FESTIVAL OF FOOD - OCTOBER 24TH-28TH 2013
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2013 Committee:
Festival Office,11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny. info@savourkilkenny.com (086) 021 7465 www.savourkilkenny.com
Ger Mullally, Ian Brennan, Iain Gray, Ann Marie Hogan, Marie Langton, Joy Moore. Festival Director: Marian Flannery. Festival Assistant: Rose Mulvey Health and Safety: Hardiman Safety PR: MD Media
Front Cover image by Noel C Mealy
Welcome to Savour Kilkenny’s 7th Food Festival 2013 has been a remarkable year for Kilkenny; its people, businesses, and in particular our hospitality sector. Kilkenny has been ranked the friendliest city in Europe by readers of the Conde Nast travel magazine. Confirming its status as one of the country’s top tourist destinations, Kilkenny was voted the ninth most welcoming place on the globe and was the only European city to make the top ten! Add to this Kilkenny’s two Michelin awards, it confirms our reputation as one of the top food destinations not just in Ireland, but in the world. Savour Kilkenny Food Festival, each year develops a programme of activities, which embraces all sectors of the food community from artisan producers to restaurateurs, food agencies to food farmers. We are delighted to have involvement and participation this year from so many Kilkenny businesses which has enabled us to provide an action-packed weekend of activities suitable for all, and many free of charge. Enjoy food markets, cookery demonstrations, food art, food debates and discussions as well as lots of dining events in local hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars. Have a great festival! Ger Mullally Chairperson
FamilyFarm withDawn meats
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October, Parade Plaza Dawn Meats are delighted to be associated with Savour Kilkenny and are sponsoring the Argi-Aware CAP Mobile Farm. This is a unique outdoor classroom used to educate children and adults via a hands-on learning experience; hold and feed the animals and learn about each animal, from their natural habitat to their role in food production. Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm is accompanied by trained farmers. Dawn Meats are also bringing their mobile Premium Butcher shop to town – come and treat yourself from the amazing range of finest meat products - available at special Savour discounts.
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SAVOUR FOOD MARKET
Saturday 26th 10.30am-5.30pm & Sunday 27th 12pm-5.30pm The Parade, Mayors Walk & Canal Square Featuring stalls from the best of local and regional food suppliers, the market is a wonderfully vibrant popup venue where you can taste, sample and buy the most delicious, fresh and wholesome food produce available in Ireland today. Featuring all types of food, the Savour Food Market also boasts the following:
Savour Soapbox With talks and discussions on all sorts of everything related to food, from production to making the perfect pudding, we have a host of foodie topics ripe for sharing with experts in the field. FREE OF CHARGE SATURDAY MC - Angela Campion, Community Development Officer 11.00am Newpark Hotel’s secret Christmas Pudding Recipe revealed! Paul Murphy, Executive Chef & Joan Lonergan Chef di partie 11.30am Talk on the Kilkenny City Allotment Community Garden Project Malcolm Noonan 12.00pm Making Butter - Breda McDonald ICA 12.30pm Keeping Bees - Mid Kilkenny Bee keepers 1.00pm Yeast Bread Baking - Joy Moore 2.00pm Chicken Keeping - Fiona Dillon 2.30pm Gluten free baking demonstration Mary McEvoy, A Slice of Heaven 3.30pm How to Forage for Food - Mary White, Blackstairs Eco-trails.
(Followed by a foraging walk for anyone wishing to join Mary - Cost €5pp.)
SUNDAY MC - Rozanne Stevens, Food Journalist and Wholefood Chef 12.00pm Talk on County Kilkenny Community Garden Projects 12.45pm Recreate recipes from a bygone era Fiona Dillon Hunters Lodge & Grainne Somers, Pembroke Hotel Tips on growing your own peas Fiona Dillon 1.00pm Cake Decorating - Derek O’Brien, Pastry Chef, Hotel Kilkenny 2.00pm Exciting ways to cook and eat Beetroot - Richenda Talbot, Eden Hall 2.30pm Town of Food, Thomastown - What it’s all about - Breda Gardner 3.00pm Spelt Bread Baking - Spelt Bakers 3.30pm Food Safety and its importance in your food business. Implementing HACCP in your business Food Regulations: The facts de-mystified! - Brid Fox, Cater Care Ltd
EMERGING FOOD PRODUCERS: With support from Kilkenny LEADER Partnership, we are delighted to welcome some of our newest local food producers to Savour Kilkenny. All at various stages of development, these talented producers are here to test and launch their produce and share their experience of developing fresh new ideas and brands. STREET THEATRE: Skulleryduggery is a light-hearted romp through Ireland’s food history and heritage. Join Lord Duggery and his amorous cook Deirdre, along with her chief bottle washer Seamus, as they try to satisfy their various appetites while cooking their way through the full range of food as eaten in Ireland down through the ages. 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October. APPLE PRESSING: Bring your own apples and turn into juice at the Futureproof Kilkenny stand!
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COOKERYDEMONSTRATIONS THE CHEF’S TABLE Saturday 26th October 2013 & Sunday 27th October 2013 Food Market on The Parade. FREE OF CHARGE The hugely popular Chef’s Table returns to the heart of the Savour Market on the Parade, featuring a host of talent from your favourite Kilkenny restaurants as well as a mixture of national and international chefs. These gurus of gastronomy take time out from their busy schedules to bring their kitchens to you! Watch and enjoy as they share with us some of their favourite recipes, signature dishes and distinctive styles. Pick up some handy tips, sample some delicious samples, and learn the secrets of the chefs.
