20th November 2019

9 Things To Do at Taste of Dublin: Festive Edition

Taste of Dublin: Festive Edition

RDS, NOVEMBER 28th TO DECEMBER 1st 2019

Coming to the RDS this November 28th to December 1st, Taste of Dublin: Festive Edition has an amazing array of workshops and demonstrations lined up over the four day festival with some of Ireland’s best chefs – and what better way to kick off the festive season! Check out some of this year’s highlights at Taste of Dublin: Festive Edition and plan out your day…

1. DID Electrical Chefs Theatre

A truly unmissable Taste experience is The DID Electrical Chef’s Theatre where you’ll spot Ireland’s top culinary talent* as they slice and dice their way through all our favourite festive recipes. Learn how to cook the most succulent turkey, the crispiest roasties or the most delicious gravy. For the sweeter tooth, whip up some meringue roulades, classic mince pies and yule logs.

2. Masterclasses with Regina Wish

If you’re crafting, baking, butchering or putting together your dream cheese board for entertaining this winter why not pop by the masterclasses at Taste in association with Regina Wish? Pop in for all the tools, tips and tricks you need to prep for the festive season all in one place! Check out some of Ireland’s best-loved chefs as they instruct on how to stress less and prepare more for the festivities that await.

3.Live entertainment by High on Heels

Performing LIVE at all sessions of Taste of Dublin’s Festive Edition will be one of the UK’s top all-female music groups. High On Heels are an innovative addition to the world of live music and have performed all over the world. Mixing up the collaborations live on stage between a DJ, Percussion, Vocalist and a Saxophonist, High on Heels will specially tailor each session at this year’s Taste Festival to fit everyone’s preferred style of genre.

4.The Cheese Block

Sample the finest Irish cheese producers at our festive cheese bar! Some of Ireland’s top artisan cheese producers brands will be hosted at the four-day festival so it’s your chance to meet the makers. Young Buck, Corleggy, Ballylisk and Galway Goat Farm are the fantastic names popping up so don’t miss out!

5.Family-Friendly Sunday

Taste of Dublin are delighted to welcome families to Taste on Sunday 1st December! Gingerbread House workshops, Festive card crafting and edible gifts are just some of the great family and kid-friendly activities scheduled across the afternoon.

6.Festive Tablescaping and Crafting

Deck the halls (and tables!) with our festive tablescaping and crafting masterclasses! This is a seasonal special not to be missed. Whether it be a Christmas Eve dinner or a Christmas Day lunch you will come away with some incredible ideas to work with, which will WOW your guests and certainly enhance your hosting status. Maria Reidy Signature Events will be on hand to give her top tips and tricks.

7.Drinks Theatre

Sample a wide range of craft drinks and hear the stories behind some of the most innovative and interesting Irish, artisan brands on the market. Check out an array of artisan companies coming to Taste this November, from Hot Ciders to Merry Margaritas to Jingle & Tonics and Roe & Cosy hot whiskey cocktails there is something to satisfy every palette

8.VIP Experience at Taste

Looking for something just that little bit exclusive? Our Uniworld River Cruises VIP Lounge offers visitors a high-end experience at the heart of the event. Get the star treatment; starting from just €43 per person, the Uniworld River Cruises VIP ticket includes Fast track entry, a complimentary glass of champagne and a Just Eat Voucher for the first 100 ticket purchasers.

9.SO Prosecco Masterclass

SO Prosecco will be hosting a tasting of their SO Prosecco Range including their two Cuvée Prosecco from Valdobbiadene on Sunday, Nov 29th at 3.15 pm at the Festive Drinks Theatre with wine journalist and broadcaster Jean Smullen, co-presenter of Newstalk’s wine slot, Movies & Booze. Come along to hear their story and taste some wonderful bubble varieties combined with Italy’s traditional Christmas cake the Panettone, a perfect combination. SO Prosecco and Christmas cake are available to purchase onsite from SO Prosecco stand 20 & 21.

*The incredible line up at The DID Electrical Chef’s Theatre includes:

Adrian Martin, JR Ryall, Rory O’Connell, Shane Smith, Nicola Curran, Rachel Allen, Brian McDermott, Patrick Ryan, Erica Drum, Sharon Hearne Smith, Paul Kelly, Jeeny Maltese, Aoife Noonan, Edward Hayden, Mark Moriarty, Graham Herterich, Holly White, Lizzy Lyons, Ciara Brennan, Alberto Rossi, Karan Mittal, Edward Hayden, Jack O’Keeffe & Ludovic Lantier.

Book your tickets now on www.tasteofdublin.ie

Taste of Dublin: Festive Edition at the RDS, Merrion Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4, from the 28th Nov – 1st Dec 2019

Tickets on sale now from https://dublin.tastefestivals.com/tickets

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