Top Northern Ireland Classes & Workshops

Ethical considerations take center stage as we delve into responsible foraging practices. Learn to harvest judiciously, leaving ample resources for wildlife and future foragers. Navigate the delicate balance of avoiding endangered or rare species, while also uncovering the cultural and historical significance of wild edibles and their role in fostering sustainable food systems.

Our Irish whiskey expert and master blender will talk you through how Irish whiskey is made and more important how it is matured. You will learn how the spirit ages, colors and develops flavor in our Oak casks. We will share Irish toasts and enjoy Irelands finest export, Slainte.

Step away from the noise and give yourself a morning to fully reset. Set in the peaceful surroundings of Ballyburren, this guided experience blends breathwork, meditation, and contrast therapy to support both body and mind.

The Nourish Day Retreat is a carefully curated experience designed to guide you through movement, stillness, nature, and recovery — all set within the peaceful surroundings of Ballyburren.

Welcome to a relaxed, home-style cooking school tucked away in the countryside near the village of Bellaghy in Mid Ulster. Join Bronagh in her cosy kitchen and experience hands-on learning with fresh, local ingredients. As you cook, you’ll explore Irish food traditions, from baking soda, wheaten, and potato breads to creating dishes rooted in local culture, using her family recipes. There are also foraging experiences, where we head outdoors to gather seasonal wild ingredients to turn into delicious dishes, drinks, jams, sauces or desserts. Afternoon tea classes are available, where participants make their own scones, breads, soups, mini cakes, and treats. At the end you can sit down together to enjoy a beautifully set afternoon tea with your creations. These classes are about building confidence, removing the intimidation from cooking, and making food that feels like home. Come cook, forage, bake, and share in the joy of food and tradition with us.

Rather than just sampling cocktails on a night out, this special sensory experience takes your cocktail tasting skills to a new level. Take part in a series of interactive audio and visual experiments to help you discover why you like certain flavors and what kind of taster you are. Best of all, there’s no need to pay extra for your drinks, as four cocktails are included.

Delve deeper into the whiskey-making process at McConnell's Distillery in Belfast with a guided tour. Join a group of whisky lovers and enjoy tutored tastings of award-winning drams, including McConnell's 5-year-old Irish whiskey. Follow your guide as you see where barrels age, learn about the distilling process, and discover the secrets behind this beloved spirit. Please note, participants should be 18 or over.

Discover the culinary heritage of Northern Ireland with a half-day traditional bread baking class. Join Tracey in her home on the shores of Strangford Lough 30 minutes outside Belfast and taste homemade treats from jams to soda bread. Get in the kitchen and learn how to make wheaten bread, potato bread, and soda bread from scratch. Sample everything you prepare and bring recipes home after the class.