Many thanks for all the enquiries we have received in relation to exhibiting at the two-day event on the Parade Plaza in Kilkenny city during the festival.
We've put together an FAQ sheet which we hope will answer some of the questions you might have. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any others.
*What's different about Savour Kilkenny this year?
The Festival is taking a major leap this year in terms of scale, publicity and national profile. At its heart will be a major event on the Parade Plaza in Kilkenny city in a stunning location with Kilkenny Castle as a backdrop.
*What exactly is the event on the Parade Plaza?
This is a huge event on the Parade Plaza incorporating an open-air market, a Forgotten Skills Pavilion and a Savour Marquee. Throughout the weekend there will be competitions, cookery demonstrations (by local chefs along with Kevin Dundon and Catherine Fulvio), workshops, fun events and street entertainment. We provide 3m X 3m stalls for every participant and can provide electricity if required. The open-air market will run on Saturday and Sunday only.
*Can anything be done to accommodate smaller producers?
Artisan producers are essential to our food culture and we want to make it as easy as possible for people to participate. We will take details of any smaller producers wishing to participate and, where possible, we will consider any producers who wish to share stalls or do alternate days.
*I am a restaurant/ shop trader and have never done an outside hot food stand before – what do I need to do?
For restaurants taking stands, we recommend that they showcase their menus with 3 or 4 small dishes. Ideally dishes should be sampler size and cost less than €5 per portion. This is JUST a suggestion, however and we are happy for resturants to come forward with suggestions. Following receipt of a booking form/ payment, our Production manager will contact stallholders – where possible within 10 working days of receipt to discuss hot food preparation requirements. Note that although your establishment may be HSE registered, you will need to register your stall with the HSE. We have the relevant forms and can make these available on request. We are working in cooperation with the Environmental Health officer to ensure this process runs as smoothly as possible
*Can I pick my stall/ patch?
In principle, we cannot allocate stalls on request. We plan to group stalls according to power requirements and broadly according to type of food.
*Will I get a receipt?
Following receipt of payment, a VAT invoice will be issued – usually within 10 working days of a cheque being lodged
* When does the programme come out?
The programme will be launched nationally and locally on the 15th September. After that we will have a weekly PR campaign to promote the event
* Is there a charge for entry to the Plaza?
We will have a small token charge of €5 for a day pass/ €10 weekend pass for adults. Children under 12 go free. With this entry, all daytime events are free – 6 cookery demonstrations; 2 major competitions, 4 forgotten skills workshops and lots of street entertainment, busking and lots of kids' activities
