Hot Chocolate Masterclass
Area:
The Big Shed Workshops
10.30am
Food is Medicine with Maria Walsh
Area:
Carrigaun Room Workshops
10.30am
Cool Food School - Kids Cooking Class
Area:
Cool Food School
12.15pm
Cool Food School - Kids Cooking Class
Area:
Cool Food School
1.00pm
Dim Sum Lunch & Dumpling Workshop with Janet Liu
Area:
Carrigaun Room Workshops
1.30pm
An Introduction to Olive Oil Masterclass
Area:
The Big Shed Workshops
2.45pm
Cool Food School - Kids Cooking Class
Area:
Cool Food School
3.30pm
Cooking with Irish Whiskey - Food and Whiskey Tasting
Area:
The Big Shed Workshops
3.45pm
Fundamentals of Food Soaking with Happy Tummy
Area:
Carrigaun Room Workshops
5.00pm
Spice Masterclass with Arun Kapil
Area:
Carrigaun Room Workshops
5.15pm
Time for a Cocktail Workshop & Tasting
Area:
The Big Shed Workshops
6.30pm
Sheridans Cheese & Wine Tasting
Area:
The Big Shed Workshops

Sunday 17th may 2026

More events will be listed in the lead up to the festival
Schedule is subject to change.
10.00am 12.30pm 3.30pm
Ballymaloe Cookery School Workshop
Area:
Ballymaloe Cookery School Marquee
10.30am
Chai Masterclass
Area:
The Big Shed Workshops
10.30am
Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop - Sold Out
Area:
Carrigaun Room Workshops
10.30am
Cool Food School - Kids Cooking Class
Area:
Cool Food School
12.00pm
Sourcing & Styling Vintage Tableware
Area:
The Big Shed Workshops
12.15pm
Cool Food School - Kids Cooking Class
Area:
Cool Food School
12.45pm
Pasta Lunch & Workshop with Ryan O'Sullivan - Sold Out -
Area:
Carrigaun Room Workshops
1.15pm
Nose in the Trough - Charcuterie Talk & Workshop with Fingal Ferguson from Gubbeen
Area:
The Big Shed Workshops
2.45pm
Cool Food School - Kids Cooking Class
Area:
Cool Food School
3.30pm
Edible Seaweed with Birgitta Heden Curtain
Area:
Carrigaun Room Workshops

Timetable by Area

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Ballymaloe Cookery School
Ballymaloe Cookery School Marquee
Carrigaun Room Workshops
Lambing Shed
Festival Book Shop
Change We Must
Garden Marquee
Scoop & A Yarn
Kerrygold Main Stage
Ballymaloe House Guest Chefs
Walks and Talks
The Woodshed Kitchen - Pop-Up Dining
The Big Shed Workshops
Drinks Theatre
Cook the Books
Cool Food School

Timetable by Event type

See the timetable by event type
Drinks Theatre Demo
Talk & Taste
Panel Discussion
Music
Garden Tour
Book Signing
Walk and Talk
Dining Experience
In Conversation
Cooking Demos
Workshops & Masterclasses
book tickets
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