June 25, 2026

Aisling Larkin Takes Centre Stage at Bord Bia Bloom 2026

From packed live audiences to national broadcasts, Aisling Larkin brought Ireland's food stories to life at Bord Bia Bloom 2026.

As one of Ireland’s leading food broadcasters, Aisling Larkin was a prominent presence at Bord Bia Bloom 2026, appearing across the festival’s biggest stages, national television broadcasts and live radio programming.

Ireland’s premier food, gardening and lifestyle festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, bringing together the very best of Irish producers, makers, growers and innovators. This year, Aisling played a key role in helping audiences discover the people, products and stories shaping Ireland’s evolving food landscape.

A highlight of the weekend saw Aisling take to the Dunnes Stores Quality Kitchen Stage for a prime afternoon demonstration, drawing a packed audience eager for practical inspiration, expert insights and delicious ideas for modern living.

Collaborating with seven Irish food producers, Aisling showcased creative and accessible ways to use their products while sharing the stories behind the brands, the passion behind the businesses and the craftsmanship that makes Irish food world-class. Throughout the demonstration, audiences were engaged, asking questions, sharing experiences and leaving with practical ideas they could immediately bring into their own kitchens.

For Aisling, food demonstrations are about far more than recipes.

That belief sits at the heart of her work. Through a combination of culinary expertise, storytelling and audience engagement, Aisling helps translate information into action — empowering people to make informed choices, discover new products and find greater enjoyment in everyday eating.

Beyond the stage, Aisling also featured as a key food broadcaster and correspondent on RTÉ’s Live at Bloom. Working closely with producers, she developed engaging food concepts that showcased the quality, versatility and innovation of Irish ingredients while bringing the energy of the festival to viewers across the country.

By combining trusted expertise with creative storytelling, Aisling helped audiences understand not only what makes a product special, but how it can become part of everyday life. From simple entertaining ideas to practical cooking inspiration, her segments celebrated the very best of Irish food through a modern and accessible lens.

For producers and brands, this approach creates something particularly valuable. Products move beyond the shelf and become part of a wider story — one rooted in provenance, purpose and real-life use. Through meaningful audience engagement and trusted communication, Aisling helps create lasting connections between consumers and the businesses behind the products they love.

"Food is so much more than what's on the plate. It's about connection, confidence and enjoyment. If someone leaves feeling inspired to try something new, support a local producer or simply cook a little more often, then that's a success."

Aisling Larkin

Aisling’s contribution to Bord Bia Bloom extended beyond the main stage and television screens, with appearances on RTÉ Lyric FM broadcasting live from the festival. Sharing insights, stories and observations from the event, she brought the atmosphere of Bloom to audiences across Ireland.

Taken together, these appearances reflect the unique breadth of Aisling’s work. Whether standing before a live audience, broadcasting to viewers nationwide or interviewing guests on air, she brings a rare ability to educate, entertain and inspire while making food feel both relevant and accessible.

At Bord Bia Bloom 2026, Aisling did more than host demonstrations and broadcast live from the festival. She championed Irish producers, showcased innovative food businesses, connected audiences with practical inspiration and helped tell the stories shaping the future of Irish food.

As Ireland’s food culture continues to evolve, Aisling remains at the forefront of the conversation — championing producers, inspiring audiences and demonstrating how food can enrich everyday life. For media enquiries, collaborations and partnership opportunities, contact aisling@aislinglarkin.ie.