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Harnessing the natural bounty of the Atlantic Ocean and lush green pastures that Ireland is famous for, The Europe Hotel & Resort’s team of Chefs expertly create delectable dishes using fresh, local, sustainable ingredients. As a certified member of Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board), guests can be reassured that our beef and lamb is produced in accordance with the highest standards. With this focus on excellence in all areas, we proudly feature our home produced beef and lamb on the hotel’s menus.
Alex has a wealth of experience in some of Ireland’s leading Hotels. He brings with him a passion for food, sourcing only the best quality local ingredients. He says "I believe it is essential to stay true to classic recipes and techniques as these can then be used as a platform for modern cuisine. My philosophy is very simple, each day we strive to do better. I believe a great dining experience is finding a perfect balance of excitement, refinement, professionalism and warmth. My hope is that your experience with us will live up to this”.
The hotel's own ca 400 acre farm, stretching between The Europe Hotel & Resort and The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, is home to 340 head of cattle, a combination of Aberdeen Angus, Charolaise, Limousin and hundreds of sheep and has been managed by Sean Moriarty, for over 30 years. Historically, sheep and cattle reared at the farm were sold at market or directly to factory, however in recent years it has produced beef and lamb which proudly features on the hotels’ menus. Sean works with Alex alongside local butcher, Millers Meats ensuring that the best quality meat is reared, produced and served in the hotels' restaurants, truly ensuring the shortest journey from Farm to Fork.
The Europe Hotel & Resort is home to its very own in house Bakery with Terry O’Brien overseeing the creation of fresh, delicious baked treats for guests each morning. For Terry there are four key elements to creating outstanding baked goods – “Time, the freshest yeast, highest quality flour and the right equipment.” She says that over the years, customers’ tastes have broadened because people travel more and are more diet conscious and there is a higher demand for artisanal breads, gluten free and vegan products. However, “the old classics are still the favourites like health bread, brown soda, and our famous Guinness & Walnut bread proving the winner with guests”.
As an approved member of Good Food Ireland, we’re passionately committed to prioritising the use of local and seasonal ingredients for our menus throughout our resort.
The Europe Hotel & Resort was awarded Hotel of The Year & Supreme Winner of the Year at the Good Food Ireland 2023 Business Awards. We were thrilled to be recognised as a “best in class” hotel for delivering a high quality dining experience, showcasing seasonal Irish ingredients.
Carefully selecting the suppliers & producers that we work with, and forming a close relationship with them, is key to the success and reputation of each of the dining outlets within the hotel.
At The Europe Hotel & Resort we are committed to the implementation of proactive measures to help protect and sustain the environment for future generations of our guests and employees. We recognise the impact of our operations on the environment and are committed to identifying and minimizing any detrimental effects that may occur. By working together, we can contribute to a cleaner and safer environment and ensure environmental issues remain a focal point and receive proper attention.
