MacCurtain Street in Cork will soon be transformed into a vibrant open air dining room for 450 guests this August as the large-scale chef collaboration dinner, the VQ Shared Table, showcases the best of Cork’s culinary talent and local produce.
The spectacular event takes place on the opening night event of Cork on a Fork Fest, August 13th), which is organised by Cork City Council and runs from 13th-17th August. The VQ will be donating €5 from each ticket sale to Cork Penny Dinners.
Now in its second year, the large scale dinner takes place on one of the city’s most celebrated food streets, bringing together 20 chefs and over 40 front-of-house staff from the VQ area’s top restaurants. Guests will dine at a shared table stretching from the Metropole Hotel to Gallagher’s, celebrating the food, flavours and producers that make Cork a top-tier food destination.
The participating venues read like a who’s who of Cork’s food scene – including The Glass Curtain, The Metropole Hotel, Greenes, Isaac’s Restaurant, Da Mirco, Gallaghers, Paladar, The Dean, Cask, The Address, Thompson’s, Moxy Cork, The Shelbourne Bar, Gabriel House, and Son of a Bun.
Curated sharing plates bursting with seasonal, local flavour will be served with drinks. With a strong focus on food sustainability, guests will be encouraged to take home leftovers in provided boxes, while surplus food from the kitchen will be redistributed by FoodCloud.
BUSY LINE-UP
Now in its fourth year, Cork on a Fork Festival has become a standout in Cork’s summer calendar, spotlighting the producers, chefs, and culinary innovators that shape the region’s vibrant food scene. This year’s programme will feature over 100 events across the city, including pop-up dining experiences, chef collaborations, street feasts, food trails, cooking demos, foraging walks, and family-friendly fun.
Organised and supported by Cork City Council in partnership with local hospitality businesses, Cork on a Fork Fest is supported by key stakeholders including Fáilte Ireland, Pure Cork, Cork Business Association, IHF Cork Branch, MTU, Cork Airport, and festival sponsors.
Several headline events have already sold out, with limited tickets remaining for others.
