Gourmet Food Parlour was set up by joint owners Lorraine Heskin & Lorraine Byrne. GFP, introduced its first cafe to 7 Cumberland Street, Dun Laoghaire in the heart of South County Dublin in July 2006. It's second cafe opened in the busy town of Swords in February of 2008 and GFP's third venue was to be in the scenic surrounding of the Grange Gallery, Ballyboughal, North Co. Dublin in 2009!

GFP, strives to be a stylish and relaxing cafe & wine bar offering exquisite homemade artisan food, wines, specialty food and an atmosphere suggestive of European cafe culture. The introduction, of its live music fun Tapas nights are indicative of this where customers can opt for the popular Spanish dining experience whilst being serenaded by live music and wined with the best of European wines and beers. GFP also offers a full take out and outside catering department along with customized gourmet hampers available for every occasion.

Over the past 3 years the GFP cafes have grown and flourished throughout Dublin. The comfortable and stylish cafes dwell in Dublin's best loved towns and owners Lorraine and Lorraine are constantly working to ensure they remain a pillar in each community by constantly changing menus and striving to offer their customers something they can be proud of.