Who we are
what is taste wexford?
Our purpose is to bring people - locals, visitors and tourists - on a journey of growing and making food through experiences, to build our community and develop Wexford as an immersive food destination.
Our founding Principles
Integrity
Promoting high quality and honest produce and experiences
Immersive
Encourage and promote producer experiences in growing and making food
Community
Bring people together and build the community within our county
Education
Learn from each other and share best practice inspiration for our members
Diversity
Champion diversity in the industry within our county and beyond
Flavour
Give people a sense of place through our food and drink experiences
Who’s behind
Taste Wexford?
Taste Wexford is a food tourism initiative and is a sub-brand of Visit Wexford. It is designed to strengthen, protect and champion growers, farmers, beekeepers, food and craft producers, chefs and cooks, grocers, butchers, bakers, drinks merchants, storytellers, tour guides and hospitality providers who strive to bring people together through culinary experiences.
Guided by our founding principles and the Taste Wexford Charter, we all aspire to give locals, visitors and tourists a memorable ‘sense of place’ through our food and drink offering, our stories and of course, our hospitality. Taste Wexford strives to support a circular economy, and everything we do helps to strengthen, protect and champion the vibrant food and drink community in Wexford and beyond.
The brand is aligned with various international tourism initiatives in Ireland such as Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine agri-food strategy, and Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland’s international Taste the Island celebrations.
Wexford’s Food Story
Wexford’s landscapes are deeply rooted in over 5,000 years of history and culture. The rich plains, rolling valley and mountains, rugged coastline and market towns cherish centuries of history and heritage. Today, we celebrate this heritage through a wide range of immersive activities and events.
Barley growing on the Hook Peninsula
A celebration of Lughnasa (beginning of harvest season) at Enniscorthy Castle
Embracing our heritage
Wexford is the cornerstone of Ireland’s Ancient East. Momentous landmarks and locations such as Hook Lighthouse, Colclough Walled Garden, Dunbrody Famine Ship, the Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle, The Irish National Heritage Park and Ferns and Enniscorthy Castle make the county a hot bed for exploring the region’s rich culture and heritage.
Today, Taste Wexford embraces its food and heritage through a range of immersive events and celebrations. From marking the time of endings and new beginnings (Samhain), the welcoming of Spring (Imbolc), the start of Summer (Bealtaine) and the momentous harvest season (Lughnasa).
Celtic Feast at the Irish National Heritage Park
Hook Head Sunset Experience
The Fulacht Fiadh at the Irish National Heritage Park
how do producers, craft makers and hospitality businesses get involved?
Guided by our founding principles and the Taste Wexford Charter, our vision is for growers, farmers, beekeepers, food and craft producers, chefs and cooks, grocers, butchers, bakers, drinks merchants, storytellers, tour guides and hospitality providers to come together and provide year-round culinary experiences.
Taste Wexford is a culinary destination movement that drives food and hospitality standards and shines a light on the businesses and communities who offer something different and unique. It showcases the wide selection of locally grown and produced food and drink through festivals, food trails, workshops and experiences.
Explore Wexford through food
Check out upcoming food events throughout the county