FOOD FOR THOUGHT WITH LOVIN DUBLIN
The Food for Thought talk stage with Lovin Dublin offers a relaxed chance for you to get up close and personal with an array of foodie talent and experts. Join us for tastings, panel discussions, masterclasses and producer showcases from an eclectic lineup of restaurateurs, chefs and Ireland’s most interesting artisan producers.
Discover and learn about food trends from new to niche while enjoying our carefully curated line up of content. Enjoy the opportunity to meet the maker of your favourite artisan producer and taste wines from regions far beyond our foodie island.
Food for Thought with Lovin Dublin has been co-curated and will be MCed by radio host Sharon Noonan and Lovin Dublin’s Marcus O’Laoire.
SCHEDULES
Thursday June 13th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
This panel discussion will feature insights from Team TikTok alongside two beloved foodie creators; Scratch Baker & Little Lou Cooks. From viral recipes to behind-the-scenes secrets, we’ll uncover the latest trends shaping the #TikTokFood community. Don’t miss your chance to savour the flavours of TikTok’s vibrant food scene!
Food For Thought founder Dan Hannigan one of the foremost voices on mental wellbeing in kitchens will share his story, the Food For Thought Dinner Series and how we can work towards improving mental health in kitchens everywhere.
Alex O’Neill and Richie Castillo are the combined brains and brawn behind Bahay, the much loved Filipino popup. We’ll be talking to them about kicking off a new Banana Ketchup business!
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with Holly White to learn how to make a plant-based way of life tasty and most importantly easy! Holly will share her plant-based meal prepping tips, simple swaps to make at home, how to deal with blended households, supplements and eating out
Thursday June 13th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Fallon Moore from Blas na hÉireann/Irish Food Awards in conversation with Sharon Noonan.
Fallon will share the stories behind a selection of Blas award-winning alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and invite the audience to have a taste!
More information to come…
Enjoy a taste of and hear the story of the award-winning Valentia Island Vermouth, the first ever Irish vermouth created by the innovative wife-and-wife team Anna and Orla Snook O’Carroll.
Friday June 14th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Join Dec of Howth’s iconic King Sitric restaurant and well know Lobster Specialist, as he provides the ultimate Balscadden Bay Lobster masterclass
Ali Dunworth loves pints so much she wrote an amazing book about them. Join Lovin’ host Marcus O’Laoire as he and Ali deep dive into the customs, culture and craic behind the round that binds us
Come enjoy a bite of art with as we explore Ireland’s art through the lens of food and drink and the evolution of the Irish pantry in popular art. From paintings of potato farmers to all-male club wine drinkers, fair goers, farm animals, seaweed gatherers, and other slices of Irish food and drink culture.
Join Dee Buckley as she gives you the lowdown on low sugar juicing and hidden veggie smoothies for kids. Healthy never tasted so good!
Friday June 14th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Darren Geraghty has been at the top of the Irish cocktail scene for over a decade and now heads up the bar in Hawksmoore. Join Darren, as he offers insider tips on everything you need to know about the world of Martini’s; shaken, stirred or dirty!
Join Cassie Stokes in partnership with Mastercard to hear her talk about the Best of Ireland, including her favourite parts of the country and some great people she has met whilst traveling around
Food & drink consultant, Santina Kennedy, invites the audience to enjoy a food and whiskey pairing experience featuring Powerscourt Distillery’s Fercullen Irish Whiskey.
Saturday June 15th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Join Gerry Ó Farrell, Founder and Co Director of Barbecue sensation, Smokin Bones, as he talks about authentic American BBQ and his new retail item the Pulled Pork Pouches
Amassing over 100k followers in a matter of months, Ciaran will be telling us how he’s captured that lightening in a bottle as one of Ireland’s top food creators, by zoning into the simple things
Watch this space…
Sharon Noonan in conversation with Kyle Petrie, CEO & Co-Owner of Openhive.
Kyle will give an insight into combining modern and sustainable techniques with the traditional art of keeping bees and the provenance of raw Irish honey.
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with former Bake-Off contestant Romain Tessier to hear more about the Arty Baker story and indulge in some French patisserie nibbles!
Saturday June 15th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Whole Catch is the 10th cookbook in the Blasta Books series.
