Food writers, journalists, and specialist media from across Ireland, the UK and Europe, are set to descend on Derry this week as part of a special media showcase celebrating the city’s renowned food and drink scene during LegenDerry Food Month.
The event will offer media professionals an exclusive opportunity to sample some of the finest locally sourced produce, meet passionate chefs and artisans, and experience firsthand why Derry is gaining a reputation as a must-visit sustainable food destination.
Some of the top food writers and high-profile influencers will visit the city to take part in the showcase event that will see them embark on a culinary journey of the city’s unique and diverse food and drink scene that celebrates its rich culture and heritage.
During their visit to the city they will enjoy bespoke tastings, and take part in an immersive dining experience and a behind-the-scenes insight into how local food producers, chefs and crafters have been working in close collaboration to create an exciting food scene that has something for every palate.
The showcase event will highlight the city’s commitment to sustainability, farm-to-table dining, and its innovative approach to modern gastronomy that defines Derry’s unique vibrant food culture.
The media showcase forms a key part of Love LegenDerry Food Month, a month-long celebration dedicated to showcasing the best of Derry’s food and drink industry.
From fresh seafood sourced along the Wild Atlantic Way to handcrafted artisan cheeses, locally distilled spirits, and innovative plant-based cuisine, Derry’s diverse offerings will take centre stage.
Jennifer O’Donnell, Tourism Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council, said: “Derry is fast becoming one of the most exciting food destinations in Ireland, and we’re delighted to welcome leading food writers and journalists to experience it for themselves.
“Legenderry Food Month is about celebrating our rich culinary heritage, our passionate producers, and our commitment to sustainability.
“This showcase will be a fantastic opportunity to share our city’s unique food story with a wider audience.
“We are delighted to have some of the top food writers and media coming to the city this week to see for themselves how Derry is gaining recognition as a must visit food destination and to get to meet with our local chefs and food and drink producers to hear their stories of how our rich heritage and commitment to sustainability and locally sourced ingredients with a focus on land and sea and our natural resources, is allowing us to make our mark in the food tourism market,” she added.
Robert Hull from DAERA’s NI Regional Food Programme said: “The lush landscapes of Northern Ireland provide an abundance of fresh, high-quality ingredients for its innovative chefs to create a unique food story.
“From grass-fed beef and free-range poultry to freshly caught seafood from the nearby Atlantic, local farmers, fishers, and artisan producers play a central role in shaping Derry’s culinary identity.
“This media showcase is an excellent way of not only shining a spotlight on the city and the key role it is playing in Northern Ireland’s evolving culinary landscape, but a fantastic opportunity to showcase and celebrate the quality of local producers within this region and give them the profile and recognition they deserve.”
The media showcase event will see attendees enjoying a specialist tasting menu using home grown and produced quality produce that will be curated by some of the city’s finest chefs and complemented with locally produced drinks to amplify and enhance the overall experience.
During the event, the Walled City Brewery will officially launch their much-anticipated new Brandy ball flavoured poitin ‘Snifter’.
In addition to the media showcase, Love Legenderry Food Month will feature a series of exciting dining experiences, chef collaborations, food trails, masterclasses, and more, inviting visitors and locals to immerse themselves in the best of Derry’s food and drink offering.
The Love LegenDerry Food Month creates a platform for the city’s chefs and producers to showcase just why Derry features on the bucket lists of those planning food themed breaks in 2025 and to promote the city as an international foodie destination to celebrate the North West region’s outstanding food and drink and the people who produce it.
For more info visit: www.legenderryfood.com
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