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2013
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2013
MC - Paul O’Connor, The Shoebox
MC - Paul O’Connor, The Shoebox
12.30pm Fiona Uyema, Fiona’s Japanese Cooking. The Art of Sushi Making 1.30pm Anne Neary, Ryeland House Cookery School. How many dishes can be created from the average chicken? 2.30pm Kevin Dundon, Dunbrody House, Sponsored by Caulfield’s Supervalu. Modern Irish Food 3.30pm Anne & Edward, Sponsored by Countystyle Foods Christmas comes early at Savour! 4.30pm Arun Kapil, Green Saffron Simple Delicious Indian Meals
11.30am C ormac Rowe, The Lady Helen, Mount Juliet - Game: Michelin Style 12.30pm Alan Foley, Stephouse Hotel Borris Perfect Fish 1.30pm Edward Hayden, TV Chef. Edward’s Sweet Temptations. 2.30pm Sunil Ghai, Ananda Restaurant, Dublin (RAI Chef of the Year 2013) Indian Street Food 3.30pm Maria Rafferty, Zuni. Zuni Chick - “MariaLand” 4.30pm Can the Professionals Cook? Sponsored by Avonmore
Can the Professionals TVEdward Hayden Cook? with as referee! Kindly Sponsored by
Join us for this very fun event where two Kilkenny Solicitors (Emer Foley & Michael Lanigan) will compete against two Kilkenny Auctioneers (Andy O’Keeffe & Ed Donohoe) to see which profession can really cook!! They must cook using a basket of unknown ingredients. The competition will be judged by Anne Neary from Ryeland House Cookery School and Breda McDonald ICA. Breda is a champion butter maker and former ICA Kilkenny federation president. Breda is well known to all as one the ICA Mentors from RTE’s award winning reality series, ‘ICA Bootcamp’. Savour Kilkenny | Page 5
Demonstrations
Countrystylecooking with Anne & Edward
Chefs Anne Neary and Edward Hayden have for a second year joined forces with Country Style foods and will be showcasing some fantastic recipes using the Country Style products in a variety of interesting and innovative ways which will be of use to you in all of your culinary endeavors. Rumors around Savour Kilkenny Headquarters is that the duo will even be cooking some festive recipes at this year’s event so come along and sample the best of Country Style fare! Edward Hayden is very well known from his weekly cookery demonstrations on TV3’s ‘Ireland AM’ and is author of the best selling, ‘ Food For Friends’, ‘Food To Love’ and ‘Edward Entertains’ cookery books. Edward is also the resident cookery columnist with Woman’s Way magazine. Anne Neary In addition to running the Ryeland House Cookery School, Anne is a published author. Her first cookery book, ‘A Country Kitchen’ was published in October 2009 and ‘Food For Sharing’ in October 2011. She also presents a regular cookery slot live on air on KCLR 96FM. Countrystyle Foods Limited Founded in 1985, and based on the Kilkenny / Waterford border, beside Grannagh Castle, Countrystyle is a leading Irish manufacturer and distributor of breakfast meats and cooked meats for the retail and foodservice markets. Countrystyle’s food service division has a strong relationship with many leading names in the restaurant and hotels businesses. “What makes our products stand out is that we use wholesome cuts of pork and bacon, natural casings for our sausages and natural spices. At Countrystyle Foods, we’re passionate about offering the best in taste and quality using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.” Rory Williams, Managing Director
Maria Raftery With over 20 year’s experience in kitchens all over the world, Maria has been Head Chef at the award-winning Zuni Restaurant in Kilkenny for 13 years. Maria studied Culinary Arts in Waterford Institute of Technology, and Hotel Management at Liverpool Catering College. Invited to join Euro Toque in 2007, Maria has previously worked in London, Edinburgh, the United States and Australia. Her extensive culinary experience and talent has lead to Zuni’s frequent appearance in both the Bridgestone Guide and Michelin Guide. Savour Kilkenny | page 6
Demonstrations
Modern Irish Food with Kevin Dundon
Kevin Dundon is an award-winning Irish celebrity chef, television personality and author, known for featuring on television series such as Guerrilla Gourmet and Heat. He is also the Chef/Proprietor of Dunbrody Country House Hotel & Restaurant, located in Ireland’s sunny South East. Dunbrody was established in 1997 by Kevin and his wife Catherine and has very quickly become a must-see for all foodies. It is now considered to be one of Ireland’s Premier Hotels & Restaurant. Kevin’s runs a cookery school at the hotel as well which is recognised as one of the most respected in the country Thanks to Caulfiled’s Supervalu, Savour are delighted to welcome back Kevin Dundon. Following on from his appearance at last year’s festival, Kevin returns to share some of his mouth-watering recipes based on Modern Irish Food. With a menu featuring Courgette and Almond Soup, Trout Fillets with Streaky Bacon and Flaked Almonds, Sticky Glaze Chicken Thighs with Asian Stuffing and Orange Pudding, be sure to pop along to the Chefs’ Table to see one of Ireland’s most popular and talented chefs in action. Customers at Caulfield’s Supervalu Loughboy will have the opportunity to meet and chat with Kevin in-store on Saturday afternoon.
Cormac Rowe Originally from Wexford, Cormac started his career with Kelly’s in Rosslare before arriving at Mount Juliet eight years ago via the Park in Kenmare. As Executive Head Chef, his innovative menu has earned the Lady Helen a much deserved reputation as one of Ireland’s finest dining experiences. In September of this year, the Lady Helen was awarded a prestigious Michelin star. The gourmet restaurant, which already boasts 3 AA rosettes, was awarded the accolade for both its service and contemporary menu. Earlier this year the Lady Helen also won the ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ in the coveted Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards. Cormac’s dishes are prepared using the finest local produce and fresh herbs, picked daily from the estate’s own herb garden. Savour Kilkenny | Page 7
Demonstrations
Sunil Ghai This year Sunil has beaten very well established chefs to to be named Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards “Chef of The Year 2013”. Born in Gwalior in central India, Sunil gained experience with the world famous Oberoi group, before coming to Ireland to join the Jaipur group in 2001. He finds inspiration from local produce and is mentored by Chef Atul Kochhar, twice Michelin Starred Head Chef at Benares Restaurant in London. Sunil has been instrumental in reshaping the perception of Indian cuisine with his boldly flavoured, contemporary cooking. His menus reflect Sunil’s extensive research, incorporating dishes from all corners of India. Sunil has garnered an impressive array of awards, this year alone he has won Restaurant Dublin 2013 Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards Best Ethnic Ireland 2013 Food & Wine Magazine Awards Best Chef Leinster & Ireland 2013 Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards
Arun Kapil We are delighted to welcome back Spice Specialist Arun Kapil to Kilkenny for the third year running, where he will show us how to whip up a simple but delicious Indian meal in minutes, and how to incorporate fresh spices into everyday cooking. Having honed his skills at Ballymaloe House and kitchens in London, Arun’s passion for flavour and desire to use the freshest, most authentic ingredients culmintated in the foundation of his award winning spice company Green Saffron in 2007 Country Winner for Ireland at the the Sial D’Or International Retail Awards, 2012 and a 2012 Great Taste Award (Gold Star).
Alan Foley Alan Foley, Head Chef at The Step House Hotel has been cooking up a storm at his family’s hotel since it first opened in October 2007. The award-winning Cellar Restaurant (formally known as Ruben’s) has received glowing reviews under Alan’s reign from many of the industry’s leading food critics including Sally and John McKenna, Lucinda O’Sullivan and Paolo Tullio. In recent years Alan has also received numerous award nominations from the Restaurants Association of Ireland. Alan will demonstrate how to cook a fish dish to perfection, with an array of seasonal vegetables.
Fiona Uyema
A Tipperary native, Fiona Uyema’s passion for Japanese food and culture began in university when she spent 3 years studying in university in Japan. While there, she learned about Japanese food from local housewives and friends in a local village. This is a unique opportunity to learn the art of sushi using Fiona’s simple approach to sushi making and Japanese cooking. Fiona will explain some of the common misconceptions around sushi and Japanese food will pass on her extensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine. Savour Kilkenny | page 8
CookeryMasterclass with Rory O’Connell Castle Cabinets, 1 The Parade (Above Rinuccinis)
For food enthusiasts who want to improve their cooking skills; a fantastic opportunity to be taught by a culinary master from Ballymaloe Cookery School! Enjoy a cookery masterclass and dine on the food prepared at the class with Rory O’Connell. Classes limited to 15 participants. Cost: €25 including food prepared at the class & a glass of wine. Morning Class: 10.30am to 12.30pm Sunday 27th October Afternoon Class: 3.30pm to 5.30pm Sunday 27th October Pre-booking essential - Tel. 086 0217465 Rory O’Connell is one of the world’s most acclaimed cookery teachers. Co-founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School with his sister Darina Allen, Rory has been contributing to various international food publications for years, and has worked with luminaries such as Nico Ladenis at Chez Nico, London, Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons in Oxford and Alice Waters at Chez Panisse, Berkeley, California. In 1994, he returned to Ballymaloe House to begin his tenure as Head Chef of the restaurant, a stay that won him much praise from patrons and peers alike, twice awarded the prestigious title of Ireland’s Chef of the Year. Today he can be found teaching at the Ballymaloe Cookery School and also at his own cookery school in Ballycotton. Rory’s first book “Master It: How to Cook Today” was published earlier this year to great reviews, described by John McKenna as “that rare thing: a wise cookery book”.
