News & Events
21/11/2011 Festive Fun at The Ice Cream Farm
Have you been desperately seeking Father Christmas to hand over that all important Christmas list? Well look no further! Father Christmas and his reindeer will be arriving at the Ice Cream Farm on Thursday 8th December before taking up residence in the magical Ice Cave.
Starting at 3pm, join us at the Ice cream Farm for some festive fun with a Christmas Market and a cookery demonstration by celebrity chef Brian Mellor from Harthill Cookery School. There will be a hog roast and pizza van and to get you in the festive spirit mulled wine, mice pies and roasted chestnuts, if the reindeer don’t get there first!
Entrance just £2 per child and parents are free. Please note, Father Christmas and his reindeer will be arriving at 4.30pm.
After much negotiation he has agreed to take some time out of that last minute Christmas rush to accept visits in the ice cave on the following days, but only from good little boys and girls!
Saturday 10th December 2011 - 10.30am to 4:30pm
Sunday 11th December 2011 - 10.30am to 4:30pm
Saturday 17th December 2011 - 10.30am to 4:30p
Sunday 18th December 2011 - 10.30am to 4:30pm
For the magical price of only £4, each child will get to create their own ice cream with the magical ice cream making machine, as well as receiving a surprise gift. (£3 per child without the use of the ice cream machine).
02/11/2011 Tattenhall Business Alliance Host ‘An Evening with Steve Morgan’ at The Ice Cream Farm
Steve Morgan, Founder of Redrow Homes, one of the UK’s most successful construction companies, is to make a guest appearance at The Ice Cream Farm on Tuesday 15thNovember on behalf of the Tattenhall Business Alliance (TBA).
The talk ,which is to take place at 6:30pm and is open to the general public, is one of a series of events being held by the TBA to raise awareness of their plight to bring Tattenhall’s hugely successful portfolio of businesses out into the open and get people using their services.
Well known in the Tattenhall area, speaker, Steve Morgan, famously developed and resides in Carden Hall. Steve is the founder of Redrow plc, which he started at the age of 21 with the aid of a £5,000 loan from his father. Under his leadership Redrow became one of the UK's most successful homebuilders and a FSTE 250 Company.
Food and refreshments are available on the night, free to TBA members with a small charge for non members. Spaces are limited so to book a place, please contact Jan at ‘Leaf’ to book place on: 01829 771797 or email mail@leaf-lifestyleandbeauty.com. More information about the TBA can be found by visiting their website atwww.tattenhallbusinessalliance.co.uk
01/11/2011 Cheshire Farm Welcome Winter With The Return of Mince Pie Ice Cream
This year our flavour gurus asked facebook fans to suggest the ultimate Winter flavour for this season. A clear favourite, Cheshire Farm’s Mince Pie Ice Cream, featuring creamy Cheshire Plain ice cream scattered with mince pie pieces, is back for 2011 and top of everyone’s wish list!
Joining Mince Pie ice cream is an irresistible collection of festive ice creams and sorbets that welcome winter’s dark nights and chilly mornings with an indulgent selection of seasonal flavours.
From Sherry Trifle ice cream, a delicious mix of raspberries, sponge soaked in Croft Original Sherry and creamy custard, to Armagnac ice cream, the perfect accompaniment to any Christmas dessert and not forgetting the true taste of the season… Christmas Pudding. This unmistakable taste of Christmas includes a delicious mix of cinnamon, spices, candid and dried fruit all steeped in cognac.
Our famed Gin & Tonic and Pink Champagne sorbets are back this year with the addition of Cranberry and Orange sorbet to the list. Enjoy this blend of sweet and sharp flavours combined to give you a festive fruity sorbet that makes the perfect end to that Christmas feast.
29/09/2011 Halloween Fun Day at The Ice Cream Farm
26/09/2011 Cheshire Cheese and Quince Jelly Ice Cream
Joseph Heler and Cheshire Farm Ice Cream unveil the ultimate dinner party pudding for grown ups, just in time for British Cheese Week 2011.
