Theatre of Food 2016

The theatre of food is a wonderful oasis in the middle of electric picnic created by John & Sally McKenna

This year I was one of the lucky chefs invited to participate in the festivities on the Friday I took to the stage to demo my carrageen moss dessert while I had a few technical issues with the hob it was great fun with Martin from fishy fishy 

On the Saturday, I took part in a chefs debate alongside Chefs Caitlin, Paul Gearoid and Gary it was great to have so many chefs in one place 

The whole weekend was magic picking up a few gigs here and their but more importantly enjoying the social side of chefs getting together and having some fun but the chats and discussions that went on passing in knowledge and forming lasting friendships will stay with me it's a credit to he vision of John and Sally McKenna that have created this wonderful oasis that is theatre of food truely greatful to have had the opportunity to join the cast this year 

From the green room to the main arena everyone looked out for each over

And the chefs were even dancing on the seats

And on the stage

And serenaded and drummed to by a cookie making legend 

Selfies galore 

And team Cork did Cork proud 

Thank you John & Sally our industry is  truly lucky to have you guys doing what you do

#100best

The On Friday the 28th February McKenna's Guides released for the first year a digital version of their famous guide 

And to our supprise Fenns Quay was a new entrant along with 21 others  into the guide along with Iyers Cork , 1826 in Adare , Hartes Kildare Ox Belfast , Chamelion Templebar ,Cava bodegas in Galway sharing the list with of regular inclusions of the likes of cafe Paridiso Cork , Nash 19 Cork, Ballymaloe house , Longueville House Cork, An port Mór Mayo, Viewmount House Longford 

I'm so proud of the team that have bought Fenns from strength to strength in the last 12 months to be in the top 100 in the guide is an ambition we set out with and achieved hard work and ambition will get you to the point you need to be at . 

The app produced by Mckenna's has a clear layout and perfect for the foodie whilst on the go 

http://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/100-best-restaurants-in-ireland/id811290744?mt=8

McKenna's Guide #100best

Today we are celebrating we made it in to the McKenna's Guide #100best. Go, team Fenns.

Hard work & commitment begins to pay off :)

We were delighted at the end of 2013 and beginning of 2014 we were delighted by positive reviews from the media here is a round up of the reviews

Beginning with Mc Kenna's guides

http://www.guides.ie/megabites/fenns-quay-reviewed-eamon-barrett

The Belfast Telegraph Jim Gracey 

The grub spy from the Sunday world 

The Sunday Independent Lucinda O' Sullivan 

And to kick start the year 

the Irish times by Catherine Cleary 

We are absolutely delighted by the encouragement from the media we continue to evolve and grow thanks to you our customers who continually support me & the team at Fenns