Day Tickets: Choose Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (daytime or evening). Includes all the essential festival vibes — cookery demos, talks, panels, food trucks, shopping stalls, bar, DJs and more.
Weekend Tickets: Has everything that’s included in a Day Ticket — just for the whole weekend instead, plus a bespoke BFF cocktail at the festival bar.
Want even more? Check out the festival dining packages, workshops, walks and talks.
General festival access includes Kerrygold Main Stage cookery demos and panels, Cook the Books theatre, Scoop & a Yarn, Change We Must stage, Drinks Theatre, Big Shed Food Producers area, Cookery School stage and the Food Truck area with bar, live music, DJs, dancing and disco.
Workshops, masterclasses and more on sale now.
Come join us on the dance floor, enjoy something to eat from one of our food trucks and have a drink from our festival bar. A lovely way to enjoy a night out with live music and DJ's starting with Marcus O'Laoire till late.
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General festival access includes Kerrygold Main Stage cookery demos and panels, Cook the Books theatre, Scoop & a Yarn, Change We Must stage, Drinks Theatre, Big Shed Food Producers area, Cookery School stage and the Food Truck area with bar, live music, DJs, dancing and disco.
Workshops, masterclasses and more on sale now.
Come join us on the dance floor, enjoy something to eat from one of our food trucks and have a drink from our festival bar. A lovely way to enjoy a night out with live music and DJ's till late. See the schedule to see who is on stage.
General festival access includes Kerrygold Main Stage cookery demos and panels, Cook the Books theatre, Scoop & a Yarn, Change We Must stage, Drinks Theatre, Big Shed Food Producers area, Cookery School stage and the Food Truck area with bar, live music, DJs, dancing, and disco.
Workshops, masterclasses and more on sale now.
The Ultimate Ballymaloe Festival of Food Weekend Experience includes 3-day festival access, Kerrygold Main Stage cookery demos and panel discussions with world-renowned chefs, Cook the Books demonstration theatre, Scoop & a Yarn hosted by Dee Laffan, Change We Must Stage, Drinks Theatre with tastings, Big Shed Food Producers area, Food Truck area with bar, music and dancing, live music all weekend, a BFF Bespoke Cocktail at the Festival Bar (1 per person, exchangeable for non-alcoholic), Friday Pop-Up Dinner with The Fat Badger, Saturday ‘Farm to Fork’ Dinner with Barrie Quinn & Friends, one workshop of choice (additional workshops available), Dave Broom Whiskey Tasting on Sunday, Cheese Masterclass with Kevin Sheridan and BFF branded notebook, tote bag and apron.
Workshops, masterclasses and more on sale now.
Enjoy 3-day festival access with live cookery demonstrations on the Kerrygold Main Stage and Cook the Books Demo Theatre, panel discussions and talks at Scoop & a Yarn and Change We Must Stages, Drinks Theatre tastings, a BFF Bespoke Cocktail at the Festival Bar, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live bands, food trucks and a wealth of festival fun and knowledge.
Workshops, masterclasses and more on sale now.
Join Beth and George from The Fat Badger, Notting Hill, for our Friday night pop-up dinner in the Woodshed Kitchen, with festival entry from 4.30pm included. Enjoy live cookery demos, panel discussions, Drinks Theatre tastings, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live music, food trucks and a wealth of festival fun and knowledge.
This event can also be purchased as a stand alone event with a day ticket or weekend ticket.
*This ticket includes entry to the festival from 4.30pm.
James Henry from Le Doyenné is joining our own Ballymaloe House chefs to present this very special dining experience in Ballymaloe House.
Le Doyenné is a restaurant, guesthouse, and farm set within the historical grounds of the Château de Saint-Vrain, in the village of Saint-Vrain.
Chefs and owners James Henry and Shaun Kelly, along with the Mortemart family, have lovingly restored and converted Le Doyenné into a restaurant farmhouse of their dreams.
In the potager, regenerative agricultural practices that have nurtured the land for generations are being revived to grow heirloom vegetables which form the foundation of our culinary offerings.
*This ticket includes Friday festival access from 4.30pm
Le Doyenné - Ballymaloe House Hotel Pop-Up Dining Package
Join Robbie McCauley from Homestead Cottage for our Saturday night Pop-Up Dinner in the Woodshed, with festival entry from 9.30am included. Enjoy live cookery demos, panel discussions, Drinks Theatre tastings, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live music, food trucks and a wealth of festival fun and knowledge.
