Taste of Dublin 2019 is returning to the Iveagh Gardens this June 13 – 16 and will be celebrating the revolution of the Irish menu! We have a pair of tickets to give away to this year’s Taste, just answer the question below to be in with a chance!

Championing the chefs that are taking culinary risks, fusing Irish and international cuisine, creating revolutionary Irish menus, offering foodies wonderful, eclectic dining experiences. This year at Taste of Dublin 2019, experience and youth meet as the masters and the next generation of Irish chefs champion the revolution!

Attendees will enjoy an idyllic weekend of gorgeous food, drinks, markets and entertainment at the Iveagh Gardens, where over 32,000 people are expected to attend over the 4 days. Avril Bannerton, Managing Director of Taste of Dublin said, “Over the past 14 years, Taste of Dublin has championed Irish Chefs, restaurants and artisan producers who put Dublin on the international culinary map. This year we are championing the evolving Irish dining experience, the revolutionary new menus and the new dynamic chefs that are changing perceptions of Irish food and the Irish menu.”

What to expect at Taste of Dublin

Taste of Dublin’s 2019 sponsor NEFF are hosting the NEFF Taste Kitchen which will feature cooking demos from the chefs that are shaping the future of the Irish menu. NEFF have designed a state of the art cooking demo kitchen which will feature renowned Irish Chefs Kevin Dundon, Paul Kelly, Ed Cooney, Clodagh McKenna, Rory O’Connell, Sunil Ghai and Edward Hayden as well as the rising stars Chef Mark Moriarty, Holly White, Chef Aoife Noonan and JR Ryall to name a few.

This year Taste of Dublin is delighted to announce that Australian TV Celebrity Chef and My Kitchen Rules Australia judge, the Irish Chef Colin Fassnidge will be making a guest Chef appearance and hosting an exclusive cooking demo at the NEFF Taste Kitchen. Chef Colin is a household name in Australia and his direct manner has earned him quite the following!

Here’s just a small selection of what you can expect at Taste of Dublin this year. See tasteofdublin.ie for full listings.

Taste Brunch

When it comes to the weekend, brunch is always the order of the day. Taste of Dublin is offering a Taste VIP brunch ticket for 2019 were included in your ticket price will be the Taste of Dublin VIP experience plus €10 worth of Taste dishes. This is the perfect way to enjoy a lazy Sunday in the city. This is a ticketed event and early booking is advised.

Taste Tunes!

There is an eclectic line up of music at Taste of Dublin 2019 to kick off the summer vibes, from party tunes, to live music, keep everyone in the festival mood. Smash Hits, The Swing Cats, Ryan J, Qween and Spring Break are on the line up for the Taste Entertainment Stage. On the Friday and Saturday evening, revellers can enjoy Chefs On Decks, for Meats and Beats.

Lounge at Taste

The VIP lounge at Taste of Dublin offers visitors an exclusive experience all weekend long. Guests are welcomed to the Lounge at Taste with a complimentary glass of crisp Laurent Perrier Champagne to sip from the comfort of luxurious VIP lounge overlooking the Iveagh Garden’s Victorian Waterfall.

Friday Fashion & Food

Start the weekend in Style on Friday afternoon at Taste of Dublin 2019, in association with Evoke. Fashion and food have always shared synergy and Chef Paul Kelly from The Merrion Hotel and Chef Aoife Noonan will bring this synergy to life as they host a Fashion themed sweet treats cooking demonstration.

Vegan Cookbook writer Holly White will also be showcasing her vegan recipes at Taste on Friday.

To find out more about Taste of Dublin 2019, visit www.tasteofdublin.ie or follow Taste of Dublin on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.  Tickets from €15 (booking fee not included).

For your chance to win, just answer the following question. Closing date for entry is June 10,

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