Waterford bakery honoured at the Euro-Toques Ireland Food Awards

The Seagull Bakery has won the award for traditional craft and skill at this year's Euro-Toques Ireland Food Awards.

The Waterford bakery with locations in Tramore, Waterford City and Dunmore East was honoured for its bread.

Held on Monday, May 26, the awards took place at the Ashford Castle Estate.

The event brought together chefs, producers, and advocates of Irish food culture to honour the people behind the country’s most exceptional ingredients. 

Seven awards were presented across the categories of Water, Land, Farm, Dairy, Artisan Produce, and Traditional Craft.

Founded in 1986 by Myrtle Allen, Euro-Toques Ireland has long championed local food integrity, craftsmanship, and community-led gastronomy.

The 2025 Awards continue this mission with the theme of honouring Ireland’s kitchen table, paying tribute to a place where for generations, food meets tradition, memory and storytelling.

The Seagull Bakery took home its award for "Irish-grown grains and bold fermentation" and its support of local farmers.

Head of the Euro-Toques Food Council Aishling Moore, explained the importance of the kitchen table.

“The Irish kitchen table is a symbol of trust, care, and resilience. It is where we learn the fundamentals of food – not just how to cook, but how to value what we eat and who we share it with,” said Ms Moore.

Following the awards, guests gathered for a celebratory lunch that brought together over 100 chefs, producers, and Euro-Toques members.

The meal was accompanied by a beautifully curated Harvest Table, showcasing the exceptional work of more than 30 Irish producers, including this year’s winners and nominees.

Designed by the Euro-Toques Food Council, the table offered a visual and tasting journey through Ireland’s seasonal bounty.

Lunch was prepared by celebrated chefs Liam Finnegan and Jonathan Keane, whose menus captured the essence of the Irish kitchen –  honest, rooted in place, and led by the finest local ingredients.