With a new month comes a tasty new range of fruit and veg to bring into the kitchen. Our chefs are always up to the task of incorporating lots of new ingredients into our seasonal dishes, from hazelnuts and chestnuts to shallots and kale, and this month is no different. We’ll be making regular updates to our menus using ingredients that are in season in October so don’t forget to keep an eye on our main menu page for updates.
If you want to increase your own use of local and seasonal produce, be that fruit and veg or meat and game, but aren’t sure where to look we recommend checking out your local farmer’s markets and local butchers. We’ve found some real gems away from the larger supermarkets and we’re certain that with a little resourcefulness you will too. If you need some inspiration for where to go, check out our recent post with some of our favourite markets.
In season in October
If you’re wondering what’s in season this month we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourites here.
- Apples
- Fresh Chestnuts
- Squash
- Salsify
- Celeriac
- Kale
- Parsley root
- Shallots
- White onions
- Pears
- Chervil root
- Muscat grapes
- Quince
- Smoked garlic
- Pearl onions
- Pumpkins
- Butternut squash
- Parsley root
- Cep Mushrooms
- Fresh hazelnuts
- Fresh walnuts
- Cabbage
- Kohlrabi
- Plums
- Spinach
- Swede
- Melons
Game Festival
October is also the start of the game season and we’re excited to have all sorts of
Wicklow venison, braised red cabbage, black pudding fritter and chestnut dressing
We look forward to welcoming you in over the next few months of the festival and showcasing some delicious dishes. You can find out more about our current games dishes and how to make a reservation here.
We hope you’ve taken some inspiration from us to try out a few new ingredients this month, be that in your own kitchens or in our dining room. There really is nothing better than locally sourced, fresh food and we’re passionate about sharing our love of food and producers with you. We’ll be giving monthly updates of what’s in season, as well as regular supplier spotlights on local producers so don’t forget to check back in regularly.