Our story
We are food people first: writers, cooks, bakers, wine experts and endlessly curious Dubliners. We introduce guests to the places we genuinely love.
Meet your guides ↓
Independent
since 2015
More than a tasting tour
“People who love to eat are always the best people.”
Julia Child
How it began
Delicious Dublin Tours grew out of French Foodie in Dublin, the food blog Ketty ran from 2012 to 2021.
After training at Ballymaloe Cookery School, she went on to launch Delicious Dublin Tours in 2015 and introduce curious visitors to the makers, independent businesses and flavours shaping Dublin's food culture.
She has also authored travel guides about Ireland with major French publishing companies.She was named a Fáilte Ireland Food Champion from 2016 to 2019 and later completed an MA in Gastronomy and Food Studies.
Our kind of Dublin
Independent shops. Brilliant makers. A proper story behind every bite.
Your guides
Experienced food and wine professionals who bring specialist knowledge, genuine warmth and a deep connection to Dublin’s food culture.
Cookery Instructor & Food Tour Guide
A professional cookery instructor with a Masters in Gastronomy and Food Studies and a gift for practical food knowledge and thoughtful recommendations.
Lisa trained at the French Culinary Institute in New York City and has taught and created content for cookery schools in Ireland and the US. She runs cookery classes and programmes at Airfield Estate.
Wine Expert & Food Tour Guide
A proud Dubliner with a BA in Culinary Arts, an MS in Insight and Innovation with Bord Bia, and expertise in wine and spirits.
She also holds WSET Level 3 wine and Level 2 spirits qualifications and a Spanish Wine Specialist Diploma. Her local knowledge and gift of the gab make every tour memorable.
Cheesemonger, BBQ Expert & Food Tour Guide
A cheesemonger and BBQ expert with a passion for cooking, cookbooks and brilliant insider food tips.
Originally from Sydney, Kevin has made Ireland home for more than 14 years. His background spans horticulture, culinary arts, butchery and cheesemongering in some of Dublin finest food shops, and he is a dedicated BBQ expert in every kind of Irish weather.
Baker & Food Tour Guide
A Ballymaloe-trained baker and barista with artisan bakery experience across Dublin, Berlin and Copenhagen.
Maeve has worked at The Fumbally, with 3FE and in respected artisan bakeries. She develops recipes and advises food businesses on regenerative flour and farming practices.
Gastronomy Graduate & Food Tour Guide
Raised in foodie West Cork, Jane grew up surrounded by some of the best producers, farmers and artisan food businesses in Ireland.
She studied Sociology and Geography at Trinity College Dublin before completing a Masters in Gastronomy and Food Studies. Jane is a passionate cookbook collector and lifelong food enthusiast. When she is not leading food tours, you will usually find her adding to her ever-growing cookbook collection or cycling around Dublin and beyond.
Come hungry
Expect delicious tastings, proper food knowledge and the sort of recommendations you only get from a well-connected local friend.
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