The Waterford Festival of Food will be bringing a portrait exhibition – ‘Behind the Bite: A Portrait Series of Our Local Food Heroes’ – to Cork Airport this January.
Commissioned by the Waterford Festival of Food, the exhibition debuted at Curran’s Store on Dungarvan’s Quayside during this year’s festival and has since captured attention across the region, including at the Ballymaloe Food Festival. Now it arrives at Cork Airport, to celebrate the dedication of Waterford’s food innovators.
From 2 to 30 January, passengers and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the black-and-white series.
“We invite everyone to take a moment with these portraits, learn a little about the faces behind the food, and mark their diaries for the 2025 Waterford Festival of Food,” said Eunice Power, Waterford Festival of Food CEO. “It’s a fantastic way to experience all our region has to offer – community, craftsmanship, and, of course, unforgettable flavours!”
Next year’s Waterford Festival of Food takes place from 25 to 27 April and is supported by Waterford City and County Council, Waterford Leader Partnership, Fáilte Ireland, and a host of sponsors and community partners.
“This exhibition is a celebration of the incredible food community here in Waterford, and I’m delighted to bring it to Cork Airport, which is a gateway point for those visiting the south-east from overseas,” said Power. “It is a source of pride to introduce travellers to the food credentials of our region.”
‘Behind the Bite’ features 40 black-and-white portraits by Cork-based photographer Joleen Cronin and reveals the faces behind the flavours of Waterford. From bakers and brewers to cheesemakers and artisanal producers, each portrait aims to tell a unique story, celebrating the individuals who craft and elevate the region’s food culture.
