🍲 Celebrating Community & Cuisine: Cultural Companions Cookery Demo with Clara Cooks

Food has an extraordinary power to bring people together, sparking conversation, and creating moments that linger long after the last bite. That’s the spirit behind the Cultural Companions Cookery Demo with Clara Cooks, taking place on Thursday, 23 April 2026, at Cumann na Daoine, Catherine Street in Youghal, Cork. eventbrite.ie

This special event is held in collaboration with Cumann na Daoine and the Youghal Active Retirement Association. It is part of the Cultural Companions programme designed to encourage social engagement through arts, culture, and shared experiences.

👩‍🍳 Meet the Chef: Clara Cooks

At the heart of this demo is Clara, the creative force behind Clara Cooks — a Cork‑based culinary educator, caterer, and food enthusiast with a passion for teaching and sharing Irish flavours. From delicious home cooking grounded in family traditions to an internationally inspired approach honed through travel and formal chef training, Clara brings both expertise and heart to the kitchen.

🍽️ What to Expect

Attendees can look forward to an engaging live cookery demonstration where Clara will share her skills and insights into preparing delicious dishes that celebrate local produce and seasonal flavours. She will share tips on cooking for one or two people and batch cooking,

🤝 Food, Culture & Connection

This cookery demo stands as a lovely example of how food can enhance cultural engagement. The Cultural Companions programme supports shared experiences that reduce social isolation and build community bonds by integrating arts and culture into everyday life

📅 Save the Date

• When: Thursday, 23 April 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (approx.)
• Where: Cumann na Daoine, Youghal, Cork

⚠️ Numbers are strictly limited, so booking in advance via Eventbrite is essential to secure your spot.