Spice up your night at Cork on a Fork
Tutored Beer Tasting at Elbow Lane: Jan Koopman, Peter Dann, Hugh Madden, Ronan Sharpe, Jerry O’Sullivan, John Russel, Denis Cronin and John Johnston at Elbow Lane, the smallest brewery in Ireland who showcased their limited-edition range of award-winning beers in a special tutored tasting workshop for Cork on a Fork Fest. Photo Joleen Cronin
Whether you’re looking for a summer lunch date, a fun couples’ activity, or a special and memorable evening, Cork on a Fork Festival (August 14-18, 2024) has a programme packed full of events perfect for a date with a difference. This five-day food festival, brought to you by Cork City Council and local businesses, showcases Cork’s unique food culture, culinary excellence, dining experiences, and quality local produce through food trails, events, talks, demos, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Tutored Beer Tasting – Elbow Lane Brewery
Elbow Lane Brewery on Oliver Plunkett Street invites you to join head brewer Russell Garet for an informal, informative and fun tasting. Try each of the beers and learn about the brewery and beer in general. You’ll also get your choice of one of their 100% recycled Organic Cotton T-Shirts, 4 tasting beers and pinchos. Thurs 15 – Sat 17, 12.00pm – 12.45pm. Elbow Lane, Oliver Plunkett St. Tickets €55 available on www.elbowlane.ie/beer-
VQ Shared Table – MacCurtain Street
This chef collaboration event will see 400 guests dine at a shared table on MacCurtain Street cooked by Chefs from various restaurants and hotels in The VQ. Almost sold out. Tickets €150 [Book here]
Wild Foraging Adventure and sharing Dinner – The Glass Curtain
Go on a wild adventure foraging trip with Epi Rogan of The Glass Curtain. Following the trip, you will sample a taste of Cork with the fruits of your forage at a delicious sharing dinner in the restaurant, with expert wine pairing. Departing from The Glass Curtain at 2pm, dinner at 5pm. Tickets €135 [Book here]
Pop up Dinner with Rachel Allen – Isaacs
Celebrity chef Rachel Allen from Ballymaloe is teaming up with Isaacs Restaurant for a very special pop-up dinner on Sunday 18 August. Rachel will be cooking an exclusive menu using delicious produce from the organic farm at Ballymaloe and gorgeous fish and shellfish from Ballycotton Bay. Sunday, August 18 at 6.00pm, Tickets €100 -book directly with Isaacs Restaurant isaacsrestaurant.ie
NV x Foxglove Cocktails Street Party – Marlboro St
Cork’s tequila bar NV Bar is partnering with Cork’s premium mobile bar Foxglove for a Cocktails Street Party. Enjoy themed drinks, exciting cocktail tastings, live mixology demonstrations and interactive cocktail-making sessions. A great night of music, margaritas and more! Saturday 17th, 5pm – late. NV Bar, Marlboro Street. Tickets €14 Book here
Spirit of Summer with Hayfield Manor & Rebel City Distillery – Hayfield Manor.
Join Hayfield Manor and Rebel City Distillery for Spirit of Summer, an evening of exceptional food and drink offering a taste of Cork. Begin with a refreshing welcome drink and canapes, introduced by Rebel City Distillery Founders Robert & Bhagya Barrett, followed by a delicious menu by Hayfield Manor Executive Chef, Mark Staples, to complement the Rebel City Distillery Spirits. Tickets €95 To book call +353 21 4845900 or email events@hayfieldmanor.ie
Rebel City Distillery Cork Cocktail Masterclass
Rebel City Distillery will welcome you with a gin and tonic followed by a guided Distillery Tour, learn the basics of Mixology and create two custom cocktails at their oak bar. Learn about the history and techniques of creating a perfectly-balanced cocktail. Tickets €40 Book here
Cork on a Fork celebrates Cork’s rich food heritage, combining local traditions with global flavours. It’s a chance to sample incredible food from the region’s talented chefs, farmers, and producers. For the most up-to-date and detailed information, please refer to www.corkonaforkfest.ie or stay tuned on social media @corkonaforkfest for the latest updates.
