Taste the Island
A pride, love and appreciation of what we do resonates through hte food at The Marker Hotel. Whether it is an evening in our Brasserie, lunch with friends in The Marker Bar or delicious sharing boards on our Rooftop Terrace, they promise you dishes that have been created with passion, creativity and dedication. They believe that food should be the hero and in Ireland, you are privileged to have access to the most superb ingredients right here on their doorstep. They are delighted to be taking part in Taste the Island 2019 where the Brasserie will showcase the best of Irish produce through an exclusive three course menu available to book from September – November.
The Executive Head Chef Gareth Mullins has a huge passion for locally sourced Irish produce and uses them in each recipe he creates. This passion is reflected in Gareth’s appointment as Commissioner General of Eurotoques Ireland which consists of 200 of the country’s best known chefs, producers and educators with an aim to protect our Irish culinary heritage and inspire future generations.
Gareth loves discovering new and upcoming Irish producers, using the hotel to showcase these exciting ingredients. Each one is researched thoroughly and vetted to ensure that we can stand over the provenance of every single ingredient. It is not just about sourcing the best, but sourcing the best of the season. For our Taste the Island experience, guests will have the opportunity to awaken their tastebuds with Flaggy Shore Oysters from Co. Clare, John Stone Beef from Co. Longford and Village Dairy Organic produce from Co. Carlow. Click here to view the menu.
Together they regularly taste, sample and dissect our food so that the team are aware of every single element of each dish. An understanding of the ingredients and techniques used is key to our service. It means they can bring the intention behiind each dish right to the table. The team brings a level of service that is understated, yet attentive. They are committed to creating a relaxed environment without compromising on quality, superb food that speaks for itself, expertly matches with a robust selection of fine wines. That means you can enjoy a really memorable gastronomic experience every time. Extend your foodie getaway and add an overnight stay with our Taste the Island accommodation package. Rooms are available from €182 per person sharing which includes our three course menu in our Brasserie, complimentary breakfast the following morning and access to our award-winning Spa facilities.
If we know one thing in Ireland, it’s our food. To book your Taste the Island Brasserie experience, please click here. If you wish to add an overnight stay to your experience, please click here to book or call the reservations team on 01-6875130 for assistance.
