Dining
Enjoy exclusive pop-up dining experiences showcasing Cork’s finest chefs and local produce, hosted in a range of restaurants and unexpected venues across the city.
*Please note booking fees may apply on some events
VQ Shared Table, sponsored by Birra Moretti
5.30pm-9.30pm, Wed 12th Aug, MacCurtain Street
Be part of one of the festival’s most spectacular outdoor events - a long-table shared dining experience on MacCurtain Street for nearly 500 guests This collaborative feast of local produce is cooked and served by businesses from across The VQ, including The Metropole, The Glass Curtain, Greene's, Paladar, The Dean, Isaacs Restaurant, The Address, Da Mirco, The Shelbourne Bar, Gabriel House and Son of a Bun. Tickets includes a welcome drinks reception with Birra Moretti, PepsiCo, and West Cork Whiskey, followed by a 4-course sharing dinner with wines from MacCurtain Wine Cellar. The event will be weather-proofed with a stretch marquee if needed, or indoors at the Metropole Hotel only in the case of severe weather. Sponsored by Birra Moretti and supported by TS Events, PepsiCo, SuperValu, and Clonakilty Blackpudding. *Vegetarian friendly but all allergens cannot be catered for.
€155 | VQ Shared Table Eventbrite
L’Atitude 51 Presents ‘SUPRA’ - a shared table dinner
6.00pm-8.30pm, Thurs Aug 13th, St Peters
A shared table dinner, created by Georgian chefs from Poliphonia Restaurant, Tbilisi in collaboration with L’Atitude 51. A ‘Supra’ (სუფრა) is a choreographed ritual of hospitality that binds food, wine and storytelling into a single shared experience. Celebrate the spirit of this traditional Georgian Feast with a menu combining the finest of Cork's ingredients with Georgia’s rich culinary heritage in the historic setting of St Peter’s Church. True to Georgian tradition, you will be led by a 'Tamada’ (Toastmaster) in an evening of delicious food and unique Georgian wines.
€120 (includes wine) €105 (includes non-alcoholic alternative to wine) | Booking enquiries via latitude51/supra or email info@latitude51.ie | Over 18s
Champagne Lanson Pairing Menu at Orchids
6.30pm, Thurs 13th Aug, Hayfield Manor
Indulge in a culinary celebration of local flavour with a Champagne Lanson Pairing Menu in Orchids. Savour a specially curated menu that highlights the very best of Ireland’s seasonal produce, paired exquisitely with the elegance of Champagne Lanson.
€140 | Contact 021 4845900 or Email Orchids | Over 18s
Hysterical Histories Cork - Dinner theatre experience
7.00pm, Thurs 13th Aug, Friday 14th August, Amicus
A laugh-out-loud 2-course dinner theatre experience unlike anything else in Ireland. This packed performance is suitable for all ages. Discover the highlights of Cork's 1,500 year history and become acquainted with the citys quirky characters. Enjoy Cork cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients served up with live music and plenty of personality as you engage with the actors. Leave with a belly full of food, a warm heart and a pain in your face from laughing.
Adults €50 | Youth (3-12) €27 | u2's Free with discount code: FORKFEST26 Hysterical Dinner at Amicus Thursday
The Faithfuls at The Grand Dame
7.00pm-11.00pm, Thurs 13th Aug, The Imperial, Over 18s
Step into intrigue, deception, and delicious drama at the Faithful’s Night in the Imperial Hotel.. Inspired by the hit TV phenomenon The Traitors, this immersive evening blends a themed dinner with interactive gameplay, secret alliances, and unexpected twists. As courses unfold, so does the mystery - will you spot the traitors in your midst, or will deception win the night? Expect great food, sharp minds, and plenty of suspense.
€80 | The Faithfuls at the Grand Dame Bookings open Thursday 9am | Over 18s
The Cathedral Supper
7.00pm-9.00pm, Thurs 13th Aug, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
Join Michelin-starred Cork chefs Lewis Barker (Terre) and Paul McDonald (Bastion) for an intimate standing small-plate supper in the iconic St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, the historic birthplace of Cork. Enjoy four seasonal small plates/bowls showcasing local ingredients, designed for a social dining experience. The evening also includes a local drinks reception, wine pairings, music, and exclusive insights into the cathedral’s rich heritage. This unique event blends Cork’s culinary and cultural identity in a landmark venue never before used for a dining experience. Black tie.
€125 | The Cathedral Supper Bookings | Over 18s
Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie Evening
7.00pm, Thurs 13th Aug, The Kingsley
A relaxed wine, cheese and charcuterie tasting experience led by knowledgeable experts who will guide you through the flavour combinations and the stories behind them. Whether you're a wine lover or just looking for a sociable evening in a beautiful riverside setting, this is a chance to unwind and discover something new.
