INTO Kildare, the tourism body for Co Kildare has launched Taste of Kildare which will be held at the Curragh Racecourse during the autumn festival of Racing (September 24-25th).

Foodies

The Curragh will be transformed into a foodie heaven with racegoers being offered the opportunity to taste some of the county’s best food produced by well-known Kildare chefs, restaurants, food producers and artisan food innovators. You don’t have to actually be from Kildare to scoff it all. The outlets include, Killashee Hotel, Barberstown Castle, Fallon’s of Kilcullen and Harte’s of Kildare among many more.

The first day of Taste of Kildare, Saturday, September 24th is on the same day as the Goffs Millions, Europe’s richest race for two-year-olds. The theme is Born and Bred in Kildare and will feature food stands and food trucks who will showcase the best locally produced products.

Day two of the festival will run on the Friends of the Curragh Irish Cesarewitch race day, Sunday, September 25th. A unique opportunity awaits racegoers and food lovers as the premier Leger Suite will set the scene for a magnificent tuck-in. Guests can enjoy a truly memorable lunch as seven of Co Kildare’s best known and loved restaurants will prepare a seven-course tasting menu.

Located on the third floor of the Aga Khan Grandstand, the Leger Suite enjoys superb views of the parade ring, finish line and panoramic views across the Curragh track.

Maybe, you could trot around the course after racing after all of that scrumptious fare.

Áine Mangan (CEO, Into Kildare) said: “Kildare has multiple award-winning restaurants, various microbreweries, several cookery schools, traditional cheese makers, elegant cocktail bars, lively traditional pubs, and some of the best gastro pubs in the country.”

Truly something for everyone.

Tickets for Taste of Kildare tickets are priced from €15 and include race day entry (children under 18 are free, accompanied by an adult).

See www.tasteofkildare.ie.