Workshops, masterclasses and more on sale now.
This event can also be purchased as a stand alone event with a day or weekend ticket.
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Enjoy dinner in the Garden Marquee with Barrie Quinn & Friends, plus full festival access including Kerrygold Grainstore main stage cookery demos and panels, Cook the Books theatre, Scoop & a Yarn, Change We Must stage, Drinks Theatre, Big Shed Food Producers area, Cookery School stage and the Food Truck area with bar, music, dance floor, live band and DJs.
This event can also be purchased as a stand alone event with a day ticket or weekend ticket.
This ticket includes Saturday festival access and a dumpling-making workshop with lunch in our Carrigaun Room, guided by Janet from Janet's Dumplings Dublin. Enjoy live cookery demos, panel discussions, Drinks Theatre tastings, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live music, food trucks and festival fun.
This event can also be purchased as a stand alone event with a day ticket or weekend ticket.
This ticket includes Sunday festival access plus a special lunch in the Woodshed Pop-Up Restaurant cooked by Ed from London’s Brawn Restaurant, known for its seasonal, ingredient-led cooking, along with live cookery demos on the Kerrygold Main Stage and Cook the Books Theatre, talks at Scoop & a Yarn and Change We Must Stages, Drinks Theatre tastings, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live music, food trucks and a full day of festival flavour and fun.
This ticket includes access to the Festival from 9.30am.
This event can also be purchased as a stand alone event with a day ticket or weekend ticket.
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This ticket includes Sunday festival access from 9.30am, plus a very special Icons of Ireland Afternoon Tea experience with Graham Herterich in the Walled Garden — featuring Tayto cheese & onion scones, Mikados and more — along with live cookery demos on the Kerrygold Main Stage and Cook the Books Theatre, talks at the Scoop & a Yarn and Change We Must Stages, Drinks Theatre tastings, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live music, food trucks and a full day of festival flavour, discovery and fun.
This ticket includes access to the festival from 9.30am.
This event can also be purchased as a stand alone event with a day ticket or weekend ticket.
Join Thomasina of Wahaca and our own Ballymaloe Chefs for Sunday lunch.
Cook, writer and winner of MasterChef, Thomasina Miers has made cheese in Ireland, cheffed in Michelin-starred kitchens and, having travelled to Mexico in 1994, went to live there to research the cuisine. In 2007, she co-founded Wahaca, a group of restaurants that has been winning awards for its food and sustainability credentials for nearly 18 years. In 2016 the whole restaurant group went carbon neutral. Half of its menu is vegetarian. All of it is delicious!
We are delighted to offer you this very special chance to join Thomasina for lunch during the Festival of Food.
*This ticket includes all day Sunday festival access.
Our Disco Brunch is returning once again to the Walled Garden. Join us Saturday morning for a delicious Ballymaloe Foods inspired brunch with our own Ted on the decks
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Join Ciarán from Boatyard Gin in the Big Shed for a masterclass on how to make the perfect Martini.
This is a over 18's event. Head over the Big Shed for a 6pm start. Just bring yourselves, we will supply everything you need for the perfect Martini.
Join Jancis in the Drinks Theatre as she takes you on a tasting journey of her favourite offbeat wines.
This event will be strictly ticketed only.
The Fat Badger Notting Hill's Beth and George join us in the Wood Shed for our Friday night Pop-Up dinner. This ticket allows entry to the festival after 6.00pm, live bands, DJ's and our festival bar and dance floor. Come for dinner and stay till late. Can also be purchased as an add-on to your weekend or day ticket.
Join Fern Allen as she takes you on a tour of Ballymaloe House. Taking place both Saturday and Sunday mornings. Spaces are limited so we do recommend you purchase a ticket in advance.
What a way to start a Saturday morning! Join us in the Big shed for a masterclass on the perfect Hot Chocolate, how to make it, how to order it and what to know.
Bean & Goose Hot Chocolate Masterclass
Join Maria in the Carrigaun room as she discusses how fermentation and different cooking techniques can heal.
Learn the art of Dim Sum from the team at Janet Dublin and enjoy a delicious dim sum lunch in the Carrigaun Room.
