FoodieFest

FoodieFest

One of the biggest Foodie Fests to come to the South-East this May Bank Holiday weekend.

By Mountain View Kilkenny

Location

Mountain View Kilkenny

Mountain View Kiltorcan R95 NH31 Ballyhale Ireland

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About this event

  • 7 hours


Seven contestants from the hit BBC show MasterChef are venturing to the hills in the South Kilkenny countryside this May Bank Holiday weekend for one of the biggest Foodie Fests to come to the South-East.


On Saturday night May 5th join us for a fabulous evening, with dinner cooked by 2023 finalists of the BBC show MasterChef, Nick Rapson, Forest Kowk & Matthew Samuels. This extraordinary evening will start at 7pm with a drinks reception, music and dancing. To reserve your place at the MasterChef dinner table email info@mountainview.ie (places are limited in our restaurant for this, so hurry).

The talented chefs will also host a series of masterclasses on Sunday 5th May 2024 featuring a mouth-watering array of food types and cooking styles over the course of the weekend in a celebration of food for the mind, body and soul.

Aside from the culinary masterclasses in everything from Italian-style cooking, family-friendly meals and perfecting the art of the summer BBQ, food lovers will get the opportunity to attend workshops on how to grow their own produce, as well as specialised classes in Pilates, good gut health and healthy nutrition for the kids and family on Sunday 5th May 2024.


FoodieFest 2024: The Lineup

Cookery masterclasses:
1. ‘Fakeaway’ cooking, with MasterChef’s Michelle Moles (Sunday 5th May 2024)
2. Italian cooking, with MasterChef’s Jonathan Henry… aka ThePlasticItalian (Sunday 5th May 2024)
3. Salads and dressing, with MasterChef’s Thuy Hoang (Sunday 5th May 2024)
4. Family-friendly and midweek meals, with MasterChef’s Olayemi Adelekan (Sunday 5th May 2024)

5. Recycling your food, with MasterChef’s Nick Rapson (Sunday 5th May 2024)
7. Seasonal cooking, with MasterChef’s Forest Kwok (Sunday 5th May 2024)
8. Summer BBQ, with MasterChef’s Matthew Samuels (Sunday 5th May 2024)

Other masterclasses include …
The power of juicing, with Alannah Sheehan (WorthFighting4)
Growing your own organic food, with Colman Power (The Power of Organic Fitness)
The power of Pilates and yoga, with Cara McGrath (Cara McGrath Pilates and Yoga)
Self-love and energy healing, with Karen Whelan (Women Gone Wild)
Smart skin care, with Dr Steve Karagiannis and Dr. David Brennan (SkinCheck.ie)

Tickets

Frequently asked questions

WHEN AND WHERE WILL FOODIEFEST TAKE PLACE?

Location: Mountain View, Kiltorcan, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny R95NH31 Date: Saturday 4th (DINNER ONLY) & Sunday 5th May 2024. Time: Workshops, Events and Market will run between 10am - 4pm on Sunday 5th May. Gates open: from 9.30am. Please do not arrive before this time as the gates will be closed.

WHAT ARE YOUR TICKET TERMS AND CONDITIONS?

1. Tickets are not refundable. 2. Tickets cannot be exchanged, transferred, or resold for commercial gain. 3. Visitors will not be allowed admission without a valid ticket.

DO YOU CATER FOR DIETARY REQUIREMENTS/ALLERGENS?

We work closely with our chefs’ providers to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for. However, due to the external catering environment we are unable to guarantee allergen-free food. If you have any immediate queries, please email the team at info@mountainview.ie

ARE CHILDREN PERMITTED TO ATTEND?

Children aged 5 years and younger are permitted to attend without charge. Tickets for children between the ages of 5-12 are five euro. Children must be always supervised. One child per adult can accompany the masterclasses. There will be certain activities available in the Cowshed for children.

DO I NEED TO MAKE A BOOKING FOR THE MASTERCHEF WORKSHOPS?

You do not need to book for the classes. All MasterChef workshops are included in the VIP ticket price, only additional costs will be any food and beverage you would like to purchase during the day or from market stalls. We advise you to arrive early as we cannot guarantee access to all workshops.

IS THE EVENT ACCESSIBLE?

Due to our rural countryside location, some areas of the property are uneven, hilly and steep and could become muddy in the case of rain. Wheelchair unisex toilets are available onsite. Please contact info@mountainview.ie for any special requests.

HOW DO I BOOK TICKETS FOR “AN EVENING WITH THE MASTER CHEFS?

Tickets are booked separately for “An Evening with the MasterChefs. To book tickets please contact info@mountainview.ie. The evening will start at 7pm for a drink’s reception, with dinner served from 8pm.

ARE PETS PERMITTED TO ATTEND?

Mountain View is a dog friendly property. Dogs are permitted to attend the market only on both the Saturday and Sunday. We ask that all dogs are kept on a lead throughout their time at Mountain View. It is the responsibility of the owner to clean up after the dog during the day.

CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD AND DRINK?

As we are a food festival, we don't allow food and drink from outside to be brought in, with the exception of water and baby food.

WILL I BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE MOUNTAIN VIEW MARKET ONLY ON SUNDAY?

You will be able to access the Mountain View Market on Sunday, only with a pre-paid market ticket. Pre-paid market tickets will be available only to purchase through Eventbrite.ie. Access will be given only to those who have a pre-paid ticket. The cost for entry is €10 per person.

ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE OR EXCHANGEABLE?

All purchases are final. Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable. Tickets are sold for your requested date only and cannot be used at any other time.

Organised by

Mountain View Kilkenny