Global Flavours in Kildare

Food lovers are invited to indulge in a culinary celebration at the 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival. Set against the scenic backdrop of Naas Racecourse from 20th - 22nd of September, this year's festival is organised by Into Kildare, the tourism board for County Kildare, and is supported by Ballymore.

The event is being billed as “Kildare’s biggest restaurant” and  will have a network of over 100 partners in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Áine Mangan, CEO of Into Kildare, said:

“Into Kildare represents the tourism and hospitality industry in the county, and Taste of Kildare showcases the very best of food and hospitality we have to offer. Our past successes at venues like The Curragh in 2022, and previously at The K Club, are a testament to the vibrant food and hospitality we have in this region.”

The event will feature a lineup of chefs including Rachel Allen, Derry Clarke, Gary O’Hanlon, Ross Lewis, Martin Shanahan, Natalie Collins, Jordan Bailey, Holly White, Mindi Keane, Duro Vdovic, Melissa McCabe and Martin Lewis.

Naas Racecourse will be laid out into different zones including “Tastes of the World”, “The Terrace”, “BBQ Experience”, “Harvest Lunch Experience”, “The Cocktail Bar” and a VIP Garden Area and VIP Lounge. There is also a food truck village, music stage and the Bord Na Móna Family and Kids Zone.

Participating restaurants include Neighbourhood Naas, Springfield Hotel, Cliff at Lyons, The Glenroyal, Fallon’s of Kilcullen, Lock 13, Silken Thomas, Harte’s of Kildare, The K Club, The Club at Goffs, Barberstown, Saba, Ballymore Inn, The Dewdrop Inn, Killashee Hotel, The Osprey Hotel, Carton House, Ely Wine Bar, Lock 13, Lily and Wild, Orby’s by Lucy and Lemongrass Fusion.