‘Zero Waste’ at Foodfest
Zero Waste will once again be a key driver of the 2025 Dinle Food Festival, as the Kerry town continues on its mission to be the first Irish ‘Zero Landfill Waste’ festival.
Taking place from Friday 3rd to Sunday the 5th of October, food lovers are in for a treat as local food is celebrated at the hero of this year's festival.
Over the weekend the Bia Dingle Showcase, in the centre of the town, will highlight the local food of the Dingle Peninsula as festival goers can meet local producers.
Festivities kick off Friday night with Ceiliúradh Bídh Chorca Dhuibhne. This ticketed event is a harvest celebration of the naturally produced food and drink from the Dingle Peninsula, intertwined with local music, song, food and drink.
Masterclasses include, Cork based Chef Takashi - who was awarded a Michelin Star in his first year after opening Ichigo Ichie, Asia Mahealani McDonagh, the first ever Irish Pâtisserie Champion and the owner of Mahealani Pastries in Galway and Dingles own Peter White, founding member and former president of the Irish Whiskey Society.
The Dingle Food Festival, with the help of the local community sustainability group Transition
Corca Dhuibhne, is continuing on its mission to be Zero-Waste to landfill. Festival goers are encouraged to bring their own bowl, cutlery and cup to help in the effort of reducing the waste that is being created by the festival. Rinse stations and waste segregation bins will be provided.
There will be stainless steel bowls available to rent and return and also festival packs on sale consisting of a bamboo bowl and cutlery set. Taste trail and market outlets will only be serving food onto reusable tableware, with the main aim being to reduce the amount of disposable packaging over the weekend.
Highlights of this year’s festival include the much- loved Taste Trail, where festival goers purchase a book of taste tickets and get to sample food delights throughout the town.
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