Chefs and Students Prep for Taste of Autumn

SERC’s Chef Lecturing team and culinary students are delighted to be involved in this years’ culinary event Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down, which kicks off on 31 August.  

Organised by Ards and North Down Borough Council, the exciting programme gives you the chance to savour some of the Borough’s finest food and drink, culminating in the popular Tide and Turf Food Festival in Portavogie on Saturday 2 September.  

The very best of our local seafood, beef and harvest foods will be celebrated with free and ticketed events including, exclusive foodie experiences in unique locations, chef demonstrations with a focus on our delicious local produce, and the chance to enjoy a hot chocolate at the most easterly point on the island, while exploring our starry skies.  

On Friday 1 September, celebrity chef Paula McIntyre will host a unique evening dining experience at Dine at the Dock in Portavogie, where diners will enjoy a four-course tasting menu curated by Paula and the team at SERC. This is a rare fine dining opportunity in an unusual pop-up restaurant setting and will be an evening to remember. Tickets cost £75 per person.  

Thousands of people are expected to attend the annual Tide and Turf Food Festival taking place 12noon until 5pm on Saturday 2 September, when Portavogie Harbour will come to life with a range of activities and foodie attractions for all the family.   The SERC team will be there for some food demonstrations and cooking up some delicious food to savour.

For a full list of Taste Autumn events and information on how to book go to www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/tasteautumn.