Taittinger Champagne was poured and farm-fresh produce procured for an exclusive one-night-only event hosted by Irish influencer Erika Fox and Loulerie jewellery founder Louise Stokes at Killarney’s Tan Yard restaurant.

The powerhouse pair of entrepreneurs met face-to-face for the first time as Erika returned from daily life in New York to her home county of Kerry for candid conversation in front of an intimate audience at the popular town centre eatery, exploring themes of connection, self-care and igniting your inner creative.

Guests – including MD of the restaurant’s and O’Donoghue Ring Collection, Gemma O’Donoghue – were sipping on chilled glasses of Taittinger Champagne Brut, a sparkling new addition to the restaurant’s drinks offering from the legendary French Champagne house, while Killarney Urban Farm Swizzle cocktails were muddled from fresh produce procured from The Tan Yard’s sister property in the collection’s portfolio.

Canapes showcased the same love for local produce featuring: Kerry lamb tartare with cured egg and horseradish served on an organic sourdough crisp; Star seafood halibut ceviche with micro coriander; Killarney Urban Farm honey goat cheese on pastry; Mackerel & Serrano ham with carrot and fish roulade; and Black pepper infused spicy margarita spheres.