On Friday, October 4, historical Westport House will open its doors to host a Special “Taste the Island Harvest Banquet’ in association with Fáilte Ireland, with pre-dinner drinks from 7pm followed by a banquet with wine pairings at 8pm.
The Harvest Banquet is set to be a superb evening with a truly outstanding menu celebrating all that’s great and good in local and seasonal food and drink. The only one of its kind along the Wild Atlantic Way, it incorporates a venue steeped in history and new innovative products from local suppliers.
A team of Chefs from Hotel Westport will partner with local artisan producers to prepare the very best ingredients and local produce. The following menu items are just an example and will be subject to change depending on availability of produce: Starters including Goats Cheese, Beetroot, Clew bay shrimp or Achill Island Smoked Salmon and Smoked Haddock. Following the delicious starters guests will cleanse their palates with a Blackcurrant Sorbet. Main course options will feature Killala Bay Monkfish, Black Faced Lamb, Newport Black Pudding and local seasonal vegetable and potatoes, followed by a Harvest Fruits Pavlova and closing with Dozio’s of Mayo farm Cheese.
Tickets are now on sale at €100 per plate. For more information, tickets to the Harvest Banquet or to book your overnight stay in Hotel Westport, please visit https://www.westporthouse.ie/event/westport-house-harvest-banquet/.
