The School of Food has been developed in the former Boys’ National School in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, a site associated with education for almost 100 years.
The renovation of the old school building and its 2 acres of land is the focal point for this culinary school. The building has been renovated to include state-of-the-art training kitchens.
The School of Food was officially opened on January 15th, 2015 by Minister for Food and Rural Affairs, Ann Phelan TD and Steven Lamb, Head of Brand, River Cottage UK.
At the School of Food, we believe all food education should be affordable, accessible and sustainable. The School of Food has evolved to provide specialist and leisure food training. It also provides making-space for new and emerging food producers and it links its garden with its kitchens.We support our local food producers and use produce from our own school gardens wherever possible. We also encourage our students to participate in local events and take time to immerse themselves in Thomastown’s vibrant community.