Scoop & A Yarn

Dee Laffin returns to the festival for the third consecutive year with her stage show Scoop & a Yarn. She’ll be interviewing all our guests and hosting lively panel discussions. This is the perfect spot to grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy the chats, laughs and more.

Friday 15^th may 2026

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Schedule is subject to change.

The Irish Food Quiz

The diversity in Irish Food - whats appropriate and whats not in 2026 with Mallika Basu

Viral Foodsations - From how the Crisp Sandwich took over Patricks Day to Butterboards: Put the flavours to the test.

Saturday 16^th may 2026

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Kitchen Culture: Now and Then

Michelin Guide / World’s 50 Best: Their Relevance Today

Menolicous: Mariella & Belles

The Definition of Food - How processed food is changing the way we eat and why we should stop

Cooking through the Lens

Baking and the Meaning of Life

On the Menu: Stories of the Restaurant Critic and Restaurateur

Sunday 17^th may 2026

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Schedule is subject to change.

Jancis Robinson M.W 50 years as a wine writer

Cherie Denham - Self Publishing

Married to Hospitality

The Silk Road - Spices in Western Diets

How to whip up the perfect food column, with Felicity Cloake

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Ballymaloe Cookery School Marquee

Carrigaun Room Workshops

Festival Book Shop

Kerrygold Main Stage

Ballymaloe House Guest Chefs

Walks and Talks

The Woodshed Kitchen - Pop-Up Dining

The Big Shed Workshops

Cool Food School

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Drinks Theatre Demo

Panel Discussion

Dining Experience

In Conversation

Workshops & Masterclasses