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Orla McAndrew Food Tackling food waste one 5 star event at a time. All menus are entirely bespoke and aim to showcase the finest local seasonal Irish ingredients.

Strong emphasis on changing the face of event catering. Allow me to show you how it can be done.

Save this handy guide for ways to reduce food waste of four of the most commonly wasted food items every Christmas!
02/12/2025

Save this handy guide for ways to reduce food waste of four of the most commonly wasted food items every Christmas!



At the beginning of this year, Larder arrived into the world. A real book, with pages that hold years of work, love, and...
01/12/2025

At the beginning of this year, Larder arrived into the world. A real book, with pages that hold years of work, love, and learning. It was a dream that lived in me for so long, and to see it realised has been one of the great joys of my life.

The opportunities, the people, the conversations, the doors that have opened because of it, I am so grateful for them all. Thank you to the brilliant team at for inviting me into the Blasta family and for believing in what I had to say.

Blasta books capture something special about Irish food today. They are modern, they are beautiful, and they are a little snapshot of who we are. One to cook from, and one to treasure on the shelf.
Huge gratitude to



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Every euro matters. Every spend is a vote for the kind of world we want to live in.In todays I wrote about the power we...
28/11/2025

Every euro matters. Every spend is a vote for the kind of world we want to live in.
In todays I wrote about the power we hold, even in the smallest transaction.
It's never just a coffee, just a gift, just a purchase.
We get to choose who we lift as we spend.
We have so many talented crafts people, artists, growers and producers on our doorstep.
Imagine if we all voted with intention.
This Christmas,









Thanks to for running this piece.


https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41750907.html

Order yours today!A dozen deliciously crumbly mince pies, available for collection on 23rd December, just in time for Sa...
27/11/2025

Order yours today!
A dozen deliciously crumbly mince pies, available for collection on 23rd December, just in time for Santa to enjoy.

€30 for 12

Link in bio or scan the qr code on this post.
Thanks to .tenvito of for setting these up for sale.
These come in a gift box so make the perfect gift for those mince pie lovers in your life!






🎄✨ Christmas Cook-Along – Let’s Get You Ahead! ✨🎄Imagine waking up on Christmas morning with the prep already done.No st...
26/11/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Cook-Along – Let’s Get You Ahead! ✨🎄

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning with the prep already done.
No stress, no chaos, no last-minute dashes for forgotten ingredients—just joy, ease, and space to actually enjoy the day.
On Monday, 15th December, from 7.30 to 9.30pm, join me on Zoom for a two-hour festive cook-along, where I’ll take you step-by-step through everything you can prep in advance to make Christmas Day calmer, lighter, and so much more fun.
We’ll mix, chop, season, store, and label—together.
You’ll finish feeling organized, confident, and ready for Christmas!
Less waste.
Less stress.
More magic.

Full recipes and ingredients lists are sent out in advance, so the moment you sign up, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions on exactly how to get ahead this Christmas.
You can either cook along with me or just join the Zoom for some professional tips and take notes to use in your own time.
This is always the most fun event of my year, and I can't wait for you to join the group this year!

We will prepare:

•Honey-roasted root vegetables.
•Christmas stuffing.
•Homemade cranberry sauce.
•Potato dauphinois.
•The best Christmas gravy.
•Braised red cabbage
•Pigs in blankets
•Brussels sprout gratin.

Who’s in? 🎅

Sign-up is just €20 (plus booking fee), and tickets available here:

https://omcatering.tenvito.com/

Please share this with a friend to be in with a chance to win a free space.






23/11/2025

What strikes me every time is the trust.
Two people handing over one of the biggest days of their lives and saying, here, help us make this what it’s meant to be.
It is never lost on me.
The responsibility.
The intimacy of it.
The fact that these are the moments people will remember for the rest of their lives.
Looking back at these weddings reminded me how lucky I am to do this work.
To create something that feels so special for a couple and their families.
To feed people well.
To set the tone for a day they will carry with them forever.