So what does come first, cheese or pud? Joseph Heler Cheese, the UK’s Largest Independent Cheese Manufacturer, and Cheshire Farm Ice Cream believe that they have answered a question that has baffled many a host for decades, combining two courses to create ‘Joseph Heler’s Cheshire Cheese and Quince Jelly Ice Cream’. The ice cream is currently being trialled with this culinary masterpiece being unveiled for the 2011 British Cheese Week (September 24th to 2nd October 2011).
While the French believe that ‘sucré’ should always fall ‘apres salé’, the English prefer to place cheese at the end of a meal. As such, Cheshire’s Food giants Joseph Heler Cheese and Cheshire Farm Ice Cream have come together to prove that you can have it all if you want to. This delicious combination of creamy Cheshire cheese, complimented perfectly by the tangy Quince jelly, works in harmony with ice cream and really has to be tasted to be believed.
Keep your eyes and ears open as Cheshire Cheese and Quince Jelly Ice Cream is set to appear on TV and radio throughout the country...
20/09/2011 Disco in the Playbarn
Get the kids dancing shoes on for the Ice Cream Farm 'Disco in the Playbarn'. On the first Friday of every month we will be playing a fantastic selection of the latest music together with top of the range lighting equipment to transform the playbarn into the ultimate disco experience.
Starting on 7th October 4pm to 6pm, for just £5.00 entry the kids can go wild with entrance to the play barn, and disco where they can hit the dance floor with their disco goodie bag.
If you are bringing more than one family member it is buy one get one half price.
You can hire the disco for an exclusive party 5:30 to 7:30pm Monday to Thursday. Please ring Helen on 07570774491 for prices and availability.
Suitable up to the age of 10 years. Please be aware that there will be flashing lights and a smoke machine and that socks must be worn.
09/09/2011 Toddler Mornings at the Ice Cream Farm
The kids are back at school but we haven’t forgotten about the little ones.
During term time join us on Wednesday morning at the Ice Cream Farm for our new ‘Toddler Mornings’ from 9.30am to 11am.
Bring your toddlers along to Crazy Daisy’s Play Barn and enjoy complimentary juice and toast as they get the chance to go wild and take over the adventure play area whilst the big kids are at school, for just £1 per child.
The soft play area will also be available to explore, climb and discover free of charge.
The first toddler morning will take place on Wednesday 14th September. Call Helen on 07570 774491 for more details.
26/08/2011 New Attraction Draws in Record Numbers At The Ice Cream Farm
15/08/2011 Competition Time!
Follow us on Twitter for the chance to WIN a £5 voucher… 5 up for grabs!
It couldn’t be easier to enter, simply retweet the following on Twitter.
RT for a chance to WIN @IceCreamFarm £5 voucher! 5 up for grabs! More info http://bit.ly/nz6CzY
Just ensure your tweet contains our Twitter account name ‘@IceCreamFarm’ and a link to this webpage as shown above. We will send a Direct Message to the winner so make sure you’re following @IceCreamFarm
All retweets made before 11.59pm on Thursday 18th August will be entered into the prize draw to win.
The winners will be selected at random on Friday 19th August 2011 from everybody who retweets the above tweet. The winners will be announced on the 19th August and the prize dispatched as soon as the winner’s delivery addresses have been confirmed.
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In order to participate, you must have a Twitter account.
The winners will be randomly selected from all valid tweets.
The winners will be contacted on the 19th August 2011.
17/06/2011 Business as Usual After Fire at the Ice Cream Farm
Disaster stuck yesterday when a fire broke out at the Ice Cream Farm. After a generator situated behind the outside toilets caught fire, staff ushered visitors into the main building as they attempted to put it out. The Fire and Rescue Service were immediately called, however, as the blaze became out of control all visitors were evacuated from the site.
Four fire engines attended the incident and were swift to get the blaze under control, minimising the damage and allowing the Ice Cream Farm to open up again today. Fortunately Scottish power were already on site for another matter and were extremely helpful, ensuring that power was regained to the site as quickly as possible. The only area that is out of bounds to the public are the outside toilets, the remaining damage has occurred ‘behind the scenes’ at the back of the main house, ensuring that the attraction is safe to all visitors and will be open as usual today.
Jonathan Fell, Director of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream says: “If it hadn’t been for the outstanding work and fast action of the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, the main house was minutes away from going up as well. I am incredibly proud of all of our staff who were quick to get everyone off the site and ensure their safety. We are also really pleased that the damage has been kept to a minimum so that we can open up again straight away and avoid any disappointment.”