€60 | Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie - Eventbrite | Over 18s
Mad Mamma Takeover - Unapologetic Bites
8.00pm, Thurs 13th Aug, Mardyke Entertainment Complex Rooftop
Celebrate the vibrant flavours of Cork and street food at a special dinner launching Mad Mamma by Midleton chef Vanessa Carnieri. Drawing on 18 years of experience and her Brazilian, Italian, and Irish influences, Vanessa will create bold, comforting dishes using the best local ingredients. Guests will enjoy a global street food journey, featuring bites like bacon and cabbage croquettes, hake sliders, spiced beef empanadas, smoked picanha pizza folds, and sweet treats - all served with big flavour and warm hospitality.
€45 | Mad Mamma Takeover - Unapologetic Bites
English Market Taste Trail
12.00pm-3.00pm, Fri 14th Aug, The English Market
Discover a true taste of the English Market, the food heart of Cork City, on this 6-stop taste trail, exclusive to Cork on a Fork. This curated journey invites you to savour a selection of small plates from some of the market’s most loved traders. From On The Hoof to Macki Sushi, O’Flynn's Sausages, Uncles, Kay’s Kitchen, and On the Pigs Back, each stop offers a unique taste of Cork, with everything on your plate sourced from the market.
€42 | English Market Taste Trail Bookings Eventbrite.
Farmers Market at Glenbrook Farm
2.00pm-6.00pm, Fri 14th Aug, Glenbrook Farm
Experience the best of local food and farming at a pop-up Farmers Market in the barn at Glenbrook Farm. Browse and buy fresh meat and seasonal vegetables, grown and produced on the farm, along with other produce from a selection of local makers and producers. Kids might even get a peek at the pigs, piglets, and chickens up close.
FREE Pay on consumption | All welcome. No booking required.
Summer Hill Salads
3.00pm-6.00pm, Fri 14th Aug, Gabriel House
Barry, a passionate local grower, and David, a creative chef, have teamed up to celebrate sustainable food from soil to plate in Gabriel House, using fresh, seasonal produce from the garden. David will turn this harvest into simple, nourishing dishes, including fresh salads, barbecue with local meats, cheeses, and wine pairings. Together, they aim to reconnect people with their food sources while promoting sustainability, local producers, and wholesome eating.
€40 | Summer Hill Salads Bookings Eventbrite.
Tide & Turf
4.00pm-6.00pm, Fri 14th Aug, Urban Pantry at the Fifth Quarter
Dive into delicious bites and sips of Cork upstairs at Urban Pantry. Enjoy fresh oysters and hot porchetta sandwiches from Happy Days, complimentary Stonewell cider and 90’s hip hop and soul with Ed Callanan.
€20 | Tide & Turf Bookings Eventbrite.
Big Table Mixer
6.00pm-9.00pm, Fri 14th Aug, Marina Market
A fun, alcohol-free social dining experience designed for connection. Guests will gather around a long communal table to enjoy a shared three-course feast from some of Marina Market’s most loved traders, including Nua Asador, Okra, The Greek, Eco Fish, MKT Burger, Kura, Just Wing It, and Sweet Spot. Enjoy a non-alcoholic cocktail from SAOR Zero Alcohol Bar and Heineken 00. Between courses, guests can mingle in a relaxed social space, with party music from Stevie G. Perfect for making new connections, for solo diners, or anyone looking to skip the awkward speed-dating vibe, this event celebrates the growing culture of drink-free socialising in Cork. . Sponsored by M&P O Sullivan and Heineken 00.
€45 | Big Table Mixer Bookings Eventbrite.
Coffee House Lates at Nádúr Deli
6.00pm-9.00pm, Fri 14th Aug, Nádúr Deli, Nano Nagle
Nádúr Deli, nestled in a charming 18th-century building on the plaza of Nano Nagle Place, is staying open late, serving the very best of Irish + organic ingredients with live music + a tasting on the plaza. The menu embraces nature’s table with tasty plates, speciality cakes, Bean + Goose hot chocolates + West Cork Coffee organic coffee. Part of Coffee House Lates during Cork on a Fork.
No booking required | Walk ups only.
Fire Friday: Rebel City Distillery x Hayfield Manor
6.30pm, Fri 14th Aug, Bloom at Hayfield Manor
Turn up the heat with Fire Friday, an evening of craft cocktails and BBQ delights in Bloom and the Manor gardens. In collaboration with Rebel City Distillery, enjoy two house gin-based cocktails paired with a carefully chosen dish from the chef’s seasonal BBQ menu. Perfect for a relaxed, flavour-packed evening with friends, blending local spirits, fire-grilled flavours, and Hayfield Manor’s signature style.