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with Aishling, Head chef and owner of Cork’s award-winning Goldie Restaurant as she challenges the idea of the ‘catch of the day’ and offers pro-tips on how to cook fish perfectly
Bar 1661 has been crowned best bar in the country more times than anywhere else in Ireland, and we’re going to find out what there secret is and also find out why Dave is bringing the ancient Irish spirit of Poitin into the future!
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with award-winning Dane, Majken Bech-Bailey. Majken is renowned for her non-alcoholic mixology expertise using fresh and seasonal Irish ingredients and will share her tips to recreate delicious non-alcoholic drinks at home.
Sunday June 16th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with Caryna, founder of Camerino Bakery, as she shares her love of baking.
Plus taste her favourite cake, a delicious honey cake with stained glass pear!
Watch this space…
Victory Chikwadoro is a food writer, activist and the force of nature behind Bia Zine – a publication which centres communities of colour in Ireland and celebrates their food and their stories.
Cavan’s Peter Monaghan is a farmer with a difference. In conversation with Sharon Noonan Peter will share his story about his passion for farming and how his need to diversify brought him to setting up “Inis Escargot” one of Ireland’s largest and high-profile snail farms.
Sunday June 16th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Dublin’s favourite rockstar bartender, Anne Gilhooley, takes us though a history of Tiki Drinks, and shows us where they’re going. Expect flames, theatre and fabulous drinks!
More to be announced soon…
Food & drink consultant, Santina Kennedy, invites the audience to enjoy a food and whiskey
pairing experience featuring Powerscourt Distillery’s Fercullen Irish Whiskey.
| 1:30pm | Food Nostalgia with JP McMahon & Sharon Noonan | Join JP & Sharon as they take a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 2:15pm | Meet the Maker; King of Kefir | Heard of Kefir but not sure what it is? Here’s your chance to ask Gerry Scullion, the King of Kefir everything about this super-healthy fermented non-alcoholic drink |
| 3pm | Kitchen Skills; Karen O’Donoghue, bread workshop | Join The Happy Tummy co-founder, who will be revealing clever hacks on bread preparation for better gut health |
| 3:45pm | Coffee Masterclass with De’Longhi | Join De’Longhi Expert, Maria Simmonds on how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Followed by coffee cocktail expert Orlando who will showcase his twist on the perfect espresso martini |
| 7pm | Meet the Maker; Gorditas Bakes | Meet Grace Reddin, the woman described in McKenna’s Guide as taking the traditional Argentinian delicacies Alfajores ‘into the stratosphere’. You’ll thank us later! |
| 7:45pm | In conversation with OpenHive Honey | A unique opportunity to hear directly from Dublin based bee-keepers OpenHive Honey on their fascinating and important work involving the conservation of our native Irish honey bee |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talks & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 1:30pm | Kitchen Skills with Erica Drum | Join TV Chef and Conscious Cook, Erica Drum who will be showing how to make your own vegetable stock from scratch |
| 2:15pm | In conversation with Nicola Matthews of Tony’s Chololonely | Nicola Nicola Matthews aka ‘The Countess of Cocoa’ will talk about how making delicious chocolate can also fair and equitable throughout the entire chocolate supply chain |
| 3pm | Meet the Maker with Maria Flynn of Ballymakenny Farm | Potatoes rule on Ballymakenny Farm; let Maria tell you all about growing Purple Heritage and speciality potatoes in Co Louth |
| 7pm | Kitchen Skills: Marcus O’Laoire | Join DJ/Chef/Party Maker/Sandwich King/MC Marcus who is going to show you how to make a peppercorn sauce from scratch |
| 7:45pm | The Science of Food with Ivan Varian | In conversation with Ivan Varian of The Dalkey Food Company, on the fascinating subject of the science of food and cooking |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talk & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 12:45pm | Whiskey Talks & Tastings with Powerscourt Distillery | Join Food & Beverage specialist, Santina Kennedy on a fascinating talk around whiskey pairing with Fercullen Irish Whiske |
