Billed as Ireland’s largest food festival, A Taste of West Cork Food Festival runs from 6th - 15th September. The highlight of this year’s Festival will be a culinary collaboration, and perhaps cook-off, between West Cork’s best chefs and four Australian chefs, along with four returning guest chefs from the US.
With a creative culinary reputation earned over the last 16 years, A Taste of West Cork Food Festival rises to new heights this September with 265 fab foodie and adventure events, from Bantry to Beara, Baltimore and Bandon, Courtmacsherry and Clonakilty, and selected hostelries, nine islands and rustic retreats in between.
A Taste of West Cork Food Festival will welcome popular Irish and European chefs including Ahmet Dede (Mews Restaurant, Baltimore), Robbie Krawczyk (Restaurant Chestnut, Ballydehob), Michael Quinn (formerly Waterford Castle and Ballymaloe House), and the in-demand Happy Pear (Stephen and David Flynn) from Dublin. The list of chefs, both guest and native, is impressive and extensive, so avid foodies are advised to visit www.atasteofwestcork.com where the full programme of events is listed.
Unique adventure events include:
- Forest bathing at Caherbeg Free Range Farm, Rosscarbery, with a contemplative guided walk/guided meditation through the Allshire-Howe family farm and tranquil atmospheric woodlands, culminating in an assemble-your-own tasting of the very best of West Cork Produce – Friday 6th September
- Fastnet Rock Sunset Tour, circumnavigating the famous rock, and perhaps witnessing humpback, fin or minke whales and other spectacular sea life during the trip – Friday 6th September
- Top of the Rock Farm, Drimoleague for two hours of fun and learning, with baby animals, egg collecting, curious cattle and wonderful wildlife. Ends with a cookie baking session and a Farmhand’s Certificate – Saturday 7th September
With 43 guest chefs, 14 guest speakers and a plethora of events for families, friends, couples, and food-lovers alike, it’s one you don’t want to miss!
Imagery courtesy of A Taste of West Cork Food Festival
