Food and Drink

Live Cookery Demonstrations at the Theatre Kitchen

The hugely popular Theatre Kitchen returns for 2025, showcasing the very best of Northern Ireland’s culinary talent. Watch and learn as top chefs bring their passion and skills to life across all three days. This year’s hosts include the much-loved Paula McIntyre, the renowned Noel McMeel, and the talented Brian Magill, who will be stirring up delicious dishes live on stage.

Joining them in our stellar chef line-up are:

  • Lauren Shimmin from The Tailor’s House

  • Ian Morton of The Beaten Whisk

  • Bob McDonald from Burren Balsamics

  • Representatives from local favourites The Boathouse and The Stone Hound – and many more!

Artisan Food Village

The Artisan Food Village is a highlight of the Garden Show, offering a delicious showcase of Northern Ireland’s finest local food and drink producers. With stalls packed full of flavour, it’s the perfect place to sample, shop, and discover something new.

Browse freshly baked breads, sweet treats, artisan cheeses, cured meats, sauces, chutneys, fudge, coffee, craft drinks and more. From street food to small-batch producers, it’s the perfect place to sample, shop, and enjoy something new.

Hilden Brewery – Brewed in Tradition

Back by popular demand, Hilden Brewery returns to the Garden Show at The Junction Container Bar, bringing a refreshing range of craft beers and a relaxed, music-filled atmosphere. As Ireland’s oldest independent brewery, Hilden has been brewing with passion and precision since 1981 — and their lineup of beers is as rich in flavour as it is in history.

Raise a glass and sample some of their popular creations:

  • Hidden Halt – A smooth and malty Irish Red Ale with a rich ruby hue and a slightly roasted finish.

  • Twisted Hop – A bitter premium pale ale that delivers hoppy character with citrus notes and a clean, crisp finish.

  • Barney’s Brew – A bold and flavoursome beer brewed with malted barley, known for its complex depth and satisfying smoothness.

With live music from local performers throughout the weekend, the Container Bar is the perfect spot to relax and savour the taste of Northern Ireland’s brewing heritage.

Artisan Food Market – Traders

Savoury

  • Spice Fine Foods Ltd

  • Kennedy Bacon

  • Lecale Harvest Ltd

  • Ballylisk Dairies Ltd

  • Blackfire Food

  • Burren Balsamics

  • Poco Picante Ltd

  • Dundarave

  • Erin Grove Preserves

  • Counter Culture Real Bread
  • Peppup

  • Pure Thai Sauces

  • Irish Black Butter(Saturday & Sunday)
  • Totally Hot (Sunday only)

Sweet

  • Dundarave

  • Marshall Beekeeping

  • Erin Grove Preserves

  • Granny Shaws Fudge Factory

  • Gold & Browne’s

  • Fluffy Meringue

  • Drayne’s Dairy Farm

Drinks and Distilleries

  • The Copeland Distillery

  • Wild Atlantic Distillery Ltd

  • Woodlab Distillery

  • Shortcross Gin

  • Long Meadow Cider

  • Whitewater Brewing Co Ltd

  • Papas Mineral Co

  • Nitro Coffee (Saturday & Sunday)