25/05/2011 Choc Chip Piglets Create a Stir at the Ice Cream Farm!
The Ice Cream Farm has gone all maternal this week as their adorable rare breed Kune Kune pigs have given birth to 18 piglets. Choc gave birth to 8 piglets last week and if that wasn’t enough, another load arrived over the weekend as ‘Chip’ the second Kune Kune pig at the farm, gave birth to 10 more Kune Kune piglets.
The piglets are already enjoying the attention as visitors to Cheshire’s tastiest tourist attraction flock to see them. Director of the Ice Cream Farm, Jonathan Fell says: “Everybody seems to love the piglets, the children are mesmerised by them sitting and watching for hours. We are really happy that they have arrived safely.”
The delightful pigs were christened ‘Choc’ and Chip’ this time last year when the Ice Cream Farm launched a competition to name the arrivals. 12 months on and they are sure to be launching another competition sometime soon to name their babies.
The Kune Kune name is pronounced Cooney Cooney, and means fat and round in Maori. They are small pigs measuring between 24 and 30 inches high, and are completely covered in hair. The Ice Cream Farm chose them as they are some of the friendliest animals on the planet and love human company.
Nestled in their home in the Ice Cream Farm’s Animal Corner, the pigs form part of what is fast becoming one of Cheshire’s greatest tourist attractions. After additional renovations this Easter, the Ice Cream opened a new Crazy Golf and Quad Bike area, making it a truly great day out for the whole family.
03/03/2011 Joshua's Absolutely Mint!
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream announce the winning name of their delicious new Luxury Mint Chocolate Ice Cream... and the best topping of all is that 50% of all sales go to The Joshua Tree Charity.
After making their way through hundreds of mouth-watering and creative names for their new “Luxury” Mint Choc Chip ice cream, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream are excited to unveil the prizewinning name… ‘Joshua’s Absolutely Mint’. Invented by Lucy Padkin from Whaley Bridge, who has won a year’s supply of Cheshire Farm’s Real Dairy Ice Cream.
The county’s favourite ice cream producer has joined forces with Cheshire-based charity, The Joshua Tree, offering 50% of the sales of the ice cream to the charity. The Joshua Tree is aiming to raise enough money to develop a holiday house and support centre in Cheshire, where children with a life threatening illness can come with their families for a FREE short break.
The exciting new Cheshire Farm Ice Cream flavour which, consists of white spearmint flavour ice cream with a green mint ripple and chocolate shavings, will go on sale at the farm for two months as of Sunday 13th March. Representatives from Joshua Tree will be at the Ice Cream Farm on the 13th promoting the ice cream and the charity’s work.
Lynda Hill, Joshua's Mum and Founder of the charity said: “It’s wonderful news that Cheshire Farm Ice Cream has chosen to support us in this innovative way. The Joshua Tree will provide a haven for families going through a terrible time; a place where the entire family can enjoy a holiday free of the risk of infection.”
Everyone at the Ice Cream Farm would like to thank all competition entrants; it was a really tough decision with hundreds of entries to choose from.
07/02/2011 Would an Ice Cream by any other name taste so minty?
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream launch a competition to name their delicious new Luxury Mint Chocolate Ice Cream!
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream is set to launch yet another mouth-watering flavour next month, but this ice cream has a real twist. The county’s favourite ice cream producer has got together with Cheshire based charity, The Joshua Tree, offering 50% of the sales of the ice cream to the charity and they are asking you to get involved too! Come up with a delicious title for this sensational “Luxury” Mint Choc Chip ice cream and win A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF ICE CREAM.
The Joshua Tree is aiming to raise enough money to develop a holiday house and support centre in Cheshire, where children with a life threatening illness can come with their families for a FREE short break. You can do your bit to help by naming the exciting new Cheshire Farm Ice Cream flavour which, consists of white spearmint flavour ice cream with a green mint ripple and chocolate shavings.
