SUPERVALU'S REAL FOOD KITCHEN
We are thrilled to announce the NEW SuperValu’s Real Food Kitchen at Taste of Dublin 2025. This stage will play host to the very best chefs from home and away, with over 35 demos and plenty of delicious sampling taking place across the four days.
Check out the schedule below!
Thursday June 12th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Sergi Palacin’s journey in gastronomy began at the Cambrils Hospitality School, followed by a formative stage at El Bulli (2009). His career took a global turn when he joined Gaggan Anand (Gaggan Restaurant) in Bangkok, where, as part of the R&D team, he helped propel the restaurant to No. 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants (for four consecutive years) and No. 10 in the world.
Upon returning to Spain, Palacin contributed to the El Bulli Foundation, pioneering projects like Sapiens—a groundbreaking study on snacks—while simultaneously serving as Head Chef at Montbar in Barcelona. His passion for innovation led him to launch The Alchemix, his first solo venture, where he fused global flavors with creative freedom.
In 2023, he unveiled his most ambitious project yet: HIU Restaurant in Cambrils. Featuring an open kitchen and a commitment to sustainability, HIU showcases Palacin’s bold, technique-driven cuisine. His accolades include:
- Recommended Michelin Guide 2024-2025
- Recommended Repsol Guide 2024-2025
- Finalist – IX Chef of the Year Competition 2024
- Finalist – Madrid Foods Competition 2023 (Madrid Fusión)
- Top 20 Best New Openings in Spain 2023 (TAPAS Magazine)
- Award for Best Sustainable Tapa – I Catalunya Tapas Competition 2023
Recognized among the Top 10 Restaurants in Tarragona (Macarfi Guide) and Top 100 in Catalonia, Palacin continues to redefine modern gastronomy—one plate at a time.
Plant Based Cooking: Epic Roasted Spicy Red Pepper Pesto Cauliflower
Since The Happy Pear’s humble beginnings in 2004 in Greystones, County Wicklow, David and Stephen Flynn set out on a mission to inspire people to make their lives better, by eating more veg and having fun.
20 years later, The Happy Pear now consists of that same veg shop, a cafe and bakery in Greystones, over 80 delicious plant based food products (with sold 15 million units sold), 15+ online courses (that over 100k people have taken), a recipe club, 7 cookbooks (sold 500k copies), a 4 acre regenerative organic farm, a coffee roastery, and a social media following of just over 2 million people.
The Happy Pear’s brand ethos is centered around great tasting, great quality, plant-based foods, packaged in a sustainable format and supported through cookbooks, lifestyle based courses and community activities. The products are fully accessible to all consumer food tastes including vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians who are all seeking great tasting plant-based foods.
Beef Teriyaki with Egg Noodles /Chicken Pad Thai w Rice Noodles.
John is an award-winning chef with over 20 years’ experience in Michelin-recognised restaurants across Ireland, the UK, and France. He trained under culinary greats like Sean Kinsella, John Burton Race, and Raymond Blanc, and held key roles in renowned kitchens including L’Ortolan, Le Petit Blanc, and The Park Hotel Kenmare.
Former Head Chef at Marlfield House and chef patron of two Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurants, John now leads Donnybrook Fair’s Central Kitchen as Executive Chef. A Lean Six Sigma practitioner, he specializes in innovation, team development, and operational excellence. In 2024, he was named Ambassador of the Year Europe by The Burnt Chef Project for his work promoting mental health in hospitality.
Summer Entertaining
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.
Summer Entertaining: Food & Wine Pairings
Sarah Butler is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador, home cook, bestselling cookbook author, and content creator from County Mayo, Ireland. Her passion for cooking from scratch and creating simple, delicious meals has resonated with thousands of families across the country. Sarah first began sharing her home-cooked meals and baking ideas online, where her relatable style and practical recipes quickly built a loyal following.
She is the author of several popular cookbooks, including Home Cooking: Simple and Delicious Food for Busy Lives, Comfort Food, and Batch Cooking. Her recipes emphasize ease, everyday ingredients, and thoughtful planning—helping families reduce stress, waste less food, and enjoy more time around the table.
Sarah engages daily with her community on Instagram, where she shares recipes, tips, and answers to followers’ cooking questions. She also writes The Family Cook column for the Irish Examiner and is a regular guest on RTÉ’s Today Show, offering kitchen inspiration to a wide national audience.