NEFFDemoswith Ruth Wassel Castle Cabinets, 1 The Parade Saturday 26th October - 10am 12 noon 2pm & 4pm.
Cook like a MasterChef With Ruth Wassel (cookingwithruth.ie) who will demonstrate how to cook effectively using NEFF appliances; Combi Steam Oven - Pork Char Sui; Marinated Pork Fillet with Hoisin and Cucumber Induction Oven - Spaghetti Alio Olio; A simple pasta dish and Quessadillas Circhotherm - Chocolate Amaretti Cake and a Deep pan Pizza. FREE OF CHARGE. No pre-booking required - Just drop in. Neff demonstrations and advisor in store throughout Sunday Savour Kilkenny | Page 9
Demonstrations
Foodfrom an Irish Garden Pembroke Hotel, Patrick Street Saturday 26th October 5pm to 7pm Apart from living the Good Life at Hunters Lodge in Carlow, food blogger and broadcaster Fiona Dillon writes in the Farmer’s Journal’s “Irish Country” magazine and the UK’s “Home Farmer”. She currently presents The Food Files on CRKC88.7fm. Working with the Pembroke Hotel’s head chef Grainne Somers, Fiona will showcase recipes from her book “Food From An Irish Garden” in the courtyard of the Pembroke Hotel. With a mutual love of traditional, organic ingredients Fiona and Grainne will tempt you with a range of real food recipes – from the classic traditional soda bread with a modern slant to the sweetest of treats. So if you have any interest in growing/rearing your own food (whether you live in an apartment or on a farm), join Fiona in the Pembroke Hotel and see how you too can, very easily, live the good life. This demo will be followed by the launch of Fiona’s first book – ‘Food from an Irish Garden’ Free event - All are welcome
ExcitingWaystoCook Autumn Vegetables Eden Hall, Ballyragget Friday 25th October 2.30pm (2hrs duration) ‘Cooking Classes at Eden Hall’, was set-up by in 2011 by Richenda Talbot and offers tailor made classes for individuals, groups, and corporate clients – from the novice to the more experienced cook. Key to the demonstration classes is the use of fresh local ingredients, in addition to the vegetables, fruit and herbs from Richenda’s own organic garden. Eden Hall is a historic 18th century home in the heartland of County Kilkenny, and it is here in the restored kitchen that Richenda holds her classes. So, if you want to learn, taste and enjoy, and be inspired with new cooking ideas, tips and recipes, create delicious meals quickly and easily and have a fun day out with your group of friends or corporate gathering, then Eden Hall is the place to visit. For Savour Kilkenny 2013 Richenda is offering a special two-hour demonstration on exciting ways to cook autumn vegetables. Cost: €20 Pre-booking essential as places limited. To book phone Richenda 087 2858753 or email info@cookingclasses.ie
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Demonstrations
Afternoon Tea Demonstration A Slice of Heaven, High Street Sunday 27th and Monday 28th October 2.30pm to 4.30pm Join Mary McEvoy of the delectable ‘A Slice of Heaven on High St for an Afternoon Tea with a difference! Mary will share the secrets of some of her most popular recipes, including scones, shortbread, crème brulee, mixed berry crumbles and more. Pick up some tips on these classic treats and sample the delights! Places are limited to 12 people per session. Mary Mc Evoy is also demonstrating at the Savour Soapbox on Saturday where she will show how to bake delicious gluten free products – Sweet and Savoury Pastry, Peanut Butter Bookies and Chocolate and Baileys Roulade. Mary is former pastry chef of the award winning L’Ecrivain and the Ormonde Hotel and runs the highly successful ‘A Slice of Heaven’ pastry and confectionery business. As well as producing delicious products, Mary also teaches and demonstrates to groups and individuals and is a highly skilled cake decorator. €35 per person. To book, contact Mary on 087 9533870 or maryasliceofheaven@gmail.com
ATaste to Savourat Laharts with Edward Laharts Volkswagen Garage, Waterford Road Thursday 24th October 7.30pm Grainne Lahart first met Celebrity Chef Edward Hayed at Savour Kilkenny 2012. Highly impressed with Edward’s culinary skills and his ability to interact with his audience, Denis & Grainne Lahart invited Edward to become Lahart’s Volkswagen Brand Ambassador. As part of The Savour Kilkenny 2013 Festival, Laharts are delighted to present “A Taste of Savour at Laharts with Edward Hayden at their Volkswagen Garage on the Waterford Road. Edward will be preparing and cooking mouth-watering seasonal treats on the evening and all attendees will leave with a full set of the evening’s recipes. FREE EVENT. To book your place email karen.ryan@laharts.ie or call 056 7722195
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SAVOUR TALKS & WORKSHOPS Focus on Fish
Goatsbridge Trout Farm, Thomastown Friday 26th October 10am to 4pm Savour Kilkenny’s festivities will begin in earnest with Focus on Fish - a day of discussion, debate and demonstrations with the Kirwan family at Goatsbridge Trout Farm. This lively and thought-provoking event will feature speakers and contributors from all sectors of the fish industry and concludes with a serving of delicious fresh fish. Chaired by Ella McSweeney (Ear to the Ground), topics will include: The Fish Industry is the Future of Irish Food Fish is the Healthiest Food Farmed or Wild – Is There a Significant Difference? How to Smoke Your Fish What is Aquaponics All About? and more… Guests include: Martin Jaffa (Callender McDowell UK), Sally Barnes (Woodcock Smokery), Brigitta Curtin (Burren Smoke House), Anthony Cresswell (Ummera Smokehouse), Richard Donnelly (BIM), John Fagan (BIM), Richie Flynn (IFA Aquaculture), Ken Ecock (Dunn’s Seafare/ Oceanpath), Coleman Keohane (Keohane Seafoods), Elena Piana (R&D Scientist Goatsbridge), Carol Griffin (Teagasc food labelling), Tom O’Connell ( O’Connells Restaurant Ballsbridge). To book contact Mag on info@goatsbridgetrout.ie FREE EVENT
Foodcamp
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel , Saturday 26th October 10am to 4pm Innovators and foodies Keith Bohanna and Mag Kirwan once again bring together people of all ages, interests and backgrounds to discuss and debate food-related issues. Saturday October 26th is FOODCAMP DAY where contributors and panelists are encouraged to share their views on this year’s theme: “You are what you eat”- fact or fiction? Everything from the Breakfast Roll to Amuse Bouche; Omega 3 to 7up will be up for discussion. Lunch to share will challenge the contributors to be healthy in the extreme! Chaired by John McKenna, panelists will include journalist Suzanne Campbell, broadcaster Philip Boucher Hayes and chef Rozanne Stevens. To register, visit www.foodcamp.ie FREE EVENT Savour Kilkenny | page 12
TalksandWorkshops
Food Pairing Workshop
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel , Saturday 26th October 2pm to 3pm Food pairing is the combination of two or more ingredients in a recipe or dish which when eaten together are pleasing to the palate. There are numerous outside forces which affect the success of such pairings, such as similar flavour components and an individuals’ personal tastes. The creativity, skill and knowledge of the cook also play a role in the assembly of the dish. But is there a science behind food pairing? In this interactive workshop we will taste and savour some foods and fully appreciate the flavours contained within them. We will then try some unusual flavor pairing combinations which have been composed by analyzing their volatile aroma compounds. Join Mark Gaffney Executive Chef for this unique workshop Limited to first 20 bookings To book a place email: chef1@kilkennyormonde.com
Cheesemaking Course
Knockdrinna Farm, Stoneyford , Saturday 26th October 11am to 3pm Come to Knockdrinna Farm in scenic Stoneyford County Kilkenny and enjoy a one day cheese making course. This course is designed to show participants how to make cheese at home. It is a fun day of making and tasting cheese as well as a tour of the cheese production facility at Knockdrinna. A course not to be missed as Helen Finnegan imparts her extensive cheese knowledge to the small group of cheese enthusiasts! Cost is €80 per person including lunch. To book please email ailish@knockdrinna.ie. www.knockdrinna.com
French Wine Masterclass Hole in the Wall, High Street, Saturday 26th October 7pm
The Wine Centre and Mary Gaynor, Wine Academy Ireland join forces in the historic ‘Hole in the Wall’ tavern, High Street for a masterclass in French wine. From Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc to Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, you can sample and savour different wines, learn how different grape varieties are produced, and discover what makes a wine great. Both Mary and highly trained staff from the Wine Centre will be on hand to offer expert tips on tasting and enjoying the very best wines. 8 wines will be on the night with four different complementary cheeses to excite your taste buds. www.wineacademy.ie / www.thewinecentre.ie Tickets €15.00 per person. Early booking recommended! Tickets available at The Wine Centre 056 7722907 Savour Kilkenny | Page 13
SAVOURDINING Lady Helen’sSignatureTasting Menu Mount Juliet Hotel & Estate, Thomastown, Thursday 24th October 7.30pm Recently awarded a star in the hugely prestigious Michelin Guide 2014, the elegant Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet is widely regarded as one of the culinary jewels of the South East. Sample the exquisite delights of the Lady Helens’ 8 course Tasting Menu at Mount Juliet Estate. The Lady Helen Restaurant enjoys panoramic views over the estate and River Nore. Here a variety of international dishes are prepared using local produce and fresh herbs, picked daily from the estate’s herb garden. €65 for 8 course menu, upgrade to include the matching wines for just €25 pp. Booking Essential. To book call 056 777 3000 www.mountjuliet.ie
Zuni SavourTastingMENU Zuni Restaurant, Patrick Street, Friday 25th October 7.30pm Executive Chef Maria Raftery presides over the award-winning Zuni restaurant, where the food is prepared with the best local ingredients. The flavours and tastes she creates are modern Irish with hints & influences from around the globe. The hugely popular Savour Tasting event returns this year - A sumptuous 6 course tasting menu kicking off with a Champagne Reception. Tickets €60. Booking Essential. To book phone 056 7723999 www.zuni.ie
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Savour Dining
DowntonAbbeyat Lyrath Lyrath Estate Hotel, Saturday 26th October 7pm
Take a step back in time in the sumptuous surroundings of Lyrath Estate for a very special evening of glamour and gourmet food. Celebrating the theme of Downton Abbey, the Lyrath Estate staff will be dressed in attire of the time, and guests are invited to join them by dressing up in their finest Downton Abbey-style gladrags! Pre-dinner drinks and canapés will be served, followed by a 7 course tasting menu fit for a Lord. Served in the historic Old House at Lyrath. €70 per person. Booking essential, places limited. Telephone 056 776 0088. www.lyrath.com
Windows ofAsia Yindees, Lyrath Estate, Friday 26th October 8pm The ever-popular Yindees Restaurant will host a very special evening full of far-flung flavours with ‘Windows Asia’. Featuring an inventive menu influenced by authentic Oriental recipes, treat yourself to an excitingly exotic evening at Yindees Lyrath. €48 per person. To book telephone 056 776 0088 www.lyrath.com Savour Kilkenny | Page 15
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A Wild GameWeekend Scotts Brasserie, Newpark Hotel Friday 25th - Tuesday 29th October from 12 noon
Join the Newpark Hotel for a Wild Game Weekend. In association with Savour Kilkenny, the Newpark Hotel will be serving some extra special dishes with only locally sourced wild game from Friday 25th to Tuesday 29th. Main courses start from only E11.50 and will include wild venison, pheasant and woodcock. The newly refurbished Scott’s Brassiere is the perfect place to unwind and relax with friends & family. Serving food from 12pm daily, including game specials all day followed by live entertainment in the evening. Enjoy a fine dining experience in Gulliver’s Restaurant with special game menu served each evening over this distinct weekend. Main courses start from only E11.50. For further information or to book your table contact us on +353 56 7760500 email info@newparkhotel.com or visit our website www.flynnhotels.com
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A Taste ofLaProvence Kilkenny River Court Hotel Friday 25th - Tuesday 29th October 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Relax alongside the River Nore in the comfort of the Riverside Restaurant at the Kilkenny River Court Hotel as you enjoy the most magnificent dining surroundings the medieval city has to offer. In celebration of the return of former Executive Sous Chef Nicolas Codoul, now Executive Head Chef, the Kilkenny River Court Hotel and Nick have put together a sumptuous 6 course tasting menu for the Riverside Restaurant dedicated to his love of France, particularly his home territory of La Provence. The menu will feature a range of dishes from grilled Mediterranean fish & game to the finest of Mediterranean fruit and vegetables, French pastries and more. A special selection of wines from the region will be available to accompany these dishes on the night. Certainly an experience not to be missed for lovers of authentic French cuisine. 6 Course French Themed Tasting Menu at the Riverside Restaurant â‚Ź49.95 per person including a glass of French wine. (Groups welcome). Bookings Essential 056 772 3388 www.rivercourthotel.com
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VegetarianSupperClub Butler House, Patrick Street, Saturday 26th October 6pm to 9pm Join Chef Helen Costelloe for an evening of veggie delight! Taking place in the beautiful surroundings of Butler House, this pop-up restaurant features a mouthwatering menu full of flavour that will tempt meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike. Years of professional experience along with a passion for producing deliciously creative vegetarian dishes inspired Helen to develop the Vegetarian Supper Club, catering for those who like their food packed full of goodness and flavour. So come on down to Butler House and become a member of the tastiest club in town! â‚Ź30 per person. To book, call 087 2436754 or visit www.thevegetariansupperclub.com
Food Fantasia Billy Byrnes, John Street, Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th October Thursday - Jazzy Tapas Tapas menu, wine and a great three piece jazz band. What more could want? Serving food from 7pm followed by great Jazz. Priced E4 to E7 per plate Friday - Fajita Fridays Presents Pick-N-Mex, the chance to pick your own fillings for tacos and burritos. Serving from 6.30pm. Prices from E4 Saturday - The Best of Street Food Saturday. Featuring a menu of the best recipes from the past year. The menu changes every week so there is plenty to choose from! Find us on The Bula Bus facebook page to vote for your favourite. Prices from E3 to E7.50. Serving from 6pm Sunday - Foraging Feast Wild food and street food collide to form this once off menu. More than a month’s foraging has gone into this menu so it promises to be a real treat. 5 course taster menu with foraged tea for E25. Main portions available separately for E7.50. Serving from 7pm 056 7721783 www.billybyrnes.com
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We grow, wecook,weserve… FoodWorks, Parliament Street, Thursday 24th October 5pm to 9pm The special Savour menu will comprise of FoodWorks’ very own home reared pork, apples fresh from the orchard with some other local producers products to complement dishes such as Highbank farms Apple cider and Apple syrup, Knockdrinna goats cheese to name but a few. Menu from e25. To book telephone (056) 77 77 696. www.foodworks.ie