| 1:30pm | Food ‘Grammers Panel | Ever wondered how to build a community on social media or to become a successful food content creator? Listen in as Irah Mari (@foodstagram), Rachel Hornibrook & Eoin Sheehan (tbc) spill the beans! |
| 2:15pm | Meet the Maker; Blanco Nino | Sit back and enjoy the ride as founder of Blanco Nino, Phil regales you with stories of his mission to learn how to make the most authentic Mexican corn tortillas |
| 3pm | Kitchen Skills with Fingal Ferguson | Fingal Ferguson knows his knives and will be teaching you some of the skills he’s honed as a fifth generation Gubbeen farmer, food producer and knife maker |
| 7pm | Meet the Maker; Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese | A chance to meet the people behind the award winning farmhouse cheeses, handmade directly on their farm at the foothills of the Sliabh Aughty mountains. Delicious tastings a must! |
| 7:45pm | Food Nostalgia Chats with Rory O’Connell | Join Ballymaloe’s Chef Rory O’Connell as he takes a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talk & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 12:45pm | Food Nostalgia Panel with Sham Hanifa & Jeeny Maltese | Join chefs Sham Hanifa & Jeeny Maltese as they take a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 1:30pm | Kitchen Skills for Kids | Tips & tricks in the kitchen, for the little ones in your life with Aoife Barker |
| 2:15pm | Blasta Books Authors; The GastroGays | Meet Patrick and Russell, aka the GastroGays, who will be talking about all things deep-fried and delicious from their brand new cookbook, Blasta Books #2: Hot Fat. |
| 3:00pm | To be announced! |
| 7pm | In conversation with… | Spice Bags Podcast hosts Dee Laffan, Mei Chin & Blanca Valencia in conversation |
| 7:45pm | Meet the Maker; Karen O’Neill | A chance to meet The Queen Bee, Karen O’Neill, Beekon Batches founder and taste some of Beekon Batches delicious honey refresher as she invites you to reconnect with the good stuff! |
| 8:30pm | Wine Talks & Tastings; Loose Canon | Join Fabian Beickhorasani of Loose Canon who will be introducing you to the delights of Orange Wine (aka Skin Contact Wine) |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT WITH LOVIN DUBLIN
The Food for Thought talk stage with Lovin Dublin offers a relaxed chance for you to get up close and personal with an array of foodie talent and experts. Join us for tastings, panel discussions, masterclasses and producer showcases from an eclectic lineup of restaurateurs, chefs and Ireland’s most interesting artisan producers.
Discover and learn about food trends from new to niche while enjoying our carefully curated line up of content. Enjoy the opportunity to meet the maker of your favourite artisan producer and taste wines from regions far beyond our foodie island.
Food for Thought with Lovin Dublin has been co-curated and will be MCed by radio host Sharon Noonan and Lovin Dublin’s Marcus O’Laoire.
SCHEDULES
Thursday June 13th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
This panel discussion will feature insights from Team TikTok alongside two beloved foodie creators; Scratch Baker & Little Lou Cooks. From viral recipes to behind-the-scenes secrets, we’ll uncover the latest trends shaping the #TikTokFood community. Don’t miss your chance to savour the flavours of TikTok’s vibrant food scene!
Food For Thought founder Dan Hannigan one of the foremost voices on mental wellbeing in kitchens will share his story, the Food For Thought Dinner Series and how we can work towards improving mental health in kitchens everywhere.
Alex O’Neill and Richie Castillo are the combined brains and brawn behind Bahay, the much loved Filipino popup. We’ll be talking to them about kicking off a new Banana Ketchup business!
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with Holly White to learn how to make a plant-based way of life tasty and most importantly easy! Holly will share her plant-based meal prepping tips, simple swaps to make at home, how to deal with blended households, supplements and eating out
Thursday June 13th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Fallon Moore from Blas na hÉireann/Irish Food Awards in conversation with Sharon Noonan.
Fallon will share the stories behind a selection of Blas award-winning alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and invite the audience to have a taste!
More information to come…
Enjoy a taste of and hear the story of the award-winning Valentia Island Vermouth, the first ever Irish vermouth created by the innovative wife-and-wife team Anna and Orla Snook O’Carroll.
