St Patrick's Day Food Ideas

To be sure, to be sure!! St. Patrick's Day is a fun and rowdy holiday celebrated on March 17th each year, it's a firm favourite day of celebration worldwide, but has been embraced by Kiwis as a great opportunity to dress up in green, enjoy beer and have a sing-song.

Responsible hosting is important during these boozy events, so you may consider including a buffet of green-coloured dishes or shamrock-shaped cheeses and nibbles. Here are some options for you to include 

For traditional St. Patrick's Day food options consider adding some Irish cuisine to your menu:

• Corned Beef and Cabbage: This is perhaps the most popular dish associated with St. Patrick's Day. It consists of slow-cooked corned beef with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.
• Irish Stew: A hearty stew made with lamb or beef, potatoes, onions, and carrots, simmered for hours to create a delicious and comforting meal.
• Soda Bread: A traditional Irish bread made with baking soda instead of yeast, giving it a unique texture and flavour.
• Shepherd's Pie: A savoury pie made with ground lamb or beef, vegetables, and topped with mashed potatoes.
• Colcannon: A mashed potato dish that includes kale or cabbage and sometimes bacon, it's a staple dish in Irish cuisine.
• Guinness Beef Stew: A rich and flavorful stew made with beef, vegetables, and Guinness beer for a unique twist.
• Irish Soda Bread Pudding: A sweet dessert made with soda bread, eggs, milk, and sugar, it's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. 

Check out our range of crockery to serve these delicious meals and stock up early on beer mugs and glasses for the celebrations.