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We’ll be using fresh, seasonal produce, festive favourites and flavour combinations that will impress every guest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBallintaggart masterclasses are packed with expert tips and hands on experience and include all ingredients, class notes, recipes and a kitchen goody bag. Your indulgent late lunch will include the food you've prepared throughout the class and there will be plenty to take home with you too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have a voucher or wish to stay as part of your Cook School experience, please email hello@ballintaggart.com for details as this bespoke accommodation offer (and vouchers) cannot be booked online. 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Learn how to make a stunning decoration with foraged foliage and locally grown blooms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class includes a light seasonal lunch on arrival, mulled wine and all equipment and décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a voucher or wish to stay as part of your Masterclass experience, please email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@ballintaggart.com\"\u003ehello@ballintaggart.com\u003c\/a\u003e for details as vouchers cannot be booked online. 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Using seasonal ingredients, root vegetables, grains and well sourced meat to create balanced dishes for weekday meals and simple easy entertaining. The class will also cover simple veg prep and basic knife skills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBallintaggart masterclasses are packed with expert tips and hands on experience and include all ingredients, class notes, recipes and a kitchen goody bag. 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Our expert chefs will teach you tricks of the industry to make sure the turkey isn’t burnt, dry or raw! We will break down Christmas Day entertaining into easy steps ensuring most of the preparation is done well in advance so you can enjoy time with your family and friends. You will also leave armed with some alternative interesting Christmas feasting recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBallintaggart masterclasses are packed with expert tips and hands on experience and include all ingredients, class notes, recipes and a kitchen goody bag. 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