LegenDerry cuisine on the menu at Foyle Maritime Festival
12 June 2024
Expect a feast for the senses at the Foyle Maritime Festival as some of the finest local food producers and chefs showcase their skills in the LegenDerry Food Village.
LegenDerry Food has become synonymous with culinary excellence and the village brings together some of the most popular names in the local hospitality industry for a four-day epicurean extravaganza. There will be an international array of flavours, from smoky slow cooked US barbeque to mouth-watering South African street food, with a local twist, offering something to suit every palate.
All the food and drink products featuring will be authentic, homegrown, fresh and seasonal, with local provenance central to the experience, as Tourism Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council, Jennifer O’Donnell explained. “We are delighted to open the LegenDerry Food Village for four days from 12noon at the Maritime Festival. It will offer visitors the chance to experience our dynamic local food scene, showcasing the latest in exciting street food dishes and the finest quality locally sourced produce such as Lough Foyle oysters and mussels.
“We plan to create a really chilled outdoor festival environment, with DJ sets throughout the weekend, it will be the perfect place to meet up with friends and enjoy the riverfront festival vibe.”
LegenDerry Food has become an umbrella for local hospitality businesses keen to grow and develop the industry and the City’s profile as an exciting food destination. As a network, local partners work together to market and promote the local offering, and make the most of opportunities presented by local festivals and events to create unique food experiences.
Looking ahead to the event, Co-chair of the LegenDerry Food Network, Emily McCorkell of Lo & Slo, said: “We all know these are challenging times for the local hospitality industry. Events like the Foyle Maritime Festival provide a platform to engage with new customers, and highlight the wonderful talent that is driving the food industry here in the North West.
“As a business community we need to work together to maximise the potential of our festivals and events, and create the best experience for our visitors to ensure they keep returning. The LegenDerry Food Village will feature a fantastic array of local and international cuisine, and the chance to soak up the atmosphere while enjoying the very best local hospitality.”
The Foyle Maritime Festival is delivered by Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with key stakeholders Foyle Port and Loughs Agency and supported by a range of funders including TNI, Diageo and Ulster University.
To find out more about all that’s happening during the Foyle Maritime Festival go to www.foylemaritime.com For more information on LegenDerry Food go to www.legenderryfood.com
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Notes for Editors:
The LegenDerry Food Village will be open;
Thursday 27th June - 12noon - 10pm
Friday 28th June - 12noon - 10pm
Saturday 29th June - 12noon - 2midnight – Festival Showcase Night
Sunday 30th June - 12noon - 6pm
Vendors will include:
Fairley’s Flavours – South African street food with a local twist
Offing Coffee – Speciality coffee and mouthwatering home bakes
Lo + Slo - Authentic American BBQ with live fire cooking
Foyle Bubble Waffle – Handmade waffles with a selection homemade sauces and selection of seasonal toppings
La Tia Juana - Authentic Latin American street food, using the finest locally sourced ingredients
Mena’s Pizza – Woodfire pizza’s using a range of locally sourced toppings including Dart Mountain Cheese
The Dirty Souls – American barbecue smokehouse featuring the Donut burger using Grants Pork
Saffron – Indian cuisine featuring authentic Biryani dishes.
Foyle Bia Mara – Fresh, purified Lough Foyle oysters and mussels. Try freshly-shucked oysters or take some mussels home for later.
The Exchange Restaurant - A menu inspired by local and seasonal produce featuring a selection of Flatbreads, pulled pork mac & cheese & veggie dhal
*Vegetarian & Vegan options will be available