About us

Andrew is an accomplished Chef and businessman, having worked in the food industry for over 22 years.

Meet Andrew Holmes

The perfect compliment to The Hogfather, the team in AHC provide an unbeatable combination of professionalism and flair both in the kitchen and front of house.

After working with some of the best chefs in Ireland and spending 5 years as Head Chef in Avoca, Andrew decided to branch off into the world of event catering.


Andrew’s first venture, and one which he still holds close to his heart, is The Hogfather, a brand that prides itself on quality, no-fuss hog roasts and although this provides the perfect wedding banquet, his vision expanded to provide dining options for all events, and so Andrew Holmes Catering was born.

2015 – Accepted into the
Euro-Toques Association

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Our story

Our story

Andrew and Tracy set up The Hogfather in 2012 after meeting at work in Avoca in 2010 where Andrew was Head Chef of their Ashford restaurant and Tracy was manager of their Kilmacanogue, Monkstown and Belfast food halls.


They married in 2017 in one of their favourite venues, Trudder Lodge, and live in Greystones, Co.Wicklow with their three sons Harry, Theo & Freddie.

Andrew credits his team as a big part of his success, and in gaining and maintaining his great reputation.

Andrew Holmes Catering

Andrew Holmes

Owner & Executive Head Chef

Andrew Holmes Catering

Shane O'Callaghan

Weddings & Events Head Chef

Andrew Holmes Catering

Stephen Doran

Events & Outside Catering Chef

Andrew Holmes Catering

Tracy Holmes, Emma Rock & Niamh Luckie

Operations & Office Management Team

Andrew Holmes Catering

Laura McDonald & Kellie Conroy

Kitchen 28 Manangement Team

Andrew Holmes Catering

Tracy Holmes, Emma Rock and Niamh Luckie

Operations & Office Management Team

Andrew Holmes Catering

Laura McDonald and Kellie Conroy

Kitchen 28 Management Team

Our other brands

Our Deli Cafes in Greystones & Kilcoole boast a range of gourmet sandwiches and salads that change seasonally, homemade treats and locally roasted coffee – all created using local and sustainable ingredients.

Our famous Hog spit roast – the perfect dining solution for alternative wedding banquets, post-wedding day catering, corporate events, private events, sports days and summer parties.

Award-winning Catering

Caterer of the Year 2017, 2018, 2019
Caterer of the year 2016, 2022
Georgina Campbell's Ireland Guide Recommended 2023
Lucinda O'Sullivan Great Places to eat 2022
Greystones Municipal District Businessperson of the Year 2022
Accepted into the Euro-Toques Association, 2015

Award winning Caterers

2016 Wedding Caterer of the Year
2022 Nominated for Caterer of the Year
2017 Wedding Caterer of the Year
2018 Wedding Caterer of the Year
2019 Wedding Caterer of the year
Georgina Campbell's Ireland Guide Recommended 2023
Lucinda O'Sullivan Great Places to eat 2022
Greystones Municipal District Businessperson of the Year 2022
Accepted into the Euro-Toques Association, 2015
Caterer of the year 2016, 2022
Caterer of the year 2017, 2018, 2019
Georgina Campbell's Ireland Guide Recommended 2023
Lucinda O'Sullivan Great Places to eat 2022
Greystones Municipal District Businessperson of the Year 2022
Accepted into the Euro-Toques Association, 2015

Unit 28B, Block F,
Bulford Business Campus,
Kilcoole, Co.Wicklow

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