A Donegal Feast at the Foot of Errigal

A key event which celebrate Donegal food, it's landscape and it's people set at the foot of Errigal in Dunlewey, Co.Donegal. 

The Food Coast - Donegal has the ambition of making Donegal famous for food. This is achieved by working closely with Donegal chefs and producers to showcase everything that Donegal has to offer. 

On this special evening, guests will join some of the most brilliant Donegal Chefs, as they create a feast of Donegal food from the land and the sea sitting in the courtyard of Errigal Hostel, looking up at stunning Mount Errigal. 

On arrival, a range of Donegal producers will sample some of their product to the backdrop of local musicians before taking their seats and being present with a feast of produce from around the county. 

Chris Molloy of the Lemon Tree in Letterkenny, in conjunction with the food coast has bought together fantastic chefs and produce to create a special, featuring meat which has been slow roasted onsite that day, before the guest arrive. 

The Chefs: 

• John Relihan - Former head Chef of Holy Smoke in Cork and Pitmaster at Jamie Oliver’s flagship restaurant Barbecoa, John Relihan is a specialist in the art of barbecue, having trained under world-famous Pitmaster Adam Perry Lang. John is a regular fixture at many high-profile events showcasing his low and slow cooking style. The Kerry native has become one of the most creative and dedicated Pitmasters in Europe. 
• Ciaran Sweeney - Downings native Ciaran Sweeney is hailed as one of Ireland's leading talents. Ciaran worked at the prestigious two Michelin starred Le Champagne Sauvage in Cheltenham before returning to Ireland to work at Thornton's Restaurant and The Michelin starred Greenhouse. In 2016, Ciaran became head chef of one of Dublin's most noteworthy and exciting restaurants, Forest & Marcy. 
• Oisin McAlviney - Oisin Mc Aviney trained in Killybeg’s Catering College before going on to work in the popular Lemon Tree Restaurant in Letterkenny. Oisin has taken part in many Irish food events nationwide in partnership with various organizations such as Good Food Ireland. In recent years, Oisin co-founded the popular OURhouse Street food pop up.
• Joe O'Hora - Joe O'Hara has taken the Donegal food scene by storm with his high-quality cooking at Benny & Co, Ballybofey, which was awarded "Best Newcomer" at this year’s Irish Restaurant Awards. Benny & Co has been hailed by locals and critics alike due to Joe's strong focus on locally produced modern dishes.
• Christopher Molloy - Chef and co-owner of the acclaimed Lemon Tree Restaurant in Letterkenny and co-founder of Off the Street Food Fest. A true ambassador of Donegal food, Christopher is renowned not only for his creative cooking but also his work in the field of Donegal food tourism. With his innovation and passion for local produce, Christopher has become one of Donegal’s best-known chefs.

Proposed Menu:

Selection of Breads/ Home Whipped Butter/ Chicken Liver Pate

To Start

Turf Smoked Salmon Fishcakes
Mulroy Bay Mussels, Leeks, Cider
Fermented Potato Bread, Bacon & Cabbage Relish, Bacon Soup
Chicken Terrine, Pickles
Donegal Cheese & Celeriac Fritters

Mains

Spiced Donegal Goat
BBQ Short Ribs
Crispy Pork Belly
Marinated Beef Rump
Grilled Whole Fish
Donegal Lamb

On the Side

Baked Potatoes
Roast Vegetables
Vegetable Shaw
Baked Beetroot
Charred Garden Vegetables
Salad Bowls

To Finish

Donegal Cheese
Carrot Cake

Featured Donegal Producers:

Bread - Benny & Co, Ballybofey
Salmon- The Haven Smokehouse, Carrigart
Mussels- Mulroy Bay Mussels, Cranford
Chicken- Noones Farm, Clonmany
Vegetables/Herbs- Ballyholey Farm, Ballyholey
Vegetables/Herbs- OURganic Gardens, Gortahork
Goat- Coyles Farm, Falcarragh
Pork- Lisnamulligan Farm
Meats- McConnells Butchers, Ballybofey
Meats- Gildea Butchers, Letterkenny
Meats- Kerrs Butchers, Kilmacrennan
Cheese- Donegal Farmhouse Cheese, Kilcar

Event Details:

• Arrive - 6pm
• Producer Reception - 6pm - 6.45pm
• Donegal Feast  - Take Your Seats 6.45pm
• Estimated Event Ends - 9pm

Location: 

Accomodation is available at Errigal Hostel and can be booked directly with the hostel by calling 074-9531180 or email errigal@anoige.ie

Please Quote Donegal Food Feast when booking. 

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Eve- Anne at eveanne.mccarron@leo.donegalcoco.ie or call 0749160735

We look forward to welcoming you to the Donegal Connect  Donegal Food Feast.