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Hello & Welcome to Mess Chef Cookery!

Mess Chef Cookery has grown and changed over the last couple of years. I am delighted to now offer:

Primary School Workshops - Both in person and virtual. Teachers, please check out my Schools info.

Our Kitchen Shop - Entice your little ones into the kitchen with my fabulous product range. Have a browse!

Digital Products - My first two digital downloads, Lunchbox Lifesaver and Lunchbox Product Guide, are now available. My Meal Planning courses are coming later in 2022. Are you excited? I am!

Parent & Child Cookery Classes will hopefully resume in September 2022. In the meantime, check out my recipe section, and Happy Cooking!

Róisín

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Testimonials

Róisín's lessons were differentiated according to the children's age and she had a warmth and kindness which the children instantly connected with. Róisín went above and beyond .... I would highly recommend Róisín if you are looking for engaging, fun and creative baking activities in school (or through remote learning!)
Jonathan Kinsella, Principal, Blessington Educate Together NSr's name

We have just finished an eight week course with Mess Chef. This is often the highlight of the term for students and staff alike. Roisin allows the children the time to explore food, flavours and smells through all their senses. This is so important for all our students with autism. The children also learn key cooking and food preparation skills in a relaxed and fun manner. Mess Chef has helped the children tolerate, experience and develop new skills around food.
Niamh Byrne, Abacas Special School for Children with Autism

Absolutely fantastic class. My 2.5 year old little boy had an ball today. Creative, original, fun and educational.
Kathryn, Mum of 3

We had an absolutely amazing time at our playgroup! All of the children loved creating their own cheesecakes and playing with the sensory activities.
Kelly, Playgroup Organiser

my 2 year old granddaughter , absolutely loves mess chef every week. she loves the sensory play that they do while in class and she eats everything that's cooked!
Gill, Grandmother

Roisin Matthews Mess Chef Cookery Classes Photo: David Connachy

About Us

Mess Chef Cookery Classes were founded in 2017 by Róisín Matthews. Róisín has more than 15 years experience in the food industry, mainly in creating new recipes, products and food labels for supermarkets. This has given Róisín a sharp insight into the way in which families cook and eat, as well as how cooking from scratch is in fast decline. She could also see from her own young family, the innate interest children have in helping in the kitchen from a very young age, but that cooking for and with kids can be a bewildering and stressful experience for parents! So after much research and planning, Róisín decided to pack in the day job and begin Mess Chef Children's Cookery Classes, providing fun and educational food discovery classes for children and their parents.