Wednesday, 14th August '24
What is the future of Irish Food? Business of Food Breakfast with Irish Examiner and KPMG - BOOKED OUT
9.00am-11.00am, Wednesday 14th August, Jacobs on the Mall
Join us for the very first event of this year's Cork on a Fork Fest, which will focus on the business of food, in partnership with the Irish Examiner and KPMG. Hear first-hand insights from Cork businesses on challenges and opportunities, from energy and sustainability to AI technology, food nutrition, regulation, and more. MC and Irish Examiner Senior Food Writer Joe McNamee will be joined by General Manager of Ballymaloe Foods Maxine Hyde, Founder of Market Lane Group Conrad Howard, Owner of Macroom Buffalo Jonny Lynch along with Commercial Director of SuperValu and Centra, Ciara McClafferty. You will also enjoy a delicious breakfast filled with local produce from Jacobs on the Mall.
Booked out
Children's Pizza Party Demo at Marina Market
11 - 12 noon, Wednesday 14 August, Marina Market
Learn how to stretch and top pizza with some of Oak Fire Pizza's chefs at the Marina Market. In this hands-on workshop, kids will make their own pizza which will then be cooked for them to taste their amazing creations! Booking essential
Price €15 (includes a pizza). Book here
Maharani Gin x The Met - Afternoon Tea
12.30 - 4.00; Wednesday 14 August (and daily throughout the festival); The Met @ The Metropole
An exclusive afternoon tea menu in collaboration with Maharani Gin and Rebel City Distillery as part of the Cork on a Fork Festival. The specially curated menu celebrates the vibrant flavors and artisanal craftsmanship of Cork. Each dish is thoughtfully designed by the chefs at the hotel to pair with the exotic botanicals of Maharani Gin.
Price: €45 Book Here
Food Phone Photography Workshop
2-4pm, Wednesday 14th August, L'Atitude 51
Upskill your phone photography and sample some delicious sharing plates from L'Atitude 51 at this two-hour food photography workshop with Joleen Cronin. Joleen will guide you through some simple steps that make image taking easier and more impactful to your online audience. Composition, lighting, cropping and basic adjustments will be covered in this session, as well as tips on selecting the best props, backgrounds and settings to capture your images. Tasting sharing plates from the Latitude 51 kitchen will be served during the session, providing a chance to practise your skills first hand and of course enjoy a delicious bite to eat.
Price: €25. Book here.
Discover the Flavour of Picanha
3pm, Wednesday 14th August 2024, Sabor Brazil, Washington Street
Enjoy a gastronomic experience between Irish meat and a Brazilian cut at this Brazilian barbecue. Brazilian Chef Marcel Lima will explain and teach how to prepare the most famous Brazilian cut picanha, which will be followed by tasting the meat at its perfect point.
Price: €10. Book here.
VQ Shared Table sponsored by Birra Moretti
5.00pm - 9.00pm, Wednesday 14th August, MacCurtain Street
Get a taste of Cork's unique food culture at the opening night VQ Shared Table experience. This chef collaboration event will see 400 guests dine at a shared long table on MacCurtain Street. It will showcase local produce and the flavours and experiences of the VQ area. Look forward to delicious sharing plates from The Glass Curtain, Isaacs Restaurant, Paladar, The Metropole, Cask, Eco-Fish, Gabriel House, Gallaghers, The Dean, and Thompson’s, along with wine and local drinks from Birra Moretti, Maharini Gin and West Cork Whiskey. It is also supported by Son of a Bun, The Shelbourne Bar, and MacCurtain Street Wine Cellar. With live music and a festival atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off the festival week.
Price: €150pp . Limited tickets here.
Pop-up Summer Harvest Feast on Glenbrook Farm - SOLD OUT
6.30pm, Wednesday 14th August, Glenbrook Farm Whites Cross T23TC67
This exclusive Summer Harvest Feast at Glenbrook Farm will be catered by Pamela Kelly, the acclaimed head chef at The Farmgate restaurant in The English Market. Pamela is renowned for her dedication to crafting menus from seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Taking place in a rustic calf shed, all of the ingredients will be sourced directly from Glenbrook Farm, epitomising farm to fork and zero food miles. A beautiful selection of organic wine from Brians Wines will be available on the night , enhancing the dining experience (for an additional price). The evening will also feature a complimentary drinks reception with Moretti, Moretti 00, Kinsale Gin and Atlantic Whiskey , along with live music adding to the atmosphere.
SOLD OUT
Eat-In Cinema: Mama Mia at Marina Market
7pm- 9.30pm, Wednesday 14th August, The Marina Market
Enjoy an eat-in cinema experience with a movie screening of Mamma Mia and food at the Marina Market. Tickets include the cinema and a €15 Marina Market gift card so you can enjoy food from whichever vendor you like.
Price: €20. Book Here