M&S FOOD CHEF’S KITCHEN
We are thrilled to announce the NEW M&S Food Chef’s Kitchen at Taste of Dublin 2024. This stage will play host to the very best chefs from home and away, with 30+ demos taking place across the four days.
View the full line-up and schedules below.
Thursday June 13th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Edward Hayden is a chef and food writer and is very well-known to audiences from his weekly cookery slots on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM. He also presents a weekly radio show, ‘The Saturday Show with Edward Hayden’, every Saturday morning on KCLR96fm.
Mark Moriarty is an award-winning Irish chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to cooking. He is also a renowned TV host, author, columnist for The Irish Times, and ambassador for M&S Food Ireland. Mark has a passion for using local, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to food education.
Holly White has been working as a broadcaster and journalist for over a decade here in Ireland.
This fun event will see two personalities go head to head in a live cook-off on the M&S Food Chef’s Kitchen. Participants will be guided by well-known TV chef Edward Hayden, who will be on hand to oversee the creation of their culinary masterpieces. This unmissable cook-off promises an explosive mix of culinary chaos and lots of laughs! Stay tuned for more to be announced!
JP McMahon is a renowned chef, restaurateur and author. JP will be representing our charity partner, Peter McVerry Trust, who have produced The Gathered Table: A Taste of Home, a collection of 55 recipes from across Ireland’s food world. All proceeds from the book will go towards Peter McVerry Trust’s work with people impacted by homelessness across Ireland.
Thursday June 13th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
JP McMahon is a renowned chef, restaurateur and author. JP will be representing our charity partner, Peter McVerry Trust, who have produced The Gathered Table: A Taste of Home, a collection of 55 recipes from across Ireland’s food world. All proceeds from the book will go towards Peter McVerry Trust’s work with people impacted by homelessness across Ireland.
Mark Moriarty is an award-winning Irish chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to cooking. He is also a renowned TV host, author, columnist for The Irish Times, and ambassador for M&S Food Ireland. Mark has a passion for using local, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to food education.
Celebrate with us World Tapas Day! Enjoy a spectacular journey through Spain thanks to the diverse tapas prepared by the seven Spanish chefs representing all the different regions collaborating in the feature of Tasting Spain.
Celebrate with us World Tapas Day! Enjoy a spectacular journey through Spain thanks to the diverse tapas prepared by the seven Spanish chefs representing all the different regions collaborating in the feature of Tasting Spain.
Friday June 14th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
As one of Ireland’s most well-known and liked tv cooks and broadcasters each week, Aisling educates, empowers and excites us to create nourishing and wholesome modern dishes.
In its simplest form, Aisling’s food philosophy stems from her heritage and upbringing, but it has a modern and accessible approach. Her modern lifestyle food is all about seasonal and local ingredients, simple culinary techniques and great flavour.
Kwanghi was born in Hong Kong and raised in Buncrana Co.Donegal and from the age of 8, he was helping out in the family restaurant kitchen.
His latest Venture added to his empire is Bites By Kwanghi a street food concept that won him the 2021 RTE Player battle of the food trucks televised competition. Now, in 2022 he has a 100 seater restaurant & Bites on the go, in 2 locations in Dublin City Centre.
Eric Matthews has over 17 years experience working in Michelin starred restaurants around the globe and has trained under some of the best chefs in Ireland and internationally, including Heston Blumenthal, Philip Howard and Guillame Brahimi. Previously, Eric was the head chef of Michelin starred Chapter One in Dublin for six years.
More details coming soon…
The Gran Canaria native chef Guillermo Ramírez has trained and worked in some of the best restaurants in the world and his passion is perfectly combining avant-garde with the tradition of local cuisine.
Friday June 14th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
More details coming soon…
Graham Herterich, aka The Cupcake Bloke, is well known for creating tasty Bakes with conventional and some very unsual flavour combinations, using traditional Irish recipes as inspiration.
Self-taught chef Ramon Accensi Sànchez’s passion for cooking led him from a degree in Business Sciences to the vibrant kitchens of La Ràpita, Varadero, Miami, L’Espurna, Gami, and Kema. Currently, he serves as the Executive Chef at the Gami and Kema Restaurants in Cambrils, infusing his dishes with creativity and expertise.
