Kildare’s Local Enterprise Office Serves up a Feast for the Senses at Taste of Kildare 2025

Sunshine, great food and a vibrant crowd made Taste of Kildare a true celebration of community spirit at this year’s event.

Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office was delighted to be part of Taste of Kildare 2025, a joyful celebration of the county’s incredible food and craft community.

Kildare’s Local Enterprise Office proudly showcased 24 food businesses, and 26 local craft businesses, each bringing something special to the table from Aisling’s freshly baked brown bread, Kildare’s very own non-alcoholic wine brand Hollow Leg, Fused by Fiona Uyema’s handcrafted sauces and Beara bitters organic herb and fruit bitters to candles, paintings and handmade creations.

Speaking after the event, Jacqui McNabb, Head of Economic Development & Enterprise, Retail and Tourism, Kildare County Council said: “Taste of Kildare is about more than food—it’s about community. It’s about celebrating the people behind the products and giving them a chance to connect to the public.  We are so proud of all 49 businesses we supported this year and of the wonderful atmosphere created by everyone who attended.I also want to say a huge thank you to Into Kildare, the wider Taste of Kildare Committee, and especially our team here at LEO, for all the hard work and dedication they put into building such a wonderful display of quality businesses.Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office Kildare is committed to helping businesses grow and thrive, and events like Taste of Kildare show just how much talent and creativity is in our community.”

The next event in the Local Enterprise Office’s calendar will be the launch of the Food and Drinks Skills Innovation Hub in Athy in late September.

Those interested in getting involved, or considering starting their own business should contact the Local Enterprise Office Team directly via localenterprise@kildarecoco.ie