Katie Kirwan

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Head of Brand & B2C at DesignMyNight since 2013, Katie leads DesignMyNight's brand, business strategy and team. With over 11 years in digital restaurant, bar and experience marketing, Katie remains food and drink obsessed, always on the hunt for a great Japanese restaurant serving up agadeshi tofu or sushi. Katie provides regular insights into the industry, with bylines in The Times and Time Out.

Katie was a UK Content Awards judge in 2022, and her team took home the trophy as 'Best In-House Content Team of the Year' at the UK Content Awards Winner in 2023, nominated again in 2024. Her team have also been nominated in the UK Digital PR Awards in 2024, for 'Best Use Of Creativity'. 

  • Favourite cocktail bar
    Black Dove, Brighton
  • Favourite restaurant
    Bonsai Plant Kitchen
  • Special skill
    Finding the best taco restaurant nearby.

Recent articles...

Top Four Summer Foodie Flings

Taking pleasure in delicious perishables, Birmingham is a city renowned for its edible endeavours. So what's hot to trot this summer in the city? With so many food events making...
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Birmingham Independent Food Fair 2014

The second annual foodie affair, Dine Birmingham's city championing event returns to a brand new location this September in Birmingham for a day of delicious discovery. Taking to Millenium Point...
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Tuck in to Summer in Manchester

Foamin' at the chops is no way to impress your peers, but these edible endeavours will steal their hearts, and their stomachs too. With Manchester's foodie buzz going into overdrive...
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