€49 | Contact 021 4845900 or events@hayfieldmanor.ie to book | Over 18s.
Sophie's Aperitivo Club
12.30pm–3.00pm, Sat 15th Aug, Sophie’s at The Dean
A rooftop brunch experience celebrating Cork’s food and drink scene, from locally sourced plates to Blacks Brewery cocktails. Soak up skyline views, great music, and a fun atmosphere.
€35 | Sophies Aperitivo Club Bookings Eventbrite | Over 18s
The Cathedral 7th Century Picnic Experience
12.00pm–4.00pm, Sat 15th Aug, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the historic grounds of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, where Cork was founded in the 7th century, with this unique picnic experience. Pick up your picnic for two from Proby’s Kitchen, located just across the road, inspired by local produce found in this century. Don’t forget to bring your own picnic blanket. A live concert will also take place inside the cathedral from 2.00pm–3.00pm (entry by 1.55pm) as part of Heritage Open Day.
€45 for two | Cathedral Picnic Bookings
Afternoon Brunch with local Cork produce & The Gusbourne Estate
2.00pm–4.00pm, Sat 15th Aug, The Montenotte
Enjoy an elegant summer afternoon brunch in The Courtyard at The Glasshouse. Begin with a refreshing Montenotte Gin & Tonic, followed by a Cork cheese and charcuterie board paired with sparkling Rosé from The Gusbourne Estate in Kent. Afterwards, unwind in The Glasshouse cocktail bar or stroll through the Victorian Sunken Gardens.
€95 | Afternoon Brunch with On The Pigs Back - Eventbrite| Over 18s.
Getting Saucy: Pizza & Punchlines
5.00pm–7.30pm, Sat 15th Aug, Venue TBC
An event where bold SAGE pizza dips, Oak Fire Pizza, beers from Blarney Brewing, and some of Cork’s sharpest comedic voices come together. Taking to the mic are two of Cork’s finest, Laura O'Mahony and Donal McSweeney, with more acts to be announced. Includes a 12" Oak Fire Pizza, selection of SAGE pizza dips, and a pint from Blarney Brewing Co.
€40 | Getting Saucy Bookings Eventbrite | Over 18s
Pig Pints & Proper Stories at Blarney Brewing
5.30pm–7.30pm, Sat 15th Aug, Blarney Brewing
An evening celebration of Cork food, drink and storytelling traditions at Blarney Brewing, just outside the city. Enjoy a curated tour of the brewery led by Head Brewer Ronan Russell, before gathering for a relaxed BBQ from Glenbrook Farm, where Blarney Brewing’s spent grain is used to help feed the pigs - circular food production in action. The BBQ will include seasonal salads and a range of Blarney Brewing beers, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. As the food is shared, hear live storytelling on the history of beer in Cork with a panel of speakers.
€65 | Booking will open soon | Over 18s.
Tiger Balm Club
7.00pm, Sat 15th Aug, Bakestone, Perry Street
Tiger Balm Club is taking over Bakestone for one night only. Together, Mark Ahern & Sunshine Primo, present an All Killer, No Filler, set menu of Northern Thai and Vietnamese plates from their time spent living abroad. Spicy. Salty. Sour. Sweet. Pure Indulgence celebrating big bold flavours, shared plates and the best local produce. Vibrant street food snacks, communal shared mains, serious craic and a variety of tasty drinks on offer from some of their favourite suppliers. Big Energy. Bigger Flavour. Includes a Maharini Gin drinks reception.
€70 | Tiger Balm Club Bookings People’s Republic of Cork | Over 18s.
Hysterical Histories – exclusive “Taste of Cork” Dinner Theatre Experience
7.00pm - 9.30pm, Sat 15th Aug, Amicus Restaurant, Paul Street
Taste Cork City’s past with this festival exclusive: the very best of Cork produce served alongside comedic sketches from 1,500 years of history, live music, and a glass of Maharani Gin from Rebel City Distillery. This three-course “Taste of Cork” menu was created to evoke childhood memories of Cork City while laugh-out-loud dinner theatre performances bring its rich past to life. Enjoy live music throughout the evening and a glass of Razza or Maharani Gin for good measure. Leave with a belly full of food, a head full of memories, and a pain in your face from laughing.
€70 per adult, €35 ( 3-12yrs), Free (0-2 yrs)
Hysterical Histories Taste of Cork
Aye Brunch Club: Local Plates & Bloody Marys
12.00pm–5.00pm, Sun 16th Aug, Aye, 9 Anglesea Street
A relaxed, social brunch celebrating Cork’s local produce and food culture, with storytelling woven throughout the experience. Guests can enjoy a seasonal brunch menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, house-made pastries, a Bloody Mary station with local garnishes and house mixes, plus non-alcoholic options.
