The International Gourmet Weekend

 A Wonderful Evening for the 130 Year Celebrationary Gourmet Weekend

We had a feast fit for many kings produced by Executive Chef Mr. Tim O'Sullivan and his talented team for the weekend celebrations.

Amazing food together with delicious accompanying wines which were very kindly sponsored by J&C Kenny Wine Distributors for all the dining guests to enjoy.  These were carefully matched by Roz Crowley, food writer and journalist who also undertook the role of Master of Ceremonies for the night, giving a succinct insight into the reasons why each wine was chosen for each course.

After enjoying a prosecco reception all guests who travelled near and far to be with us, were seated in the dining room where the banquet commenced.

From beginning to end, the meal was waonderful with so many gentle flavours masterfully put together to put together a beautiful seven course meal.

The Pop-up Indoor Market at Renvyle House

A few months ago, when we were planning the festivities for the 130 years of Renvyle House as a hotel,

Lorna suggested it might be a nice idea to have an indoor market shocasing our local suppliers and producers.  And there the seed was planted.

With a little planning and much preparation this came to fruition last weeked for the International Gourmet Weekend which was held to celebrate the 130 years of the hotel.  The bunting was made and set up (with two great little helpers - great grand sons of Dr. Donny Coyle who bought the hotel in 1953).  

We had great support from Roberts family from Connemara Smokehouse who showcased their organic smoked salmon, we had the Benedictine Nuns from Kylmemore Abbey with their chocolate (and a sideline of soaps).  Also present was Connemara Rowan Jelly which is produced by Brigid Sealy locally and an array of seaweed products for use in the kitchen by Connemara Food Ventures.  Tim O'Sullivan had made a delicious bread with three types of seaweed, which would be delicious with cold meats or indeed smoked salmon.  Tim also made a seaweed mayonnaise and a seaweed dressing, both of them delicious.  These could be sampled at the Connemara Food Ventures and Renvyle Foods stands.  J&C Kenny Wines also had a stand and were the kind sponsors of the wines provided at the banquet later on Saturday night.