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SHOP WITH THE CHEF FOR A GAELIC FEAST AT ASHFORD CASTLE

11-14-2010

 

GAELIC FEAST AT

 ASHFORD CASTLE

 

February 28 - March 6, 2011


Ashford Castle Exterior (New)

 

New York - November 11, 2010:  Ashford Castle is inviting guests to experience a special 'Seafood Appreciation Week.'  Set for February 28 - March 6, 2011 and accompanied by Executive Chef Stefan Matz (pictured, below), guests will have the rare opportunity to visit local seafood suppliers and sample a wide selection of native fare, including prawns, scallops, lobster and various shellfish species native to the west of Ireland.

 

Recently voted 'Top Resort in Europe' by readers of Condé Nast Traveler (November 2010), Ashford Castle is located near western Ireland's clear waters and unspoiled coastline, known not only for breathtaking views, but also for some of the world's finest and freshest seafood.

 

A special two-night package is available for the nights of March 1st and 2nd or March 4th and 5thand includes:

 

 Chef Matz
 

DAY 1

Arrival: Welcome glass of Champagne

7.00pm: Dinner at leisure in the George V Dining Room

 

DAY 2:

Full day tour of Connemara, escorted by a chef from Ashford Castle

10:00am: Depart for Cleggan

11:30am: Visit an oyster farm

12:30pm: Depart for Ballyconneely

1:00pm: Guided tour of the Connemara Smokehouse at the Bunowen Pier

1:30pm: Lunch sampling of Graham Roberts' specialty products

3:00pm: Lobster fishing aboard a small local fishing trawler at the pier

5:30pm: Return to Ashford Castle

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