Taste AND at Bangor Castle Activities

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Food and Drink Vendors

Visitors will experience over 30 Taste AND artisan food and drink producers, including marquee, hot food area and bar.

Charges apply to stall purchases on the day.

Always be #DrinkAware. Please drink responsibly, for information go to drinkaware.co.uk 

Food Talks

We are delighted that Love NI Food will be bring along their podcast - a live recording feature hosted by Shauna Magill on Saturday and then on Sunday Laura Bradley from Indie Füde will be hosting More than Fed, talks with local providers.

Saturday 26 September

Love NI Food Live Podcast

Host Shauna Magill-Fegan Meets the Makers

Enjoy a conversation with legends of the Food and Drink Industry in Northern Ireland.

There will be *tastings of their product collaboration.

Ticketed | £8pp on both days 

Before booking, please note:

• Each session will be recorded live
• No concessions
• Booking recommended due to limited places
• TicketSource Booking Terms and Conditions apply
• Dogs are prohibited from entering any marquees on site.

Recording 1 at 11.30am | With guests Patrick Black of Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt and Alastair Bell of Irish Black Butter >> Book 

Recording 2 at 2pm | With guests Antonela Schiano of Cult! Plant-Based Cheese and her new business partner A.P. Beattie of Nitro Coffee Company >> Book 

Recording 3 at 3pm | With guests Sean Kelly of Counter Culture and Olivia Stewart, Habanero Steve's >> Book 

*Allergen Information: Please note that tasting plates may contain allergens.

It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to determine the suitability of the tasting experience for their dietary requirements and to notify the AND Tourism team of any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary requirements before booking. Due to the nature of the products included and the involvement of multiple producers, allergen-free or special dietary alternatives cannot be guaranteed.   The team can be contacted at bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk  or on 028 9127 0069 for further information prior to purchase.

Sunday 27 September

More than Fed with Laura Bradley of Indie Füde

Ticketed | £8pp on both days

Before booking, please note:

• Children are welcome. More than Fed is a family friendly series of talks with exception to 'More than a Drink' which is restricted to those aged 18 years and over 
• Booking recommended due to limited places
• No concessions
• TicketSource Booking Terms and Conditions apply
• Dogs are prohibited from entering any marquees on site.

Every great food has a story. More than Fed is a series of engaging tasting experiences celebrating the people, places and traditions behind the food we eat.

Hosted by Laura Bradley from Indie Füde, these sessions combine storytelling, guided tastings and conversation to explore the craft, culture and provenance of the exceptional local food and drink we have in Ards and North Down. Rather than teaching recipes, More than Fed is about discovering where our food comes from, meeting the producers behind it, and understanding what makes local food so special.

Each ticketed session includes a specially curated **tasting box, allowing participants to sample a range of artisan products throughout the workshop. Suitable for anyone with a love of good food, whether you're a passionate foodie or simply curious to learn more. Kids are very welcome too!

**Allergen Information: Please note that tasting boxes may contain allergens.

It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to determine the suitability of the tasting experience for their dietary requirements and to notify Indie Füde of any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary requirements before booking. Due to the nature of the products included and the involvement of multiple producers, allergen-free or special dietary alternatives cannot be guaranteed. Indie Füde can be contacted at events@indiefude.com  or on 028 9122 6359 for further information prior to purchase.

Sessions
🌿 More than Local | 11.30am - 12noon
Every product has a place. Every producer has a story. Celebrate the incredible food and drink producers featured at the market through a curated tasting showcasing a variety of artisan products. Discover why supporting local is about so much more than distance, and explore the connections between food, people, place and community >> Book 

🍞 More than a Loaf | 12.30pm - 1pm
From grain to loaf, discover the story behind artisan bread with our friends from Krumb Bakery. Explore traditional baking, fermentation and the importance of quality ingredients while tasting a selection of exceptional local breads >> Book now 

🧀 More than Cheese | 1.30pm - 2pm
Go beyond the cheeseboard to discover how exceptional cheeses are made, how to taste them like a professional, and the stories behind some of Ireland's finest cheesemakers. Including our very own local cheese treasure - Young Buck from Newtownards >> Book

🥩 More than Meat | 2.30pm - 3pm
Meet Robbie from Stonebridge Farm and discover more about how farming, seasonality, provenance and craftsmanship influence the meat we eat. Expect plenty of stories about the family farm and how their ‘eco-pigs’ are raised on local produce to create a circular economy. And discover how that extra care and attention really creates a delicious final product >> Book 

🥃 More than a Drink (18+) | 3.30pm - 4pm
In partnership with Echlinville Distillery, discover the craftsmanship, history and heritage behind locally distilled spirits. Learn how exceptional whiskey and gin are created and enjoy guided tastings while exploring the story of one of Northern Ireland's leading distilleries >> Book 

Always be #DrinkAware. Please drink responsibly, for information go to drinkaware.co.uk 

Visitors can also enjoy live background music, providing the perfect ambience to this event within the picturesque setting of Castle Park and the stunning backdrop of Bangor Castle, featuring Jackie Rainey and Alex Da Costa on Saturday, and Clanreagh and Alex Da Costa on Sunday.

Family Fun

Children’s activities will be located in Bangor Castle Walled Garden, a few minutes from the Castle, through the woodland of the park, as part of the Chilli Festival event taking place over the same weekend as Taste AND at Bangor Castle. There you will find a host of themed activity and live music.

Find out more about Chilli Festival

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For further information, please contact:

Ards Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 9182 6846 or Email: ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 91 270069 or Email: bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk