Catering & Hospitality
RDS Hospitality is our onsite caterer at the RDS Venue. Renowned for their restaurant standard cuisine, presentation and service in both a public and corporate environment, they are devoted to providing the best quality food using seasonal Irish locally sourced produce.
The breadth of service that we offer compliments the needs of this dynamic venue. Whether you’re organising an exhibition, trade show, corporate celebration, concert or sporting event, the team at RDS Hospitality will have a choice of delicious offerings to keep your guests fuelled and refreshed throughout their visit. Our attention to detail for a private party is carried through to a gala dinner for 5,000. Our menus change seasonally, taking advantage of the best local produce. Our team will work with you to select dishes that will suit the needs and scale of your event.
We cater for a wide range of events such as:
Conferences & Meetings
Every dish is prepared using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Our events team will advise clients on the right package or tailored menu to match their budget and the nature of the event from breakfast pastries to light bites and working lunches.
Click here to view sample menus.
Gala Awards & Dinners
Our menus combine the best ingredients, flavours and hand crafted inspiration created by our in-house team. Our menus will change seasonally, taking advantage of the best local produce. Our team will work with you to select dishes that will suit the needs and scale of your event.
Sample menus can be viewed here.
Formal Drinks & Canapé Reception
Creating the perfect introduction to your event; a drinks reception is an ideal way to allow your guests to interact. We offer a broad range of welcome drinks from wine to full bar and bespoke cocktail menus. Our extensive wine and bar menu also includes a range of alcohol-free options.
Sample menus can be viewed here.
Casual Dining
We offer a range of casual menus that a create a point of difference for a casual lunch or evening event including street food stations, bowl food and cold options. These can be paired with a drinks reception menu to create an informal launch event or wrap party.
Sample menus can be viewed here.
Public Event Catering
Whether you’re organising an exhibition, trade show, corporate celebration, concert or sporting event, the team at RDS Hospitality will have a choice of delicious offerings to keep your guests fuelled and refreshed throughout their visit. Good food is at the heart of the visitor experience and we work closely with our clients, ensuring the food and beverage offer matches their vision and caters for all dietary requirements. Below are some examples of services that can be provided within the public event space:
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For event sponsors or trade show exhibitors, we have tailored catering solutions that can be delivered directly to their stands. This allows exhibitors to stay on the event floor, maximising their precious activation time on site. We provide options such as pastry trays, gourmet sandwich platters, barista coffee machines and draught bar taps, to allow trade stands to attract potential customers.
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Our customisable food and barista pods, mobile food vans and bars allow us to provide a tailored solution within the event footprint. Feed and refresh your guests and event teams with a tailored menu and service style.
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Our restaurants and cafés are adjacent to the larger halls and offer a high-street dining experience. The public restaurant and cafes within the RDS are;
- Main Hall restaurant 1881
- Simmonscourt Restaurant 1881
- Ring Café 1881
- Simmonscourt Café 1881
