What do you get when you combine kids and food? A recipe for fun! This weekend, Cork on a Fork is serving up a delicious chance for young foodies to dive into the magic of cooking, tasting, and discovering where good food comes from. In a world where fast food often wins the race, these workshops offer a hands-on way for children to learn the joy and importance of real, nourishing food. By giving children the knowledge and confidence to make good food choices early, we help them build healthy habits that can prevent obesity and last a lifetime
From kneading pizza dough to whizzing up smoothies, adding the final flourish to donuts, and joining in interactive food adventures, there’s something to tempt every budding foodie and chef. We’ve rounded up all the activities still taking bookings so tie on your apron and get ready for a weekend bursting with flavour, fun, and food-filled memories.
Kids’ Pizza Party at The Marina Market: Thursday 14th August | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Get ready to become a pizza pro! Join the Oak Fire Pizza team at The Marina Market to stretch, top, and create your very own pizza masterpiece. Once cooked, you get to taste your delicious creation.
Tickets: €15 (includes pizza) – booking essential
Battle of the Smoothies, Kids Sensory Cooking Class: Friday 15th August | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Ages 3-12 | St Peter’s, North Main St
Join award-winning chef Deirdre Doyle from the Cool Food School for a fun, interactive pop-up class. Kids will smell, chop, stir, and taste their way to smoothie mastery—healthy eating has never been this playful!
Tickets: €13.50 per child – booking essential
Carrot Cake Power Balls – Kids Sensory Cooking Class: Friday 15th August | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | St Peter’s, North Main St
Deirdre Doyle follows up with another interactive session, where kids roll up their sleeves to create Carrot Cake Power Balls. Chop, mix, and taste your very own healthy treats!
Tickets: €13.50 per child – booking essential
Apple Donut – Kids Sensory Cooking Class: Friday 15th August | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Ages 3-12 | St Peter’s, North Main St
Chef Deirdre Doyle is back with a playful cooking session! Kids will mix, shape, and decorate their own Apple Donuts, discovering that healthy snacks can be fun, creative, and delicious. Taste-testing is the best part!
Tickets: €13.50 per child – booking essential
Food Explorers – A Tasty Cork Adventure for Kids: Saturday 16th August | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | St Peter’s, North Main Street
Missed Thursday or Friday’s activities? No worries! Kids can dive into a hands-on adventure through Cork’s tastiest treats, enjoy arts and crafts with a food twist, and collect fun prizes and stickers along the way. Bring your curiosity, imagination, and appetite for fun!
Markets Across The Weekend: And it doesn’t stop there,if you missed any of the food festivities on Thursday or Friday, there’s still plenty of action to enjoy, and it’s not just the little chefs! With free markets running all day Saturday, the whole family can explore together, from local produce and tasty treats to interactive games and playful activities. There’s plenty to see, taste, and discover across the city, so grab the kids and make a day of it!Food, Fun and Farm at Cornmarket Street (Coal Quay): Saturday 16th August | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Cork on a Fork Food Market & Play Street: Saturday 16th August | 11:00am – 5:00pm | Emmet Place (outside The Crawford Art Gallery)
For more information visit https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-on-a-fork-fest/what-s-on/family/