If you are planning your 2026 or 2027 wedding and you want a team who understands the honour of being invited into that space, reach out.
We take that trust seriously.
And we create food and celebrations with the same care you bring to the day itself.
My diary is open. Let's talk.













22/11/2025

A beautiful gift arrived from and I wanted to share why it means more than the jars inside. Folláin have been partnering with the for four years now and have already raised €58,000 to support people experiencing homelessness in Ireland. This year they’re pledging 50 percent of all online Christmas shop proceeds to Simon again.

If you’re choosing gifts this Christmas and want to support something real and local, this is such a simple way to do it. Thoughtful food gifts that give back to the very people who need it most.

Have a look at their Christmas range and consider supporting them if you can. It all adds up and it all makes a difference.










22/11/2025

A little look back at some of the tablescapes we have worked with over the years. No two the same and that is exactly how we love it. Every couple arrives with their own style and story, and our job is to bring that to life in a way that feels personal, intentional and completely unique to them.

If you are planning a wedding and you want the food, the atmosphere and the table to feel like an extension of who you are as a couple, we would love to work with you.

Proud to be named Gold Medal Caterers of 2025. Proud of the craft. Proud of the team. And always excited to create something a little bit magic for the couples who trust us with their day.










21/11/2025

Still coming down from the most gorgeous afternoon at in Cuskinny Court. It was an hour and a half of pure entertainment and it honestly felt like stepping into a little winter world of our own.
We were so kindly invited along to experience the unadulterated joy of an incredibly theatrical experience. Every single person involved in bringing this experience to life gave their performance EVERYTHING. It was so well executed and delivered that every one of us had the most enjoyable evening.
I am honestly not just saying this, but you HAVE to try to get to this experience. No matter where in Ireland you live, its worth making the special trip to .
What an exceptional team. Hats off to all at



20/11/2025

No two weddings I have ever catered have looked or tasted the same.
Some couples want barefoot in a field simplicity, others want full candlelit abundance, and some want a feast that feels like home with a little extra magic.

What matters is this: your vision becomes the anchor, and my team and I build everything else around it.
Seasonal. Grounded. Zero waste where possible. Ingredients from producers I know and trust. Food that actually means something to you and your guests.

If you have a picture in your mind’s eye of what your wedding feast could be, big, small, wild, elegant or somewhere in between, we are the team to bring it to life.

If you are planning for 2026 or 2027, I would love to hear what you are dreaming up.
Drop me a message and let’s start shaping something unforgettable.















Planning your wedding feast shouldn’t feel like wading through noise. If you’re scrolling through menus, feeling unsure,...
19/11/2025

Planning your wedding feast shouldn’t feel like wading through noise. If you’re scrolling through menus, feeling unsure, or wondering what actually makes a wedding meal truly memorable, this is for you.

I’ve cooked for a lot of couples over the years, and here’s what I’ve learned. The food sets the whole mood of the day. It brings people together. It settles the room. It tells your story in a quiet way that everyone feels.

You don’t need a mountain of choices. You just need the right ones. Seasonal food that tastes like the time of year you’re getting married. Dishes that hold their own. A style of service that keeps things flowing and keeps stress off your shoulders.

If you care about good Irish produce, honest flavours, zero waste thinking, and a wedding that feels warm and real, then this guide will help you figure out what to look for and what to ask.

If you’re planning your 2026 or 2027 wedding and want a feast that feels abundant, beautiful and true to who you are, my books are open. Reach out and we’ll start shaping something you’ll be proud to serve.

















One of the 100 delicious easy recipes from my Larder.Link in bio to purchase this little tardis of a cookbook. Not my w...
18/11/2025

One of the 100 delicious easy recipes from my Larder.
Link in bio to purchase this little tardis of a cookbook. Not my words; named it so!

Carrots with chickpeas and tahini dressing. Divine!




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