Slow Food Weekend, No. 14 at the Georgian House

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This event is organised by No. 14 at The Georgian House​, Comber

A two-day mini symposium in the heart of Comber exploring the world of ‘slow food’ at a local scale through tastings, live demos, discussions and debates with special guest chefs and producers who are rethinking our food system through their innovative businesses.  

Take the time to explore the world of  ‘Slow Food’ which can be described as the preservation of traditional food cultures and practices that counteract the rise of fast food and a fast life, and celebrate the chefs and makers who are reconnecting consumers with where our food comes from.  Read more about Slow Food.

Demos and discussions will be led by Slow Food champions Sally Barnes, Anthony O’Toole, Paula McIntyre, and host chef and proprietor, No14’s very own Jim Mulholland. 

Slow Food Weekend Special Guests

Anthony O'Toole, Slow Food Ireland 
Anthony is a specialist in Irish food and drink culture, travel, sustainability, and design, specialising in sparking creativity, future thinking and change. His strengths are bringing people, food, drink, and places together to create exceptional brands, events and experiences.  Anthony is the founder of Fat Tomato, an edible garden located in the southeast of Ireland that produces over 500 heritage varieties of fruit, herbs, and vegetables. He is a chef, tutor, activist, accredited culinary professional, and sommelier. He is also an avid collector of cookbooks and writes about food, culture, and travel.

Read more at anthonyotoole.com

Sally Barnes of Woodcock Smokery 
Sally Ferns-Barnes is one of the key figures in Ireland's food renaissance of the last forty-plus years. Alongside other pioneer women in the Irish food community, Sally has ensured that Ireland's indigenous food culture is celebrated and experienced by locals, visitors, and international tourists. As a member of Slow Fish, Sally is also a world-renowned ocean activist, educator, and speaker.

Read more at woodcocksmokery.com

Paula McIntyre
Having trained in Culinary Arts at the prestigious Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island, USA, Paula McIntyre returned to the UK in 1993 to open her own restaurant in Manchester. A busy and thriving eatery, The Undrie picked up several awards for fine dining including Manchester Evening News newcomer of the year and was featured in several guidebooks and magazines including City Life and Caterer and Hotelkeeper. Returning to Northern Ireland in 1998, Paula worked as Head Chef in several establishments including Ghan House in Carlingford and Fontana in Holywood. Paula’s first book “ A Kitchen Year” was published in 2008 by Gill and Macmillan, she has gone on to host TV shows ‘A Hamely Kitchen and ‘A Hamely Kicthen USA’. 

Read more ay visitardsandnorthdown.com/about-paula-mcintyre

Taste Summer in Ards and North Down Programme 

This event is taking place during Taste Summer in Ards and North Down, during which local providers are running lots of fabulous foodie activities. Find out more about everything happening across the borough as part of this celebration of local food and drink, view Taste Summer Programme.

Any queries?

This event is organised by No. 14 at The Georgian House​, any queries please contact them direct on 028 9131 1106 or email no14atthegeorgianhouse@gmail.com Please ensure that you read and understand all terms and conditions associated with this event as per No. 14 at The Georgian House on booking.

Dietary requirements

It is the responsibility of attendees to inform a member of staff at the host venue about food allergies, intolerances and specific dietary requirements.  

For more information on safe alcohol consumption, visit the Drink Aware website.

Please note all events are subject to change.