Sensory Dining Club House Hotel, Sunday October 27th at 7.30pm A 6 course tasting menu with a difference, including wine & drinks to accompany each course. Sensory Dining is a truly unique dining experience like no other. A journey of the senses will begin with a drinks reception outside of the dining room where the host for the evening will talk through the evening’s events, explaining the restaurant’s layout, set up and guidelines for the evening. After this the guests will be brought to their tables where a blind fold will await! And from this moment onwards the blindfolds will be worn for the entire meal. One of the highlights of The Savour kilkenny food festival over the past number of years this is an evening of fun relaxation, excitement, and discovery, and will be enjoyed by all in the company of the Club House staff who are renowned for their fun relaxed style of service with a touch of professionalism. This is the perfect night out for a romantic dinner, a feast of fun with family and friends, or a perfect gift for a foodie. Drinks Reception @ 7.30pm Tickets e50 per person or e38 non alcoholic Early booking recommended. For tickets Tel: 056 7721994 or email info@clubhousehotel.com Savour Kilkenny | Page 19
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Ripley’s SavourLunch Ripley’s Steakhouse, Butterslip, Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October 12.30pm-5pm Ripley’s Steak house Kilkenny brings fusion to Savour Kilkenny! Think sushi and sashimi, and the California roll that has been influential in sushi’s global popularity around the world. Think tossed Noodles and crunchy salads. Ripley’s Savour Festival Lunchtime event will fuse their great reputation as Kilkenny’s finest Steak House with a taste of the Orient. Lunchtime Menu: e7.95 for 6 portions of delicious sushi including Goatsbridge Trout Portion of noodles e7.95 Starter of Sushi, Main Course Noodles e15 Kids Menu e4.95 To book telephone 056 777 0699
In With theNew!ByYou The Grapevine, Rose Inn Street, Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October 12.30pm-6pm Vote for your favourites for the Grapevine’s new menu! The talented chefs have come up with 10 delicious new tapas dishes, and we want YOU to vote on your favourites. The top 5 will make it onto our new menu. Share 5 dishes for e25 or all 10 for e45 (you might need company) Welcome drink on arrival, live music and a draw for a e100 voucher to The Grapevine to be won!! e25 per couple, e45 per table of 4. Booking recommended. Call 056 771 2956 or email thegrapevinekilkenny@gmail.com
White Oak attheKilford Kilford Arms, John Street, All Weekend 12.30pm-9pm The traditional White Oak Restaurant at the Kilford Arms offers the best of local produce served in relaxed in formal surroundings. They will be serving a Traditional Irish Menu throughout the Savour Weekend, featuring classic Irish dishes such as Irish Stew, Cottage Pie, Boiled Loin of Bacon & Cabbage and more. Lunch starts from e9.50 for a main and dinner from e12.50 To book, telephone 056 776 1018.
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‘Anocht’ – árainmnua! Anocht - Kilkenny Design Centre’s Evening Restaurant Thursday 24th, Friday 25th, Saturday 26th October from 6pm Seasonal Menu this Savour Weekend. Experience a great night out with the finest local food from our kitchen team and wonderful wines from Le Caveau wine merchants. All served by warm and friendly staff in one of Kilkenny’s most beautiful rooms, overlooking Kilkenny castle. Offering Savour Early Bird special until 6.45pm. 2 courses for e22.50 and 3 courses for e26.50. To book call 056 7722118 or email info@kilkennydesign.com www.kilkennydesign.com Jane O’Malley upstairs @ Kilkenny Design Centre. A collection of still lifes by this renowned, Kilkenny-based artist can be seen in the upstairs restaurant at Kilkenny Design Centre. Windowsills of colourful jugs, bowls of fruit and vases of simple flowers create eccentric yet serene scenes set in front of bold landscapes.
HowHot AreYou? Mug*Shot Café, James’ Street, Thursday 24th October 7.30pm Adrenaline pumping food that will test your capacity for spicy food! Guaranteed to accelerate your heart rate and make you sweat. Have you got what it takes? Push your taste buds to the limit and join us for this 3 courses of heat! Starter: Cajun Combo of Seared Red Snapper & Prawns with Chilli Flecked Sweet Potato Puree Main: Mozambique Peri Peri Spatch Cock Pousin with Lemon Butter Rice & Mango, Chilli & Lime Salsa Dessert: Homemade Olmec Dark Chocolate & Scotch Bonnet Chilli Ice Cream with Smoked Coconut & Caramel Sauce Tickets e35 per person - 3 Course Meal 1 Glass Wine & Tea/Coffee. Booking essential telephone 056 77 777 98
Tapas toSavour Marble City Bar, High Street, All weekend, 12pm-10pm The Marble City Bar & Tea Rooms is one the oldest public houses in the County it has still retained many of the original features and exudes a warm & friendly atmosphere. Offering extensive menus boasting the very best in fresh local Irish produce and service. Numerous accolades have been awarded for food service and quality namely the Pub Lunch Award and the Black & White Best Newcomer Award to name but a few. Head Chef Michael Reidy has developed a delicious menu featuring a wide range of tapas dishes using the finest local produce. Savour Kilkenny | Page 21
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Taste ofIndia Royal Spice, Patrick Street Friday 25th, Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October 5pm to10pm 5 Course Indian Feast Menu featuring a fusion of authentic Indian flavours with local food classics. Soup Course: Daal Soup - A silky smooth version of the traditional Indian Lentil Soup topped with crisped root vegetables, served with Indian bread and chilli oil on the side Starter: Machi Ka Bora - Local Goatsbridge Smoked Trout fishcake served on a bed of salad leaves accompanied by tamarind reduction and mustard seed sauce Palate Cleanser: Mango Lassi - A refreshing homemade yogurt drink with a hint of mango topped with a drizzle of mint infused oil Main Course: Adabi Murg - Mary Walsh’s Free Range Chicken sautéed with garlic, beetroot and ginger and flavoured with our Chef’s special blend of spices. Topped with coriander and curry leaves. Served with a portion of rice of your choice Dessert: A trio of mini Indian desserts - Patishapta / Kheer Rice Pudding/Pistacchio Kulfi served with fresh cream and a drizzle of Highbank Apple Syrup e35 per person. Booking essential. Call 056 771 2646
AuthenticItalian Italian Connection, Parliament Street, Saturday 26th October 12pm-6pm. Celebrate Savour in one of Kilkenny’s finest Italian Restaurants. The talented team at Italian Connection are laying on a Special Savour Menu featuring classic Italian favourites with local ingredients. Savour your meal to the sound of Paddy Rafter & Friends who will entertain diners with some Italian opera classics. Authentic Italian Savour Menu: Starter: Antipasti for 2 Main: Authentic Italian Carbonara or main course of your choice (supplement may apply) Dessert: Knockdrinna Cheeseboard Glass of Red Wine (Montepulciano) or White Wine (Trebbiano) - carefully selected to compliment the flavours of the dishes served. e25 per person.10% off Kids menu To book telephone 056 776 4225 Savour Kilkenny | page 22
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Game Supper Club Kilkenny Castle Kitchens, Saturday 26th October 7pm
Kilkenny Castle Kitchens makes a truly special setting for this 8 course Savour tasting menu. Lead by innovative chef Clare Anne O’Keefe, this night promises a heady mix of exciting food and unique environment. Limited places!
