Euro-toques is an independent non-profit organisation, funded by member fees and selected partners. Partners and sponsors are a central support to the organisation that assist in bringing our mission to life. By collaborating, together we are forging the way to preserve Irish culinary heritage while celebrating fresh and innovative ideas in the kitchen that champion the best of Irish produce. Euro-Toques Ireland is very proud to be working with the following partners and sponsors.
Principal partner
La Rousse Foods
Fine food specialist La Rousse Foods have been a renowned distributor of high-quality ingredients to the catering industry in Ireland since 1992. They offer a wide range of fresh, seasonal and innovative produce from a network of local and international producers, always keeping informed of the latest food trends.
Presenting partner La Rousse Foods Fine food specialist La Rousse Foods have been a renowned distributor of high-quality ingredients to the catering industry in Ireland since 1992. They offer a wide range of fresh, seasonal and innovative produce from a network of local and international producers, always keeping informed of the latest food trends.
The partnership
In 2007, La Rousse Foods became our partner in a programme to promote chefs and culinary skill in Ireland. The collaborative partnership between La Rousse Foods and Euro-Toques has developed over the years with La Rousse Foods becoming a principal partner and presenting partner of the Young Chef of The Year Competition in 2015. The Partnership aims to contribute to the ongoing culinary education of young and seasoned chefs, nurturing young talent, promoting Irish culinary heritage and putting Ireland on the culinary map. For more about La Rousse Foods, go to laroussefoods.ie/
Supporting Partners
San Pellegrino
S.Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages are international trademarks of Sanpellegrino S.p.A., based in Milan, Italy. Distributed in over 150 countries through these products represent quality excellence by virtue of their origins and perfectly interpret Italian style worldwide as a synthesis of pleasure, health and well-being.
The partnership
San Pellegrino partners with Euro-Toques Ireland in its exclusive members’ events and the Young Chef of the Year Competition, Ireland’s premier culinary contest for professional young chefs. The finalists from it have gone on to enter San Pellegrino’s World Young Chef Competition, including 2015 global champion Mark Moriarty, the winner of the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year Competition in 2013) and Conor Halpenny in 2023 (the winner of the Euro-toques Young Chef of the Year Competition in 2017)
For more about San Pellegrino, go here: sanpellegrino.com
Goatsbridge Trout Farm
At Goatsbridge Fish Farm, trout is our passion. Our knowledge and experience farming rainbow trout has been passed down through three generations. Each catch comes daily from the crystal clear waters of The Little Arrigle River, giving our trout unique taste and texture. We produce a range of ready to enjoy, sustainably farmed Rainbow Trout products. We love trout and we know you will too. Check out our recipe section on our website for simple, nutritious and delicious Rainbow Trout recipes.
For more information visit https://goatsbridgetrout.ie/
Community partners
Echoing the ethos of our Community, Gather and Gather are changing the face of workplace catering in Ireland through creating dining experiences that focus on locally sourced produce from a collective of Irish producers. Gather and Gather are champions of sustainable workplace catering as well as providing culinary educational experiences for their staff and customers. Many Gather and Gather chefs are members of Euro-Toques Ireland.
TheTaste.ie is Ireland’s largest food & drink travel site proudly championing all things Irish. TheTaste:Creative is a new content creation service dedicated to food, drink and hospitality businesses, to help them develop a narrative and tell their story with sharp videography and photography, while connecting them with TheTaste social community. We look forward to collaborating with the team at TheTaste.ie in 2024 and beyond.
ResDiary is a zero commission, flat-fee, online reservation system, designed to help hospitality operators maximise their bookings and run a smooth service.
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Born of Powerscourt Estate, we are a distillery of extraordinary spirit, where Fercullen Irish Whiskey is created to take the spirit of excellence into the world. Led by award winning master distiller Paul Corbet, we are proud to showcase the true spirit of Wicklow, our Single Malt. This is the first whiskey to be legally produced in Wicklow in over 100 years and has received a double gold medal and an outstanding 98 points at the IWSC 2024. Sustainably led with a gold status from Origin Green, we champion our local bounties. Our brand home showcases exceptional Fercullen whiskey paired with locally sourced foods in our highly commended food paring tour. Visit Powerscourt Distillery to shop.
Ireland’s Blue Book is a collection of Irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. Located throughout the island of Ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for a romantic escape or weekend retreat. In addition, the collection holds eight Michelin stars.
Ireland’s Blue Book are delighted to be partnering with Euro-Toques, chefs from King Sitric, Ballymaloe House, Merrion Hotel, Dax, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Gregans Castle, Dunbrody House, Rathsallagh House, The Tannery, Virginia Park Lodge and Chapter One are already involved and we are proud to support the future generation of chefs.To find out more about the collection or to purchase a gift voucher which can be used in any of the 65 properties visit www.irelandsbluebook.com