Friday June 14th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Join Dec of Howth’s iconic King Sitric restaurant and well know Lobster Specialist, as he provides the ultimate Balscadden Bay Lobster masterclass
Ali Dunworth loves pints so much she wrote an amazing book about them. Join Lovin’ host Marcus O’Laoire as he and Ali deep dive into the customs, culture and craic behind the round that binds us
Come enjoy a bite of art with as we explore Ireland’s art through the lens of food and drink and the evolution of the Irish pantry in popular art. From paintings of potato farmers to all-male club wine drinkers, fair goers, farm animals, seaweed gatherers, and other slices of Irish food and drink culture.
Join Dee Buckley as she gives you the lowdown on low sugar juicing and hidden veggie smoothies for kids. Healthy never tasted so good!
Friday June 14th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Darren Geraghty has been at the top of the Irish cocktail scene for over a decade and now heads up the bar in Hawksmoore. Join Darren, as he offers insider tips on everything you need to know about the world of Martini’s; shaken, stirred or dirty!
Join Cassie Stokes in partnership with Mastercard to hear her talk about the Best of Ireland, including her favourite parts of the country and some great people she has met whilst traveling around
Food & drink consultant, Santina Kennedy, invites the audience to enjoy a food and whiskey pairing experience featuring Powerscourt Distillery’s Fercullen Irish Whiskey.
Saturday June 15th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Join Gerry Ó Farrell, Founder and Co Director of Barbecue sensation, Smokin Bones, as he talks about authentic American BBQ and his new retail item the Pulled Pork Pouches
Amassing over 100k followers in a matter of months, Ciaran will be telling us how he’s captured that lightening in a bottle as one of Ireland’s top food creators, by zoning into the simple things
Watch this space…
Sharon Noonan in conversation with Kyle Petrie, CEO & Co-Owner of Openhive.
Kyle will give an insight into combining modern and sustainable techniques with the traditional art of keeping bees and the provenance of raw Irish honey.
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with former Bake-Off contestant Romain Tessier to hear more about the Arty Baker story and indulge in some French patisserie nibbles!
Saturday June 15th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Whole Catch is the 10th cookbook in the Blasta Books series.
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with Aishling, Head chef and owner of Cork’s award-winning Goldie Restaurant as she challenges the idea of the ‘catch of the day’ and offers pro-tips on how to cook fish perfectly
Bar 1661 has been crowned best bar in the country more times than anywhere else in Ireland, and we’re going to find out what there secret is and also find out why Dave is bringing the ancient Irish spirit of Poitin into the future!
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with award-winning Dane, Majken Bech-Bailey. Majken is renowned for her non-alcoholic mixology expertise using fresh and seasonal Irish ingredients and will share her tips to recreate delicious non-alcoholic drinks at home.
Sunday June 16th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Join Sharon Noonan in conversation with Caryna, founder of Camerino Bakery, as she shares her love of baking.
Plus taste her favourite cake, a delicious honey cake with stained glass pear!
Watch this space…
Victory Chikwadoro is a food writer, activist and the force of nature behind Bia Zine – a publication which centres communities of colour in Ireland and celebrates their food and their stories.
Cavan’s Peter Monaghan is a farmer with a difference. In conversation with Sharon Noonan Peter will share his story about his passion for farming and how his need to diversify brought him to setting up “Inis Escargot” one of Ireland’s largest and high-profile snail farms.
Sunday June 16th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Dublin’s favourite rockstar bartender, Anne Gilhooley, takes us though a history of Tiki Drinks, and shows us where they’re going. Expect flames, theatre and fabulous drinks!
More to be announced soon…
Food & drink consultant, Santina Kennedy, invites the audience to enjoy a food and whiskey
pairing experience featuring Powerscourt Distillery’s Fercullen Irish Whiskey.
