12:08, Monday, May 12, 2008 (in Ireland)

Event Calendar

IrishTourist.com

Local Guides

Book Accommodation by Phone: Ireland 1890 252 663; UK 0845 026 4621; Others +353 66 979 2185

Book by Phone: Ireland 1890 252 663; UK 0845 025 4621; Others +353 66 979 2185

Taste of Cork

Taste of Cork - 2008

27 - 29 June 2008

TASTE FESTIVALS IRELAND

One exclusive food festival, two great locations

What is a Taste Festival?

Taste Festivals Ireland presents the most glamorous, exciting food and drink event of the year. Stunning food prepared by world famous chefs and restaurants, superb drink and outstanding entertainment set in two of Ireland's most stunning cities.

In June 2006, the inaugural 'Taste of Dublin' was launched in Dublin Castle, sponsored by Oceânico Group, and attracted a sell-out crowd of 15,000 visitors. Due to this outstanding success the event relocated to the beautiful setting of the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 2 where in June 2007, Taste of Dublin welcomed over 25,000 visitors. After two successful Taste of Dublin events, the overwhelming demand for the event to progress nationally has resulted in Taste of Cork, being staged at the superb Cork City Gaol and Heritage Centre this summer from June 27th to June 29th.

Taste of Cork 2008 will add a new exciting dimension to Taste Festivals Ireland, which has been widely welcomed by restaurateurs, food professionals and lovers of great food. Oceâum;nico Group proudly extends their headline sponsorship to include Taste of Cork 2008.

Taste of Cork is a culmination of everything the county has to offer for food connoisseurs. Cork's food heritage is truly extensive from it's organic gourmet to the slow food movement and most famously the Allen Family, Cork is truly a food lovers dream.

How does the event work?

The philosophy behind Taste Festivals is simple: We bring together top local restaurants representing their food by providing sample sized signature dishes, starters, mains, and desserts from their specially designed restaurant stands within the event. These dishes are available to purchase with the Taste Currency, called "Florins", sponsored by Anglo Irish Bank. A Florin is equal to 1 Euro, and it is the only form of currency accepted within the event. Dishes are priced between 5 &emdash; 8 Florins. The social aspect of the event is enhanced by champagne and cocktail feature bars, with alcoholic beverages starting from 4 Florins. Furthermore, there are over 60 hand-picked speciality food, drink and lifestyle exhibitors for your sampling pleasure, from which you can purchase produce and gift items to take away.

Give your palate a thoroughly enjoyable education by experiencing all the special features of the Taste of Cork. You'll have the rare opportunity to watch expert chefs in action at the Chef Demonstration Theatre, take part in tutored tasting sessions during the seminars at our Wine Academy, and observe the art of mixology in the talented hands of the Cocktail Academy masters.

Top all these tantalizing treats off with great company, a roster of fantastic live entertainment, plus glorious sunshine (we've booked that too!), and you've got the recipe for an incredible day out.

Taste of Cork has been made possible by the strong links to the south established through our relationships with Failte Ireland in the south west region, and Anglo Irish Bank, the Cork Midsummer Festival, the Cork City Council, the Cork Marketing Partnership, and Chernobyl Children's Project International.

Socialise, Indulge and Enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you to Taste of Cork 2008.

CORK RESTAURANT LINE UP

Ballymaloe House
Bell Tower at Capella, Castlemartyr
Club Brasserie
Fenn's Quay
Isaacs
Ivory Tower
Jacobs on the Mall
Kinsale Good Food Circle
Longueville House
Orchid Restaurant at Hayfield Manor

CELEBRITY CHEF LINE UP INCLUDES

Rachel Allen
Darina Allen
Kevin Dundon
Ross Lewis
Clodagh McKenna
Rory O Connell
Dylan McGrath
Dennis Cotter
Anthony Worrall Thomson

SPONSORS & FEATURES

Oceâum;nico Group, a market leader in luxury property developments in Portugal, is delighted to be headline sponsor of Taste of Cork in its debut year. Anglo Irish Bank proudly sponsors the Taste of Cork VIP suite and Taste currency. Failte Ireland welcomes Taste Festivals to the South West region. Taste of Cork is delighted to support Chernobyl Children's Project International as our chosen charity for 2008. Taste of Cork is kindly supported in its Southern debut by The Cork Midsummer Festival. Taste of Cork is delighted to have the deluxe Hayfield Manor, recently awarded the coveted gold medal award for best five star hotel in Ireland, as our hotel partner.

Drumms Chef Demonstration Theatre in association with Viking Cookware features a stellar collection of culinary personalities, including the cr&egrav;me de la cr&egrav;me of home grown talent giving you a unique opportunity for Q & A, cooking demos and expert advice. Don't miss your chance at the Chef's Demonstration Theatre to enter a competition to win a fantastic top-of-the-range gourmet Viking Barbecue. Double check with Nicola.

Woodford Bourne Wine Academy sees this premium wine supplier return to its birthplace to offer an education on Wines of the World and how they can complement your menu choices. Whether you're a connoisseur or just curious about wine, enjoy a tour of the world's vineyards through seminars at each session- a visit to the Woodford Bourne Wine Academy is a must at Taste of Cork.

The Edward Dillon Cocktail Academy will impress cocktail aficionados with dynamic bartending skills demonstrating the unique art of mixology. Featuring some of the most premium spirit brands in the world, master mixologists will present the varieties and origins of famous brands such as Bacardi, Jack Daniel's and Hennessy, reveal the history of the mysterious cocktail, and demonstrate the secrets behind the "perfect pour". An unmissable experience!

A melting pot of demonstrations, tasting samples and luxury brands await your tastebuds this summer. Indulge at Green & Black's Chocolate Experience, perk up with Lavazza's intense and indulgent coffee, and taste the luxury of Jacquart Champagne.