Chestnut Meets Rare for One Night Only

press release 

For One Night Only

Chestnut Meets Rare

A West Cork Collaboration as Rob Krawczyk of Restaurant Chestnut joins Meeran Manzoor at Rare at Blue Haven in Kinsale

Rob (left) and Meeran

For one night only, on April 13th, two of West Cork’s finest chefs will collaborate to create a special tasting menu.

The evening promises a unique dining experience that celebrates the best of local, seasonal ingredients with the combined creativity of both chefs. Meeran and Rob are committed to local, seasonal food, using the rich abundance of West Cork’s larder to bring their menus to life.  

Owner and Chef at Restaurant Chestnut in Ballydehob, Rob Krawczyk, says, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside Meeran and his team in Rare Kinsale. I have heard a lot about Rare, and I am looking forward to getting into their kitchen and experiencing Meeran's style of food and seeing his approach”.

Diners can expect Meeran to use his signature blend of his South Indian heritage with European culinary technique, creating hyper-local dishes crafted from the finest peak-season ingredients. Rob’s cooking is deeply rooted in nature and the surrounding landscape, showcasing the best seasonal produce from West Cork and across Ireland. 

“I’m really looking forward to an amazing collaboration with Chef Rob. I have always admired his work, and I’m excited to see what he will bring to our kitchen,” said Meeran Manzoor, The Executive Head Chef at Rare at Blue Haven,   

Tickets for the evening are €125 per person, and seating is available from 5:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Booking can be made via www.rare1784.ie or by calling 021 4772 209.

For guests who want to extend the experience, accommodation packages are available in the Blue Haven and Old Bank Townhouse. Packages start from €216 per person sharing, which includes a tasting menu, overnight stay, and breakfast the following morning. 

Book the Blue Haven package at www.bluehavenkinsale.com, and the Old Bank Townhouse package at www.oldbankhousekinsale.com.

Rare at The Blue Haven is located in The Blue Haven Collection, Pearse Street, Kinsale, Co Cork,

P17 NA72. Keep up to date with the latest news by following Rare on social at @rarekinsale