When Rory McIlroy slagged off Irish food, saying he wouldn’t include it at a glitzy event because he wanted to enjoy himself, most Irish people shrugged, and possibly even agreed with him.
Centra sold nearly 10 million chicken fillet rolls in 2025, and most Irish celebrities, asked if they miss any foods from home in interviews, say Taytos, or Kerrygold.
Writing in the Irish Examiner earlier this week, chef and food writer Orla McAndrew described getting a jolt when non-Irish friends who lived here described Irish food culture in those terms, with garage delis and hot chicken rolls getting honourable mentions.
She joins Deirdre on today’s episode of the podcast to discuss food culture, the plight of Irish growers, the school meals row, and the Irish obsession with making sure everyone at a wedding gets enough meat.
People think 'Irish food culture' is hot chicken rolls and Taytos — we need to change that
Ireland needs a minister for food to better serve our needs
Michelle Darmody: Ireland could lead the way in ultra-processed foods control
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