All-Ireland Chowder Festival

1 Apr – 31 May 2026Kinsale, Cork
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About this event

The All-Ireland Chowder Cook-Off is the long-running competition where one chef from each of the 32 counties competes for the All-Ireland Chowder Champion title, voted on by the eating public. It is hosted by Kinsale Good Food Circle in the self-styled 'Gourmet Capital of Ireland' on Cork's south coast — typically as part of the Kinsale Street Feast weekend.

Returns annually — bookmark this page for next year's edition.

What to expect

  • One chef per county competes for All-Ireland title
  • Public voting on the day decides the winner
  • Hosted by Kinsale Good Food Circle
  • Pairs with the Kinsale Street Feast
  • Acton's Hotel grounds, Kinsale (recent venue)

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Listed via kenonfood.com (curated) · Last updated 25/5/2026