BlasnahÉireann TastingSchedule
June23rd-July17th
The Blas na hÉireann tasting is the largest blind tasting on the island of Ireland. The tasting runs throughout the summer in various locations and it always promises to be an interesting session with some wonderful Irish foods to taste.
We have sessions which take place right across Ireland including Dublin, Galway & Lisburn. Below are the details for UCC in Cork. If you would like more details on other locations please get in touch to events@irishfoodawards.com
If you are interested in joining us please take a look at which day & time suits and book this through our Judges calendar.
If you have any questions you can reach our team on events@irishfoodawards com or 087 9029329 and we will be happy to help.
Please note sessions may run from 45mins - 2 hours and judging scores are recorded using your own device (laptop, tablet or phone).
Judges Calender
Week 1: June 23rd - June 26th
Tuesday, June 23rd
5:00pm Poultry includes Chicken & Duck
Wednesday, June 24th
4:00pm Turkey & Cranberry Sauce
Thursday, June 25th
4:00pm - Carbonated Drinks
Friday, June 26th
9.30am Milk (inc Milk Flavoured & Other)
11:00am – Cream (inc fermented cream)
Week 2: June 29th - July 3rd
Monday, June 29th
1:00pm - Yoghurt, flavoured
2:00pm – Cheese - Hard & Chutney
Tuesday, June 30th
10:00am – Breakfast Cereal (Inc Muesli, Porridge, & Other Cereals) & Veg based juices
11:00am - Non alcoholic drinks, fruit based & fermented
12:00noon – Cheese (Inc Goats Cheese, Hard Cheese with added Flavour & Cream Cheese)
2:00pm – Chocolates
4:00pm - Cheese (includes Blue, Soft & Semi Soft)
Judges Calender
Week 3: July 6th - July 10th
Monday, July 6th
9.30am - Pork Sausages
10:00am - Pork Sausages with added flavour
11:00am – Cured Meat - Ham
12:00noon - Cured Meat, Charcuterie - Beef, Poultry & Other Meats
2:00pm – Ice Cream
3:30pm – Hot Sauce
Tuesday, July 7th
10:00am - Black & White Puddings and Sausages (other meats inc beef, chicken)
12:00noon - Butter (plain & flavoured) and Plain Yoghurt
2:00pm – Bacon (Plain & Smoked)
5:00pm – Chowder, Seafood Pate & Cold Smoked Seafood
5:30pm – Soups (Vegetarian) & Dough Based Ready Meals Vegetarian
6:00pm – Sausage Rolls / Terrines & Paté / Savoury Snacks (Inc meat based)
Wednesday, July 8th
9.30am - Rashers Smoked
10:00am - Rashers Green
11:00am – Dietary Specific Goods - Other (savoury & sweet)
11:00am – Hot Smoked Seafood & Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) - Fish
1:00pm – Shellfish
2:00pm – Soups (Meat Based), Savoury Pies, Dough Based Ready Meals (with Meat or Fish)
3:30pm – Prepared Fish
Thursday, July 9th
11:00am – Vegetarian Ready Meals & Terrines/Patés
12:00noon – Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) - Potato based / Stuffings
2:00pm – Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) - Meat based
4:00pm – Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) - Poultry based
Friday, July 10th
10:00am – Ready Mix Cakes & Breads
Week 4: July 13th - July 17th
Monday, July 13th
11:00am – Coffee (Single origin)
1:00pm – Savoury Sauces & Dips (Served hot & tomato based)
6:00pm - Beef Burger (Plain)
7.30pm - Beef Burger (Added Flavour)
Tuesday, July 14th
12:00noon – Lamb
5:00pm – Beef Bone In & Savoury Sauces served cold
7:00pm – Beef - Fillet / Beef Meatballs, Koftas, etc / Other Meats
Wednesday, July 15th
11:00am – Beef - Sirloin
2:00pm – Beef - Roast / Egg based Sauces / Seasonings
4:30pm – Lamb (Inc Roast, burgers, koftas)
7.30pm – Pork & Cider
Thursday, July 16th
1:00pm – Pork - Roast
3:00pm – Beef Steak with added value / flavour & Sorbets
5pm - Beef including stirfry, stewing beef, plain mince
6:30pm – Beef - Ribeye / Marinades & Glazes
Friday, July 17th
12:00noon – Beef - Striploin & other
Judges Calender