A custom Ireland journey with Chef Stu
Two Ireland trips · 2027
April 29 – May 7, 2027
September 9–17, 2027
8 nights each · Proposed dates, subject to final confirmation.
Come to Ireland with me. I’m shaping two personal, eight-night trips around the country I grew up in: its food, its stories and the places I can’t wait to share with you.
Ireland · 2027
A little hello from home.
Ireland, through Stu’s eyes
A custom trip shaped around Chef Stu’s Ireland: food, local stories and places he wants to share with you. Here’s a first look at the proposed route. All visits are subject to final confirmation.
A taste of Cork’s food heritage. A House visit is hoped for, subject to availability; the proposed day includes the Cookery School gardens.
Photo: Valerie Hinojosa · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and cropped for display.
Explore Irish whiskey heritage with a proposed visit to Midleton Distillery Experience. Historic exterior pictured.
Photo: Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and cropped for display.
Discover the story of Titanic’s final port of call at the proposed Cobh stop.
Photo: N Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and cropped for display.
Riverside views and a city full of character. Cork is part of the proposed route.
Photo: Zairon · CC BY 4.0. Resized and cropped for display.
Big Atlantic views, with a proposed stop on our journey toward Galway. Stu pictured on a previous trip.
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A personal invitation
This is a personal invitation to explore my Ireland. I grew up here, and I’m shaping this journey around the food, places and stories that make it special to me.
A custom trip with Chef Stu means sharing the experience together: discovering local flavors, meeting around the table and enjoying the little moments between the big sights.
I’m working on two Ireland trips for 2027. The proposed route is a first look at the journey we’re building; final stops, experiences and booking details are still to come.
See you on the road, Stu
The spirit of the trip
I’m a chef, so food is always part of the conversation. Think local flavors, a proper fish supper and meals that give everyone a chance to settle in and get to know each other. The places and menus will come with the confirmed itinerary.
Ireland has plenty to look at. Dramatic coastlines, lively streets, old buildings with stories to tell. The plan is to bring food and local culture together, with room to enjoy where we are.
The people make the trip. Shared tables, conversations on a walk and laughs at the end of the day are every bit as much a part of it as the scenery. That friendly, personal feeling is what I want to carry into the next adventure.
Picture the journey
Proposed illustrative schematic. Locations and connecting routes are approximate, not geographically accurate or suitable for navigation. Numbered labels show the proposed sequence of visits, not trip days. See the written itinerary below for the planned order. All stops and arrangements remain subject to final confirmation.
A first look at the route
Nine days, eight nights. This is the current proposed route, not a confirmed itinerary. Stops, experiences and travel arrangements may change; reservations are not yet secured.
From the travel album
A couple of moments from my previous Ireland trip. Real people, real meals and a country worth spending time in. These are memories, rather than stops promised for the next itinerary.
Next up: Ireland 2027
Two eight-night trips are planned for April 29–May 7 and September 9–17, 2027. Dates, itinerary, pricing and booking details are subject to final confirmation. Join the list above for updates.
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Not yet. Join the interest list for updates. The proposed dates are April 29–May 7 and September 9–17, 2027, with eight nights on each trip. Dates, itinerary and pricing are subject to final confirmation.
A personally hosted group experience built around Irish food, local culture, beautiful places and good company. The final itinerary will explain exactly what is included.
They’re from my previous Ireland trip. They give you a feel for traveling with me, but the next route and stops are still being planned.
From my Instagram
Four snapshots from my previous trip. Tap a photo for the full post, more pictures and the story behind it.
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