Last Tuesday March 20th, our TY Food and Hospitality classes showcased their artisan food products at our inaugural Artisan Food Fair.
The students had been working in groups over the last few months developing and testing their ideas. They were given the brief to create an artisan food product using local ingredients and with sustainability in mind. Students displayed their prototypes, along with their company profile outlining product development, costing, branding etc.
We were delighted to welcome guest judges, Ms.Ruth Field from Field's Supervalu, Skibbereen and Mr. Ciaran Woods from The Dock Wall Restaurant, Union Hall, as well as in house judges Ms. Mary Belton and Ms. Fiona Ronan.
The judges were very generous with their time, interacting with each student group, learning the story of their product, tasting and giving insightful feedback. We very much appreciate their time and the industry expertise that the judges brought to the event. Thanks to Lily Rees who sketched two drawings for our two guest judges. We have very talented students!
There was a fantastic atmosphere at the event and everyone who visited was blown away by the student’s work. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to work as part of a team and develop their communication, culinary and creative skills. We are so proud of all their hard work and to see their creations come to life.
The following groups exhibited at the Food Fair:
Company Name Product Description Students Involved
1. Eprotein Energy Bars Eabha Collins
Ellen Connolly
Eve Minihane
2. Buzzgum Chewing Gum Leo Farrell
Conor Worboys
Darragh McCarthy
Keegan Evans
Leona Evans
3. Honey Haven Flavoured Honey Mary Bushe
Mimi Jacobs
Eimear O Driscoll
Ava Collins
4. Choctastic Creations Chocolate Brownies Chloe McCarthy
Niamh Reilly
Grace O Donoghue
5. Banana Babes Banana Bread Tara O Sullivan
Lilyanna Rees
Laura O Neill
6. Pistachio Bliss Bars Dubai Chocolate Bar Maeve O Sullivan
Donna Woods
Kate O Brien
Sophie Minehane
7. Popilicious Cake Pops Clodagh Deasy
Emma O Leary
Izzy McCarthy
Maddis McCarthy
8. Truffle Trouble Chocolate Truffles Caitlyn Lomasney
Heidi Harnedy
Victoria Haffner
Kai Madajczak, Pamuya
Saoirse McDonagh
9. Tasty Tarts Sweet & Savoury Mini Tarts Saorla Carey
Megan Hurley
Doireann Rayner
Annabel O Connell
Alice Collins
10. Brownie Flakes Brownies with a crispie caramel topping Aoife O Driscoll
Dawn Whooley
Helena Bohane
Elaine O Sullivan
Margaret Collins
Nadine Hourihane
11. Pizza Muffins Savoury Muffin Julie O Donovan
Ella O Driscoll
Justine Sufeleka
Everyone agreed that the standard was extremely high amongst all the exhibitors, who are all winners in our eyes. Congratulations to the following prize-winners:
First Prize: Honey Haven
Second Prize: Truffle Trouble
Third Prize: Popilicious
Best Stand: Buzz Gum
Most Likely to Survive in A Supermarket: E Protein & Pistachio Bliss Bars
Highly Commended: Choctastic Creations
Teachers Laura Corkery and Sarah McCarthy have been promised shares in these food companies if they make it on to the supermarket shelves in the future…….. we’ll hold them to that!!
