Farm to fork: neighbourhood food in the heart of Dublin suburbia
Luke Matthews, culinary ambassador and head chef, Overends Kitchen at Airfield Estate, Dundrum, Co Dublin.
Airfield Estate is a productive 38-acre farm overlooking Dundrum Town Centre, Ireland’s largest shopping centre.
Vegetables, fruit, milk and meat from the farm and gardens go directly into Overends Kitchen, the busy on-site café and restaurant. This is something that Luke Matthews, culinary ambassador and head chef, appreciates. “We are really lucky to have such an amazing relationship with all of our suppliers, but in particular being able to walk 200 meters and chat to Brian, the farmer for the estate, about the quality of this year’s lambs, turkeys or beef is incredible. It’s certainly unique compared to most places,” he says.
