Testimonials from TY Students & Parents:

The best feedback is seeing siblings of previous students returning for their chance to participate in the cooking course....

RECENT TESTIMONIALS [2023] FROM Transition Year Parents:

Thank you for the amazing TY Cooks programme that my son is doing! Definitely a highlight of his TY year so far!  Monday evenings 7pm are a happy place in our house with all the good food! - TY Parent  Nov '23

Hi there, My daughter is doing your current TY cookery course and she is ABSOLUTELY LOVING it (as am I, yum!). - TY Parent Nov '23

Hi Vanessa, I’d just like to say that [Son] is really enjoying the cook alongs. He hasn’t cooked much before and is enjoying the course and cooking great food. I’m delighted as there was a good deal of cajoling and scepticism beforehand!! He couldn’t make this Monday so did meal no.2 for us this evening. It was really very good. And such a treat for me! I think it’s a great idea and we are delighted with it. - TY Parent Oct '23

TESTIMONIALS FROM Transition Year Students:

Hi Vanessa, Thank you for everything on the course I really enjoyed it and learned alot.  TY Student Jan - May '22

Hi Vanessa, Thanks so much for this course I have really enjoyed and discovered so many new recipes! - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Hi Vanessa, Thank you so much, I really enjoyed the cookery course! I hope you and your family have a very happy Christmas. Here’s my sausage rolls and apple pies. I used apple, as I don’t eat mince pies! - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Thanks a million... - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Hi Vanessa, ..... I have loved the course so much it has been such a great experience. regards J.... - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Hi Vanessa. I am really enjoying the classes. - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Vanessa. Thank you so much for this course I really enjoyed it and it will be one of my highlights from TY for sure. I never thought I would be able to make the chicken and leek pie on my last day never mind my first.... - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Thanks very much for doing the course. It really helped me to improve my cooking skills and my interest in cooking.... - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

I really enjoyed the classes and I especially loved the Eve’s pudding. Thank you for the wonderful class.... - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

"Hi Vanessa, here's my burger and roulade from last night. I just wanted to say thank you for the course I really enjoyed every week an learned a lot.... - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Hi Vanessa, I'm really enjoying the cooking course and my parents are delighted that i cook dinner for them every Tuesday. For the Gaisce award I need to learn a new skill and practice it for an hour a week for 13 weeks and I would like to do the cooking course as my new skill..... - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Thank you for the amazing course..... - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Hi Vanessa, I have really enjoyed doing the TY cookery course. I am wondering is it the same course repeated in January as I am interested in signing up again. Regards, E..... - TY Student Sept-Dec '21

Thank you very much, really enjoyed the course.....

TESTIMONIALS FROM Transition Year Parents:

Hi Vanessa, I was able to pop into Galway to collect my Da off the train. Meanwhile, [Son] had his Chicken Korma all set for when we got in the door. His Grandad was well impressed! [Son] is really enjoying this course and I'm enjoying eating it. The Chicken and Leek Pie was gorgeous! - TY Parent, Shane May 2022

Hi Vanessa Pictures from tonight, [Son] enjoyed the classes, thanks very much! - TY Parent, Carmel May 2022

Hello Vanessa, Thank you so much for the wonderful course. It was great to have my dinner cooked on a Tuesday evening over the past few months!! The recipes were all beautiful and all within [Son's] ability. He learned so much, although he is slow to admit it and I learned a lot of tips as well!    I would certainly recommend this course to anybody and in particular to TY students – it is ideal.    
Thank you for the certificate and all the recipes!  Happy Christmas - Martina
    
Wonderful!!! mission accomplished - feels so great to have a son who can cook!    - Barbara
   
Thanks so much we really enjoyed our time with you. Thanks for doing such a great job too we love your lessons - Mary    
   
Thank you so much, Vanessa! We’re all delighted! Such an achievement. Thank you for all the hard work you put in, you’re a great teacher. The course was so easy to follow and [Son] managed to produce edible meals. We’ll be seeing you again soon for sure.  Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas and good luck with everything for 2022.    Until then,     - Suzanne   
   
Thank you for the certificate and indeed your great enthusiasm each week. I expect it was very difficult with everyone’s cameras off so you were not sure who was there.  We looked forward to dinner every Tuesday. You certainly composed a very tasty recipe each time and [Son] learned a lot of new techniques in cooking.    
Kind regards,  - Aileen   

Thank you from both of us Vanessa.   [Daughter] really enjoyed the course and did it all herself as I was working!!!       
Have a wonderful Christmas.    - Sarah

Hi Vanessa, [Daughter] will be attending the graduation class.. we will keep making them at home... in advance thank you for everything and have a lovely Christmas.   kind regards,  - Natasha