Five Tipperary businesses nominated for Good Food Ireland Awards

Five Tipperary businesses have been named as finalists in the forthcoming Good Food Ireland Awards.

Taking place on Monday, November 10, at Host Partner venue, The K Club in Co Kildare, the following Tipperary businesses have been shortlisted:

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-The Cashel Palace – 5 Star Hotel of the Year, Culinary Haven of the Year, and Wine List of the Year;
-The Apple Farm – Fruit & Vegetable Producer of the Year;
-Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen – Pub Restaurant of the Year;
-Galtee Honey Farm – Sweet & Savoury Producer of the Year;
-Seasons Cafe and Bakeshop – Cafe of the Year.

Celebrating agri-food, drink and tourism hospitality businesses across Ireland, the Good Food Ireland Awards 2025 received a record number of nominations ahead of the Organisation’s 20th year 2026.

The Good Food Ireland Awards are judged by an independent panel of Irish and international experts through onsite mystery inspections and detailed assessments.

These experts shortlist nominees and select winners based on strict criteria, which includes local sourcing, Irish provenance, and sustainability.

Commenting on the awards, Margaret Jeffares, Founder of Good Food Ireland®, said:

“Good Food Ireland was born from a desire to celebrate Ireland’s world-class food, drink and farming champions. Many years later, our awards are now recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in food, drink and tourism experience, recognising those businesses who play a vital role in the entire Irish food ecosystem, one that fosters local pride and drives international tourism.

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“From food and drink producers and regenerative farmers to chefs and tourism destinations, we were delighted to have received an incredibly high calibre of entries from County Tipperary.

“This year’s awards theme is ‘Rooted in Taste. Backed by Trust’ - and each of our finalists truly embodies this sentiment. I would like to congratulate them on already being amongst the best culinary experiences in Ireland and wish each of our finalists well for the awards event.”

In addition to the main categories, the awards feature the Food Lovers' Choice Award, which is open to all agri-food, drink and tourism hospitality businesses, and voted for by the public. Five Food Lovers’ Choice award winners will be presented on the night, featuring winners from the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartland, Dublin and Northern Ireland.