Menu
02/09/2008
'Cook-Books At Dawn' As Top Chefs Square-Up
Two of the country's top chefs are to bring together their own distinctive cooking styles in a unique live challenge later this month.
As part of this month's Food and Drink Festival, Belfast's own Paul Rankin will join forces with Scotland's Nick Nairn to create a special menu made entirely from ingredients sourced from the city's St. George's Market.
On Saturday 20 September, 'Market Fusion' will see the two friends, and rivals, coming together to cook up mouth-watering delights from ingredients which, in the best tradition of television cookery challenges, they will be given only a few minutes earlier.
Speaking ahead of the unique challenge, Paul Rankin (pictured) commented: "This is a mouth-watering prospect. Ireland and Scotland are both known for the quality of their ingredients and their cuisine: to bring these two styles of cooking together in one menu is something to which both Nick and I are really looking forward to."
Later that afternoon, Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn will be giving a pair of masterclasses at the popular 'Garden Gourmet' festival in Botanic Gardens.
'Market Fusion' is the highlight of a new initiative, 'Elevenses at St. George's Market', which will see local market traders sharing some of their secrets with shoppers in a series of live demonstrations, each Saturday morning throughout September.
In addition to this, special festival lunch and dinner menus will be available in many of Belfast's restaurants, bars and hotels
(BMcC)
As part of this month's Food and Drink Festival, Belfast's own Paul Rankin will join forces with Scotland's Nick Nairn to create a special menu made entirely from ingredients sourced from the city's St. George's Market.
On Saturday 20 September, 'Market Fusion' will see the two friends, and rivals, coming together to cook up mouth-watering delights from ingredients which, in the best tradition of television cookery challenges, they will be given only a few minutes earlier.
Speaking ahead of the unique challenge, Paul Rankin (pictured) commented: "This is a mouth-watering prospect. Ireland and Scotland are both known for the quality of their ingredients and their cuisine: to bring these two styles of cooking together in one menu is something to which both Nick and I are really looking forward to."
Later that afternoon, Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn will be giving a pair of masterclasses at the popular 'Garden Gourmet' festival in Botanic Gardens.
'Market Fusion' is the highlight of a new initiative, 'Elevenses at St. George's Market', which will see local market traders sharing some of their secrets with shoppers in a series of live demonstrations, each Saturday morning throughout September.
In addition to this, special festival lunch and dinner menus will be available in many of Belfast's restaurants, bars and hotels
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 February 2022
New Job Creation Scheme Announced
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced an innovative new scheme to create jobs and meet the needs of employers. The Labour Market Partnerships (LMP) initiative will see targeted employment action plans created in every council area to support people towards and into work, including young people and those with disabilities.
New Job Creation Scheme Announced
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced an innovative new scheme to create jobs and meet the needs of employers. The Labour Market Partnerships (LMP) initiative will see targeted employment action plans created in every council area to support people towards and into work, including young people and those with disabilities.
20 August 2001
Prison cooks serve up ISO Quality Award
Prison caterers in the Northern Ireland Prison Service have become the first in the United Kingdom and Ireland to be awarded ISO 9001:2000 accreditation. The internationally recognised quality standard recognises business excellence and demonstrates that an organisation is fully committed to delivering a quality service.
Prison cooks serve up ISO Quality Award
Prison caterers in the Northern Ireland Prison Service have become the first in the United Kingdom and Ireland to be awarded ISO 9001:2000 accreditation. The internationally recognised quality standard recognises business excellence and demonstrates that an organisation is fully committed to delivering a quality service.
01 November 2024
Tennyson Wants NI's Dual Market Access Protected
Alliance has stressed the importance of protecting Northern Ireland's dual market access ahead of the Windsor Framework vote. This follows the news of Secretary of State, Hilary Benn MP, triggering the process to enable MLAs to vote on post-Brexit trading arrangements.
Tennyson Wants NI's Dual Market Access Protected
Alliance has stressed the importance of protecting Northern Ireland's dual market access ahead of the Windsor Framework vote. This follows the news of Secretary of State, Hilary Benn MP, triggering the process to enable MLAs to vote on post-Brexit trading arrangements.
05 September 2024
Invest NI Opens New 'Strategic Meeting Place' In Dublin
A new Invest Northern Ireland Hub and event space has been opened in Dublin by Economy Minister, Conor Murphy. Described as a 'strategic meeting space for Northern Ireland companies and stakeholders', businesses can use the Hub to meet with clients, develop new trading partnerships and explore the southern market.
Invest NI Opens New 'Strategic Meeting Place' In Dublin
A new Invest Northern Ireland Hub and event space has been opened in Dublin by Economy Minister, Conor Murphy. Described as a 'strategic meeting space for Northern Ireland companies and stakeholders', businesses can use the Hub to meet with clients, develop new trading partnerships and explore the southern market.
18 June 2024
SDLP Opposition Day To Focus On All-Island Policy Priorities
The SDLP has said that it will use today's Opposition Day in the Assembly to focus on making overdue progress on key all-island policy priorities, including benefitting from dual market access, expanding cross-border tourism brands and cross-border healthcare.
SDLP Opposition Day To Focus On All-Island Policy Priorities
The SDLP has said that it will use today's Opposition Day in the Assembly to focus on making overdue progress on key all-island policy priorities, including benefitting from dual market access, expanding cross-border tourism brands and cross-border healthcare.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