With warmth and authenticity, Sarah Butler continues to empower home cooks to find joy and creativity in everyday meals.
Working in wine since the age of 16, Kevin O’Callaghan holds his much-loved position as Wine Expert at SuperValu, where he leads the development of its diverse and award-winning wine portfolio.
With recognised expertise and deep commitment to the world of wine, Kevin collaborates closely with admired winemakers from around the world to curate SuperValu’s own Specially Sourced range, providing customers with high-quality selections without breaking the bank. Kevin always advocates a personal approach to wine, emphasising personal preference over prescriptive recommendations – “no need to follow anyone else’s rules!”, he says.
Kevin frequently shares his knowledge through in-store engagements and public tastings, such as the SuperValu Spanish Wine Event, offering curated experiences under his direction. With his guidance, SuperValu has achieved notable recognition within the industry, with numerous awards such as, ‘Best Supermarket Wine Outlet’, underscoring the success of SuperValu’s award-winning wine range.
Thursday June 12th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Plant Based Cooking: Charred cauliflower with psychedelic sauces
Since The Happy Pear’s humble beginnings in 2004 in Greystones, County Wicklow, David and Stephen Flynn set out on a mission to inspire people to make their lives better, by eating more veg and having fun.
20 years later, The Happy Pear now consists of that same veg shop, a cafe and bakery in Greystones, over 80 delicious plant based food products (with sold 15 million units sold), 15+ online courses (that over 100k people have taken), a recipe club, 7 cookbooks (sold 500k copies), a 4 acre regenerative organic farm, a coffee roastery, and a social media following of just over 2 million people.
The Happy Pear’s brand ethos is centered around great tasting, great quality, plant-based foods, packaged in a sustainable format and supported through cookbooks, lifestyle based courses and community activities. The products are fully accessible to all consumer food tastes including vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians who are all seeking great tasting plant-based foods.
BBQ Hints & Tips and Wine Pairings.
Sarah Butler is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador, home cook, bestselling cookbook author, and content creator from County Mayo, Ireland. Her passion for cooking from scratch and creating simple, delicious meals has resonated with thousands of families across the country. Sarah first began sharing her home-cooked meals and baking ideas online, where her relatable style and practical recipes quickly built a loyal following.
She is the author of several popular cookbooks, including Home Cooking: Simple and Delicious Food for Busy Lives, Comfort Food, and Batch Cooking. Her recipes emphasize ease, everyday ingredients, and thoughtful planning—helping families reduce stress, waste less food, and enjoy more time around the table.
Sarah engages daily with her community on Instagram, where she shares recipes, tips, and answers to followers’ cooking questions. She also writes The Family Cook column for the Irish Examiner and is a regular guest on RTÉ’s Today Show, offering kitchen inspiration to a wide national audience.
With warmth and authenticity, Sarah Butler continues to empower home cooks to find joy and creativity in everyday meals.
Working in wine since the age of 16, Kevin O’Callaghan holds his much-loved position as Wine Expert at SuperValu, where he leads the development of its diverse and award-winning wine portfolio.
With recognised expertise and deep commitment to the world of wine, Kevin collaborates closely with admired winemakers from around the world to curate SuperValu’s own Specially Sourced range, providing customers with high-quality selections without breaking the bank. Kevin always advocates a personal approach to wine, emphasising personal preference over prescriptive recommendations – “no need to follow anyone else’s rules!”, he says.
Kevin frequently shares his knowledge through in-store engagements and public tastings, such as the SuperValu Spanish Wine Event, offering curated experiences under his direction. With his guidance, SuperValu has achieved notable recognition within the industry, with numerous awards such as, ‘Best Supermarket Wine Outlet’, underscoring the success of SuperValu’s award-winning wine range.
John is an award-winning chef with over 20 years’ experience in Michelin-recognised restaurants across Ireland, the UK, and France. He trained under culinary greats like Sean Kinsella, John Burton Race, and Raymond Blanc, and held key roles in renowned kitchens including L’Ortolan, Le Petit Blanc, and The Park Hotel Kenmare.
Former Head Chef at Marlfield House and chef patron of two Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurants, John now leads Donnybrook Fair’s Central Kitchen as Executive Chef. A Lean Six Sigma practitioner, he specializes in innovation, team development, and operational excellence. In 2024, he was named Ambassador of the Year Europe by The Burnt Chef Project for his work promoting mental health in hospitality.
