Darina Allen established Ballymaloe Cookery School in 1983 with her brother Rory O'Connell.  Author of over 10 books and presenter on 6 Television series, her main passion and her daily task is to impart her knowledge to the students at the Ballymaloe Cookery School.

Darina Allen is Ireland’s best known cook and a best-selling author who presented nine series of her cookery programme, Simply Delicious, on television in Ireland.

Rachel Allen is a professional cook and busy mother.  Brought up in Dublin, at the age of eighteen she left to study at the world famous Ballymaloe Cookery School. After graduating she worked in the kitchens at Ballymaloe House, then returned to work at the cookery school where she found her passion in teaching and where she continues to teach each week.

Over the years Rachel has become a well-known figure in the food world with her best selling cookery books, television programmes and food writing.

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