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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 2025 to share delicious recipes with festival-goers, stay tuned as we release recorded cookery demonstrations on our Youtube channel as we countdown to the 2025 Ballymaloe Festival of Food.
Full schedule will be available in March
This 3-day festival is jam-packed with activities and meals for food and sustainability lovers, celebrating 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, garden pavilion and Ballymaloe House.
Join Mark Moriarty or Faddi Kattan on Friday night, Kinechar Inn or Conor Spacey, Erica Drum and Barrie Quinn on Saturday night. Sunday lunch offers a choice between Jeremey Lee or Paul Flynn or take part in a very special Afternoon Tea event in the Walled Garden. Almost too hard to make a choice. Tickets for these events available through 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 and prices vary.
On-site car parking is free, and we have a free shuttle bus operating from the Midleton Train Station and Ballycotton to Ballymaloe.
Speakers confirmed for 2025 - more to follow check back soon!
