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Cork on a Fork Fest Champions Community, Inclusivity, Diversity and Sustainability

Community is at the heart of our festival, which is a collaboration between everyone in the food scene in Cork. Cork on a Fork fosters connections between businesses, chefs, producers, farmers, makers, food entrepreneurs, food writers, and stakeholders, creating opportunities for partnerships and skill-sharing. The festival plays a crucial role in supporting local food and drinks businesses and promoting Cork as a world-class food tourism destination. Designed to be accessible and inclusive, Cork on a Fork Fest offers a mix of ticketed and free events, and showcases the multiculturalism of our city. Cork on a Fork promotes eco-friendly practices, focuses on local produce, and highlights responsible food consumption and food security. It inspires people to connect with our food, our harbour, our land, and each other.

Get involved

Would you like to participate in our 2025 festival? 96% of participants say the festival is worthwhile for their business.

Please get in touch if you are a food/drinks business based in Cork city or a farmer, producer, grower, maker from the wider Cork Region: corkonaforkfest@gmail.com.

Sponsor Our Festival

The support we receive is essential for the continual expansion of our festival, enabling us to provide visitors with a wonderful weekend and program of events.

For sponsorship packages, please contact corkonaforkfest@gmail.com.

Thank you to our Festival Partners

A sincere thank you to our partners: our local hospitality businesses, Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s Ancient East, Pure Cork, Cork Business Association, Cork Airport, the IHF Cork Branch, and media partners the Irish Examiner and Cork's RedFM.

Testimonials:

  • “Cork on a Fork is a key event in Cork’s hospitality calendar, offering invaluable opportunities for collaboration and connection.” – Pamela Kelly, Head Chef, Farmgate Café
  • “A week not to be missed! It brings such a great sense of community and collaboration.” – Brian Murray, Owner, The Glass Curtain
  • “An invaluable festival for local businesses and the overall atmosphere of Cork City.” – Clodagh McKenna, Chef & Author
  • “This festival is beginning to attract national and international visitors and is cementing Cork’s reputation as a top-tier food destination.” – Deirdre Cole, Fáilte Ireland
  • “Cork on a Fork truly highlights Cork as a sustainable and multicultural food destination.” – Orla McAndrew, Zero Waste Wedding & Event Caterer
  • “It embraces the full spectrum of food – from farmers and chefs to artists and storytellers.” – Kate Ryan, Flavour.ie
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