| 1:30pm | Food Nostalgia with JP McMahon & Sharon Noonan | Join JP & Sharon as they take a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 2:15pm | Meet the Maker; King of Kefir | Heard of Kefir but not sure what it is? Here’s your chance to ask Gerry Scullion, the King of Kefir everything about this super-healthy fermented non-alcoholic drink |
| 3pm | Kitchen Skills; Karen O’Donoghue, bread workshop | Join The Happy Tummy co-founder, who will be revealing clever hacks on bread preparation for better gut health |
| 3:45pm | Coffee Masterclass with De’Longhi | Join De’Longhi Expert, Maria Simmonds on how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Followed by coffee cocktail expert Orlando who will showcase his twist on the perfect espresso martini |
| 7pm | Meet the Maker; Gorditas Bakes | Meet Grace Reddin, the woman described in McKenna’s Guide as taking the traditional Argentinian delicacies Alfajores ‘into the stratosphere’. You’ll thank us later! |
| 7:45pm | In conversation with OpenHive Honey | A unique opportunity to hear directly from Dublin based bee-keepers OpenHive Honey on their fascinating and important work involving the conservation of our native Irish honey bee |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talks & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 1:30pm | Kitchen Skills with Erica Drum | Join TV Chef and Conscious Cook, Erica Drum who will be showing how to make your own vegetable stock from scratch |
| 2:15pm | In conversation with Nicola Matthews of Tony’s Chololonely | Nicola Matthews aka ‘The Countess of Cocoa’ will talk about how making delicious chocolate can also fair and equitable throughout the entire chocolate supply chain |
| 3pm | Meet the Maker with Maria Flynn of Ballymakenny Farm | Potatoes rule on Ballymakenny Farm; let Maria tell you all about growing Purple Heritage and speciality potatoes in Co Louth |
| 7pm | Kitchen Skills: Marcus O’Laoire | Join DJ/Chef/Party Maker/Sandwich King/MC Marcus who is going to show you how to make a peppercorn sauce from scratch with |
| 7:45pm | The Science of Foodwith Ivan Varian | In conversation with Ivan Varian of The Dalkey Food Company, on the fascinating subject of the science of food and cooking |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talks & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 12:45pm | Whiskey Talks & Tastings with Powerscourt Distillery | Join Food & Beverage specialist, Santina Kennedy on a fascinating talk around whiskey pairing with Fercullen Irish Whiskey |
| 1:30pm | Food ‘Grammers Panel | Ever wondered how to build a community on social media or to become a successful food content creator? Listen in as Irah Mari (@foodstagram), Rachel Hornibrook & Eoin Sheehan (tbc) spill the beans! |
| 2:15pm | Meet the Maker; Blanco Nino | Sit back and enjoy the ride as founder of Blanco Nino, Phil regales you with stories of his mission to learn how to make the most authentic Mexican corn tortillas |
| 3pm | Kitchen Skills with Fingal Ferguson | Fingal Ferguson knows his knives and will be teaching you some of the skills he’s honed as a fifth generation Gubbeen farmer, food producer and knife maker |
| 7pm | Meet the Maker; Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese | A chance to meet the people behind the award winning farmhouse cheeses, handmade directly on their farm at the foothills of the Sliabh Aughty mountains. Delicious tastings a must! |
| 7:45pm | Food Nostalgia Chats with Rory O’Connell | Join Ballymaloe’s Chef Rory O’Connell as he takes a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 8:30pm | Station to Station Wine Talks & Tastings | Don’t miss Rory Craig from “Ireland’s Coolest Online Wine Store” Station to Station, as he enthusiastically continues on his journey to make wine inclusive and accessible to all! |
| 12:45pm | Food Nostalgia Panel with Sham Hanifa & Jeeny Maltese | Join chefs Sham Hanifa & Jeeny Maltese as they take a trip down memory lane, covering everything from childhood favourites and family traditions to the staples that will never get old |
| 1:30pm | Kitchen Skills for Kids | Tips & tricks in the kitchen, for the little ones in your life with Aoife Barker |
| 2:15pm | Blasta Books Authors; the GastroGays | Meet Patrick and Russell, aka the GastroGays, who will be talking about all things deep-fried and delicious from their brand new cookbook, Blasta Books #2: Hot Fat. |
| 3:00pm | To be announced! |
| 7pm | In conversation with… | Spice Bags Podcast hosts Dee Laffan, Mei Chin & Blanca Valencia in conversation |
| 7:45pm | Meet the Maker; Karen O’Neill | A chance to meet The Queen Bee, Karen O’Neill, Beekon Batches founder and taste some of Beekon Batches delicious honey refresher as she invites you to reconnect with the good stuff! |
| 8:30pm | Wine Talks & Tastings; Loose Canon | Join Fabian Beickhorasani of Loose Canon who will be introducing you to the delights of Orange Wine (aka Skin Contact Wine) |