The competition is set to run until Wednesday 16th February and in aid of International Childhood Cancer Day, Joshua Tree are holding an open day on Tuesday 15th February at their offices in Town Square, Northwich, giving people another chance to submit an entry. The newly named ice cream will be sold at the Ice Cream Farm throughout March and April with 50% of all sales of the ice cream going to The Joshua Tree. The lucky winner and representatives from The Joshua Tree will be invited to the Ice Cream Farm on Sunday 6th March to launch the ice cream, under its new name.
Jonathan Fell from Cheshire Farm Ice Cream says: “ The Joshua Tree charity is aiming to raise £1 million in order to build this fantastic facility for children with life threatening diseases and their families. We believe this is a truly worthwhile cause and we just hope that our contribution will go some way towards helping these families.”
Produced since the company originated, Cheshire Farm’s award winning Mint Choc Chip ice cream is an old favourite on the farm and the recipe has remained the same for 25 years. So they could hardly replace it, instead they are producing a luxury version to create a truely indulgent minty taste in support of the cause.
The competition is free to enter. Simply come up with an imaginative name and submit your mouth-watering entries to the following address:
The Joshua Tree Competition, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, Newton Lane, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9NEOr
email: competitions@cheshirefarmicecream.co.ukClosing Deadline: Wednesday 16th February
Alternatively you can visit the Joshua Tree offices in Town Square, Northwich on Tuesday 15th February in support of International Childhood Cancer Day and submit your entry.
03/12/2010 Moooove Over Willy Wonka!
Let Your Imagination Run Wild with the Brand New Pick & Mix Parlour at the Ice Cream Farm.
Always adding a twist, chunk or swirl to vanilla ice cream?! Just when you thought Cheshire Farm Ice Cream couldn't get any sweeter their brand new Pick & Mix Parlour allows you to get those creative juices flowing by reinventing your favourite flavour or discovering a brand new one all by yourself!
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream are inviting adults and children of all ages to come and twist together their all time favourites to create a unique mouth-watering collaboration of flavours and toppings. From Vanilla ice cream topped with Smarties and encrusted with chocolate ‘jazzies’ to the ever popular Strawberries and Cream flavor coated in jelly beans and fluffy marshmallows, the Pick & Mix Parlour has a flavour and topping to suit the most adventurous of ice cream lovers.
Earlier this year Cheshire Farm Ice Cream unveiled their new look ice cream Parlour, the ideal place for crowds to relax and enjoy their ice cream. As part of the renovations an impressive extension was built to house the new Pick & Mix Ice Cream Parlour, where customers can let their imaginations run wild as they become part of the magical Ice Cream Farm experience.
The ultimate concoction for indecisive ice cream lovers everywhere... pick your pot, pick your flavour and make your mix to create the ultimate ice cream!
22/11/2010 For good little girls and boys... Santa's Ice Cave Opens at the Ice Cream Farm
With plenty of festive cheer and fun for all the family, Santa's Ice Cave returns to the Ice Cream Farm this month to get the Christmas season off to a magical start.
Cheshire farm Ice Cream is a great place for celebrating Christmas and this year there is even more to see and do. While adults enjoy the delights of a delicious winter flavours list, children will be enchanted by the chance to visit Santa in his very own ice cave, hidden away on the Ice Cream Farm.
For the magical price of only £4, each child will get to spend some quality time with the big man himself and if your little ones simply can't get enough of Santa, they can get creative with his magical ice cream making machine to produce ice cream for themselves.
This amazing machine is the only one of its kind in the country, talking the children through the ice cream making process as magical buttons and flashing lights lead the way to the end result... delicious Ice Cream! To complete this unmissable experience the ice creams can be finished off with a choice of irresistible toppings.
Not only will children come away feeling like all their Christmases have come at once, but they will also receive a special gift to take home to.
If you have been good this year then come and see Santa on the following days. No booking required. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday 11th December 2010 - 11am to 5pm
Sunday 12th December 2010 - 1.30 - 5pm
Saturday 18th December 2010 - 11am - 5pm
Sunday 19th December 2010 - 1.30 - 5pm
Incase your busy making mince pies or doing that last minute Christmas shopping on those dates, Santa's little helper will be down at the farm from Monday 20th - Friday 24th December to welcome children to the Ice Cave. For just £2.50 come and visit Santa's friendly Elf and receive a magical gift to take home and put under the tree.
