Bio from Speaker:

brian McDermott is an award-winning celebrity chef and author from Co. Donegal, Ireland, as well as chef-proprietor of the newly restored Foyle Hotel in Moville, Ireland.

A consultant to many Food Companies, Restaurants. Responsible for the set up of Food Development Centre at North West Regional College in Derry supporting Agri Food Business with NPD route to market. Brian has worked with Kerry Group as NPD Chef as well as having his own successful restaurant.

Brian has built a national reputation as a chef on one simple belief – that tasty, healthy food based around traditional recipes and local produce is something that everyone should enjoy.

Fans of Brian McDermott will already be familiar with that passion for local food and Donegal which has made him a regular on the Irish food festival circuit. Brian is presenter and MC for several prestige’s food festivals and events across Ireland and is one of the most passionate, genuine and inspiring public speakers who is often a headline guest speaker.

A regular TV Chef on RTE, has his own slot weekly on BBC Radio and contributes to many local national press outlets. Brian’s book ‘Donegal Table’ has recently been awarded best Cookery Book in the world at the Gourmand World Book Awards in Macau, China, 2019. ‘Traditional Irish Recipes’ is the third book launched by Brian in March 2019.

Topic: New Product Development - I hr presentation which includes an interactive Q&A

Note: 10 Participants delivered online via Zoom

Note: There is a choice of 2 date/time options for this session. this is to allow flexibility for participants. Each session will cover the same topics so please just sign up for your preferred time

Note: There is no charge for the sessions as they have been fully supported by Taste4Success Skillnet. We ask that you please only reserve a place if you can attend, the places are limited and it is a great opportunity for producers.

Link & details to join the Zoom session will be sent in advance by email

T&C

These supports are for Irish Food & Drink producers

Registration does not guarantee a place, the Blas team will be in touch with any questions