BBQ Hints & Tips and Wine Pairings
Sarah Butler is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador, home cook, bestselling cookbook author, and content creator from County Mayo, Ireland. Her passion for cooking from scratch and creating simple, delicious meals has resonated with thousands of families across the country. Sarah first began sharing her home-cooked meals and baking ideas online, where her relatable style and practical recipes quickly built a loyal following.
She is the author of several popular cookbooks, including Home Cooking: Simple and Delicious Food for Busy Lives, Comfort Food, and Batch Cooking. Her recipes emphasize ease, everyday ingredients, and thoughtful planning—helping families reduce stress, waste less food, and enjoy more time around the table.
Sarah engages daily with her community on Instagram, where she shares recipes, tips, and answers to followers’ cooking questions. She also writes The Family Cook column for the Irish Examiner and is a regular guest on RTÉ’s Today Show, offering kitchen inspiration to a wide national audience.
With warmth and authenticity, Sarah Butler continues to empower home cooks to find joy and creativity in everyday meals.
Working in wine since the age of 16, Kevin O’Callaghan holds his much-loved position as Wine Expert at SuperValu, where he leads the development of its diverse and award-winning wine portfolio.
With recognised expertise and deep commitment to the world of wine, Kevin collaborates closely with admired winemakers from around the world to curate SuperValu’s own Specially Sourced range, providing customers with high-quality selections without breaking the bank. Kevin always advocates a personal approach to wine, emphasising personal preference over prescriptive recommendations – “no need to follow anyone else’s rules!”, he says.
Kevin frequently shares his knowledge through in-store engagements and public tastings, such as the SuperValu Spanish Wine Event, offering curated experiences under his direction. With his guidance, SuperValu has achieved notable recognition within the industry, with numerous awards such as, ‘Best Supermarket Wine Outlet’, underscoring the success of SuperValu’s award-winning wine range.
Friday June 13th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
High Protein Cooking
Michael Dyer and Conor McCallion are the dynamic duo behind Clean Cut Meals, Ireland’s leading meal prep company, delivering healthy, chef-prepared meals straight to doors nationwide. Lifelong friends turned business partners, Micheal and Conor launched Clean Cut Meals in 2015 with a shared vision: to make healthy eating easy, accessible, and delicious for busy people on the go.
Combining Micheal’s background as a professional chef, with Conor’s entrepreneurial drive and marketing savvy, the pair have grown Clean Cut Meals from a local kitchen startup into a nationally recognised nationwide brand. Their mission has remained the same since day one—real food, made fresh, delivered with purpose.
Together, Micheal and Conor have helped thousands of customers transform their relationship with food, proving that convenience doesn’t have to come at the cost of quality or nutrition. With a passionate team and relentless focus on innovation, they continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the health food industry.
Demo and Q&A: Smoothies for Active Families
Daniel Davey is a leading performance nutritionist, 2-time best-selling author and director of performance, known for his work with elite athletes across multiple sports. Over the past decade, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the performance nutrition and lifestyle strategies for two of Ireland’s greatest ever sports teams, the Dublin Senior Football Team and Leinster Rugby. His expertise extends to professional athletes in golf, hockey, athletics, motorsport and cycling.
Daniel believes that true high performance is built on connection, confidence, consistency, simplicity, and enjoyment. His approach is rooted in science but is deeply practical, ensuring that athletes and individuals can apply evidence-based strategies in their everyday lives.
Daniel’s approach bridges the gap between science and practice, ensuring that his clients not only know what to do but feel empowered to take action and make lasting changes.
Family Meals
Sarah Butler is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador, home cook, bestselling cookbook author, and content creator from County Mayo, Ireland. Her passion for cooking from scratch and creating simple, delicious meals has resonated with thousands of families across the country. Sarah first began sharing her home-cooked meals and baking ideas online, where her relatable style and practical recipes quickly built a loyal following.
She is the author of several popular cookbooks, including Home Cooking: Simple and Delicious Food for Busy Lives, Comfort Food, and Batch Cooking. Her recipes emphasize ease, everyday ingredients, and thoughtful planning—helping families reduce stress, waste less food, and enjoy more time around the table.
