11am-9pm, Wednesday 14th August, The Marina Market
The Marina Market has Cork on a Fork festival fever this year with a host of events taking place on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August. Look forward to The Marina Kitchen, which will have some fantastic cooking demos and talks at the pop-up Cork on Fork stage; Eat Cinema, an interactive food cinema experience; and Feastival, a night celebrating all the best of the Marina Market with a festival atmosphere.
The events will be live soon but please register your interest here.
3pm, Wednesday 14th August 2024, Sabor Braziil, 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 pichanha, which will be followed by tasting the meat at its perfect point.
Price: €10. Book here.
5.00pm - 9.30pm, Wednesday 14th August, MacCurtain Street
Get a taste of Cork's unique food culture at the opening night VQ Shared Table experience for 400 people on MacCurtain Street. This exclusive long table street event will celebrate the flavours and experiences found in this vibrant area. With a selection of delicious sharing plates, drinks, live music, and a festival atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off the festival week. Proudly sponsored by Birra Moretti and supported by TS Events and Clonakilty Blackpudding. This is part of the open streets series of events.
***Please note, the event is suitable for vegetarians but cannot cater for all dietary requirements as it is a shared table experience. In the case of bad weather, this event will be moved to The Metropole Hotel and tickets will be transferred (non refundable). Also please note that photos and videos will be taken at this event. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken, please contact an event organiser on the evening.
Price: €150pp . Sold out. Wait list open here.
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: Price: €100. Book here.