Wednesday, 12th August '26
Business of Food Breakfast with The Irish Examiner
9.30am-12.00pm, Wed 12th Aug, Bakestone Perry Street
Kick off the festival with a thought-provoking breakfast focused on the business of food. In partnership with the Irish Examiner and sponsored by festival partner Musgrave, this event will explore key themes shaping the food industry today. Hear insights from leading voices in the sector, MC’d by food writer Joe McNamee, while enjoying a delicious breakfast showcasing the best of local produce. Guests will also receive a goody bag to take home with local produce from Supervalu.
FREE | Open only to food businesses in Cork. Limited places. Express interest by emailing corkonaforkfest@gmail.com
Cork Food History Guided Tour
10.00am-12.00pm, Wed 12th Aug, City Centre various
Step back in time on this guided walking tour exploring Cork’s rich food heritage. Visit iconic sites like the English Market and the Butter Museum while sampling local flavours along the way. Learn how Cork’s food story has evolved from Viking times to today through engaging storytelling, tastings, and conversations.
Adults €73.50 | Youth (10-17) €63.17 | Children u10 Free | Activity Days - Cork Food History Tour
Cork on a Fork Fab Food Trail
10.30am-2.00pm, Wed 12th Aug, City Centre various
Walk and taste your way around Cork city with a specially designed Cork on a Fork Food Trail visiting the very best places using the very best Iocal produce. An experienced guide will share their love of good food and Cork city, and stories of the history and culture of Cork as you stroll the city streets. Vegetarian friendly. Brought to you by Fab Food Trails.
€85. Cork On A Fork Fab Food Trail Booking
Taste the Goodness Community Garden Party
12.30pm-4.00pm, Wed 12th Aug, Knocknaheeny Hollyhill Community Garden
(Behind Applegreen garage)
Join NICHE Health Project for a special open garden party, celebrating community and local food. Pick fresh produce straight from the garden, enjoy live music, food, face painting, and more. A fun, relaxed event for all ages.
€2 donation | No booking required. All welcome.
Food Photography with Your Phone Camera
with photographer Joleen Cronin
2.00pm-4.00pm, Wed 12th Aug, L’Atitude51
Learn how to capture stunning food photos using just your phone. In this hands-on workshop, photographer Joleen Cronin will guide you through lighting, styling, and composition techniques to elevate your images. Enjoy a live demo and practice your skills by photographing mezze plates from the L’Atitude 51 kitchen. Perfect for beginners — no experience required.
€30 | Food Photography with your phone Eventbrite
Cork Culinary Tour
2.30pm-5.00pm, Wed 12th Aug, Cork City Centre various
Enjoy a true Cork experience with storytelling, Irish culture, food and drink. You will wander through the famous English Market, in operation since the 18th century, with tastings of local award-winning cheese, mouthwatering seafood fresh from the Atlantic, handmade Irish bread, gourmet country sausages, and more. The tour finishes in a relaxed gastro pub where guests can enjoy a sharing platter and a creamy pint or local beverage of choice.
€110 Adult | €80 Youth (12–18) | €35 Child | Cork Culinary Tour Bonner Travel
VQ Shared Table, sponsored by Birra Moretti
5.30pm-9.30pm, Wed 12th Aug, MacCurtain Street
Be part of one of the festival’s most spectacular outdoor events - a long-table shared dining experience on MacCurtain Street for nearly 500 guests This collaborative feast of local produce is cooked and served by businesses from across The VQ, including The Metropole, The Glass Curtain, Greene's, Paladar, The Dean, Isaacs Restaurant, The Address, Da Mirco,The Shelbourne Bar, Gabriel House and Son of a Bun. Tickets includes a welcome drinks reception with Birra Moretti, PepsiCo, and West Cork Whiskey, followed by a 4-course sharing dinner with wines from MacCurtain Wine Cellar. The event will be weather-proofed with a stretch marquee if needed, or indoors at the Metropole Hotel only in the case of severe weather. Sponsored by Birra Moretti and supported by TS Events, PepsiCo, SuperValu, and Clonakilty Blackpudding. *Vegetarian friendly but all allergens cannot be catered for.
€155 | VQ Shared Table Eventbrite
Brewery Tour, Pizza and Pint @ Rising Sons
6.30pm, Wed 12th Aug, Rising Sons Brewery
A pizza, pint & tour of Cork’s award-winning Rising Sons Brewery. Discover their brewing process, explore the custom-built brewery, and enjoy a guided tasting of two to three beers with their expert team. Learn about Ireland’s brewing heritage, the science behind the brew, and how to identify different styles - plus, ask anything during a fun Q&A. Afterwards, enjoy a pizza and pint in their pub.
€28 | Email Rising Sons and reference 'Cork on a Fork' | Over 18s
Feed Cork x Market Lane Collab
All Day, Feed Cork
Market Lane will partner with their neighbours Feed Cork to provide their clients with two nutritious meals over two days, offering everyone in our community the chance to try good nutritious local food during the festival.
*Please note booking fees may apply on some events