BALLYHOURA FOOD CENTRE (HOSPITAL) DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY

Ballyhoura Food Centre (Hospital) Designated Activity Company is a purpose‑built hub that supports the growth of food‑related enterprises across the Ballyhoura region. Operating from two strategically placed food centres in Mitchelstown and Hospital, the organisation offers a range of HSE‑approved kitchen facilities that can be hired by the hour or the day, giving home‑based producers the space and compliance they need to scale up their operations.

The centre’s portfolio includes community kitchens for everyday food production, demonstration kitchens for cookery classes and private demos, and fully equipped Food Innovation Centres that provide modern processing equipment to enhance product quality and speed. In addition, larger food production units are available for businesses ready to relocate or expand, and a regular programme of grants, training and events keeps members at the forefront of industry developments. Serving artisan producers, local chefs, and aspiring food entrepreneurs throughout North Cork and East Limerick, Ballyhoura Food Hubs is the catalyst for turning culinary ideas into thriving enterprises.