Cookery and Hospitality Courses

Regardless of your cooking ability, Mayo Abbey Cookery School has a course to suit you. From the complete beginner to the more adventurous cooks, our courses are designed to inspire. In our newly built training kitchen, you will have the opportunity to learn practical skills so that you can amaze family and friends with your mouth-watering creations.

Courses are designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and confidence to work in a professional kitchen or progress to further studies in the Catering/Hospitality sector.

We run both accredited & non accredited courses. In addition, a number of cookery demonstrations are run throughout the year.

Cake Baking and Decoration Level 3 3N0539

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to bake and decorate a limited range of cakes using a range of techniques in a professional training kitchen.

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Culinary Operations Level 3 3N0549

This programme equips the learners with the basic skills necessary in preparing, cooking and serving simple everyday meals. Learners are provided with an introductory knowledge of Culinary Operations through practical application.

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Restaurant Service Level 3 3N0577

This programme equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to offer hospitality and to serve meals in a hotel or restaurant.

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One Day Waitressing

A one day programme covering the basics of Food Service.

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One Day Barista Course

Basic Barista Skills

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Pastry Baking & Desserts Level 5 5N2084

This programme equips the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to produce a range of baked goods, including breads, pastries and hot and cold desserts.

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