Rachel Allen joins forces with Cork restaurant for festival pop-up dinner party

Celebrity chef Rachel Allen from Ballymaloe will collaborate with Isaacs Restaurant on MacCurtain Street for a pop-up dinner as part of the Cork on a Fork Festival.

Rachel, who has garnered acclaim for her approachable cooking style and commitment to using fresh, local ingredients, will craft a menu that highlights the finest produce from Ballymaloe’s organic farm and the freshest fish and shellfish from Ballycotton Bay for the dinner event on Sunday, August 18.

“I am thrilled to be part of the Cork on a Fork Festival and to join forces with Isaacs Restaurant for this special dinner,” Ms Allen said.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the wonderful produce we have at Ballymaloe and the stunning seafood from Ballycotton Bay. I can’t wait to share these dishes with everyone.”

Manager of Isaacs restaurant, Phil Ryan, described the collaboration with Ms Allen as one that “epitomises the spirit of the Cork on a Fork Festival — celebrating local produce and culinary excellence”.

Tickets for the pop-up dinner, which takes place at 6.30pm on Sunday, August 18, are priced at €100 and can be booked directly with Isaacs Restaurant or on their website.