Cook-off to spice up local food fest

Teams of teenagers are set to battle it out in a live cook-off as part of a Cork market town’s first food festival this weekend.

And with a host of top local artisan food producers lined up, the organisers of the Macroom Food Festival said there will be something to suit every palate.

The festival will open on Friday with food stalls, tastings, and cookery demos at indoor and outdoor venues across the town, including Market Square and the Castle grounds.