BALLYHOURA FOOD CENTRE (MITCHELSTOWN) DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY

Ballyhoura Food Centre (Mitchelstown) Designated Activity Company is a hub for food‑entrepreneurs operating across the Ballyhoura region of North Cork and East Limerick. It offers a range of HSE‑approved kitchen facilities that can be hired by the hour or day, giving home‑based producers the space and equipment they need to scale up their operations. In addition to the flexible community kitchens, the centre provides purpose‑built food units for businesses ready to relocate, demonstration kitchens for chefs and teachers, and Food Innovation Centres equipped with modern processing technology to boost product quality and efficiency.

The centre’s portfolio includes two strategically placed Food Centres – one in Mitchelstown and another in Hospital – as well as a network of specialised spaces such as the Millennium Centre in Caherconlish, Kilbehenny Community Centre, and the Food Quest Innovation Centre. These venues support a diverse clientele, from artisan producers and local chefs to start‑ups seeking larger units, and they also host training, grants information, and events that nurture the regional food ecosystem.