A Taste of Ireland: Samhain Edition Brings Halloween’s Ancient Roots to Singapore’s Dining Scene

This October, Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) invites Singapore to experience the cultural origins of Halloween through A Taste of Ireland: Samhain Edition, a month-long culinary celebration spotlighting the country’s world-class produce and ancient harvest traditions. Running from 15 October to 15 November 2025, the campaign partners with seven top restaurants across the city to reimagine Ireland’s Samhain festival for today’s tables.

Samhain, celebrated over 2,000 years ago, marked the end of the harvest season and the start of winter, a time of communal feasting, storytelling, and firelit gatherings. This spirit of abundance and connection comes to life in exclusive dishes crafted with Ireland’s grass-fed beef, tender duck, creamy dairy, and pristine Atlantic oysters.

Participating restaurants include Cygnet by Sean Connolly, Brasserie Astoria, Carnaby, UMMI Beirut, Morsels, and Boaters Bar at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, each offering their own creative interpretations of Irish ingredients.

At Carnaby, Chef Adam Penney introduces “What’s the Quack?”: a confit duck leg with colcannon, charred sprouts, wild blackberries, and hot honey-thyme jus, paired with a bold Irish whiskey cocktail. Boaters Bar, Singapore’s only floating bar, channels the land-sea connection with flame-grilled Irish oysters and duck breast with Blackpitts orange reduction.

UMMI Beirut offers a four-course set menu rooted in warmth and togetherness, featuring Ostra Regal oysters with pomegranate molasses and 7 Spices Duck Leg with orange glaze, made entirely with Halal-certified ingredients.

At Cygnet by Sean Connolly, a tender Irish fillet with whiskey cream sauce evokes the fireside comfort of an Irish harvest feast, while Brasserie Astoria pays homage to autumn abundance with aged Irish duck and browned butter hollandaise.

Beyond flavour, the campaign underscores Ireland’s commitment to sustainability through Origin Green, the world’s first national food and drink sustainability programme. Every ingredient is traceable and produced with care for the environment and future generations.

Savour the spirit of Samhain from 15 October to 15 November 2025 at participating restaurants across Singapore.