Sarah engages daily with her community on Instagram, where she shares recipes, tips, and answers to followers’ cooking questions. She also writes The Family Cook column for the Irish Examiner and is a regular guest on RTÉ’s Today Show, offering kitchen inspiration to a wide national audience.
With warmth and authenticity, Sarah Butler continues to empower home cooks to find joy and creativity in everyday meals.
Demo and Q&A: Performance Nutrition in your 9-5
Daniel Davey is a leading performance nutritionist, 2-time best-selling author and director of performance, known for his work with elite athletes across multiple sports. Over the past decade, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the performance nutrition and lifestyle strategies for two of Ireland’s greatest ever sports teams, the Dublin Senior Football Team and Leinster Rugby. His expertise extends to professional athletes in golf, hockey, athletics, motorsport and cycling.
Daniel believes that true high performance is built on connection, confidence, consistency, simplicity, and enjoyment. His approach is rooted in science but is deeply practical, ensuring that athletes and individuals can apply evidence-based strategies in their everyday lives.
Daniel’s approach bridges the gap between science and practice, ensuring that his clients not only know what to do but feel empowered to take action and make lasting changes.
Italian cooking and wine pairing
Born and grown up in Parma, in the heart of the Italian Food Valley, Marco developed a deep passion for food and cooking since childhood through his mother and grandmothers. Fava’s working experience started in Italy where he worked in many authentic Italian restaurants and traditional “trattorie” where he learnt the secrets behind Italy’s most famous recipes appreciated all over the world. His passion for Italian cuisine brought him to Ireland, where he had the pleasure to work in some renowned restaurants and hotels where he developed his career as a professional Chef, committed to bring the best of the Italian culinary tradition to Ireland.
As chef at Italicatessen, Fava supports customers by sharing his expertise and passion for authentic Italian food.
Working in wine since the age of 16, Kevin O’Callaghan holds his much-loved position as Wine Expert at SuperValu, where he leads the development of its diverse and award-winning wine portfolio.
With recognised expertise and deep commitment to the world of wine, Kevin collaborates closely with admired winemakers from around the world to curate SuperValu’s own Specially Sourced range, providing customers with high-quality selections without breaking the bank. Kevin always advocates a personal approach to wine, emphasising personal preference over prescriptive recommendations – “no need to follow anyone else’s rules!”, he says.
Kevin frequently shares his knowledge through in-store engagements and public tastings, such as the SuperValu Spanish Wine Event, offering curated experiences under his direction. With his guidance, SuperValu has achieved notable recognition within the industry, with numerous awards such as, ‘Best Supermarket Wine Outlet’, underscoring the success of SuperValu’s award-winning wine range.
Friday June 13th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Family Meals
Sarah Butler is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador, home cook, bestselling cookbook author, and content creator from County Mayo, Ireland. Her passion for cooking from scratch and creating simple, delicious meals has resonated with thousands of families across the country. Sarah first began sharing her home-cooked meals and baking ideas online, where her relatable style and practical recipes quickly built a loyal following.
She is the author of several popular cookbooks, including Home Cooking: Simple and Delicious Food for Busy Lives, Comfort Food, and Batch Cooking. Her recipes emphasize ease, everyday ingredients, and thoughtful planning—helping families reduce stress, waste less food, and enjoy more time around the table.
Sarah engages daily with her community on Instagram, where she shares recipes, tips, and answers to followers’ cooking questions. She also writes The Family Cook column for the Irish Examiner and is a regular guest on RTÉ’s Today Show, offering kitchen inspiration to a wide national audience.
With warmth and authenticity, Sarah Butler continues to empower home cooks to find joy and creativity in everyday meals.
Lobster with Miso Butter
JP McMahon is a chef, restaurateur and author. He is owner and culinary director of Michelin-starred Aniar Restaurant, award-winning Spanish restaurant Cava Bodega and he also runs the Aniar Boutique Cookery School. In 2022 Jp launched Jp McMahon Culinary Consultancy and works nationally and internationally. In May 2025 Jp announced plans to open Kombu, a new Ramen and Bao Bar in Galway later this Summer.
