Famous for its traditional food and drink, it’s no surprise that Dublin is such a popular destination for food technology school trips!
Of course, you can’t visit Dublin without taking a tour of one of the city’s most famous tourist attractions – the Guinness Storehouse. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn the secrets of a working chocolate factory and learn how to cook a three-course meal at Dublin Cookery School.
And a food technology school trip to Dublin wouldn’t be complete without experiencing an evening of food and folklore at Dublin’s oldest pub! You’ll be served a traditional Irish meal while listening to traditional Irish music and hearing some enchanting folk tales.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1/4

Morning
Depart from school
Ferry crossing

Afternoon
Arrive in Dublin
Check-in to accommodation

Evening
Evening meal followed by bowling
Day 2/4

Morning
Visit to the Guinness Storehouse

Afternoon
Chocolate workshop

Evening
Evening of Food, Folklore and Fairies
Day 3/4

Morning
Cookery lesson

Afternoon
Free time for shopping/sightseeing

Evening
Evening meal followed by free time for exploring
Day 4/4

Morning
Depart Dublin
Ferry crossing

Afternoon
Arrive in Holyhead

Evening
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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3 nights' half-board accommodation
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Chocolate workshop
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Itinerary planning service
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return executive coach travel
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Return ferry crossings
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VAT
Curriculum Links
GCSE
- Where and how ingredients are grown, caught and reared
- Environmental impact and sustainability of food
- Food processing and production
- Distinctive features of international cuisine
- International cuisine: cooking methods and equipment
- Traditional and modern variations of recipes
- Food labelling and marketing
Key Stage 3
- Understand the source, seasonality and characteristics of a broad range of ingredients
Educational activities and visits
Butlers Chocolate Experience
Butlers Chocolate Experience allows your students to learn about what goes on behind the scenes of a working chocolate factory… Read More
Dublin Cookery School
During your evening cookery course choose from; a demonstration where you will learn all of the methods and techniques to… Read More
Evening of Food, Folklore and Fairies
Visit Dublin's oldest pub to experience an evening of Food, Folklore and Faries. As you tuck in to a traditional… Read More
Guinness Storehouse
World-famous for its beer production, the Guinness Storehouse is now Ireland's no.1 attraction. Yourgroup will learn all about the history… Read More
Old Jameson Distillery Tour
Set in a recreated distillery scene, travel back in time to discover the captivating story of Jameson and how three… Read More
The Chocolate Warehouse
During thistour, your students will watch a film detailing the story of chocolate and how cocoa beans are grown and… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Accommodation
Ideally located just a few minutes walk from Temple Bar, this modern hostel offers affordable accommodation in the very heart of the city.
Students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins, all rooms have their own bathroom with a shower.
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1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
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4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Laura Martin — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
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