Meet Clodagh McKenna at Highgrove: Clodagh's Happy Cooking
Schedule
Thu Nov 13 2025 at 10:30 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Highgrove Gardens | Stroud, EN
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Join celebrated chef and author Clodagh McKenna at Highgrove as she introduces her latest book, Clodagh’s Happy Cooking—a collection of 100 delicious recipes designed to bring joy and wellbeing to your table.Discover how simple, nourishing food and the act of sharing meals with family and friends can boost wellness, ease anxiety, and feed both body and soul. From energising breakfasts to quick 30-minute suppers, Clodagh’s recipes are easy to prepare, full of flavour, and perfect for everyday life.
The event includes a live cookery demonstration with Clodagh, a seasonal three-course lunch with dessert, and an interactive Q&A session.
Celebrate the launch of Clodagh McKenna’s latest cookbook, Clodagh’s Happy Cooking, with a memorable day at Highgrove.
Your experience begins with a refreshing Brightening Juice reception, setting the tone for a day centred around joyful, nourishing food. Guests will then enjoy a live cookery demonstration with Clodagh, where she’ll share her passion for simple, flavourful recipes designed to bring health and happiness to everyday life.
Following the demonstration, sit down to a seasonal three-course lunch with wine and dessert, thoughtfully prepared to reflect Clodagh’s vibrant approach to cooking. The event also includes an interactive Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to ask Clodagh your own food and lifestyle questions.
Each guest will have the opportunity to purchase Clodagh’s Happy Cooking book on the day to take home. To complete the day, you’ll have time to browse the Highgrove Estate Shop, where you’ll discover an exclusive collection of homeware, gifts, and artisanal products.
Clodagh’s Happy Cooking is a celebration of everyday food that makes health and happiness part of your daily routine, from the first meal of the day to relaxed evening suppers. Every recipe is designed to fit seamlessly into busy lives—simple to prepare, full of flavour, and made with easy-to-find, wholesome ingredients.
Inside, you’ll find:
Juices & Teas—from Gut Healing Juice and Mood-Boosting Hot Chocolate to the viral My Daily Happy Juice (over 1 million views on social media).
Breakfasts—including Blueberry Chia Muffins, Homemade Granola, and Slow-Cooked Chorizo Baked Beans.
Snacks & Treats—such as Banana Peanut Bread, Mum’s Cinnamon Rock Buns, and Oat & Pistachio Cookies.
Soups & Breads—featuring Lentil Roast Tomato Soup, Guinness Brown Bread, and Rosemary Tomato Focaccia.
Lunches—like Spinach & Feta Pastries, Summer Vegetables with Whipped Lemon Ricotta, and Roasted Chickpea Caesar Salad.
Quick Suppers—with favourites such as Crispy Salmon Rice, Greek Chicken with Spicy Couscous & Tzatziki, and Spicy Sausage Pasta.
Weekend Cooking—from indulgent Buttery Croque Monsieur Brunch Bake to Mum’s Irish Lamb Stew and Pear, Brie & Thyme Tart.
With dishes to nourish body and soul—whether it’s a 30-minute supper or a comforting weekend feast—Clodagh’s Happy Cooking is an uplifting guide to joyful, healthy living.
Programme
10:30am - Guests arrive
10:45am - Guests seated
11:00am - Live cooking demonstration with Clodagh
12:30pm - Lunch served
1:30pm - Q&A session; dessert served
2:30pm - Book signing; Estate Shop open
3:00pm - Guests depart
Photography by David Loftus, from Clodagh's Happy Cooking Cookbook.
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Where is it happening?
Highgrove Gardens, Tetbury, Stroud, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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