Ballykenver Farm Shop and Kitchen

About

Set within the rural landscape of the townland of Ballykenver in County Antrim is Ballykenver Farm, home to Amanda Hanna and her family, who have lived and worked this land for 4 generations.  An award winning pudding maker and dairy farmer, Amanda has a warmth and generosity of spirit that allows her to invite people into her home and share her passion for local food and drink.  What started with a batch of rhubarb jam has grown into a selection of preserves created by Amanda and available for sale in the onsite farm shop.

Join Amanda at her farmhouse kitchen table for a feel good food experience. Indulge in a delicious selection of homemade treats including some local specialities as Amanda demonstrates how to make one of her delicious preserves. Relax with good food and great company while learning the skill of preserve making. A natural storyteller, Amanda shares insights into farm life and local history. Take away a pot of fresh preserves along with Amanda’s recipe to try your hand at home.  Highlights include:

Amanda Hanna | 4 generations of farming |family run dairy farm | grounded, warm-hearted, passionate people

Location | rural village of Armoy |  6 miles from Ballycastle | 10 minute drive from the famous dark hedges

Family History  | rural north coast living | feel the presence of Northern Ireland forefathers | present & past

Farmhouse Kitchen | traditional | range cooker |  Grandfather clock | large farmhouse table | family life

Slow Pace of Life | farm life |rural living | fresh country air | rolling green fields |cows, calves, dogs, chickens

Preserving | learn how to make preserves | step by step guidance | interactive| chutney, lemon curd, jam

Afternoon Tea | home-made treats | locally sourced ingredients | food and drink from the destination  

Diversity of Seasons | themed events | reflective of the seasons | seasonal local ingredients

​​​​​​MOTHER'S DAY Causeway Coast afternoon tea. Saturday 29th March in our farmhouse kitchen at 2pm

EASTER Causeway Coast afternoon tea. Saturday 26th April in our farmhouse kitchen at 2pm.

Duration: 2 hours
Age: Children (10+) to be accompanied by an adult (16+).

Hosted by Amanda Hanna, owner of Ballykenver Farmshop & Kitchen. Set within the rural landscape of Ballykenver in County Antrim,  Ballykenver Farm is home to the 4th Generation of the Hanna family. Join dairy farmer and  award winning local food champion, Amanda Hanna for a feel good food experience sitting around her farmhouse table. Be greeted by the warm smell of home baking and indulge in a feast of local and seasonal treats. In the company of friends, Amanda entertains with an interactive demonstration of lemon curd making while sharing insights into farm life, past and present. Take away a pot of fresh lemon curd and finish with a browse in the onsite farm shop.

Meeting Point - Outside the Ballykenver Farmshop & Kitchen, Not wheelchair accessible.

NB - If you have any dietary requirements please email Amanda - amandahanna@btconnect.com - to confirm (we do cater for gluten free :-).