JP is committed to the educational and ethical aspects of food, to buying and supporting the best of local and free-range produce, and engaging directly with farmers and producers.JP is the founder and plays host to one of the biggest and most talked about international food events in Europe, Food on the Edge. The highly successful inaugural event took place in Galway in October 2015 followed by equally acclaimed annual events to 2019. The 2020 event fell victim to Covid, however the team published an ebook ‘Lessons from Lockdown: Cooking after Covid’ featuring many former speakers and voices from the industry and 2021 saw the return of Food on the Edge in a blended format with both in person and virtual speakers and delegates joining from across the world; plans are afoot for FOTE2025 which will see the event celebrate it’s 10th birthday. The event features the best international chefs from across the globe. Director, founding and current chair of the Galway Food Festival, JP is an ambassador for Irish food travelling widely to promote Ireland, its produce and food culture.
He is also an ambassador for Spanish food in Ireland in particular promoting the wines of Rías Baixas (Galicia) and Jerez. JP is a member of Euro-Toques Ireland.
MEDIA: Published author and writer of ‘Tapas, A Taste of Spain in Ireland‘ (4th edition)
‘The Irish Cookbook’ (Phaidon 2020) and ‘An Alphabet of Aniar: Notes on a New Irish Cuisine’ (Godot Press 2023). ‘An Irish Food Story 100 Foods that Made Us’ was published, in October 2024, by Nine Bean Rows Books followed the publication of a collection of Jp’s plays ‘PLAYS 2010-2024′ by Godot Press in December.
He is a food writer and contributor to the Irish Times. He is a regular contributor to Radio One and Newstalk radio and has a monthly slot on RTE TV; he was twice the winning mentor for the RTE Series Taste of Success.
More information to follow…
Saturday June 14th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
John is an award-winning chef with over 20 years’ experience in Michelin-recognised restaurants across Ireland, the UK, and France. He trained under culinary greats like Sean Kinsella, John Burton Race, and Raymond Blanc, and held key roles in renowned kitchens including L’Ortolan, Le Petit Blanc, and The Park Hotel Kenmare.
Former Head Chef at Marlfield House and chef patron of two Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurants, John now leads Donnybrook Fair’s Central Kitchen as Executive Chef. A Lean Six Sigma practitioner, he specializes in innovation, team development, and operational excellence. In 2024, he was named Ambassador of the Year Europe by The Burnt Chef Project for his work promoting mental health in hospitality.
Sarah Butler is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador, home cook, bestselling cookbook author, and content creator from County Mayo, Ireland. Her passion for cooking from scratch and creating simple, delicious meals has resonated with thousands of families across the country. Sarah first began sharing her home-cooked meals and baking ideas online, where her relatable style and practical recipes quickly built a loyal following.
She is the author of several popular cookbooks, including Home Cooking: Simple and Delicious Food for Busy Lives, Comfort Food, and Batch Cooking. Her recipes emphasize ease, everyday ingredients, and thoughtful planning—helping families reduce stress, waste less food, and enjoy more time around the table.
Sarah engages daily with her community on Instagram, where she shares recipes, tips, and answers to followers’ cooking questions. She also writes The Family Cook column for the Irish Examiner and is a regular guest on RTÉ’s Today Show, offering kitchen inspiration to a wide national audience.
With warmth and authenticity, Sarah Butler continues to empower home cooks to find joy and creativity in everyday meals.
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel’s Executive Chef, Gareth Mullins has delighted patrons of five-star hotels in Ireland and Australia for over 20 years. Throughout his career, Gareth has garnered extraordinary culinary achievements including being appointed Head of Euro-Toques Ireland – a nurturing community of like-minded chefs, cooks, producers, and educators that celebrates the best of Ireland’s food and drink, founded by the great Myrtle Allen. Now is the head of the Euro-Toques young chef of the year competition.
A true Dubliner, Forbes Street is where Gareth’s passion in celebrating Irish produce truly comes to life. Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is an expression of all that’s brilliant in Ireland’s eclectic capital city. Where innovation and imagination meets hospitality and comfort, Forbes Street showcases an ever-evolving menu with the best local produce from land and sea.
Gareth is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador and also has a weekly slot on Newstalks Pat Kenny Show and is frequent chef on The Six O’Clock Show as well as that Gareth is also the co-host of the ‘Podcast Dishing it out’.
More information to follow…
John is an award-winning chef with over 20 years’ experience in Michelin-recognised restaurants across Ireland, the UK, and France. He trained under culinary greats like Sean Kinsella, John Burton Race, and Raymond Blanc, and held key roles in renowned kitchens including L’Ortolan, Le Petit Blanc, and The Park Hotel Kenmare.
