On Your Doorstep Industry Food Tour - Wexford Town

Taste Wexford and some of Wexford town food tourism business operators came together to experience an ‘On Your Doorstep Food Tour’. The food tour was offered to businesses who are participating in the Taste Wexford Immersive Training Programme, to get a chance to have a tour around another business and see what their experience is and listen to their story.

On Saturday 28 January, a group of people embarked on a morning food tour with Lorraine O’Dwyer and Jean O’Connell. The food tour visited five businesses in the Wexford town area - Zaeire Artisan Chocolate, The Coal Bunker Bar, Killiane Castle Honey, Johnstown Castle and Crown Quarter.

All these businesses are offering, or about to offer, a food tourism experience.

Zaeire Artisan Chocolate

Leigh started making chocolates from her kitchen in 2013 and it started out as just a hobby. She soon realised that this was a business opportunity and seized the day. Being stocked in selected outlets nationwide and in their very own shop which was opened in 2021.

Leigh is working on bringing a chocolate experience to her daily shop offering where customers can sample through the delicious filled chocolates on offer. She also offers a range of kids-friendly workshops throughout the year.

Visit Zaire Artisan Chocolate to learn more.

The Coal bunker bar

The Coal Bunker Bar has become a thriving hub of activity for the community and they are proud to have become a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike. Groups of friends reuniting over a few drinks, families out for Sunday dinner, the local Active Retirement group stopping by for lunch, and sports fans popping in to watch the match.

The are becoming known for serving some of the best seafood and local drinks. As well as bringing more local produce to their menus and hosting small workshops and events, the team at The Coal Bunker Bar are working on bringing back their annual vintage festival this summer.

Visit The Coal Bunker Bar to learn more.

killiane castle honey

Set in the stunning surroundings of the historical Killiane Castle , the Mernagh family are dedicated beekeepers that produce delicious raw honey that captures the taste of Wexford’s countryside.

Ian and Marie are about to launch their honey tours and workshops this summer along with a suite of honey products.

Visit Killiane Castle Honey to learn more.

johnstown castle, Estate, Museum & Gardens

As well as being the home to the Ireland’s agricultural museum, Johnstown Castle and gardens are the home to native black honey bee, which is now declared as a conservation area, making sure no other non-native strains of honeybee can be introduced to the Estate

Johnstown offer a range of events, garden tours, workshops and agricultural museum experiences throughout the year.

Visit Johnstown Castle & Gardens to learn more.

Crown Quarter

Crown Quarter is located on the vibrant, energetic pedestrianised Monck Street in the heart of Wexford Town, giving you access to Wexford’s nightlife, shopping and restaurants but to be honest they have everything you need at Crown Quarter for a great weekend or midweek break away.

As well as bringing more local produce to their food and drink menus, Crown Quarter are working on a range of culinary events to offer throughout the year.

Visit Crown Quarter to learn more.

The design and coordination of this food tour was supported by Visit Wexford and Wexford Local Development through the LEADER Programme 2014-2020.