This original pop-up supperclub exemplifies Savour Kilkenny’s ethos and is focused on local seasonal ingredients & game while using cutting edge culinary techniques. Game Supperclub Menu: - Spiced and Spiked Warm Woodland Cider - Ballyhoura Game Fruit, Whipped Sea Vegetable Butter, Mediaeval Loaf - Wild Mushroom Veloute & Parfait - Box smoked Goatsbridge Trout with Cured & Foamed Walsh’s Duck Egg - Saddle of Rabbit with Cobb Nut, Carrot and Thyme - Coolnaleen Partridge, Lavistown Farce, Barley Risotto - Local Venison, Cocoa Roll, Smoked Allium & Bramble Jelly - Knockdrinna & Kiliree Cheese with Mileeven Honey, Wild leaves & Nuts - Knockmealdown Malt Cake, White Chocolate Gorse Custard, Hawthorn dipping Sherbert Tickets e35 Book tickets at www.about.me/foodclub
Yannick & Louise Pop-Up Mug*Shot Café, James’ Street, Sunday 27th October 8pm Yannick and Louise have spent the past five years working in the kitchen of the acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant, Noma (winner of the ‘World’s Best Restaurant’ award for three years running and proud owner of not just one but two Michelin stars). They are now touring Ireland, staging exclusive pop-up dining events on a restricted basis. Yannick and Louise have already produced outstanding results with recent pop-up dining events in Kai Restaurant in Galway, Ballymaloe House in Cork, Urban Café in Dublin, as well as in Belgium, where they recently gave a demonstration on sustainable cooking for the parliament in Brussels. Savour are delighted to bring top Using their combined talent and culinary expertise along with a chefs Yannick Van-Aeken (Belgium) passion for producing inventive menus using only the finest locally and Louise Bannon (Ireland) to sourced, seasonal ingredients, this dining event will demonstrate Kilkenny where they will be staging Yannick & Louise’s exceptional cooking skills and create a menu full one of their renowned pop up of delicious, wholesome and unforgettable flavours. dining events in Mug* Shot Café. 5 course seasonal Irish Menu – Pop up Dinner e55 per person. Wine not included but a selection will be available, as chosen by Yannick and Louise. Booking essential. Tickets available from The Shoebox, Ormonde Street or email info@yannickandlouise.com Savour Kilkenny | Page 23
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Dine Back inTime Shankill Castle, Paulstown, Very exclusive and intimate- not for the faint of heart! Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October 8pm You are invited to enter into the spirit of Halloween at Shankill Castle’s ‘Dine Back in Time’ Banquet. The ghosts of Shankill Castle invite you to banquet with them at their ‘who-dunnit’ style evening as part of Shankill Castle’s annual Halloween festival, ScareFest and Savour Kilkenny. Enjoy a delicious banquet of home grown and local produce from the walled gardens of the castle and the Kilkenny locality, while immersed in the ghastly drama’s of Shankill Castle’s history. Will the guests make it out alive? Tickets cost e70 each and include membership to Shankill’s Dinner Club, an exclusive 4 course meal, complimentary wine, a ghost tour and plenty of spooky entertainment.Strictly over 18’s only. To book call Sybil 087 7672656 Shankill Castle is a Queen Anne house full of curiosities to match its dramatic history. ScareFest runs in October and November. For more information and to book tickets visit www.shankillcastle.com
Savour StepHouse Stephouse Hotel, Borris, Thursday 24th October from 6pm Relax in the elegant surroundings of the Step House Hotel, Borris and treat yourself to an evening of wonderful tastes and flavours. For Savour Kilkenny, the multi-award winning Cellar Restaurant will feature a 6-course tasting menu, focusing on wild game and seasonal produce. Lead by head chef Alan Foley, this celebration of the best of local food features the finest organic ingredients. A sommelier will be on hand on the night to guide you through the extensive wine list and help you select the most complementary wines. e50 per person including wine tasting. To book, telephone 059 97 73209
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YoungFood Producers
Fresh thinking young producers (age 10-17) create and sell their homemade produce in a buzzing indoor market. Join Kilkenny’s budding foodies sample and purchase some delicious produce at their market stalls in MacDonagh Junction. For Savour Kilkenny Food Festival, these young foodies have all taken part in Food Safety Training with the support of Kilkenny County Enterprise Board as well as product presentation and marketing. Workhouse Square, MacDonagh Junction, Saturday 26th October 2pm-5pm
FoodArt Competition Saturday October 26th 10.30am to 5pm and Sunday 27th 12pm to 5pm. Arts Office, 76 John Street The hugely popular Food Art Competition is back! And this year it is open to ALL secondary school students. The theme of this year’s competition is Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile. Take inspiration from the rich heritage of our beautiful city to create your very own masterpiece! All entries will be on display in the Arts Office, 67 John St, during Savour Kilkenny and the exhibition will be curated by Mary Butler, Arts Officer, Kilkenny County Council. Edible Books entries will also be on display at the Arts Office, John St. Savour Kilkenny | Page 25
Savour SaturdayatMarket Cross Market Cross Shopping Centre, Saturday 26th October, 12noon to 5pm Come and join Market Cross Shopping Centre for tasty treats & savoury delights in association with Kilkenny’s Savour food festival • Superquinn Demos & Taster’s • Stephan Pretzels – Pretzel Challenge • Kilkenny Café Savour Specials • Mr.Simm’s Competition Time No pre-booking required – just come along throughout the afternoon. For further info on the above events please log onto www.marketcross.ie. With up to 42 great shops to choose from and 500 car park spaces. Market Cross. Keeping Tradition Alive
Kiddies’ Cook–a-Long Springhill Court Hotel, Sunday 27th October, 12 noon and 2pm Fun, interactive children’s cookery demonstration. Learn how to make some fiendishly good treats for Halloween, followed by a competition for best reproduced dish! Children will receive goody bag with chef’s hat, apron, recipe card and treats. Places are limited, pre booking essential for this fun afternoon. Entry e5 per child. To book call (056) 772 1122.
ART EXHIBITION-FOODFORTHOUGHT Blackbird Gallery, Castle Yard. All weekend 11am-5pm A splendid mix of still life and other related paintings and prints celebrating the Savour Kilkenny Food festival. There are paintings from Ireland’s leading artist including Louis Le Brocquy whose 1974 lithograph Lemon/ Citron will be housed at the gallery. www.theblackbirdgallery.ie
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CastlecomerDiscoveryPark Visitor Centre and ParkWoodland
Quirky Scarecrows on Tour intheStableYard Saturday and Sunday October 26th & 27th 10am to 5pm Prepare to be blown away by the special appearance of these creative and crafty scarecrows on tour from “Durrow Scarecrow Festival” (nominated best festival 2012); see Tinker Bell, Pot Belly, Gulliver Travels along with the mighty David & Goliath and other guest scarecrows amid the bales of straw, buckets of windfalls, sheafs of wheat and bags of grain in the stable yard.
