Belfast Flavours Live – a flagship showcase celebrating the city’s culinary sector.

Over 200 food and drink leaders gathered at ICC Belfast on Monday 23 February for Belfast Flavours Live – a flagship showcase celebrating the talent, collaboration and bold ambition shaping the future of the city’s culinary sector.

Delivered by Belfast Flavours in collaboration with Belfast City Council and supported by DAERA via the Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme, the industry-led event united chefs, producers, hospitality leaders and policymakers to champion local produce, sustainability and long-term growth across Northern Ireland’s food economy.

Pictured left to right: Alison Chambers, Director of Sustainable Agri-food Development, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA); Jess Murphy, owner and head chef of Kai, Galway and one of the event’s keynote speakers; Lord Mayor of Belfast, Tracy Kelly; Pamela Ballantine, Event Host; and Andrew Dougan, Co-Chair of Belfast Flavours.