Bowl-ed Over by Protein: Gourmet Food Parlour Unleashes the 56g ‘Bulk Up Burger in a Bowl’

Gourmet Food Parlour, a leading Irish restaurant and catering group, is kicking off 2026 with a powerful nod to its roots, launching a reimagined version of one of its most iconic dishes: the Bulk Up Burger in a Bowl, now packing an impressive 56g of protein in both the goat’s cheese and halloumi options. Check it out below.

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Available from mid-January for a limited time only, the new menu special celebrates not just flavour, but function. Designed for those who want big taste with serious nutritional credentials, the Bulk Up Burger in a Bowl reinforces GFP’s long-standing reputation as a pioneer in food that fuels performance.

above: Burger in a Bowl - Goat's Cheese

This launch marks the beginning of a special year for the brand. Gourmet Food Parlour turns 20 in 2026, and to celebrate two decades of delicious food, the team will be rolling out a series of much-loved favourites throughout the year. There was no better place to start than with this cult classic.

Originally one of the very first dishes to become a standout hit across GFP locations, the Burger in a Bowl quickly gained traction thanks in part to its popularity among some of Ireland’s favourite athletes. That early demand helped open the door for Gourmet Food Parlour’s further expansion into sports nutrition, a space where the business now proudly feeds some of Ireland’s top sports teams.

“From day one, our customers told us they wanted food that tasted amazing and supported their lifestyle,” said Lorraine Heskin, Founder of Gourmet Food Parlour. “The Burger in a Bowl became a symbol of that philosophy, and this new high-protein version is our way of honouring its legacy while bringing it right up to date. This is just the start of a series of much loved favourites making a surprise appearance for a very special year for Gourmet Food Parlour.”

above: Burger in a Bowl - Halloumi

What’s in the Bowl?
Burger in a Bowl (Goat’s Cheese) – 56g protein
Edamame beans, avocado, red kidney beans, beef patties, curly crispy kale, goat’s cheese, spinach, cherry tomatoes, drizzled with homemade sauce.
Burger in a Bowl (Halloumi) – 56g protein
Edamame beans, avocado, red kidney beans, beef patties, curly crispy kale, halloumi, spinach, cherry tomatoes, drizzled with homemade sauce.

Whether you’re training hard, eating smart, or simply craving something seriously satisfying, this is one bowl that delivers on every level.

The Bulk Up Burger in a Bowl is available until February 22nd across select Gourmet Food Parlour locations including Dun Laoghaire, Malahide, Swords, Santry, Dunshaughlin, and Salthill.

For more information, to make a booking or query visit www.gourmetfoodparlour.com or follow on social media: Instagram @gourmetfoodparlour & Facebook @GourmetFoodParlour.

All photos courtesy Galway Food Parlour.