Food Producers

Having been in business for 36 years, they have built up a great network of growers & suppliers, giving them access to the best raw ingredients in Cork.

The historic fishing town of Kinsale, about a half-hour’s drive from Cork City, is one of Ireland’s gastronomic jewels. It’s long been famous for its high-quality producers and restaurants, and this walking tour takes in all the highlights, as well as plenty of local colour. And there is also a three-hour foraging tour in the fields and on the shores around the town.

Collins Bakery is a fourth generation family business that is owned and operated by Fergus & Eileen Quill. Fresh Bread, Cakes & Salads are our specialty!

A two and a half hour stroll through the city, taking in many of the highlights and finishing with a meal – relaxed, friendly and fun – you will be in very good company.

In the historic, charming seaside village of Castletownshend, Mary Ann’s pub was once a 17th century coaching inn. And not a lot seems to have changed, other than the menu, which takes the very best from sea and field to create special dishes.

This is one of the most innovative craft breweries in Ireland with a range that includes gluten-free beers. They are happy to welcome visitors and your guide will bring you through the entire process, as well as some local history and a sample-session.

Ballymaloe House has been at the centre of Cork’s food culture for decades, with a cookery school that has won international acclaim. The famous old country house in East Cork runs regular early morning Pastry & Bread Making Courses. But be ready for an early start – dough mixing begins at 7am!

​The Flour House is home baking business established in Ballinspittle and was created from a desire to develop simple, elegant baking that our customers could enjoy not only for special occasions but anytime!

This historic Irish country house has grace, warmth and style, and a restaurant (under head chef Teena Mahon) which focuses heavily on locally sourced, “Slow Food”.

Climb into a sea-kayak and go on a three-hour seaweed foraging tour along the coast with Atlantic Sea Kayaking in Union Hall – learn how to harvest and use edible sea-weed and other foraged foodstuff from the West Cork coast. They also do foraging walks.