Taste of Kildare, owned and run by Into Kildare, the official tourism body for County Kildare, is now in its third year and promises to be larger and more expansive than ever. It will showcase a vibrant tapestry of flavors and dishes that capture both traditional and contemporary aspects of global cuisine. Billed as ‘Kildare’s biggest restaurant,’ the event will offer visitors a unique culinary experience. With a network of over 100 partners in the tourism and hospitality sectors, the festival is a dynamic celebration of the rich and diverse food culture thriving in the county.
Lawlor’s of Naas Town Centre Hotel is one of the participating hotels at Taste of Kildare, offering a range of dining experiences with two restaurants to choose from: The Bistro and Vi’s. Additionally, guests can enjoy dining and afternoon tea options in the eclectic lobby.
The festival will not only be a feast for the palate but also a celebration for the senses. Guests can immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere with live music, communal dining, and the opportunity to share stories and experiences. Each session over the three-day event promises to entertain, feed, and delight attendees with a lineup of activities including oyster and Champagne tastings, local craft beer and artisanal cake pairings, spit roasts, BBQs, cocktails, afternoon teas, and much more.
The event will feature a star-studded lineup of chefs including Rachel Allen, Derry Clarke, Gary O’Hanlon, Ross Lewis, Martin Shanahan, Natalie Collins, Jordan Bailey, Holly White, Mindi Keane, Duro Vdovic, Melissa McCabe and Martin Lewis among others, who will showcase their skills through cooking demonstrations and talks.
The whole weekend features great food, music, and entertainment. Sunday is Family Day, with lots of fun activities and free admission for kids under 12, sponsored by Bord Na Móna. The festival is sponsored and supported by Ballymore, Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, Bord Na Móna, Calor Gas, Culinary Food Group, The K Club, Kildare County Council, Killashee Hotel, and Newbridge Silverware.
Tickets are now on sale at www.tasteofkildare.ie/tickets and are priced from €15 for general admission. A bundle ticket priced from €27.50 per person offers great value and includes admission, two signature dishes from any of the participating restaurants for one session on any one day over the weekend. Pre booking is essential for the bundle tickets. Group, VIP and corporate bookings are available with great offers in place for the BBQ session on Friday night.
For more about Taste of Kildare and to buy tickets see www.tasteofkildare.ie and for more on Lawlor’s of Naas Town Centre Hotel see www.lawlors.ie
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1. The promotion is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion.
2. A valid entry consists of a correct answer entered in the form above, accompanied by the entrant’s name, email address and a phone number.
3. No applications from agents, third parties, organised groups or applications automatically generated by computer will be accepted. No incomplete, illegible, or corrupted entries will be accepted. No entries not in accordance with the entry instructions will be accepted.
4. The Promotion will run from 31/07/2024 to midnight on 18/08/2024 inclusive.
5. All entries must be received by the Promotor by no later than midnight on the Closing Date. All competition entries received after the Closing Date are automatically disqualified.
6. Promotion limited to one entry per person. No entrant will win more than one prize.
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8. Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, damaged or delayed as a result of any network, computer hardware or software failure of any kind. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. Entries will become the property of the Promoter.
9. The prize is one night’s bed and breakfast at the four-star, Lawlor’s of Naas Town Centre Hotel for two people, staying on the evening of the 21st of September, 2024. The prize also includes two ‘bundle tickets’ to Taste of Kildare 2024 which includes admission for two people and two signature tasting dishes at the festival from any of the participating restaurants on site at Taste of Kildare. There will be one winner.
10. All prizes will be subject to any additional terms and conditions of the supplier of the prize to the Promoter. Over 18′s only. No cash alternative. The overnight stay at Lawlor’s of Naas Town Centre Hotel must be used on the night of the 21st of September 2024. Tickets for Taste of Kildare are for Sat 21st of September 2024. Excludes transfers and alcohol. Cannot be refunded or redeemed for cash.
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