First events for Cork on a Fork announced as festival countdown begins

Sun, 11 May, 2025 - 09:00

John O'Shea

The first events have been announced for the Cork on a Fork Fest 2025 programme, celebrating the unique food culture of Cork.

The five-day food festival will run from August 13 to August 17 at various venues around the city.

This celebration of food by Cork City Council will showcase the people, produce, and passion behind the food scene in Cork.

Among the first events revealed for this year’s Cork on a Fork festival programme include The VQ Shared Table sponsored by Birra Moretti, which will host 450 guests on MacCurtain St and see 20 chefs from the city’s VQ area curate shared plates.

Other events include an exclusive Producers Bus Tour, celebrating some of the best food producers in Cork, with behind-the-scenes tastings and insights into their craft.

There also will be a free international tea ceremony and cooking demos at Nano Nagle Place hosted with Cork Migrant Centre.

Additionally, there will be tasting events, workshops, and tours with local breweries and distilleries, including the Franciscan Well Beerfest and Rebel City Distillery.

As well as this, there will be Afternoon Tea on the Train, which will see FoodCloud chefs transform surplus ingredients into a gourmet afternoon tea served aboard a train.

Various street events will also take place along Union Quay.

Further events will be added to the listings in the coming weeks, building towards a full programme of over 100 unique culinary experiences.

Green Party councillor Dan Boyle, Lord Mayor of Cork, said Cork on a Fork “has quickly become one of our city’s most loved festivals” and is “a true celebration of everything that makes Cork’s food culture so unique”.

“This year’s programme is bursting with flavour, innovation and community spirit,” he added. “I encourage everyone to get involved, support local and enjoy the incredible experiences on offer across the city.”