For the perfect festive outing, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream is offering children the chance to enjoy a breakfast with Santa, an unusual and charming variation on the Christmas grotto theme. Booking is essential so please phone 01829 770 448 for further details.
08/11/2010 Cheshire... So delicious it's been bottled!
Cheshire’s first ever branded bottled water launched last week and Cheshire’s iconic Ice Cream Farm is the first to stock it.
Renowned for its exceptional food, quality local produce and awe-inspiring countryside, it’s no surprise that Cheshire produces some superior spring water and it wasn’t going to be long before someone would take the initiative to bottle it.
Jonny Kershaw of Tattenhall Trading has done just that. Peckforton Hills Cheshire Spring Water is sourced from deep within a sandstone ridge rising 203m above the Cheshire plains. The natural filtration of the sandstone creates a delicious and fresh tasting spring water... a true taste of Cheshire.
Peckforton has been designated both as a site of special scientific interest and of biological importance, as well as being the source for the Gowy and Weaver Rivers. In addition to this it is also the site of the Peckforton Hills Spring where the water is sourced.
The spring water is being bottled by local soft drinks manufacturers, Calypso, and distributed by Tattenhall Trading. Mr Kershaw of Tattenhall Trading says: “As well as being a delicious and natural Spring water, one of the main selling points of this water is the fact that it is locally sourced, reducing food miles and minimising the environmental impact for customers that want to sell it in Cheshire and the surrounding areas.”
27/09/2010 Bringing Ice Cream Out of the Cold... This Season’s Ultimate Winter Flavours
It might feel like winter has come early this year but Cheshire Farm Ice Cream welcome the darkening nights and frosty mornings with the unveiling of their Winter Flavours List. A seasonal collection of Real Dairy Ice Creams and Sorbets that prove even in the chilliest months, ice cream doesn’t go into hibernation.
Seasonal ingredients bring a truly festive flavour this winter, from the delectable Spiced Fig to the sophisticated Clotted Cream, made fresh on the farm. The comforting Black Forest, a sublime combination of chocolate ice cream blended with the finest Amarena cherries gives a new twist on the much loved seventies German confection. Christmas Pudding adds to this sensational portfolio with a delicious mix of cinnamon, spices and dried fruit all steeped in brandy to give that unmistakable “taste of Christmas”.
The heartier food of winter also welcomes more intense flavours with a rich and creamy texture. Cheshire Farm’s Amaretto Liqueur ice cream, scattered with crushed amaretti biscuits makes an indulgent end to any meal. The delicious Amaretto enhances both the flavour and texture of ice cream, lowering the freezing point and making every mouthful creamier and smoother.
The festive tipple theme doesn’t stop there... not content with capturing the season in ice cream alone, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream have developed some mouth-watering sorbets that capture your favourite drink in the ultimate ice treat. Back by popular demand the unmissable Gin & Tonic and Pink Champagne sorbet will have you celebrating every mouthful. Joining these famed flavours Cheshire Farm’s Mulled Wine sorbet uses red wine infused with winter spices, giving that unmistakable festive taste!
11/08/2010 Do Yourself A ‘Flavour’...
Whether it is Licorice, Caramel Apple or for the more adventurous… Chocolate and Chili. CREATE YOUR OWN mouth-watering concoction!
Step into the world of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and WIN the chance to have your own ice cream flavour made into delicious Real Dairy Ice Cream in front of your very eyes.
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream is opening its door to any ice cream making wannabes this Summer Holiday, with a new competition to create the next original flavour on the farm. So if you’re always adding your own twist, chunks and swirls to vanilla ice cream then this is your chance to see your scrumptious ideas being developed from concept to cone.
If you are aged between 4 -16 years old then the Ice Cream Farm is giving you the opportunity to dream up a tasty concoction, the quirkier and yummier the better. If your flavour scoops the winning vote you will be whisked away to the Ice Cream Farm to see your flavour made and sold alongside other Cheshire Farm Ice Cream classics like Honeycomb and Malt Tease.
