Sunday 26th October 2025
Location: Taste Stage
Athy native Graham Herterich, known as The Cupcake Bloke, is a well-known Irish baker, cookbook author, and entrepreneur based in Dublin. He founded The Bakery by The Cupcake Bloke in Rialto, Dublin 8, where he creates a variety of baked goods that mix traditional Irish recipes with modern flavours.
Herterich has written two cookbooks. His latest is titled Cook: Traditional Irish Cooking with Modern Twists. This book reimagines popular Irish classics, like the “mammy salad” and the chicken fillet roll, by using new ingredients and techniques. His earlier book, Bake: Traditional Irish Baking with Modern Twists, offers recipes that pay tribute to traditional Irish baking while introducing modern flavours and ingredients.
Beyond his culinary work, Herterich has shared his personal story, which includes a recent ADHD diagnosis and time spent with the Carmelite religious order. These experiences have shaped his approach to baking and storytelling. He runs The Bakery retail shop in Dublin 8’s Rialto with his husband, Daithí Kelleher, where he has become known for adding a fun element to his food.
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