10.00am - 12.00pm, Thursday 15th August, Cork City Centre
Cork City Food History Tour takes you on a walking tour of the city centre with food tastings along the way. Visit the English Market, Butter Museum, Crawford Art Gallery with stops for food tasting and chat. This is a walking tour of Cork city with commentary on the food and drinks history of the city going back to Viking days. Collect a picnic for two people from English Market and option to order freshly made artisan sandwiches. Min 2 people per booking.
Price: €59. Book here.
11.45pm-1.00pm, Thursday 15th August, Pompeii Pizza at Franciscan Well
Learn how to make pizza at home, using ingredients you can get in the supermarket. Participants will make their own dough & learn how to shape & top a pizza. Everyone will get a pizza on the day and you'll also bring home dough to practice at home. This is an ideal workshop for a family group.
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12.30pm-2.00pm, Thursday 15th August, Outside the English Market on Grand Parade
Award-winning Cork Chef Orla McAndrew will indulge visitors to the English Market with a cookery demonstration and sampling outside the building on Grand Parade. Committed to sustainability and a 'zero-waste ethos' Orla will be using a range of fresh, local ingredients from the stalls of the renowned English Market to create seasonal tasting and sharing plates - perfect for summer gatherings.
FREE. No need to book.
12.00pm-12.45pm, Thursday 15th August, Elbow Lane
Elbow Lane Brewery on Oliver Plunkett Street will throw open the doors of the smallest brewery in Ireland to showcase its limited-edition range of award-winning beers. join head brewer Russell Garet for an informal, informative and FUN tasting in the restaurant, try each of the beers and hear about the brewery and beer in general. You'll also get your choice of one of their 100% recycled Organic Cotton T-Shirts, 4 tasting beers and pinchos.
Price: €55. Book here.
1-4pm, Thursday 15th August, Knocknaheeny, Hollyhill Community Garden (behind Apple Green garage)
Join Knocknaheeny Community Garden for a delightful day where you can pick fresh produce from the garden, enjoy live music and much more. This event is open to everyone. Come together to celebrate the spirit of community and the joy of gardening.
No pre-booking is required and the event is free of charge.
2pm, Thursday 15th August, Cork City Centre trail
Walk and taste your way around Cork city with a specially designed Food Trail visiting the very best places using the very best of Iocal produce with experienced guides sharing their love of good food and love of Cork city.Local guides will share the history, culture and storiesof Cork as you stroll the city streets.Vegetarian friendly.
Price: €75. Book here.
2.30pm, Thursday 15th August, Living Commons Arts studio Shandon St
Discover your inner artist, and learn about the ancient craft of hand building with clay in this 2.5 hour ceramic workshop. You will design, create and build a unique, contemporary bowl or platter that you can use daily in your kitchen, safe for food use or simply hung on the wall as your very own personal art piece or even frame it after. Martha will address two of our Sustainability Goals 2: Zero Hunger and 16: Peace and Justice and Strong Institutions.
Price: €65. Note, a percentage of the fee goes to Doctors without Borders. Book here.
5pm-7pm, Thurs 15th August, L'Atitude 51
Enjoy Porchetta sandwiches on the L'Atitude terrace with the finest ingredients from local producers - Porchetta from O’Mahony’s Butchers, focaccia from Grumpy Bakers, sauces from Terra Ignis, tomatoes from Kilbrack Farm. Alongside the Porchetta, they will be serving the very first vintage of ‘Malrotti' wine - an Italian wine with a strong Cork accent - made by Cork’s very own Jack Crotty (formerly of Neighbourfood and Rocketman) with his wife Serena in their bijou vineyard in Piemonte in Italy. This may be their first vintage, but they’ve already made something the experts at L'Atitude love to drink! L’Atitude will set up a makeshift kitchen on the boardwalk (Union Quay). This is an informal festival-style event - no allocated tables/seating. There will be live music to add to the festival vibe. We hope the weather will be favourable, but bring raincoats/umbrellas - this is summer in Ireland!
Price: €25pp (includes Porchetta sandwich, glass of Malrotti wine & music). Tickets can be pre-purchased from L’Atitude at info@latitude51.ie
5.30pm - 9.00pm, Thursday 15th August, The Glass Curtain
The Glass Curtain will have three special Cork on a Fork set tasting menus over the week, featuring the finest local seasonal produce from the farmers, growers, butchers, cheesemakers, fishmongers, brewers and distillers of Cork. The Glass Curtain is located in the Old Thompsons Bakery, which was once a culinary institution and part of Cork’s DNA since 1826.
Price: €65/€85. Book here and select a date during the festival week for the special.
6.30pm, Thursday 15th August, Orchids Restaurant at Hayfield Manor
Join Hayfield Manor and Rebel City Distillery for Spirit of Summer, an evening of exceptional food and drink as they offer a taste of Cork. The event begins at 6.30pm with a refreshing welcome drink and canapes reception with an introduction from the Rebel City Distillery Founders Robert & Bhagya Barrett. This is followed by a delicious menu specially created by their Executive Chef, Mark Staples, to complement the Rebel City Distillery Spirits.
Price: €95. To book call +353 21 4845900 or email events@hayfieldmanor.ie
6.30pm-9.00pm, Thursday 15th August, The Marina Market
The Marina Market is opening late for a festive night of food, music and fun.
Further information will be available please and register your interest here.
7.00pm, Thursday 15th August, St Peter's, North Main Street
Enjoy a Taste of Cork Fashion and Food in the stunning venue of St Peters. This gorgeous event will kick off with a Kinsale Gin and Cork Canapes reception featuring delicious local produce prepared by zero waste chef Orla McAndrew. You will then enjoy a fashion show featuring collections from Cork city centre stores and boutiques. The show will be MC’d by Daily Diva Diary’s Helen Queally and curated by Vivienne McCarthy. Opera Lane Personal Shopper and Stylist Breeda O'Connell will also provide super Style Advice, giving you the tips & tricks to transition your wardrobe from late summer to early autumn. Hair will also be styled by the team at Origin Hair Design. Sponsored by Opera Lane, Marks and Spencer, and Orla McAndrew Food.
Price: €50. Book here.
7.00pm, Thursday 15th August, The Kingsley
Indulge your senses and savour the perfect pairing of exquisite wines, charcuterie and a carefully curated selection of cheeses. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious newcomer to the world of wine, this event promises to be a memorable experience, as our knowledgeable experts guide you through the tasting. Unwind in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere at The Kingsley, surrounded by fellow food and wine enthusiasts.
Price: €45. Book here.
7.00pm, Thursday 15th August, Upstairs at Amicus Restaurant, Paul Street
Hysterical Histories is PURE CORK. This high-octane, laugh-out-loud until your belly aches comedic theatre experience is unlike anything else in Ireland, or around the world! Written and delivered by established professional Irish actors, this jam-packed performance celebrates all things Cork in a dinner theatre venue in the heart of the city’s historic Huguenot Quarter. Over two hours, discover the highlights of Cork’s 1500-year history and become acquainted with a county full of quirky characters, their habits, humour, and language. Enjoy local Cork food and drinks, served up with live music and plenty of personality as you engage with the actors. Leave with a belly full of food, a warm feeling in your heart and a new skill, having learned how to “speak Cork.”
Price: €52 (adults), €32 (children under 12), kids under 2 go free. Use FORKFEST24 for €5 off adult tickets. Book here.