About Cork on a Fork

Cork has always been known for its rich culinary heritage and vibrant food scene and now you can get a taste of all that the region has to offer at Cork on a Fork Fest, which takes place across Cork City from August 13-17 2025.  

Drawing food enthusiasts from near and far, Cork on a Fork offers a diverse array of experiences to showcase the regions vibrant food culture, including unique dining events, pop-up restaurants, chef collaborations, live cooking demonstrations from top chefs, interactive workshops, food and drink pairings events, bite-sized talks, and plenty of kids’ food activities  

It’s not just a festival; it’s a unique celebration of Cork’s food culture and everything that makes Cork’s food scene special.  It inspires people to connect with our food, our harbour, our land, and each other. It’s a testament to the city’s rich culinary heritage, its talented chefs, its commitment to local produce and sustainability, and its multiculturalism. For anyone passionate about food, this is an unmissable festival that offers magic ingredients and a true taste of Cork.  

Organised by Cork City Council in partnership with local businesses, the festival is supported by the regions producers and stakeholders.

 Background

Established by Cork City Council in 2022, the festival has quickly become a favourite event in the city.  The idea emerged when Cork City Council engaged with local tourism and hospitality stakeholders to support the sector’s post-Covid recovery and position Cork as Ireland’s premier food destination. 

Fáilte Ireland and Cork City Council, along with various stakeholders, are now developing a food destination plan to make Cork the World Region of Gastronomy.  The focus on local and regional produce also feeds into Cork's sustainability and climate goals.

Cork on a Fork Fest is designed to be inclusive and accessible, offering a mix of free and ticketed events for locals and visitors.

Contact:

Contact Niamh Murphy corkonaforkfest@gmail.com / niamh@e-t-c.ie

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