Cork and Kerry Food Market returns this weekend with Munster's top chefs in tow
There is plenty of fun to be had for people of all ages at the Cork and Kerry Food Market. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision
Whether you're on the hunt for some new recipes, seeking tips, or just want to spend an afternoon in foodie paradise, you will be pleased to hear that the Cork and Kerry Food Market is back.
The market, held in Cork City Hall this weekend, showcases the best foods and talent on offer in Cork and Kerry.
Attendees will have the chance to explore and learn all about why Cork and Kerry are considered among the best spots in the country for food.
Get inspired by the best of local and artisan foods found at the wide variety of stalls. You will even get the chance to sample some of the products before you buy.
The highlight of the market is the live cookery demonstrations from some of the best-known and most creative chefs in the country.
Among those in attendance will be Kevin Aherne, chef at the acclaimed Sage restaurant in Midleton.
Since he launched Sage, which is listed in the Michelin Guide, Aherne has focused on sourcing the best ingredients from the local area.
The chef behind Athula's Fusion Foods, Athula Kuruppuachchige, will bring with him more than 30 years of culinary experience.
Formerly of the famous Ramada Renaissance in Shri Lanka and Hayfield Manor in Cork, Kuruppuachchige will open your eyes to a whole new world of spices and flavours.
Matthew Brownie and Max Bagaglini will be familiar to many from their work on television. The pair will each show the joy of blending foods from their own homes with Irish dishes.
Nell McCarthy will do a demonstration for those interested in getting the best out of Irish seafood while Olivier Queva's demonstration will focus on the foods of Kinsale.
Those on Irish foodie Instagram will recognise Cork chef Martin Buckley from @the_lads_from_the_lifeboat which he runs with his husband David.
They have a strong online following thanks to their cooking videos, behind-the-scenes glimpse of chef life and the work that goes into running an award-winning restaurant.
You will have the chance to meet and learn from David IRL at this weekend's event.
As well as all of the accomplished chefs, there will also be food writers and educators on hand for those with an appetite for knowledge.
Cathy Fitzgibbon, also known as The Culinary Celt, promotes the importance of eating sustainably and ethically without compromising on taste.
She will share tips for zero food waste and sustainable living from a food perspective.
Elsewhere, Deirdre Doyle of Cool Food School, will continue her mission to introduce kids of all ages to the joy of healthy eating.
Her interactive workshops inspire children to explore new tastes, learn about culinary creativity and develop healthy eating habits.
You can learn about the health and wellness benefits of making small changes to your eating habits from wellness coach Kara O'Donnell's seminar.
Meanwhile, author of the Amazon bestseller The Power of Organic Fitness, Coleman Power, will guide you on a transformative journey toward a healthier lifestyle.
With a focus on sourcing and growing organic food, Power - who is also a personal trainer - believes that food is the cornerstone of health and fitness.
From tastings to demonstrations, there is something to suit all tastes at this year's market event.
