Food at Eats & Beats

Eats & Beats is the true heart of culinary creativity, showcasing the region’s finest chefs, local producers, and sustainable food heroes. The food offering at Eats & Beats is a celebration of flavour and local produce set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains. Visitors can explore a diverse range of food experiences, from homegrown specialities to global cuisine, bringing an exciting variety of flavours to Newcastle, Co. Down. Showcasing the very best of the region alongside international tastes, the festival highlights locally sourced ingredients and innovative cooking, with something to suit every palate. Whether sampling new world flavours or enjoying familiar favourites, the food experience at the Eats & Beats festival brings people together to savour, share, and indulge. 

Mourne Flavours Pavilion 

Home to the Cookery Demonstrations and Meet the Producers | Location: Donard Park

The Mourne Flavours Pavilion is a celebration of the region’s rich food heritage that brings together talented chefs, producers, and food enthusiasts for a series of live demonstrations and interactive experiences. Visitors to the Mourne Flavours Pavilion, located in Donard Park, can explore the diversity of local flavours, discover new ingredients, and gain insight into the stories behind the food. Whether sampling delicious dishes or watching culinary experts in action, the Mourne Flavours Pavilion offers a truly immersive taste of the region. 

Cookery Demonstrations

Location: Donard Park

The Cookery Demonstrations offer a dynamic and engaging showcase of the region's exceptional culinary talent.

Hosted by renowned chef Paul Cunningham, these interactive sessions celebrate the very best of local produce, with leading chefs sharing their passion, expertise and creative approach to cooking through a series of live demonstrations.

Across the weekend, visitors can enjoy demonstrations from Jenny Bristow, Adam Morrison, Ryan Harrison and Bradley Webster on Saturday, while Suzie Lee, Paul Cunningham and Paula McIntyre take to the stage on Sunday, each bringing their own distinctive style and culinary flair.

Visit our Cookery Demonstrations page to find out more.

Meet the Producer

Location: Donard Park

The Producers Pavilion offers a unique opportunity not only to discover but also to purchase some of the region’s finest food and drink. This vibrant space brings together local producers from across Mourne Gullion Strangford and beyond, inviting visitors to sample exceptional produce and engage directly with the people behind it. Featuring locally produced flavours, the pavilion provides the perfect chance to take home a taste of the region while celebrating the richness of its food heritage. 

Come early to grab your seat, meet the chefs, and be inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Mourne Gullion Strangford.

DAERA is delighted to provide support, through the NI Regional Food Programme, for the Mourne Flavours & Producers’ Pavilions at Eats & Beats 2026 to promote high quality and award-winning local produce. This support from the NI Regional Food Programme for the agri-food sector, will enable people visiting the festival from near and far, to taste, shop and support local.