Erica Drum & Conor Spacey’s Vegan Pop Up

Portnoo Market Garden Farm to Fork - Ballymaloe Festival of Food

17th May 2025

At this year’s Ballymaloe Festival of Food, chefs Erica Drum and Conor Spacey teamed up for a vibrant vegan pop-up in collaboration with Barrie Quinn of Portnoo Market Garden.

Tasked with creating a fully plant-based menu during the leanest season for vegetables, the trio rose to the challenge. Showcasing seasonal Irish produce and creative flair, they delivered a standout farm-to-fork dining experience that proved sustainability and flavor can go hand in hand — even in the toughest conditions.

 

The Menu: 

Warm Tear and Share Bread With Herb Oil

 

Fresh Raw Crudiés, Whipped Bean and Herb Dip 

 

Irish Miso Soup 

 

Roast Cabbage, Crispy Kimchi , Spicy Aioli, Spelt Tabbouleh, Charred Leak and Onions 

 

 

Portnoo Market Garden Leaf Salad

Potato and Herb Salad 

 

Elderflower Poached Rhubarb, Coconut Cashew Cream and Crispy Oats

 

 

Many thanks to the following suppliers: