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Taste of Denmark: Exploring and Enhancing Danish and Waterford Connections

Name: Taste of Denmark: Exploring and Enhancing Danish and Waterford Connections
Start: 2026-09-23
End: 2026-09-23
Location: Waterford

Taste of Denmark is a cultural event at the Garter Lane Arts Centre in Waterford designed to celebrate the ties between Danish and local Irish traditions. Scheduled for September 23, 2026, the midday program features a mix of food culture, musical performances, and discussions on sustainable dining. The gathering provides a platform for cultural exchange through shared culinary experiences and international dialogue.

Date: Sep 23, 2026
Location: Waterford
Status: Recently ended

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Taste of Denmark: Exploring and Enhancing Danish and Waterford Connections

Event summary

Highlights

Guest appearance by Danish chef and restaurateur Emilie Qvist
Tasting of traditional smørrebrød featuring local Waterford ingredients
Live music provided by Music Generation Waterford
Panel discussion on sustainable food traditions and local sourcing

The event focuses on regional food heritage, featuring a visit from acclaimed Danish chef Emilie Qvist. She will join Michael Quinn from SETU to discuss championing local producers and seasonal ingredients. A major highlight is the opportunity to sample smørrebrød, the traditional Danish open sandwich, which will be prepared with a local twist by culinary students. This collaboration between Taste Waterford and SETU aims to showcase the intersection of Danish techniques and Irish ingredients.

In addition to the culinary demonstrations, attendees can explore information stands from various tourism and cultural organizations, including Europe Direct Waterford. Musical entertainment is provided by Music Generation Waterford. Supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, the event marks a partnership between the two regions during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union. While the event is free to the public, organizers require advance booking to manage attendance.

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Location described by the source: Garter Lane Arts Centre; www.waterford-news.ie
Area for browsing nearby events: Waterford

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