Saturday June 15th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
A chef with 14 years of experience, he studied for 3 years in one of the most renowned culinary regions of the world: the Basque Country. Now in Gran Canaria he finally fulfilled his dream of merging a traditional Spanish bar with a first-class gastronomic offer where he can now project all his knowledge and use the best products that the island provides.
More details coming soon…
Cornwall-born chef Jordan Bailey, formerly head chef at Aimsir, the fastest ever straight to two-star restaurant in the history of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland, which he ran with his wife and General Manager Majken Bech Bailey.
Jordan and his wife Majken, bring a concentrated level of experience from working at a very high level in Scandinavia, a part of the world that cherishes the hyper-seasonal and values the local larder.
Local from Lanzarote, in Canary Island, his personality is reflected in his cuisine, passionate advocate of local products, bold, and creative. He attempts to combine the native flavours of his island with the experience from his travels.
Aishling Moore is one of Ireland’s most exciting young chefs. Her fish restaurant, Goldie, in Cork’s city centre, has pioneered gill to fin cooking in this country, while producing some of the best, most intriguing and dynamic modern Irish food.
Mark Moriarty is an award-winning Irish chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to cooking. He is also a renowned TV host, author, columnist for The Irish Times, and ambassador for M&S Food Ireland. Mark has a passion for using local, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to food education.
Saturday June 15th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Mark Moriarty is an award-winning Irish chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to cooking. He is also a renowned TV host, author, columnist for The Irish Times, and ambassador for M&S Food Ireland. Mark has a passion for using local, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to food education.
Erica Drum is a TV Chef, cookery tutor, food stylist and supper club host. Erica has worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years. Her ability to explain and teach culinary skills, flavour, taste, and individuality is encouraging and bright.
Jeeny Maltese is a Latin-American born TV chef and food writer. Regularly Featuring as a celebrity chef on RTE One, on the “Today Show with Maura & Daithi” and Virgin Media One on “The Six O’Clock Show”.
She is passionate about all aspects of food and her very own recipes make cooking accessible and approachable for everyone.
Niall’s culinary talent is a fusion of his multicultural experiences across various countries. His approach is refreshingly simple, yet flavorful and elegantly presented. He avoids unnecessary embellishments, staying true to the essence of his business. Whether serving local patrons, islanders, mainland Spaniards, or international tourists, Niall aims to provide an authentic, homely dining experience.
Sunday June 16th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Lizzy Lyons from Listowel, Co Kerry is a noted advocate for healthy eating. A former catering manager at Universal Music in London, Lizzy always wanted to work in hospitality and her passion for cooking began at an early age. While friends were counting their confirmation money, Lizzy was investing in a Kenwood mixer!
Adrian Martin is an Irish chef brought up in County Cavan, Ireland. He trained in some of Ireland’s most renowned restaurants including MacNean House (where he worked for six years) and Michelin Star restaurant, Bon Appetit in Malahide where he was head of Pastry.
Trisha loved her job as a chef but as she approached 30 and found herself weighing 27 stone, she knew something had to be done. She set a goal to shed 13 stone, and has already reached halfway with 7.5 stone lost.
Recognising that an ‘all or nothing’ mindset doesn’t serve anyone is key, too. Ultimately, Trisha wants people to know that no matter how bad things get, you can turn them around, reset and start again.
Self-taught chef Ramon Accensi Sànchez’s passion for cooking led him from a degree in Business Sciences to the vibrant kitchens of La Ràpita, Varadero, Miami, L’Espurna, Gami, and Kema. Currently, he serves as the Executive Chef at the Gami and Kema Restaurants in Cambrils, infusing his dishes with creativity and expertise.
Lanzarote-born Nauzet Betancort, trained by Martin Berasategui, now directs Gastrobodega Martin Berasategui in Valladolid. His cuisine, influenced by his origins, training, and location, champions local produce and blends Canarian, Basque, and global techniques, offering a unique dining experience.
Sunday June 16th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Erica Drum is a TV Chef, cookery tutor, food stylist and supper club host. Erica has worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years. Her ability to explain and teach culinary skills, flavour, taste, and individuality is encouraging and bright.
Watch this space…
Chimac, is a Korean fried chicken restaurant with two locations in Dublin. Garret and Sofie will be on the M&S Food Chef’s Kitchen stage to demonstrate all things Korean fried chicken!
