A Taste of Bloom - Curated by Neven Maguire
Great news for food lovers… We are delighted to announce the launch of ‘A Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven’, a very special new dining experience planned for this year’s festival in collaboration with chef Neven Maguire. Relax in the stylish surrounds of our Garden View Restaurant overlooking the Show Gardens and enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal, choosing from a menu that has been thoughtfully designed by Neven to showcase some of the very best ingredients from quality Irish producers. Much of the produce selected will be on display in the Food Village at Bloom this year, providing you with an opportunity to meet the producers after your meal and purchase ingredients to enjoy at home.
A Taste of Bloom
Dunnes Stores Quality Kitchen stage
This year, the Dunnes Stores Quality Kitchen Stage will welcome a stellar line-up of culinary talent, hosting more than 30 live cookery demonstrations over five busy days of Bloom. Among those taking to the stage are television presenter and food writer, Donal Skehan; Ballymaloe Cookery School Founder, Darina Allen; MacNean House & Restaurant’s Neven Maguire; plus rising star, chef Aishling Moore of Goldie Restaurant in Cork.
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The Seafood Kitchen
The Seafood Kitchen is new to Bord Bia Bloom this year, adding another exciting demonstration space to the festival’s busy culinary programme. Here chef Trisha Lewis will serve up some deliciously nutritious ideas for cooking with fish and shellfish across three demos each day of Bloom. These will highlight how seafood is not only one of nature’s healthiest foods – it is also surprisingly simple to prepare. Recipes will range from quick and easy midweek meals to dishes for special occasions and will feature Irish organic salmon, langoustines, trout, crab, monkfish and hake. Expect to pick up plenty of inspiration for delicious mealtimes this summer!
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Food Village
The Food Village features a spacious Food Hall marquee which is home to 70 of Ireland's top food and non-alcoholic drink producers. Here, attendees can browse the market, sample produce from Ireland’s leading artisan producers, and purchase food items to bring home. Attendees can also visit the Bloom Inn, to discover the vast and unique range of products from the distillery's and brewery's of Ireland. Relax on a stylish terrace, catch the chefs’ demonstrations on the nearby Quality Kitchen Stage, and sip something special from Ireland’s best brewers and distillers.
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Pre-Book your Restaurant Experience at Bord Bia Bloom
We have three indoor restaurants to choose from:
The Garden View Restaurant is a full-service, sit-down restaurant overlooking the show gardens. Here you can relax over a three-course lunch away from the hustle and bustle of the festival. This year, we’re introducing a special new ‘Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven’ dining experience in collaboration with chef Neven Maguire (see below).
Book Tickets for A Taste of Bloom – Curated by Neven Maguire
The Seafood Terrace serves the best of Irish seafood in a contemporary setting. Pop in for a glass of champagne and a seafood tower, a warm bowl of chowder, or an open sandwich.
Country Crest Restaurant is open all day. Here you will find something to suit everyone’s taste, from hot meals, healthy salads, and gourmet sandwiches to tempting desserts and tasty pastries, all of which can be enjoyed with a glass of wine.
Food Trucks
As well as our indoor restaurants, there are three outdoor food destinations at Bloom serving a wide variety of delicious food and drinks made from the best produce. New food trucks joining us this year include Lily & Wild, Pink Pony Café, Gauchos, Tacos Traviesas, Shaka Poké, Keelings x Oakberry and more.
BBQ Bliss | Sponsored by Ninja Woodfire
Barbecue lovers should head to our dedicated grill zone, BBQ Bliss sponsored by Ninja Woodfire. Here we are joined by Pitt Bros Barbecue, Sugar Mama, Chinese BBQ, Hells BBQ, Lily & Wild BBQ, Smoke’N Grillhouse, Burgertorium and lots more…
Picnic Area
In our Picnic Area you can choose from a selection of cuisines, from Irish to Italian, to Japanese and Mexican, all of which are produced with Bord Bia Quality Assured meats. Food Trucks in this area include Musashi, Real Irish Burgers, Saba Street Kitchen, Eathos, Burrito Bar, The Hot Potato, All Bar Chicken and many more!
Book early for your garden feast!
Get ahead of the crowd and book your tickewts for a Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven Maguire!
