The Tipperary Heritage Food Trail Tour

Description

A full-day experience where tour goers will meet passionate local producers & enjoy a rich journey through Ireland’s food heritage—from speciality coffee to traditional baking & artisan preserves.

What’s Included

All admissions (including the tastings)
Transport in a 6-seater Mercedes with a chauffeur
Qualified National Tourist Guide
Lunch at a premium local restaurant
Bottled water throughout the day

Itinerary

Ponaire Coffee Roastery Experience 

Begin your day with an immersive introduction to the world of speciality coffee.

Enjoy a guided journey from bean to cup, including:

· Insight into coffee origins and growing regions

· Live roasting demonstration

· Guided tasting of different roast profiles

· Hands-on mini barista course (espresso & milk texturing)

Relax afterwards with a freshly prepared coffee and sweet treat, before receiving a takeaway gift of freshly roasted coffee.

Loughmore – Heritage & Barmbrack Tradition

Travel through scenic countryside to the historic village of Loughmore.

· Discover the story of this unique heritage village

· View the castle, abbey ruins, and historic mill

· Enjoy a traditional Barmbrack demonstration and tasting

· Served with tea or coffee in a warm, local setting .

Crossogue Preserves – From Garden to Jar

Visit a charming farmhouse producer known for handcrafted preserves.

· Tour the production kitchen

· Meet the makers and learn traditional techniques

· Explore the greenhouse and orchard

· Guided tasting of jams, marmalades, chutneys & relishes

Finish with freshly baked Irish scones, tea or coffee, overlooking the countryside.

Fethard – Lunch at Sadler’s Restaurant in Fethard, & Medieval Charm

Continue to the historic town of Fethard, one of Ireland’s finest medieval towns.

· Enjoy a relaxed lunch at Sadler’s Restaurant

· Soak in the atmosphere of this heritage town

· Discover its medieval walls and strong equestrian tradition

Highlights

Begin your day with an immersive introduction to the world of speciality coffee. Then travel through scenic countryside to the historic village of Loughmore. Followed by a visit to a charming farmhouse producer known for handcrafted preserves. Where you can enjoy freshly baked Irish scones, tea or coffee, overlooking the countryside. Continue to the historic town of Fethard, for a relaxed lunch and discover one of Ireland’s finest medieval towns.

Additional information

Check-in Details

Open to both residents and non-residents of Cashel Palace Hotel.

• Full-Day Experience (available on Wednesdays only)
• Departure: 9:30 a.m.
• Return: 5:00 p.m.
• Pick-up and drop-off: Cashel Palace Hotel

Special Requirements

For those who wish to travel exclusively, with no other guests joining the tour, a private tour supplement of €250 per person applies (min 2, max 6).