Join Sarah Butler for an evening of cookery demos and expert advice
Taking place at the TF Royal Hotel and Theatre in Mayo on Saturday, Sarah's Food Fest will bring together top experts in food, health, and wine.
Michelin-star chef Paul Power, who has more than 30 years of experience, will join Sarah in the kitchen and teach those in attendance how to make restaurant-quality food at home.
Gut health expert Dr Annmarie Eustace Ryan, a consultant gastroenterologist at Tipperary University Hospital, will share tips on how to live a long and healthy life by eating the right foods.
Wine connoisseur Sinead Smyth will show people how to become a wine pro by sharing her top tips and expert wine advice and will showcase how to pair wine with the food cooked on the night.
Musicians Con and Grainne Murphy will provide music entertainment on the night.
The fully seated event will take place in the main theatre at TF Royal Hotel and Theatre. The show kicks off at 8pm and doors open at 7pm.
Seats are not allocated and ticket-holders are advised to arrive early to secure the best seats in the house.
Tickets are available by visiting https://tfroyal.ie/events/sarahs-food-fest/.
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