Food Trucks In Connemara
It is very hard to know when the food vans started appearing in Connemara, but if I am not mistaken “The Misunderstood Heron” was the first. They started near the Killary Adventure Centre in a spot which had easy parking, along with a stunning view.
Opened by Kim & Reinaldo a husband-wife team in 2017, this award-winning food truck is a unique place to travel to for creative Irish food and top quality Irish roasted coffee while being immersed in amongst Connemara’s wild mountains and sea vistas.
Slowly but surely food trucks started to appear throughout Connemara, each one with a unique identity and their own take on food. Food trucks are a great way for people to move in to their own food business having gained the necessary experience in catering and cheffing, but without the massive financial commitment and other problems involved in leasing a premises to open a restaurant. Also various lockdowns made people move more outside, and many restaurants closed down. The classic “burger van” is no more, the new style is unique and interesting food made from top quality ingredients and brought to you by people that are committed to their brand and style of cooking.
One of these many food trucks is a great place to eat if you are taking a tour of Connemara. If you are cycling or walking around you are never too far from one. There is no booking yet many serve food on a par with a restaurant, leaning towards locally sourced and freshly made foods. What better way to fill the gap after a brisk walk.
Here is a rough list of the food vans we know of. They are literally a moveable feast, so locations and times may vary, but that is part of the fun of visiting the eclectic mix of mobile catering available.
Most of these businesses have up to date information about location and opening times available on Facebook and Instagram