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Good Food Ireland® is built on sustainable principles, a commitment to prioritising local Irish ingredients, supporting Irish farmers, food producers and fishermen, benefiting local communities and safeguarding the future livelihoods of local people. All businesses are inspected by our team to ensure we meet our promise to you – premium food and drink experiences of the island of Ireland.
Choose from our collection of restaurants, hotels, country houses, pubs, cafes, cookery schools, food shops from butchers to bakers, food producers and even more, all who have achieved the Good Food Ireland® seal of approval.
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April 17th 2023 - The K Club, Co. Kildare
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The Good Food Ireland® Gift Voucher can be redeemed in our approved collection all over Ireland. Dine out in any of our restaurants, take a gourmet getaway in one of luxury hotels, castles or country houses, or feast on some delicious local food and drink from Ireland’s premium Makers or Speciality Food Shops.
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discover the Good Food Ireland® collection
Local Food, Culture, Authenticity, Sustainability and Biodiversity have all long been featured at the core of Good Food Ireland®. Discover our collection of hotels, restaurants, cookery schools, shops and producers all over the island of Ireland that share our values and passionate commitment to prioritising Irish ingredients, supporting Irish farmers, food producers and fishermen. Be assured you will truly experience the best of Ireland’s local food and drink, discover a cultural heritage and connect with local people, hear their stories and age-old traditions.
The Merrion Hotel
If you have a ‘things to do before I die’ list – a stay in The Merrion Hotel should be at the top. The hotel comprises four magnificent Grade 1 Listed 18th-century terrace houses and inside there are opulent interconnecting drawing rooms…Rathmullan House
Rathmullan House offers low-key luxury in gracious and elegant surroundings. Located on the shores of Lough Swilly, in stunning Donegal, Rathmullan House is home to a true Irish welcome, gorgeous gardens, beach views and delectable dining options with…Taste @ Gearoidins
Gearoidin’s has an easy, cosy feel and it is situated in one of the original buildings right in the heart of town, but it is made modern by its décor. The main focus is the dessert counter, laden with goodies all made in-house.
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Good Food Ireland was established in 2006 to link Ireland’s agri-food and tourism hospitality sectors, creating previously unexplored commercial opportunity through the collaboration of food drink and tourism.
It has effected much change in the development of Ireland’s food scene and economic benefit for industry, as well as increased satisfaction for consumers. Today Good Food Ireland is the recognised Trustmark for food lovers and travellers seeking a genuine Irish cultural experience through authentic Irish food and drink.
If you share our philosophy you are invited to join a like-minded collection of people and businesses all over the island of Ireland, passionately committed to using Irish ingredients, sustainable supporting Ireland’s farmers, food producers and fishermen .
Approval is subject to criteria and onsite inspection
MEET THE PEOPLE
BEHIND IRELAND'S FOOD
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
Kyle Greer
Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various cities across the UK and Ireland. As the Executive Head Chef of the Europa, he is responsible for developing and creating menus with provenance for each of the hotel’s eateries.
Kevin Osborne
Kevin Osborne has been with the Hastings Group since 1996 and has cooked for numerous celebrities over the years including catering for the MTV Music Awards after Party and the Cast of Game of Thrones. Kevin became the Executive Head Chef at the recently renovated Hastings Ballygally Castle Hotel in 2014.
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Everglades Hotel. As Head Chef his current goal is to be innovative with all the menus in the hotel making them more representative of the quality local food that is available in the area.
Damian Tumilty
Damian brings 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Grand Central Hotel. Damian is also a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery and has an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts. Damian is responsible for leading the Irish food experience in the hotel’s three restaurants.
Gordon McGladdery
Gordon McGladdery is the Executive Chef for the Bushmills Inn bringing over 25 years of experience to a fine Inn that prides itself on supporting local artisan producers, farmers and fishermen to source the only very best ingredients. Rest assured of a fresh, seasonal produce experience at Bushmill’s Inn.
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