FromPotter’sWheeltoKitchenTable Saturday and Sunday October 26th & 27th 10am to 5pm Come and see the harvest-themed table showcasing the work of some of Ireland’s most talented makers based in the Discovery Park stable yard: Rosemarie Durr, Andy Ludwick, Susan Boland, Aileen Ann Branningan, along with fabulous kitchenware from Eclectic Interiors and stunning hand-crafted willow baskets representing the Made in Kilkenny craft group. Harvest-themed menu to be created by award winning Jarrow Café showcasing the range of superb food producers in the locality from sweet jams to savoury chutneys, pumpkin soup and pumpkin cake to more substantial dishes throughout the festival. All are welcome, booking not required. www.discoverypark.ie Free of Charge.
PlantsforMedicine Friday 25th at 4pm Discover the medicinal values of some of the plants that grow in your garden and ditch; and how they can be used as medicine. 60 min talk on use and application of plants by Herbalist, Naturopath and Psychologist Aine Mahony Suitable for adults.Fee: €5pp. To Book info@discoverypark.ie or 056 4440707
GetActiveintheWoodland Friday to Tuesday October 26th 29th 10am to 5pm Enjoy the NEW orienteering trails and autumnal shades in the 80 acres of stunning natural woodland and discover the craftsmanship of the old stone bridges beautifully restored by local stone mason. See the changing colours of the woodland on the Tree Top Adventure Walk course, along experiencing the excitement of the Leap of Faith and Climbing Wall. Booking Essential 056 4440707. Fee: Tree Top, Leap of Faith and Wall: €20 (bundle deals available) Orienteering : €3 per person; booking unnecessary Savour Kilkenny | Page 27
CelebrationofCounty ‘Towns of Food’
Following the success of Thomastown in Kilkenny LEADER Partnership’s ‘Town of Food’ competition, a number of the participating towns have organised events for Savour 2013. Piltown, Callan and Castlecomer will host a series of events aimed at entertaining and informing foodies with a wide variety of interests. Food enterprise, food heritage as well as festive events will be held in these three towns that participated in the competition. Dine on local produce in Piltown, learn traditional baking methods in Callan and discover the best tips for starting your own food business in Castlecomer Enterprise Centre. Thomastown will be holding a major event with a Long Table Dinner with a host of locally produced food celebrating the wealth of local food products the county has to offer with friends old and new in the county’s winning Town of Food. For more information on these events visit www.cklp.ie
Piltown Harvest Gathering Kilkieran Cottage & Piltown Community, Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October
Fund raising & donation to Piltown Community Enterprise for Community Centre Project at The Creamery, Piltown. Savour Kilkenny | page 28
An opportunity to meet the growers and producers of food in the Piltown area and to taste their products assembled together in a specially prepared four course meal prepared by award winning executive chef Neil McEvoy, Kilkieran Cottage Restaurant. Saturday night - October 26th: Delicious dinner at Kilkieran Cottage Restaurant prepared from ingredients all of which have been grown & produced locally. Set dinner: €37.50 per person. Booking essential, Tel. 051 645110 Sunday October 27th - On the grounds of Kilkieran Cottage Restaurant - Starting around 12 noon. Local Producers will showcase their products and give tastings. Pig on a spit cooking for afternoon meal together with other dishes, Cider making demonstration, pumpkin carving, face painting and other activities and local musicians.
Town ofFoodLongTableDinner Grennan College, Thomastown, Friday 25th October 8pm This dinner is a fundraiser event for the Town of Food Village Renewal Project. 4 course dinner with local foods cooked by local chefs. Menu available on www.townoffood.com. Selected wine and soft drinks will also be available on the night. Local producers will be there on the night to showcase their products. Ticket costs: €30 (limited places) Book on info@townoffood.com or call Sinead 087 3050500 or call to The Water Garden, Thomastown or Cafe Sol, Kilkenny. Town of Food is a village renewal initiative being planned by a not for profit community group supported by Kilkenny LEADER Partnership to create a centre of excellence for food development and training for the County of Kilkenny. It is planned that this food hub will be open in 2014, and all profits from this long table dinner event will go to the match funding required to drawdown rural development (LEADER) funding.
MUD – The Maker’sCraftWorkshops Market Craft Gallery & Studio, Market St, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny Children’s Workshop Monday 28th October “Play with your Food” Create your very own Favourite Food with Clay! 11am-12pm 6yrs + €12 per child (includes tuition and materials)
To book contact Karen 0861663691 karenmorganporcelain@gmail.com Adult Workshop Monday 28th October “Pots For Food” - Create your very own serving dish or bowl! 2pm-3pm €15 per person (includes tuition and materials)
To book contact Cliona 085 7788582 clionageraghty@gmail.com
TastingPlates Blackberry Café, Thomastown, Friday to Monday 25th to 28th October Blackberry Café will be featuring special Tasting Plates during Savour Kilkenny Food Festival. Call in to see us anytime from 11am to 5pm all weekend
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AT A GLANCE Date:
VENUE:
Time:
Price/Booking:
We Grow, We Cook, We Serve...
FoodWorks
From 5pm
€25. To book, call 056 777 7696
Anocht - Ár Ainm Nua! (All w/end)
Anocht - Kilkenny Design Restaurant
From 6pm (Early Bird til 6.45pm
Early Bird: 2 Courses for €22.50, 3 Courses for €26.50 To book call 056 772 2118
Savour Step House
Step House Hotel
From 6pm
€50. To book, call 059 97 73209
Jazzy Tapas
Billy Byrne’s
From 7pm
€4-€7. No booking required
Lady Helen Tasting Menu
Mount Juliet
7.30pm
€65-€90. To book call 056 777 3000
How Hot Are You?
Mug Shot Cafe
7.30pm
€35. To book, call 056 777 7798
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A Taste to Savour at Laharts with Edward Hayden
Laharts Garage, Waterford Rd
7.30pm
FREE. To book, call 056 772 2195
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Focus on Fish
Goatsbridge Trout Farm
10am-4pm
FREE To book email info@goatsbridgetrout.ie
Get Active in the Woodland
Castlecomer Discovery Park
10am-5pm daily Fri 25th-Tues 29th
Orienteering €3, Tree Top, Leap of Faith & Wall €20. To book call 056 444 0707
Savour Tasting Plates (all w/end)
Blackberry Cafe, Thomastown
From 11am
No booking required.
