A melting pot of local produce, flavour experiences and culinary talent will be served up at this year’s West Waterford Festival of Food
The West Waterford Festival of Food, one of Ireland’s largest and longest running food festivals, promises to be even bigger and better this year, the dates for your diary are 14th to 16th April 2023.
The 14th annual festival will again showcase the very best food from the region as visitors enjoy upwards of 70 events including a food stage, pop-up dinners, a full children’s programme, foraging trails, bus tours, cooking demos, top chefs, high-end and casual dining experiences, plus one of Ireland’s largest outdoor markets.
The main hub for the 3-day festival is in the harbour town of Dungarvan with events also taking place in Lismore and throughout the West Waterford region, making it a truly local celebration.
Newly appointed festival director Eunice Power brings a wealth of food passion and credentials to the table for this year’s festival. Eunice is a founding member of the festival and a well-known chef, TV chef, and food journalist who will bring her own unique vision to the event which attracts almost 70,000 visitors.
Commenting on the launch Eunice explained, “Over the years the festival has been a showcase of the food of the region, provides a forum for important conversations around food as well as hosting many top chefs, fresh interesting venues, and diverse influences. This is one festival where there is something for everyone. For 2023, the theme is the continuing adventure of Irish food, hearing from food producers, food economists, chefs, and restaurateurs about the ever-changing landscape of Irish food.” Eunice predicts a lot of light-hearted humour, great food and lots of fun! She spoke to Geoff today on the Lunchbox.
