Healthy appetites down on the farm

Scott Mulveny and his catering team

For an action-packed family day out this summer, a great place to go is Heads of Ayr Farm Park, near Alloway. With nearly 50 different types of animals to meet, touch and feed, as well as a host of indoor and outdoor activities for children of all ages, you can easily spend a whole day here whatever the weather.

And if all that activity makes you hungry, where better to head for than the on-site snack bar, which is one of the latest winners of the healthyliving award.

When catering manager Scott Mulveny and Farm Park owners Craig and Edna Rankin heard about the award they liked the idea, which fitted in well with their commitment to use local produce and suppliers whenever possible.

Together they reviewed the menus, and Scott and his team introduced a variety of dishes including homemade soup, salads, baked potatoes and sandwiches.

Scott explained some of the changes they made to achieve the award: “The main thing was to add more healthy options for kids in particular, such as baked potatoes and salads which have proved to be very popular, especially on a summer’s day.

"We also changed our yoghurts to versions containing less fat and sugar, and introduced pure fruit juice and plenty of fruit.

“We are open from Easter till October, attracting families and school groups from a wide area. We have visitors from all over the UK, as well as some from abroad.

"The healthyliving award allows us to give our visitors a choice, so we still offer things like burgers and chips, although these are sourced from a local supplier and cooked in a healthier way. We do our utmost to provide a variety of healthy, tasty and affordable options for all members of the family.

 “We are always on the lookout for more local producers and suppliers, as this way we know the quality is second to none and the produce, for example meat, is traceable.

“The whole process of achieving the healthyliving award has been great, and it’s a good thing to have. It helps to promote the farm park and highlights that we’ve made the effort for our customers. It’s been a real team effort, and especially good for the younger members of staff who can see their hard work really paying off.”

For opening hours and further details visit www.headsofayrfarmpark.co.uk.

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