Food for Thought
Blackbird Gallery, Castle Yard
11am-5pm
FREE
Ripley’s Savour Sushi Lunch
Ripley’s
12.30pm-5pm Also Sat 26th
From €7.95. To book, call 056 777 0699
Tapas to Savour
Marble City Bar
12pm-10pm
No booking required
White Oak at the Kilford (All w/end)
Kilford Arms
12pm-9pm
From €9.50. To book, call 056 776 1018
Exciting Ways to Cook Autumn Vegetables
Eden Hall, Ballyragget
2.30pm
€20. To book, call 087 2858753 or email info@cookingclasses.ie
Plants for Medicine
Castlecomer Discovery Park
4pm
€5. To book call 056 444 0707
A Wild Game Weekend (All w/end)
Newpark Hotel
From 5pm
Menu from €11.50 To book, call 056 776 5000
Taste of India (all w/end)
Royal Spice
From 5pm
€35. To book, call 056 771 2646
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Fajita Fridays
Billy Byrnes’
From 6.30pm
€4-€7. No booking required
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Zuni Tasting Menu
Zuni Restaurant
7.30pm
€60 To book, call 056 772 3999
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A Taste of La Provence
River Court Hotel
From 7pm
€49.95 To book, call 056 772 3388
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Windows of Asia
Lyrath Estate Hotel
8pm
€48 To book, call 056 776 0088
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Town of Food Long Table Dinner
Grennan College, Thomastown
8pm
€30 To book, call 087 3050500
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Foodcamp
Ormonde Hotel
10am-4pm
FREE. To book, visit www.foodcamp.ie
NEFF Demos with Ruth Wassel
Castle Cabinets, 1 The Parade
10am,12pm, 2pm,4pm
FREE
From Potters Wheel to Kitchen Table
Castlecomer Discovery Park
10am-5pm. Also Sun 27th
FREE
Quirky Scarecrows on Tour
Castlecomer Discovery Park
10am-5pm. A lso Sun 27th
FREE
Food Market
Parade Plaza
10.30am-5.30pm
FREE
Emerging Food Producers
Parade Plaza
10.30am-5.30pm
FREE
Food Art Competition
Arts Office, 67 John St
10.30am-5.30pm
FREE
Edible Books
Arts Office, 67 John St
10.30am-5.30pm
FREE
Cheese Making Workshop
Knockdrinna, Stoneyford
11am-3pm
€80. To book, email ailish@knockdrinna.ie
Newpark Hotel’s Secret Christmas Pudding Revealed
Savour Soapbox, Parade Plaza
11am
FREE
Kilkenny Community Allotment Community Garden Project
Savour Soapbox, Parade Plaza
11.30am
FREE
Making Butter with Breda McDonald
Savour Soapbox, Parade Plaza
12pm
FREE
Keeping Bees - Mid Kilkenny Bee Keepers
Savour Soapbox, Parade Plaza
12.30pm
FREE
Yeast Bread Making with Joy Moore
Savour Soapbox, Parade Plaza
1pm
FREE
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Chicken Keeping with Fiona Dillon
Savour Soapbox, Parade Plaza
2pm
FREE
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Gluten Free Baking with Mary McEvoy
Savour Soapbox, Parade Plaza
2.30pm
FREE
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How to Forage for Food with Mary White
Savour Soapbox, Parade Plaza
3.30pm
FREE. Followed by Foraging Walk - €5
The Art of Sushi Making with Fiona Uyema, Fiona’s Japanese Cooking
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
12.30pm
FREE
How Many dishes can be made from the average chicken? Anne Neary, Ryeland House
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
1.30pm
FREE
Modern Irish Food with Kevin Dundon, Dunbrody House
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
2.30pm
FREE
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Countystyle Foods Christmas Comes Early with Anne Neary and Edward Hayden
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
3.30pm
FREE
Simple Delicious Indian Meals with Arun Kapil, Green Saffron
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
4.30pm
FREE
Savour Saturday at the Market Cross
Market Cross
12pm-5pm
FREE
Authentic Italian
Italian Connection
12pm-6pm
€25. To book, call 056 776 4225
In with the New!....By You
The Grapevine
12.30pm-6pm Also running on Sun 27th
€25 for 2, €45 for 4. To book, call 056 771 2956
Street Theatre - Skulleryduggery
Parade Plaza
1pm, 2pm & 3pm
FREE
Food Pairing Workshop
Ormonde Hotel
2pm
FREE. To book, email chef1@kilkennyormonde.com
Young Producers’ Market
MacDonagh Junction
2pm-5pm
FREE
Food From an Irish Garden with Fiona Dillon
Pembroke Hotel
5pm
FREE
Vegetarian Supper Club
Butler House
6pm-9pm
€30 To book call 087 2436 754 or visit www.thevegetariansupperclub.com
Piltown Harvest Gathering Dinner
Kilkieran Cottage, Piltown
From 6pm
€37.50 To book, call 051 645110
The Best of Street Food Saturdays
Billy Byrnes’
From 6pm
€3-€7.50 No booking required
Game Supperclub
Kilkenny Castle Kitchens
7.30pm
€35 To book, visit www.about.me/foodclub
French Wine Masteclass
Hole in the Wall
7pm
€15 Tickets availabe at The Wine Centre, John St
Downton Abbey Night
Lyrath Estate
7pm
€70 To book, call 056 776 0088
Dine Bank in Time
Shankill Castle, Paulstown
8pm. Also running on Sun 27th
€70 To book, call 087 7672656
Cookery Masterclass with Rory O’Connelll
Catle Cabinets, 1 The Parade
10.30am & 3.30pm
€25. To book, call 086 0217465
Food Market
Parade Plaza
11.30am-5.30pm
FREE
Emerging Food Producers
Parade Plaza
12pm-5.30pm
FREE
Kilkenny Community Garden Project with Denise Sewell
Savour Soapbox
12pm
FREE
Recreating Recipes from a Bygone Era with Fiona Dillon & Grainne Somers
Savour Soapbox
12.45pm
FREE
Cake Decorating with Derek O’Brien, Hotel Kilkenny
Savour Soapbox
1.30pm
FREE
Exciting ways to cook and eat Beetroot - Richenda Talbot, Eden Hall
Savour Soapbox
2pm
FREE
Town of Food, Thomastown: What it’s all about – Breda Gardner
Savour Soapbox
2.30pm
FREE
Spelt Bread Baking
Savour Soapbox
3pm
FREE
Food Safety, Implementing HACCP & Food Regulationa De-mystified
Savour Soapbox
3.30pm
FREE
Michelin Style Game with Cormac Rowe, Mount Juliet
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
11.30am
FREE
Perfect Fish with Alan Foley, Step House Hotel
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
12.30pm
FREE
Edwards Sweet Temptations with Edward Hayden, TV Chef
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
1.30pm
FREE
Indian Street Food with Sunis Ghai (RAI Chef of the Year 2013, Ananda, Dublin
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
2.30pm
FREE
Zuni Chick – “MariaLand” with Maria Raftery, Zuni
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
3.30pm
FREE
Can the Professionals CooK?
Chefs’ Table, Parade Plaza
4.30pm
FREE
Food Art Competition
Arts Office, 67 John St
12pm-5.30pm
FREE
Edible Books
Arts Office, 67 John St
12pm-5.30pm
FREE
Kiddies Cook-A-Long
Springhill Hotel
12pm & 2pm
€5
Piltown Harvest Gathering Fun Day
Kilkieran Cottage, Piltown
From 12pm
FREE
Street Theatre - Skulleryduggery
Parade Plaza
1pm,2pm&3pm
FREE
Afternoon Tea Demonstration
A Slice of Heaven, High St
2.30pm Also Mon 28th
€35 To book, call 087 9533870
Foraging Feast
Billy Byrnes
From 7pm
€25 for 5 courses, Mains from €7.50.
Sensory Dining
Club House Hotel
7.30pm
€50/€38.50 To book, call 056 772 1994
Yannick and Louise
Mug Shot Cafe
8pm
€55 Tickets available from The Shoebox, Ormonde St, or email info@yannickandlouise.com
MUD - Play with Your Food (Childrens Craft Workshop)
Market Craft Gallery, Thomastown
11am
€12 To book, call 086 1663691
MUD - Pots for Food (Adults Craft Workshop)
Market Craft Gallery, Thomastown
2pm
€15 To book, call 085 7788582
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