Ballymaloe Festival of Food returns to east Cork from 16th to 18th May, the final additions to this year’s incredible line-up have just been announced.
This three-day festival is jam-packed with activities and meals for food and sustainability lovers. With so much to see and savour, Ballymaloe Festival of Food 2025 sponsored by Kerrygold, is once again packed with cooking demonstrations, pop-up dinners from some of the incredible talent including Jeremy Lee and Fadi Kattan, guided walks, talks, workshops to put your knowledge into practice, tastings and conversations, and all showcasing the very best in modern Irish and international food.
Recently added to the already superb lineup are Tim Hayward, Tom Parker-Bowles, George Lamb and Romy Gill MBE, among others.
There will be pop-up dining experiences taking place over the weekend in unique venues: a converted shed, a garden pavilion and in Ballymaloe House
Join Mark Moriarty or Fadi Kattan on Friday night, Kinneuchar Inn or Conor Spacey, Erica Drum and Barrie Quinn on Saturday night. Sunday lunch offers a choice between Jeremy Lee or Paul Flynn or take part in a very special Afternoon Tea event in the Walled Garden.
The festival will also feature a series of talks and workshops, where industry experts will delve into various aspects of food production, sustainability and culinary techniques. For those seeking a more immersive experience, guided tours and scenic walks will provide a deeper understanding of the region’s rich agricultural heritage.
Highlights include workshops on seafood smoking, oysters, chocolate making or charcuterie, with plenty of cooking demos throughout the weekend.
Weekend ticket prices:
- Weekend tickets (all three days): €65 per person
- Individual day tickets: €25 per person
- Evening-only tickets (on Saturday): €12
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ballymaloegrainstore.com.
For full festival lineup see https://www.ballymaloegrainstore.com/ballymaloe-festival-of-food