Former Head Chef at Marlfield House and chef patron of two Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurants, John now leads Donnybrook Fair’s Central Kitchen as Executive Chef. A Lean Six Sigma practitioner, he specializes in innovation, team development, and operational excellence. In 2024, he was named Ambassador of the Year Europe by The Burnt Chef Project for his work promoting mental health in hospitality.
Saturday June 14th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel’s Executive Chef, Gareth Mullins has delighted patrons of five-star hotels in Ireland and Australia for over 20 years. Throughout his career, Gareth has garnered extraordinary culinary achievements including being appointed Head of Euro-Toques Ireland – a nurturing community of like-minded chefs, cooks, producers, and educators that celebrates the best of Ireland’s food and drink, founded by the great Myrtle Allen. Now is the head of the Euro-Toques young chef of the year competition.
A true Dubliner, Forbes Street is where Gareth’s passion in celebrating Irish produce truly comes to life. Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is an expression of all that’s brilliant in Ireland’s eclectic capital city. Where innovation and imagination meets hospitality and comfort, Forbes Street showcases an ever-evolving menu with the best local produce from land and sea.
Gareth is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador and also has a weekly slot on Newstalks Pat Kenny Show and is frequent chef on The Six O’Clock Show as well as that Gareth is also the co-host of the ‘Podcast Dishing it out’.
Sarah Butler is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador, home cook, bestselling cookbook author, and content creator from County Mayo, Ireland. Her passion for cooking from scratch and creating simple, delicious meals has resonated with thousands of families across the country. Sarah first began sharing her home-cooked meals and baking ideas online, where her relatable style and practical recipes quickly built a loyal following.
She is the author of several popular cookbooks, including Home Cooking: Simple and Delicious Food for Busy Lives, Comfort Food, and Batch Cooking. Her recipes emphasize ease, everyday ingredients, and thoughtful planning—helping families reduce stress, waste less food, and enjoy more time around the table.
Sarah engages daily with her community on Instagram, where she shares recipes, tips, and answers to followers’ cooking questions. She also writes The Family Cook column for the Irish Examiner and is a regular guest on RTÉ’s Today Show, offering kitchen inspiration to a wide national audience.
With warmth and authenticity, Sarah Butler continues to empower home cooks to find joy and creativity in everyday meals.
Sinéad Smyth a freelance wine consultant from Dublin whose passion lies in sharing stories from winemakers around the globe and helping people fall in love with the world of wine through her Instagram adventures and tastings. Sinéad is obsessed with Champagne and holds a Spanish Wine Educator diploma.
She is part of the Champagne Academy, where she travelled to France to spend a week in the region learning about all things Champagne. Sineád is also one of the Irish Times 50 people to watch in 2024 and she was named in Char Magazine as one of “10 Female Innovators Leading Dublin’s Food Scene”.
Sinéad is also a passionate foodie and holds a BA in Culinary Arts and received a scholarship to the MAD Academy in Copenhagen – a hospitality school set up by Michelin star chef René Redzepi of Noma.
You’ll also find her feeding hungry foodies lovers as a guide with Delicious Dublin Tours.
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel’s Executive Chef, Gareth Mullins has delighted patrons of five-star hotels in Ireland and Australia for over 20 years. Throughout his career, Gareth has garnered extraordinary culinary achievements including being appointed Head of Euro-Toques Ireland – a nurturing community of like-minded chefs, cooks, producers, and educators that celebrates the best of Ireland’s food and drink, founded by the great Myrtle Allen. Now is the head of the Euro-Toques young chef of the year competition.
A true Dubliner, Forbes Street is where Gareth’s passion in celebrating Irish produce truly comes to life. Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is an expression of all that’s brilliant in Ireland’s eclectic capital city. Where innovation and imagination meets hospitality and comfort, Forbes Street showcases an ever-evolving menu with the best local produce from land and sea.
Gareth is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador and also has a weekly slot on Newstalks Pat Kenny Show and is frequent chef on The Six O’Clock Show as well as that Gareth is also the co-host of the ‘Podcast Dishing it out’.
A graduate of Miralbueno Hospitality School in Zaragoza, Rubén Martín honed his craft under Michelin-starred Chef Carmelo Bosque and culinary innovator Daniel Yranzo at the region’s most respected restaurants. His career simmered to perfection through relentless dedication—equal parts tradition, innovation, and heart.
