Strong Mayo flavour to Taste of Dublin this year

THERE will be a strong Mayo flavour to this year’s Taste of Dublin after it was revealed a local favourite will be playing a significant role in Ireland’s premier culinary event.

Killala’s Patrick Powell, who is the head chef at the Chiltern Firehouse, is one of the internationally renowned chefs participating this year, displaying their cooking skills to more than 32,000 attendees.

Taste of Dublin will run from June 15 to 18 in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens, with more than 30 leading chefs participating. Patrick will be joined by the likes of Neven Maguire, Kevin Dundon, Darina Allen, Jean Christophe Novelli, Clodagh McKenna, MasterChef Ireland’s Robin Gill, Daniel Clifford and many more.

Additionally, over 20 of Ireland’s finest restaurants will be participating while attendees will have more than 160 food and drink demonstrations and exhibitions to choose from.

“We’re delighted to have representation from Mayo at this year’s Taste of Dublin,” said Taste of Dublin managing director Avril Bannerton. “Every year we seek to provide the very best food and drink experiences from all around Ireland and beyond to our attendees. Taste has developed a reputation for excellence so our team works hard to make sure we maintain the highest possible standards in terms of the restaurants, chefs and demonstrations chosen.

“There is such a strong food and drink scene in Mayo, with so much talent and flavour on offer. We had to build that into our plans for this year, so we’re delighted that Patrick Powell will be on hand to fly the flag for Mayo.”

Further information about this year’s Taste of Dublin is available on www.tasteofdublin.ie Tickets can also be purchased on the website, on sale from €15.