partners
We couldn't get by each year without the ongoing support of local businesses and our local community including members of the local public who volunteer, schools and community organisation.
Local Irish companies have partnered with us to support and sponsor the festival. Local businesses also provide the festival with support by signing up to our Friends Circle which helps to support the ongoing development and sustainability of this community based festival.
Please contact us for more information regarding sponsorship opportunities.
our sponsors
West Waterford Festival of food is kindly sponsored by:
mccarthy insurance
Established in 1952, McCarthy Insurance Group is one of the largest insurance brokers operating in Ireland.
flahavans
An iconic Irish brand - operating its oatmill by the river Mahon in Co Waterford for over 200 years.
dawn meats
International suppliers of Irish Meats. Established in Waterford in 1980.
blackwater distillery
Award winning distillery in the heart of West Waterford...
expressway
Large network of coach services across Ireland with airport links as well as tour services.
garvey's supervalu
A local institution here in Dungarvan - and great supporters of the community and local food.
supervalu food academy
The food academy programme helps small businesses through the journey from start-up to getting their products on our shelves
coillte
Custodians of Ireland's forests, building strong businesses from sustainable forests.
bio / pharma product testing
Largest network of harmonised bio / pharma GMP product testing labs worldwide
local link waterford
Waterford bus services. TFI Local Link is a national initiative specifically aimed at rural areas
Funded by:
waterford council
The administrative local government body for Waterford City and County.
fáilte ireland
Ireland's Tourist Board. Promoting approved accomodation and places of interest.
foras na gaeilge
The gateway to the Irish Language and its continued use in our everyday life.
waterford local enterprise
Offering community support and funding for both start ups and existing businesses.
friends circle
Local Businesses have been kind enough to join our Friends Circle and to provide ongoing financial support for the festival. This support provides funding for ongoing development and for the future of our festival and promotion of our local food community.
We are very fortunate in West Waterford to have a community that supports our endeavours in showcasing food and drink at its best each year. As part of that community many businesses support our efforts with their generosity of time, facilities and in particular this year, with financial support towards making the next Festival of Food happen.
- Ormond Cafe
- Barrons Bakery
- 360 Cookhouse
- Brian Gleeson Property
- Locallink
- Dalton Jewellers
- AndChips
- REA Spratt
- Crough Coffee
- The Local
- Merry’s Gastropub
- The Moorings
- Indian Ocean
- The Tannery
- Square Grill
- Dun Artisan Bakery
- Blasta Wholefoods
- Cass & Co
- Ballyin House
- Lawlor’s Hotel
- Interlude
- The Old Bank
- The White Horses Restaurant
community partners
Míle buíochas to all for the continued support.
We look forward to engaging with these groups each year.
An Garda Síochána
Causeway Tennis and Bowls Club
Christian Brothers Secondary School, Dungarvan
Comhlucht Forbathana nDéise
Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club
volunteers
Each year, hundreds of volunteers work at West Waterford Festival of Food in a diverse range of roles which ensures
the flawless running of the festival.
The team here are extremely grateful to all those members of the community that come out to help each year.
You can find out more about volunteering for the festival and sign up by clicking to apply online.
