For one exclusive evening, Ballyfin’s Executive Head Chef, Richard Picard-Edwards will welcome 2** Michelin awarded chef Mickael Viljanen, Chef Patron of Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen to Ballyfin, who together will produce a delectable dining experience in a truly magical setting.
On Sunday, 29th September this gastronomic experience will see both chefs combine their unique culinary flair into the creation of a truly memorable one-off menu. Chef Mickael Viljanen has won many awards for his innovative approach, which is centred on the ethos of simplicity and quality ingredients, a philosophy shared by Chef Richard Picard-Edwards, also recognised by Michelin, who is renowned for his use of the seasonal Irish produce grown on the Estate’s 614 acres.
Hosted by Guest Maitre’d, Danny Desmond together with General Manager of Ballyfin, Peter White, guests will enjoy a champagne reception on arrival in the Gold Drawing Room before moving to the State dining room. Regular visitors to Ballyfin, will be familiar with the fine dining experience each guest enjoys, and on this special evening, both Chefs will introduce themselves and their expertly crafted dishes at the start of the evening. Wines will be perfectly paired with each dish on the exclusive menu.
Guests can then retire to the Cellar Bar for a cosy and relaxing night-cap, where they can chat with Richard and Mickael and the team and learn more about the inspiration behind the special evening.
Ballyfin General Manager, Peter White commented, “At Ballyfin, we pride ourselves on creating memorable occasions for our guests to enjoy. No doubt this promises to be another sensational dining experience. We are delighted to welcome Chef Mickael and look forward to hosting this one-off occasion with two of Ireland’s leading Chefs who share both an exceptional standard of culinary innovation and excellence in the kitchen.”
This exclusive dining event takes place on Sunday, 29th September from 6.30pm and guests can enjoy the dinner with an overnight stay (bed & breakfast) from €1,430 per room.
Wine pairing for the dinner is priced separately at €150 per person, in addition.
Both are proud members of Ireland’s Blue Book.
Places are limited, and early booking is essential.
For enquiries and accommodation reservations, please call 057 87 55866 or email reservations@ballyfin.com
About Ballyfin
Ballyfin is Ireland’s finest country house hotel in the heart of the Irish countryside. Set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Ballyfin is a place of history and romance, of tranquillity and great natural beauty. The house has long been admired as the greatest Regency mansion in Ireland that underwent eight years of restoration before opening as a hotel in 2011. A member of Relais & Chateaux and Ireland’s Blue Book, the property offers the very best of Irish hospitality in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable. With just twenty-one bedrooms and a 614-acre estate to explore, the hotel is the perfect place for a break providing discretion and privacy like few other destinations. Guests enjoy gourmet dining, an indoor pool and spa, and quintessential country activities such as fishing, horseback riding, clay pigeon shooting, archery, falconry and more.