By age 24, he transformed Bistró Casa & Tinelo into Aragón’s benchmark for zero-kilometer organic cuisine, earning acclaim for dishes that celebrated local terroir. Never one to rest, Martín shares his passion widely:
- TV Personality: Judge/mentor on “La Batalla de las Tapas”
- Educator: Leads workshops and restaurant consultancy
- Health Advocate: Collaborates with ALDEHA (food/sports/healthy habits) and ATADES’ Inclucina Club
Culinary Philosophy:
“My kitchen roots run deep—intense flavors, hyperlocal products (especially my obsession with borraja, Aragón’s humble star green), and a playful twist.”
Current Projects with the Zaragoza’s Grupo Vaquer:
- LA FLOR DE LIS: Elevated Aragonese tavern
- TAJO BAJO: Pilar Square’s modern-meets-traditional hub
- RÚSTICCO (newest): Fire-kissed ancestral flavors, from wood-grilled lamb to ember-roasted vegetables
Sunday June 15th: Afternoon Session 12.00pm - 4.30pm
A graduate of Miralbueno Hospitality School in Zaragoza, Rubén Martín honed his craft under Michelin-starred Chef Carmelo Bosque and culinary innovator Daniel Yranzo at the region’s most respected restaurants. His career simmered to perfection through relentless dedication—equal parts tradition, innovation, and heart.
By age 24, he transformed Bistró Casa & Tinelo into Aragón’s benchmark for zero-kilometer organic cuisine, earning acclaim for dishes that celebrated local terroir. Never one to rest, Martín shares his passion widely:
- TV Personality: Judge/mentor on “La Batalla de las Tapas”
- Educator: Leads workshops and restaurant consultancy
- Health Advocate: Collaborates with ALDEHA (food/sports/healthy habits) and ATADES’ Inclucina Club
Culinary Philosophy:
“My kitchen roots run deep—intense flavors, hyperlocal products (especially my obsession with borraja, Aragón’s humble star green), and a playful twist.”
Current Projects with the Zaragoza’s Grupo Vaquer:
- LA FLOR DE LIS: Elevated Aragonese tavern
- TAJO BAJO: Pilar Square’s modern-meets-traditional hub
- RÚSTICCO (newest): Fire-kissed ancestral flavors, from wood-grilled lamb to ember-roasted vegetables
John is an award-winning chef with over 20 years’ experience in Michelin-recognised restaurants across Ireland, the UK, and France. He trained under culinary greats like Sean Kinsella, John Burton Race, and Raymond Blanc, and held key roles in renowned kitchens including L’Ortolan, Le Petit Blanc, and The Park Hotel Kenmare.
Former Head Chef at Marlfield House and chef patron of two Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurants, John now leads Donnybrook Fair’s Central Kitchen as Executive Chef. A Lean Six Sigma practitioner, he specializes in innovation, team development, and operational excellence. In 2024, he was named Ambassador of the Year Europe by The Burnt Chef Project for his work promoting mental health in hospitality.
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel’s Executive Chef, Gareth Mullins has delighted patrons of five-star hotels in Ireland and Australia for over 20 years. Throughout his career, Gareth has garnered extraordinary culinary achievements including being appointed Head of Euro-Toques Ireland – a nurturing community of like-minded chefs, cooks, producers, and educators that celebrates the best of Ireland’s food and drink, founded by the great Myrtle Allen. Now is the head of the Euro-Toques young chef of the year competition.
A true Dubliner, Forbes Street is where Gareth’s passion in celebrating Irish produce truly comes to life. Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is an expression of all that’s brilliant in Ireland’s eclectic capital city. Where innovation and imagination meets hospitality and comfort, Forbes Street showcases an ever-evolving menu with the best local produce from land and sea.
Gareth is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador and also has a weekly slot on Newstalks Pat Kenny Show and is frequent chef on The Six O’Clock Show as well as that Gareth is also the co-host of the ‘Podcast Dishing it out’.
Lilly Higgins is an award-winning food writer, photographer and content creator. She had a weekly column in The Irish Times Magazine for a decade now and is a member of the Irish Food Writers Guild. Lilly has won Cookery Writer of The Year 2021, 2022 & 2024 from The Irish Food Writers Awards.