Price based on consumption | Aye Brunch Club: Local Plates & Bloody Marys - Eventbrite | Over 18s.
Cork Food and Fashion Brunch
12.30pm, Sun 16th Aug, Bakestone, Perry Street
A stylish brunch celebrating Cork food and fashion, featuring a Blacks of Kinsale drinks reception, a seasonal two-course brunch, and stories from local producers. Includes a fashion showcase from Opera Lane, hosted by Helen Murphy and styled by Breeda O’Connell, plus seasonal styling tips and spot prizes.
€60 | PROC Tickets
Sophie's Aperitivo Club
12.30pm–3.00pm, Sun 16th Aug, Sophie’s at The Dean
A rooftop brunch celebrating Cork’s food and drink scene, featuring locally sourced plates, Blacks Brewery cocktails, skyline views, and a lively atmosphere with music and social dining.
€35 | Sophie's Aperitivo Club - Eventbrite |Over 18s
Casa Brazil meets Greece Sunday
2.00pm, Sun 16th Aug, Casa at The Rendezvous
A premium chef-hosted family-style celebration at Casa at The Rendezvous, blending the warmth and hospitality of Brazilian and Greek traditions. Guests will be transported by shuttle from Cork city centre to enjoy a vibrant afternoon and evening of live music, generous sharing dishes, and signature cocktails. The menu highlights the best of both cultures using top-quality local Cork produce.
€79 | Booking opens soon | Over 18s
The Market Table – An English Market Zero-Waste Dinner with FoodCloud and Orla McAndrew
3.00pm–6.00pm, Sun 16th Aug, English Market
€85 | Zero Waste Dinner - Eventbrite
Da Mirco Osteria & Fiáin: Hedgerow Piatti & Wild Aperitivo
4.00pm–9.00pm, Sun 16th Aug, Da Mirco
For one night only, Head Chef Sergio Gurrea and forager Epi Rogan present a wild, seasonal Italian-inspired menu of inventive small plates and cocktails. Expect bold flavour pairings like wild garlic kimchi with gorgonzola martinis, cep and bresaola dishes, beach rose cocktails, and meadowsweet cannoli.
Chef Collaboration at Goldie Chapel
5.00pm, Sun 16th Aug, Goldie Chapel, Nano Nagle Place
A highlight of Cork on a Fork Fest, this one-night-only dining experience at the stunning Goldie Chapel at Nano Nagle Place brings together three of Cork’s most celebrated chefs for a truly special collaboration. Michelin-starred Rob Krawczyk of Chestnut joins Bib Gourmand-awarded Aishling Moore of Goldie and Head Pastry Chef Eric Nolan Eric Nolan from the much-loved Good Day Deli for a 3-course collaborative menu focused on exceptional local produce. The evening begins with a garden drinks reception and includes paired drinks throughout.
€165 | Chef Collab at Goldie Chapel - Eventbrite | Over 18s
Spice Route Supper Club
7.00pm, Sun 16th Aug, Rebel City Distillery
Rebel City Distillery and The Spice Genie come together for an intimate pop-up supper club celebrating the vibrant meeting of Indian spices and Cork craft. Enjoy a shared-table 3-course dining experience from guest chef Christopher Braganza, showcasing bold South Indian flavours paired with Maharani Gin and Vodka. Includes a welcome Gin & Tonic, stories of spice and botanicals, a signature cocktail, and absinthe on the rocks in the atmospheric setting of a working distillery.
€75 | Spice Route Supper Club-TripAdmit | Over 18s
The River Lee Loves Local Booking Loves Local Dinner
7.00pm, Sun 16th Aug, The Mirror Room at The River LeeThis special dinner in The Mirror Room at The River Lee will celebrate the best local ingredients, thoughtfully crafted into a four-course menu by Executive Head Chef, Paul Lane. This is an evening to savour, share, and connect with the producers behind the plate.
€95 | River Lee Loves Local Booking
The Glass Curtain X Leo’s London
7.00pm, Sun 16th Aug, The Glass Curtain
An exclusive one-night collaboration between The Glass Curtain and Leo’s London, bringing together Chef Peppe Belvedere, sommelier Jono Wingfield, and Chef Brian Murray’s team for a refined Italian-inspired tasting menu. Expect a multi-course seasonal dining experience with optional wine pairings designed to complement each dish.
€90 | Bookings open June 17th on theglasscurtain.ie | Over 18s