The Ballymaloe Festival of Food is a celebration dedicated to the journey of exceptional cuisine from the soil and sea to your plate. This exciting weekend includes an array of engaging activities designed to inspire and educate food enthusiasts of all ages.
World-class chefs from Ireland and beyond visited East Cork in 2024 to share delicious recipes with festival-goer. Stay tuned as we release recorded cookery demonstrations on our YouTube channel as we countdown to the 2025 Ballymaloe Festival of Food.
More events added weekly to the schedule.
This three-day festival is jam-packed with activities and meals for food and sustainability lovers. We celebrate everyone in the supply chain who works tirelessly to produce quality ingredients, and those who transform local ingredients into delicious meals.
We have pop-up dining experiences taking place over the weekend in our 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. You are spoilt for choice! Tickets for these events are available on our booking page
Enhance your knowledge through 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.
Included with your entry ticket is access to all cooking demonstrations, Drinks Theatre talks and most of the guided tours. Some workshops and tours are ticketed separately. Festival dining experiences, workshops and more are available as add-ons to your entry ticket price. Prices vary.
On-site car parking is free, and we have a free shuttle bus operating from the Midleton Train Station, stopping in Cloyne, and Ballycotton to Ballymaloe.
The shuttle bus schedule will be available as of early May.
Speakers confirmed for 2025 - more to follow check back soon!