Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 - Innovator of the Year Nomination

We are delighted to share that Fat Tomato has been nominated for Innovator of the Year at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2026.

It is encouraging to see a seed-led, biodiversity-focused project recognised on one of Ireland’s largest hospitality platforms.

Fat Tomato began as a hillside experiment in North Wexford - growing heritage varieties for flavour, saving seed with care, and designing one-of-a-kind flavours and memorable gifts from what the land gives us.

Innovation is not about scale. It is about thinking differently.

At Fat Tomato, innovation means:

• Protecting biodiversity in Irish food systems

• Working with heritage, open-pollinated varieties

• Designing flavour from soil to kitchen

• Creating memorable Irish food gifts rooted in provenance

• Connecting sustainable growing with hospitality and tourism

Thank you to everyone who continues to support what we grow and make.

Fingers crossed - and back to the garden.