At Gourmet Grocer, we love products that take something familiar and make it feel special. The kind of jar or bottle you reach for again and again, not just because it is useful, but because it brings proper flavour to everyday food.
Fitzpatrick’s Ketchups are exactly that.
Made in Shercock, County Cavan, Fitzpatrick’s Gourmet Ketchup is an Irish artisan condiment range created by Frank Fitzpatrick. Known for its bold flavour, real food ingredients and distinctive poitín-infused recipes, Fitzpatrick’s has taken the humble ketchup and given it a proper Irish twist.
For us at Gourmet Grocer, Fitzpatrick’s is a brilliant example of small-batch Irish food innovation: familiar enough to use every day, but interesting enough to make a simple meal feel more memorable.
Gourmet Ketchup from County Cavan
Fitzpatrick’s Gourmet Ketchup began with a simple challenge: to create a ketchup range that felt different from the standard bottle in the cupboard.
Frank Fitzpatrick set out to make a gourmet ketchup infused with poitín, bringing together classic condiment comfort with a uniquely Irish ingredient. The result is a range that feels rich, flavourful and full of character.
Based in Cavan, Frank is part of the Created in Cavan food network, a community of local producers passionate about quality food and local craft. That sense of place is important. Fitzpatrick’s is not just another sauce brand; it is an Irish food story with personality, heritage and a little bit of boldness in every bottle.
A Proper Irish Twist
What makes Fitzpatrick’s stand out is its use of poitín.
Poitín is one of Ireland’s most distinctive traditional spirits, and in Fitzpatrick’s Ketchups it adds depth, warmth and a point of difference. It gives the range a flavour identity that feels unmistakably Irish without making the product difficult to use.
This is still ketchup, just with more going on. It is sweet, tangy, savoury and rich, with the kind of depth that works beautifully with everyday favourites.
Use it with chips, burgers, sausages, bacon sandwiches, breakfast baps, wedges, toasties or barbecue food. Add it to marinades, brush it over meats, stir it into sauces, or serve it on the side of a grazing board for dipping.
It is a condiment with confidence, made for people who like flavour that goes beyond the ordinary.
Award-Winning Flavour
Fitzpatrick’s has earned recognition for its flavour and quality, including awards from Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards.
Their range includes gourmet ketchup, smoked barbecue ketchup and sticky barbecue marinade, all infused with poitín. The smoked barbecue ketchup has received a Gold award at Blas na hÉireann, while other products in the range have also been recognised as finalists.
That recognition reflects what makes Fitzpatrick’s so appealing: it takes familiar flavours and lifts them with craft, creativity and a strong Irish identity.
For Gourmet Grocer customers, it means you are picking up more than a sauce. You are choosing an award-winning Irish product with a story behind it.
Why We Love Fitzpatrick’s at Gourmet Grocer
Fitzpatrick’s Ketchups are exactly the kind of product we are proud to stock at Gourmet Grocer. They are Irish-made, full of flavour and perfect for customers who enjoy discovering something a little different.
They also fit beautifully with the way people like to shop with us. Whether you are picking up ingredients for a weekend breakfast, planning a barbecue, building a hamper or looking for a store-cupboard favourite with a twist, Fitzpatrick’s is an easy choice.
It pairs brilliantly with so many of our other products. Serve it with Stewart’s Butchers meats, add it to burgers or sausages, use it alongside local cheeses and charcuterie, or include it in a Gourmet Grocer hamper with crisps, chutneys, crackers and savoury snacks.
It is practical, flavourful and giftable, which is a very good combination.
Perfect for Barbecues, Burgers and Breakfasts
A good ketchup should work hard in the kitchen, and Fitzpatrick’s does exactly that.
For barbecues, it is ideal with burgers, hot dogs, ribs, sausages, chicken skewers and grilled vegetables. The smoky barbecue versions bring extra depth to marinades and glazes, while the original ketchup is perfect for dipping and serving on the side.
For breakfasts, it works beautifully with bacon, sausages, eggs, potato bread and breakfast baps. For quick lunches, add it to toasties, wraps, sandwiches or loaded fries. For weekend dinners, try it with wedges, homemade chips, meatballs, traybakes or anything that needs a little sweet, tangy lift.
It is the kind of bottle that disappears quicker than expected once opened.
A Store-Cupboard Favourite with Character
Some products earn their place in the cupboard because they are useful. Others earn it because they are delicious. Fitzpatrick’s manages both.
It takes a familiar everyday favourite and gives it the flavour, quality and personality of an artisan Irish product. That makes it just as suitable for a family dinner as it is for gifting, entertaining or adding to a hamper.
It is ketchup, but not as you usually know it.
A Taste of Cavan Craft
Fitzpatrick’s Ketchups are a brilliant reminder that some of the best Irish food stories start with a simple idea, made well.
From Shercock in County Cavan to shelves across Ireland, Frank Fitzpatrick has created a condiment range that celebrates flavour, creativity and a proper Irish twist. It is bold, useful, award-winning and full of character.
That is exactly the kind of food story we love to celebrate at Gourmet Grocer.
You can find Fitzpatrick’s Ketchups at Gourmet Grocer, 10 High Street, Enniskillen. Call in to explore our range of Irish condiments, sauces, chutneys, snacks, cheeses, charcuterie and carefully selected products, perfect for barbecues, hampers, gifting and everyday meals.
