Event Description

Join us for an immersive food experience that invites you to taste, learn, and take part in shaping the future of Northern Ireland’s food system. A Taste for Change brings together local growers, producers, and innovators to explore how food connects health, the environment, and our economy, inspired by the NI Food Strategy Framework, we want to hear your thoughts.

Over three courses of conversation and discovery, you’ll hear real stories from those leading change in our food landscape — from small-scale growers to community champions to innovative producers. Together, we’ll explore how their work reflects the Framework’s missions: improving lifelong health and wellbeing, supporting sustainable supply chains, and building economic prosperity through food.

Enjoy locally sourced dishes prepared by a guest chef, each course designed to illustrate the Framework’s principles of food as nourishment, connection, and innovation. Between bites, take part in lively discussions and share your own food stories and pledges for a more sustainable food future.

This is more than a meal — it’s a conversation about how we can use food to transform health, climate, and community across Northern Ireland.

Here are a few key details ahead of your experience:

Venue

Brook Hall Estate & Gardens – Google Maps Pin Here

The event will take place in a stretch tent within the Walled Garden. Whilst it will be a heated space we recommend suitable warm clothing and footwear.

Toilets and hand-washing facilities are available.

Parking: At the Visitor Centre – we’ll meet here and walk through the gardens to the BBQ area.

Schedule

Meet: Event kick off is midday, so please make sure to arrive at the Visitor Centre least 15 minutes before so you can walk to the event space. 

Finish: Sessions are planned to finish on time, though food events can occasionally run over — it’s all part of the experience! Please let us know in advance if you need to leave at a specific time.

The Walk

A short downhill walk on a dirt/gravel path. It may be slippery when wet. The return walk is uphill. If you have mobility concerns, let us know in advance.

Photography

We’ll be taking photos for social media. If you’d rather not be photographed, just let us know upon arrival.