M&S FOOD CHEF’S KITCHEN
We are thrilled to announce the NEW M&S Food Chef’s Kitchen at Taste of Dublin 2024. This stage will play host to the very best chefs from home and away, with 30+ demos taking place across the four days.
View the full line-up and schedules below.
Thursday June 13th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Edward Hayden is a chef and food writer and is very well-known to audiences from his weekly cookery slots on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM. He also presents a weekly radio show, ‘The Saturday Show with Edward Hayden’, every Saturday morning on KCLR96fm.
Mark Moriarty is an award-winning Irish chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to cooking. He is also a renowned TV host, author, columnist for The Irish Times, and ambassador for M&S Food Ireland. Mark has a passion for using local, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to food education.
Holly White has been working as a broadcaster and journalist for over a decade here in Ireland.
This fun event will see two personalities go head to head in a live cook-off on the M&S Food Chef’s Kitchen. Participants will be guided by well-known TV chef Edward Hayden, who will be on hand to oversee the creation of their culinary masterpieces. This unmissable cook-off promises an explosive mix of culinary chaos and lots of laughs! Stay tuned for more to be announced!
JP McMahon is a renowned chef, restaurateur and author. JP will be representing our charity partner, Peter McVerry Trust, who have produced The Gathered Table: A Taste of Home, a collection of 55 recipes from across Ireland’s food world. All proceeds from the book will go towards Peter McVerry Trust’s work with people impacted by homelessness across Ireland.
Thursday June 13th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
JP McMahon is a renowned chef, restaurateur and author. JP will be representing our charity partner, Peter McVerry Trust, who have produced The Gathered Table: A Taste of Home, a collection of 55 recipes from across Ireland’s food world. All proceeds from the book will go towards Peter McVerry Trust’s work with people impacted by homelessness across Ireland.
Mark Moriarty is an award-winning Irish chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to cooking. He is also a renowned TV host, author, columnist for The Irish Times, and ambassador for M&S Food Ireland. Mark has a passion for using local, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to food education.
Celebrate with us World Tapas Day! Enjoy a spectacular journey through Spain thanks to the diverse tapas prepared by the seven Spanish chefs representing all the different regions collaborating in the feature of Tasting Spain.
Celebrate with us World Tapas Day! Enjoy a spectacular journey through Spain thanks to the diverse tapas prepared by the seven Spanish chefs representing all the different regions collaborating in the feature of Tasting Spain.
Friday June 14th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
As one of Ireland’s most well-known and liked tv cooks and broadcasters each week, Aisling educates, empowers and excites us to create nourishing and wholesome modern dishes.
In its simplest form, Aisling’s food philosophy stems from her heritage and upbringing, but it has a modern and accessible approach. Her modern lifestyle food is all about seasonal and local ingredients, simple culinary techniques and great flavour.
Kwanghi was born in Hong Kong and raised in Buncrana Co.Donegal and from the age of 8, he was helping out in the family restaurant kitchen.
His latest Venture added to his empire is Bites By Kwanghi a street food concept that won him the 2021 RTE Player battle of the food trucks televised competition. Now, in 2022 he has a 100 seater restaurant & Bites on the go, in 2 locations in Dublin City Centre.
Eric Matthews has over 17 years experience working in Michelin starred restaurants around the globe and has trained under some of the best chefs in Ireland and internationally, including Heston Blumenthal, Philip Howard and Guillame Brahimi. Previously, Eric was the head chef of Michelin starred Chapter One in Dublin for six years.
More details coming soon…
The Gran Canaria native chef Guillermo Ramírez has trained and worked in some of the best restaurants in the world and his passion is perfectly combining avant-garde with the tradition of local cuisine.
Friday June 14th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
More details coming soon…
Graham Herterich, aka The Cupcake Bloke, is well known for creating tasty Bakes with conventional and some very unsual flavour combinations, using traditional Irish recipes as inspiration.
Self-taught chef Ramon Accensi Sànchez’s passion for cooking led him from a degree in Business Sciences to the vibrant kitchens of La Ràpita, Varadero, Miami, L’Espurna, Gami, and Kema. Currently, he serves as the Executive Chef at the Gami and Kema Restaurants in Cambrils, infusing his dishes with creativity and expertise.
