Legenderry Food & Drink Month

This February, the historic city of Derry and its surrounding district will once again celebrate its exceptional culinary heritage with a month-long programme of unique events and experiences, including Cheese and beer tastings, Al fresco food tours, Cookery classes exploring local produce, Seafood Festivals and Interactive food tours!

Additionally, there are unique dining experiences such as the Wild & Fired Dining at Brook Hall Estate and Dart Mountain Cheese Experience. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the city’s culinary heritage and enjoy some delicious food. 

Couples Cookery Classes – 14.02-15.02

An interactive cooking experience where couples get to cook and eat their way through dishes made with local produce and LegenDerry ingredients.

On arrival you’ll be greeted with a delicious cheeseboard with products from Dart Mountain Cheese, as well as soft drinks, tea and coffee. You’ll then go to your cooking stations and be shown how to make a beautiful sweet and savoury charcuterie board, filled with local and LegenDerry produce. 

Deadly Dinner – 14.02

In collaboration with the NI Science Festival and Love Legenderry Month, prepare yourself for an evening where science meets suspense, and every sip could be your last…

​Join us at the Walled City Brewery for Deadly Dinner — a night of thrills, chills, and dangerously delicious delights. This is no ordinary dining experience. Expect eerie elegance, curious concoctions, and a feast that might just keep you on edge until the very last bite.

At the heart of the evening is our host, Dr. Kathryn Harkup — acclaimed chemist, writer, and expert in the deadly and the delectable. Known for her razor-sharp wit and fascination with fatal formulas, Kathryn will lead you deep into the world of poisonous plots and murderous mysteries.

A Taste for Change – 19.02

Join us for an immersive food experience that invites you to taste, learn, and take part in shaping the future of Northern Ireland’s food system. A Taste for Change brings together local growers, producers, and innovators to explore how food connects health, the environment, and our economy, inspired by the NI Food Strategy Framework, we want to hear your thoughts.

Over three courses of conversation and discovery, you’ll hear real stories from those leading change in our food landscape — from small-scale growers to community champions to innovative producers. Together, we’ll explore how their work reflects the Framework’s missions: improving lifelong health and wellbeing, supporting sustainable supply chains, and building economic prosperity through food.

Enjoy locally sourced dishes prepared by a guest chef, each course designed to illustrate the Framework’s principles of food as nourishment, connection, and innovation. Between bites, take part in lively discussions and share your own food stories and pledges for a more sustainable food future.

This is more than a meal — it’s a conversation about how we can use food to transform health, climate, and community across Northern Ireland.

Dart Mountain Cheese Experience – 04.02-27.02

A cheese tasting experience that captures the essence of a landscape set in the majestic Sperrin Mountains in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Beautifully located at the foot of Dart Mountain in the majestic Sperrin Mountains, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is the home of Dart Mountain Cheese. Run by husband-and-wife team, Kevin & Julie Hickey, this beautiful experience gives visitors an exclusive peek into the world of artisan cheese production. Collaborating closely with local farmers and sourcing the finest local ingredients, we take immense pride in crafting not only exquisite cheeses but also a range of flavourful chutneys, relishes, and craft drizzles. at the foot of Dart Mountain in the majestic Sperrin Mountains, an area of

Derry by Fork: Sunday Sips Tour – 15.02

This is not your average pub crawl. Sunday Sips is a slow, flavour-filled wander through Derry’s evolving drinks scene featuring an afternoon of spirited storytelling, curious sipping, and local discovery.

Join us as we visit a handpicked collection of independent venues, each offering something distinctive: Rooh Vodka cocktail at The Anchor Inn, cocktail making experience at O’Loughlin's Irish House, a surprise sip at a secret location revealed on the day, Redgate Cider with a seasonal snack at Stitch & Weave, and finishing with a beer flight tasting at Walled City Brewery. 

Along the way, you’ll meet the makers, hear their stories and learn how Derry’s past and present shape what ends up in your glass.