Sinéad Smyth a freelance wine consultant from Dublin whose passion lies in sharing stories from winemakers around the globe and helping people fall in love with the world of wine through her Instagram adventures and tastings. Sinéad is obsessed with Champagne and holds a Spanish Wine Educator diploma.
She is part of the Champagne Academy, where she travelled to France to spend a week in the region learning about all things Champagne. Sineád is also one of the Irish Times 50 people to watch in 2024 and she was named in Char Magazine as one of “10 Female Innovators Leading Dublin’s Food Scene”.
Sinéad is also a passionate foodie and holds a BA in Culinary Arts and received a scholarship to the MAD Academy in Copenhagen – a hospitality school set up by Michelin star chef René Redzepi of Noma.
You’ll also find her feeding hungry foodies lovers as a guide with Delicious Dublin Tours.
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel’s Executive Chef, Gareth Mullins has delighted patrons of five-star hotels in Ireland and Australia for over 20 years. Throughout his career, Gareth has garnered extraordinary culinary achievements including being appointed Head of Euro-Toques Ireland – a nurturing community of like-minded chefs, cooks, producers, and educators that celebrates the best of Ireland’s food and drink, founded by the great Myrtle Allen. Now is the head of the Euro-Toques young chef of the year competition.
A true Dubliner, Forbes Street is where Gareth’s passion in celebrating Irish produce truly comes to life. Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is an expression of all that’s brilliant in Ireland’s eclectic capital city. Where innovation and imagination meets hospitality and comfort, Forbes Street showcases an ever-evolving menu with the best local produce from land and sea.
Gareth is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador and also has a weekly slot on Newstalks Pat Kenny Show and is frequent chef on The Six O’Clock Show as well as that Gareth is also the co-host of the ‘Podcast Dishing it out’.
Sarah Butler is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador, home cook, bestselling cookbook author, and content creator from County Mayo, Ireland. Her passion for cooking from scratch and creating simple, delicious meals has resonated with thousands of families across the country. Sarah first began sharing her home-cooked meals and baking ideas online, where her relatable style and practical recipes quickly built a loyal following.
She is the author of several popular cookbooks, including Home Cooking: Simple and Delicious Food for Busy Lives, Comfort Food, and Batch Cooking. Her recipes emphasize ease, everyday ingredients, and thoughtful planning—helping families reduce stress, waste less food, and enjoy more time around the table.
Sarah engages daily with her community on Instagram, where she shares recipes, tips, and answers to followers’ cooking questions. She also writes The Family Cook column for the Irish Examiner and is a regular guest on RTÉ’s Today Show, offering kitchen inspiration to a wide national audience.
With warmth and authenticity, Sarah Butler continues to empower home cooks to find joy and creativity in everyday meals.
Sunday June 15th: Evening Session 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Lilly Higgins is an award-winning food writer, photographer and content creator. She had a weekly column in The Irish Times Magazine for a decade now and is a member of the Irish Food Writers Guild. Lilly has won Cookery Writer of The Year 2021, 2022 & 2024 from The Irish Food Writers Awards.
Sarah Butler is a SuperValu Brand Ambassador, home cook, bestselling cookbook author, and content creator from County Mayo, Ireland. Her passion for cooking from scratch and creating simple, delicious meals has resonated with thousands of families across the country. Sarah first began sharing her home-cooked meals and baking ideas online, where her relatable style and practical recipes quickly built a loyal following.
She is the author of several popular cookbooks, including Home Cooking: Simple and Delicious Food for Busy Lives, Comfort Food, and Batch Cooking. Her recipes emphasize ease, everyday ingredients, and thoughtful planning—helping families reduce stress, waste less food, and enjoy more time around the table.
Sarah engages daily with her community on Instagram, where she shares recipes, tips, and answers to followers’ cooking questions. She also writes The Family Cook column for the Irish Examiner and is a regular guest on RTÉ’s Today Show, offering kitchen inspiration to a wide national audience.
With warmth and authenticity, Sarah Butler continues to empower home cooks to find joy and creativity in everyday meals.
More information coming soon…
SUPERVALU'S REAL FOOD KITCHEN
We are thrilled to announce the NEW SuperValu’s Real Food Kitchen at Taste of Dublin 2025. This stage will play host to the very best chefs from home and away, with over 35 demos and plenty of delicious sampling taking place across the four days.
Get ready for the full line-up and schedules coming very soon!
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
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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.
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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!
