Meet the Delicious Dublin Tours Team
At Delicious Dublin Tours, we’re passionate food enthusiasts with decades of experience in hospitality and the food industry. Our deep connection to the Irish culinary scene drives us to share insider tips, local knowledge, and expert guidance to help our guests uncover the very best food spots in Dublin.
Ketty Quigley – Founder of Delicious Dublin Tours
After completing a Ballymaloe Cookery School course, Ketty went on to found Delicious Dublin Tours in 2015. With more than 20 years of tourism experience and a background in Tourism Management from France, she brings a wealth of expertise. From 2012 to 2021, Ketty ran the award-winning blog French Foodie in Dublin, which ultimately earned her a spot in the Irish Food Writers’ Guild. Furthermore, she completed an MA in Gastronomy and Food Studies in 2019. Between 2016 and 2019, Fáilte Ireland named her an Irish Food Champion. Her blog and tours have been featured in numerous Irish and international publications.
What to Expect on Ketty’s Tours:
As the company’s founder, Ketty takes pride in offering the ultimate Dublin food experience. Because she is both French and a long-term Dublin resident, she provides a perspective that uniquely blends insider knowledge with a visitor’s fresh outlook.
Lisa – Food Tour Guide
Lisa, originally from Wales, brings a wealth of experience after nearly 20 years in the US. Her passion for food inspired her to complete an MA in Gastronomy and Food Studies in Dublin.
In addition, after training at the French Culinary Institute in New York City, she gained extensive experience teaching and creating content for cookery schools in both the US and Ireland. She currently runs cookery classes and programmes at Airfield Estate in South County Dublin.
Moreover, her diverse food experience includes leading a Salvation Army program, volunteering with Green Schools Ireland, and directing the Montclair Food & Wine Festival.
You can follow her food adventures on Instagram as @saspan_sospan or website www.saspansospan.ie
What to expect on Lisa’s tours:
Because Lisa is such an attentive host with great gastronomic knowledge and top cooking tips, she’s incredibly helpful when offering recommendations for fun things to do in Dublin.
Sinéad – Food Tour Guide
Sinéad holds a Wine Spirit Education Trust Level 3 wine certificate and WSET spirits level 2. Additionally, she is a member of the Champagne Academy and has both a Spanish Wine Specialist Diploma and a Cheese Academy Level 1 certification.
In addition to her qualifications, she works as a freelance wine consultant and serves as the chairperson of Wine Spirit Women.
Furthermore, Sinéad holds a BA in Culinary Arts from TU Dublin and an MSc in Insight and Innovation from DCU, where she participated in Bord Bia’s talent programme. Moreover, in 2022, she earned a scholarship to the MAD Academy in Copenhagen and completed their Environment and Sustainability programme.
What to expect on Sinéad’s tours:
Sinéad is a proud Dubliner with the gift of the gab. Not only is she a wine expert, but she has also dined at some of the best places around Ireland. She loves sharing her valuable restaurant tips with guests.
Ross – Food Tour Guide
Ross has over 20 years’ experience in hospitality and related fields.
After living abroad and exploring various aspects of hospitality, Ross returned to Ireland eager to learn more about small producers.
He has worked in a variety of roles and holds qualifications in specialty coffee, brewing, distilling, craft cocktails, hospitality management, training, and brand management.
Currently, Ross works at the 5-star Westbury Hotel and is studying for an MA in Gastronomy and Food Studies at TU Dublin.
What to expect on Ross’ tours:
Ross is a hospitality expert who knows how to look after his guests. Moreover, he’s funny, knowledgeable, and knows exactly where to find the best Guinness in Dublin.