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My Ethos

‘The Culinary Celt’ is a business deeply driven by a deep passion for nature, the environment and a profound respect for our natural food sources. As a marketing specialist, author and Irish Food Advocate, I help businesses in the agri and food sectors to innovate, grow sustainably and connect with conscious consumers.

Creator of the Celt Mindful Eating Model my debut book, ‘Eat With The Seasons’ reconnects consumers with food through seasonal eating, mindful choices and sustainable practices and my peer-reviewed writing contributions, spanning sustainability, wellbeing, mental health and workplace connectivity are designed to educate and inspire others to enjoy food in practical, sustainable ways.

With over two decades of experience in the advertising industry, my expertise lies in harnessing the power of words and marketing to provide valuable resources for those seeking to transform their overall wellbeing through mindful food choices, transparency and authentic consumption behaviours.

My seasonal range of educational talks, corporate webinars, workshops and mindful eating retreats offer transformative pathways for participants to bring better balance and joy into their relationship with food.

~ ‘The Culinary Celt’ is a holistic approach to living and consuming, that nurtures personal wellbeing and environmental sustainability …making every bite a step towards a better world!

My Food Philosophy

I am not someone that advocates a particular type of diet. I prefer to explore our wealth of natural food sources, whilst also appreciate that everyone has differing requirements when it comes to food depending on their lifestyles. However, I try to avoid processed foods as much as possible, eat with the seasons and buy from local producers. I believe our bodies function best when we eat seasonal, local produce, as there the constant interaction between body and the earth is critically important of our overall health and wellbeing.

Guest Speaker

Association for Tourism and Leisure Education – World Atlas Conference, Copenhagen

Cork County Council – Cork County Cuts Carbon Month

Cork County Council – National Food Waste Recycling Week

Department of Social Protection – Green Team Webinars Nationwide

Cork and Kerry Food Market 2023 and 2024

Yoga Fest Ireland 2024

Mentor

I am a passionate mentor with a background in business and education, dedicated to empowering SME’s and Students to achieve their full potential. With a wealth of experience in both sectors, I bring a unique blend of industry knowledge and educational expertise to my mentoring approach.

Areas of Expertise: Mindful Eating, Wellbeing Using a Seasonal Eating Approach, Sustainable Living from a Food Perspective.

Student Enterprise Programme 2011 – 2024.

Student Enterprise Programme Mentor 2024 – 2025

Meet The Producer Series

A Business and Food Producer interview. This is a no fee write up to help shine the spotlight on the fantastic wealth of Irish food and beverage producers!

Start Your Own Mindful Eating Journey!

Eat With The Seasons is designed to empower you with practical and meaningful ways to self-reflect and recognise personal eating patterns in tune with nature and the four varied seasons of the year, enabling a more overall positive relationship with food.

★★★★★

Cathy has been a wonderful supporter of the Student Enterprise Programme which tasks second level students to run their own mini-business. She has acted as a judge for the final event for many years and not only gives freely of her time but also of her advice to the students on how to successfully run a business. Her lovely way and sound advice is always very well received and greatly appreciated”

Garry Lowe,

Student Enterprise Programme

www.studententerprise.ie

★★★★★

Cathy Fitzgibbon’s book, Eat With The Seasons,’ is a testament to her unwavering commitment to ethical food sourcing and environmental sustainability. With several years of postgraduate experience as a consultant across several related areas, Cathy has honed her expertise, making her a trusted advocate for responsible food practices and someone who can speak with authority. Her dedication to promoting seasonal eating not only inspires a deeper connection to the food we consume but also supports local farmers and reduces our carbon footprint. I loved publishing her book as she is such a consummate professional to deal with and responded diligently to all requests.”

Susan McKenna,

Director, Book Hub Publishing

www.bookhubpublishing.com