Saturday June 15th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
A chef with 14 years of experience, he studied for 3 years in one of the most renowned culinary regions of the world: the Basque Country. Now in Gran Canaria he finally fulfilled his dream of merging a traditional Spanish bar with a first-class gastronomic offer where he can now project all his knowledge and use the best products that the island provides.
More details coming soon…
Cornwall-born chef Jordan Bailey, formerly head chef at Aimsir, the fastest ever straight to two-star restaurant in the history of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland, which he ran with his wife and General Manager Majken Bech Bailey.
Jordan and his wife Majken, bring a concentrated level of experience from working at a very high level in Scandinavia, a part of the world that cherishes the hyper-seasonal and values the local larder.
Local from Lanzarote, in Canary Island, his personality is reflected in his cuisine, passionate advocate of local products, bold, and creative. He attempts to combine the native flavours of his island with the experience from his travels.
Aishling Moore is one of Ireland’s most exciting young chefs. Her fish restaurant, Goldie, in Cork’s city centre, has pioneered gill to fin cooking in this country, while producing some of the best, most intriguing and dynamic modern Irish food.
Mark Moriarty is an award-winning Irish chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to cooking. He is also a renowned TV host, author, columnist for The Irish Times, and ambassador for M&S Food Ireland. Mark has a passion for using local, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to food education.
Saturday June 15th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Mark Moriarty is an award-winning Irish chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to cooking. He is also a renowned TV host, author, columnist for The Irish Times, and ambassador for M&S Food Ireland. Mark has a passion for using local, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to food education.
Erica Drum is a TV Chef, cookery tutor, food stylist and supper club host. Erica has worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years. Her ability to explain and teach culinary skills, flavour, taste, and individuality is encouraging and bright.
Jeeny Maltese is a Latin-American born TV chef and food writer. Regularly Featuring as a celebrity chef on RTE One, on the “Today Show with Maura & Daithi” and Virgin Media One on “The Six O’Clock Show”.
She is passionate about all aspects of food and her very own recipes make cooking accessible and approachable for everyone.
Niall’s culinary talent is a fusion of his multicultural experiences across various countries. His approach is refreshingly simple, yet flavorful and elegantly presented. He avoids unnecessary embellishments, staying true to the essence of his business. Whether serving local patrons, islanders, mainland Spaniards, or international tourists, Niall aims to provide an authentic, homely dining experience.
Sunday June 16th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Lizzy Lyons from Listowel, Co Kerry is a noted advocate for healthy eating. A former catering manager at Universal Music in London, Lizzy always wanted to work in hospitality and her passion for cooking began at an early age. While friends were counting their confirmation money, Lizzy was investing in a Kenwood mixer!
Adrian Martin is an Irish chef brought up in County Cavan, Ireland. He trained in some of Ireland’s most renowned restaurants including MacNean House (where he worked for six years) and Michelin Star restaurant, Bon Appetit in Malahide where he was head of Pastry.
Trisha loved her job as a chef but as she approached 30 and found herself weighing 27 stone, she knew something had to be done. She set a goal to shed 13 stone, and has already reached halfway with 7.5 stone lost.
Recognising that an ‘all or nothing’ mindset doesn’t serve anyone is key, too. Ultimately, Trisha wants people to know that no matter how bad things get, you can turn them around, reset and start again.
Self-taught chef Ramon Accensi Sànchez’s passion for cooking led him from a degree in Business Sciences to the vibrant kitchens of La Ràpita, Varadero, Miami, L’Espurna, Gami, and Kema. Currently, he serves as the Executive Chef at the Gami and Kema Restaurants in Cambrils, infusing his dishes with creativity and expertise.
Lanzarote-born Nauzet Betancort, trained by Martin Berasategui, now directs Gastrobodega Martin Berasategui in Valladolid. His cuisine, influenced by his origins, training, and location, champions local produce and blends Canarian, Basque, and global techniques, offering a unique dining experience.
Sunday June 16th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Erica Drum is a TV Chef, cookery tutor, food stylist and supper club host. Erica has worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years. Her ability to explain and teach culinary skills, flavour, taste, and individuality is encouraging and bright.
Watch this space…
Chimac, is a Korean fried chicken restaurant with two locations in Dublin. Garret and Sofie will be on the M&S Food Chef’s Kitchen stage to demonstrate all things Korean fried chicken!