Dim Sum Lunch & Dumpling Workshop with Janet Liu
As a committed lover of Irish culinary culture, Oisín Davis has always said that local foods taste best with local drinks, and Irish whiskey is no exception.
Join him as he shares savoury and sweet dishes all made with Irish whiskey. For each one, Oisín will demonstrate how to make a different Irish whiskey cocktail to pair with it.
This will be fully interactive demo so get ready to shake, sip and stir!
This is an over 18's event.
Join Kevin Sheridan of Sheridan's Cheese and Enrico Fantasia of Grape Circus as they take you on a cheese tasting journey, pairing delicious cheeses with an array of wines.
Sheridans Cheese & Wine Tasting
Join Karen O'Donohue from Happy Tummy as she takes you through the procedures and thoughts behind soaking your grains for a happy tummy.
Fundamentals of Food Soaking -Happy Tummy
Join Paladar's Andy Ferreira and Boatyard's Ciaran Shannon for a masterclass in Cocktail making. Make and enjoy your cocktails during the class
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Robbie from Homestead Kitchen joins us in the Wood Shed for our Saturday night Pop-Up dinner. This ticket allows entry to the festival after 6.00pm, live bands, DJ's, our festival bar and dance floor. Come for dinner and stay till late!
Homestead Cottage Woodshed Pop-Up Dinner
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Barrie Quinn & Friends join us in the Garden marquee at 7.00pm for one of our Saturday night Pop-Up dinners. This ticket allows entry to the festival after 6.00pm, live bands, DJ's, our festival bar and dance floor.
Come for dinner and stay till late! Can also be purchased as an add-on to your full day tickets
Garden Pop-Up Dinner with Barrie Quinn, Conor Spacey & Erica Drum
Join Fern Allen on a History Tour of Ballymaloe House. 1 hour tour
Please meet at the information desk at 10 am and you will be walked up to the meeting point.
Ever wondered about Chai? Join us in the Big Shed Sunday morning and start your festival day with a lesson on how to brew the perfect cup of Chai with the Chai Crew.
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Join award winning chocolatier Frank from Koko Kinsale for an introduction into truffle making. Taking place in the Carrigaun Room, please arrive 10min early, just bring yourself, we will supply everything you need!
Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop
Sourcing & styling vintage table wear with Peach Vintage and Juniper Lane. See how your table can be enhanced with a few clever touches - head over to our workshop space in the Big Shed at midday!
Sourcing & Styling Vintage Tableware
Ed Wilson from Brawn Restaurant in London joins us in the Woodshed for our Sunday lunch offering.
This is an Add-On ticket and does not include entry to the Festival.
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Charcuterie workshop taste and talk with Fingal, Barrie Tyner and friends in the Big Shed.
Please arrive at 1pm for this event - come hungry.
This event cannot cater to dietry requirements.
Nose in the Trough
Join Graham Herterich Sunday afternoon in the Walled Garden Marquee for our Icons of Ireland Afternoon Tea.
Featuring all the classics from Irish food culture this will be a delicious fun afternoon.
Join Birgitta in the Carrigaun Room at 3.30 on Sunday for a workshop on how to forage for seaweed, which ones taste good and what to do with them. Lift your dinner party or everyday to a new level.
Edible Seaweed with Birgitta Heden Curtain
Cooking classes for kids take place three times each day of the festival!
Book your slot and join Deidre in the Garden for some fun for little chefs. All equipment and ingredients provided.
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Day Tickets: Access to cookery demos, talks, panels, food trucks, shopping stalls, bar, DJs and more!
Weekend Tickets: Everything in a Day Ticket for all days of the festival, plus a bespoke BFF cocktail.
Dining Packages: Festival access plus a pop-up lunch or dinner (no separate Day Ticket needed).
Add-Ons: Extra experiences like masterclasses, workshops, walks, and talks (available from 1st March).
NEW: The Ultimate BFF Weekend Package
It basically depends on the type of ticket you choose!
If your Day Ticket isn’t enough, you can purchase workshops, masterclasses and other added experiences anytime to make your BFF experience even more special. Check out the full line-up for all the options!
No. Give us a quick ring in the boxoffice and we will transfer the ticket across.
All ticket sales are final, so we’re unable to offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to see you at the festival!
If you’re just coming for dinner in Ballymaloe House, you don’t need a festival entry ticket.
If you’re attending the festival as well as dining, you’ll need a festival entry ticket plus a dinner add-on.