Daróg x Chef Network
Daróg x Chef Network: The Art of Pairing: Chef & Sommelier in Conversation
Monday 25th May 2026
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Daróg Wine Bar, 56 Lower Dominick St, Galway City
An evening dedicated to collaboration, flavour and the craft of pairing. In partnership with Chef Network, this educational event will explore how a head chef and a sommelier work together to shape a menu. Through a series of small plates and cheeses, each paired with wine, Zsolt will share the sommelier’s perspective, while our Head Chef, Stiofán Feeney, will talk through the thinking behind each dish.
The focus is the working relationship between kitchen and floor. At Daróg, we aim for a fluid approach, where both teams support and influence each other, working together to create balance across a menu.
Throughout the evening, we’ll explore:
Pairing wine with small plates
Cheese and wine pairing approaches
Acidity, texture and weight in pairing
Seasonal thinking
Practical collaboration between chef and sommelier
This will be relaxed and conversational, with space for questions, discussion and connection.
Open to members of Chef Network only.
Booking through Chef Network
Cost: €70 pp
Limited tickets available.
This event is strictly available to over 18's only.
Chef Network is a community and professional network connecting chefs across the island of Ireland.
Chef Network is open to chefs at all stages of their career from student chefs to retired chefs.
Membership for Chefs & Student Chefs joining the network is completely FREE.
Our head chef, Stiofán Feeney is a member of The Chef Network Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is a voluntary cross-sectoral group of chefs from across Ireland who all share a passion for driving the industry forward, nurturing future talent, and contributing to positive kitchen culture.
