Saturday Cooking Demos - Main Marquee
Cooking Demo with Redmond Cabot, from Cabot’s of Westport.
Join Deirdre Freney, celebrated winner of RTE Today TV’s Home Cook 2026, for an inspiring gluten‑free baking demonstration
Sarah Butler is a renowned home cook, bestselling cookbook author, TV personality, and proud Cong Food Village ambassador.
Martin O’Donnell, Executive Chef, The Grace Hotel, Westport
JP McMahon is a chef, restaurateur, author, and founder of the food symposium Food on the Edge. He is the owner and culinary director of the Michelin-starred Aniar, the award-winning Cava Bodega, and the Aniar Boutique Cookery School.
Jonathan Keane, Executive Head Chef, The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Founding member of Cong Food Village.
Hilary Casey, Sous Chef, Ashford Castle. Explore different vinegar’s and create a selection of dressings, with a focus on zero-waste. Using leaves and vegetables from the Ashford Kitchen Garden.
