Locally Sourced
We believe that sustainability extends beyond the environment to the people who make our products. We are committed to ethical sourcing practices, and support local suppliers when and where we can:
A policy of supporting local is active in the hotel.
o “We look for the product in Kilkenny, if we can’t get it there, we look in Ireland, if we can get it there we look in Europe, if we can’t get it there… can we do without it?”
o All wines on our menus are from no further than Europe to minimise the carbon footprint.
o Ballykeefe distillery (14km away) used as the main supplier for Vodka, Gin & Whiskey, An award winning Zero waste farm.
o Bakeries: (Aron Artisan Bakers Kilkenny, Mis en Place Kilkenny)
o Beef supplied by a local farmer Mark Williams, Thomastown Kilkenny, Ballykeefe farm and Beef: Summerhill Farm Waterford.
o Cheese: (Dizzy Goats Farm Kilkenny, Knockdrinna Kilkenny, Cashel Farmhouse Tipperary)
o Fish: Goatsbridge Trout Farm Kilkenny..
o Sweet Living Chocolates Kilkenny
o Local breweries Sullivans and O’Haras beers on draft in our main bar
o Local Produce advertised at our breakfast
o Nichollas Mosse Pottery, Kilkenny
o Vegetables & Fruit: (Deegans Produce Kilkenny, Riversfield Farm Kilkenny, Rodgerstown Farm Kilkenny, Greenhill Fruit Farm Wexford, Codd Mushrooms Carlow, Annstown Farm Waterford, Meadow Fresh Waterford, John B Dockrell Wexford)
Other Suplliers: Kilkenny Asian Spice Store, Mileeven Fine Foods Kilkenny, Shona’s Ice Creams Carlow, Leonidas Belgium Chocolate Kilkenny, Highbank Orchard Kilkenny, Slaney Eggs Carlow, Tirlan Kilkenny, Redmond Fine Food Kildare.
Newpark Hotel are proud tobe members of Good Food Ireland®. Good Food Ireland® is built on sustainable principles, a commitment to prioritising local Irish ingredients, supporting Irish farmers, food producers and fishermen, benefiting local communities and safeguarding the future livelihoods of local people. All businesses that are members of Good Food Ireland® are inspected by their team to ensure premium food and drink experiences in each establishment. Newpark are proud to provide support local business by providing quality, sustainable ingredients across our Food and Beverage outlets.