Derry City has been making great strides over the last few years at establishing itself as a ‘food destination’ and a huge effort has gone into creating this year’s extended Slow Food Festival which takes place from 9 – 13 October 2019!
This year, the Lough Foyle Irish Flat Oyster is the star of Northern Ireland's only Slow Food Festival, which is also planning to be their biggest festival to date.
The "Walled City" of Derry has won numerous awards for this event in previous year, including ‘NI Food and Drink Experience of the Year 2018’ from Tourism NI and ‘Best Tourism Event’ at the North West Business Awards.
You can expect the best of local produce over the course of the festival which has been extended to five days from two to allow visiting foodies a greater opportunity to sample the best the North West has to offer, including the exclusive Lough Foyle Irish Flat Oyster.
One of the highlights is the show-stopping Taste of LegenDerry Slow Food Dining Experience. Over the course of the evening, guests will come together at long tables to experience flavours from the shores of Lough Foyle to the foot of the Sperrins, all paired with locally crafted beers. Local producers and suppliers will be on hand to discuss the menu.
The tastes of the North West will be given an Italian twist during ‘Cena di Venti Miglia’ at Nonna’s when antipasti, pizzas and matching beers will be sourced from within 20 miles of the restaurant.
The festival will be the perfect launching pad for Foyster LegenDerry Oyster Stout while a beer masterclass, beer & cheese tour, food tour of Derry and walking tour of Dart Mountain to see the art of craft cheese production all offer unique food experiences.
There will also be demos and masterclasses with television chefs Catherine Fulvio and Jenny Bristow as well as local chefs hosted by Northern Ireland’s Slow Food Director and celebrity chef in her own right, Paula McIntyre, along with street food and the central Harvest Market marquee.
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| Chefs Catherine Fulvio, Jenny Bristow and Paula McIntyre will be cooking at Slow Food Derry 2019 |
Family events offer children the chance to get on board the slow food movement with a ‘Heart of the Park’ wild cookery experience when ingredients from the garden in St Columb’s Park will be used by kids who then design and cook their own campfire food. Elsewhere, an urban beekeeper will be on hand, as well as loads of other great food and fun!
Visit: www.derrystrabane.com/food for the full programme and booking information.
