About
Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme | Full programme
A unique dining experience with celebrity chef Rachel Allen at Portavogie Harbour - enjoy welcome drinks and canapes, interactive starters, and main course platters followed by dessert.
Rachel Allen will demo some of the dishes from the menu which will feature the finest local produce, curated by the team at the local South Eastern Regional College (SERC).
The Menu (subject to change)
Canapes
Bisque shots
Prawn Vietnamese summer rolls with dipping sauce
Crab arancini
Starter Platters
Composed salad – Salad niçoise made with comber potatoes and mackerel
Salt baked fish served in a salt crust
Guinness wheaten bread prawn open
Scampi mornay
Main course platters
Surf 'n turf board
Charred tomahawk steak with garlicky prawns and pomme allumette seasoned with scampi fries
Smoked and Pickles
A sharing platter of chilled smoked and pickled fish served with a sourdough loaf, dill butter, horseradish mayo and flame roasted red pepper romesco
Pollock, Pesto and Proper Tartar Sauce
Sustainable crispy battered Pollock with pea pesto and triple cooked chips, sea salt flakes, malt vinegar and proper tartar sauce
Sweet
Peach melba
Things to note
A return bus service will run from Bangor, Donaghadee and Ballyhalbert. Timetables detailed further below.
If you are travelling by car, parking will be available onsite.
This event is for those 18 years and over only.
Your ticket includes a cocktail on arrival (non-alcoholic and alcoholic versions will be available).
This is a BYO event.
Please note that the menu will include meats, fish and seafood and would not be suitable for vegetarians/ vegans.
Please ensure that you check with all members of your party regarding food allergies, intolerances, and dietary requirements prior to booking tickets. It is the responsibility of the ticketholder to inform a member of staff at the host venue about food allergies, intolerances and specific dietary requirements. This must be done at the time of booking by contacting events@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk.
Ticketing closes for this event on 30 August.
Full terms and conditions apply, see our Terms and Conditions page.
Online booking fee applies. None when booking in person or by phone via our Visitor Information Centres.
Getting there
Car parking | Parking will be avaiable close to the venue.
Free return bus service | 6pm - 10pm | Abbey Street Car Park, Bangor - beside the Public Toilets (6pm), stopping at Donaghadee and Ballyhalbert. Return service at 10pm
Please note that the bus is committed to this schedule and should you wish to avail of the bus service please ensure that you arrive in good time per timetable.
Depart | Bangor to Portavogie
Abbey Street Car Park, Bangor 18:00
Donaghadee High Street 18:15
Ballyhalbert Shore Road 18:30
Portavogie 19:00
Return | Portavogie to Bangor
Portavogie 22:00
Ballyhalbert Shore Road 22:30
Donaghadee New Street 22:45 (note, different to departing stop)
Abbey Street Car Park, Bangor 23:00
Please note that the bus is committed to this schedule, and should you wish to avail of the bus service please ensure that you arrive in good time as per timetable.
Event site | Useful Information
Accessibility | All flat surfaces on hard concrete, the venue is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking will be available at Portavogie Harbour. Accessible portaloo toilets will be available situated at the
If you have accessibility needs or requests for accessible parking, please submit in advance, stating your requirements at the time of booking by emailing events@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Event staff | There will be staff on hand at the event to help with information and provide assistance on the evening, should you need it.
First Aid | There will be a First Aid Point located at the fish market, where the event is taking place.
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This event is being photographed and filmed. Images may be used in Ards and North Down Borough Council promotional materials. If you do not want your image to be used, please inform our event staff.
For more information on safe alcohol consumption, visit the Drink Aware website.
All details subject to change.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £60.00 per ticket |
This event is for those aged 18 years and over
Online booking fee applies. None when booking in person or by phone via our Visitor Information Centres.