The competition is free to enter. Simply invent your flavour and then give it an equally imaginative name. Submit your mouth-watering entries to the following address:
‘Do The Kids A Flavour’ Comp, The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9NE
Or email: competitions@cheshirefarmicecream.co.uk
Closing Deadline: Thursday 30th September
29/07/2010 Cheshire Farm Ice Cream Scoop TWO Accolades at the Great Taste Awards
July has seen another big win for Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, as the quality of their product is recognised at the Oscars of the food world, the Great Taste Awards 2010. The now nationally acclaimed ice cream producers scooped not one, but two awards for their irresistible Real Dairy Ice Cream.
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream claimed recognition for their Vanilla ice cream, a delicate natural vanilla, speckled with vanilla pod seeds that impressed the judges with its creamy, velvety flavour. The second accolade was achieved by their Armagnac flavour, a bespoke ice cream made especially for this year’s Great Taste Awards.
The Great Taste Awards is the acknowledged benchmark for specialty food and drink manufacturers and customers alike. With these new wins, it means that two more Cheshire Farm Ice Cream flavours will be holding the logo, joining their ever popular Chocolate and Honeycomb.
Jonathan Fell, Director of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream says: “Over 6,000 products were entered into this year’s awards, so to receive recognition for not one but two of our Real Dairy Ice Cream’s is a huge achievement that we are very proud of. It is incredibly important to us to gain recognition for the quality of our products.”
The award winning Real Dairy Ice Cream is made using fresh whole milk and fresh cream, with only the finest ingredients carefully selected to ensure that they are free from artificial colours and flavours. The production unit is one of the biggest in the North West and is capable of producing over 1000Ltrs of ice cream an hour for over 30 delicious flavours of ice cream and sorbets.
19/07/2010 Move Over Mr Whippy... Introducing Real Dairy Ice Cream in a Van
The irresistible Cheshire Farm Ice Cream can now be found on the road at an event near you, with the sensational mobile ice cream unit.
With reference to the well recognised black and gold Cheshire Farm Ice Cream branding, this sleek van houses the award winning Real Dairy Ice Creams and Sorbets, bringing a sophisticated twist to the traditional whippy ice cream van.
Teaming up with local Cheshire based business, Whitby Morrison, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ice cream vehicles, they have produced the stylish, bespoke van that can scoop up to 16 flavours at anyone time. From traditional vanilla and truly British Strawberries & Cream to the ever-popular Honeycomb, there is sure to be a flavour for everyone.
The Cheshire Farm Ice Cream van had its first outing at the Bolesworth Castle Show Jumping Classic, proving very popular with the crowds.
If you are out and about in Cheshire, be sure to keep an eye out for this mobile innovation and make sure you sample Cheshire Farm’s delicious ice cream!
12/07/2010 A Cool Fruity Twist for the Barbeque Summer
Just when you thought you’d tried all 30 of the award winning and irresistible Real Dairy ice creams & Sorbets, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream have developed five new mouth-watering, fruity flavours for the hot summer season.
With plenty of sunshine and the arrival of our first barbeque summer in years, Cheshire Farm’s new summer scorchers will be the star attraction at any sizzling party this season.
Making the ultimate summer flavours list, the truly tangy explosion of Orange & Lemon Crunch and the cool, delicate Lemon Meringue, a tangy yet smooth flavour that combines the awakening taste of lemon with crisp and chewy meringue pieces is certain to get people in the summer holiday mood.
To complete this mouth-watering collection, Mango & Passion Fruit and the delectable taste of Raspberry Ripple add a real fruity twist, whilst the delicious combination of Peaches and Cream offers a real taste of summer.
Last year’s barbecue summer may have been a wash out, but this year is set to be a scorcher, so take home tubs of our irresistible new flavours for the perfect accompaniment to any summer barbeque.
14/06/2010 Pupils have it ‘licked’ with new easyJet ice cream
Tattenhall Park Primary School students recently joined representatives from easyJet at the Ice Cream Farm to taste test the low-fare airline’s new limited edition ice cream.
The Orange and Lemon Crunch ice treat, which is a homage to easyJet’s infamous orange logo, has been launched by the local ice cream producer in conjunction with the UK’s largest airline to celebrate the three new summer holiday routes easyJet is launching from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this month.
New easyJet flights from Liverpool to Bodrum (Turkey), Malta and Rhodes (Greece) all begin operating this week just in time for the summer holiday season.
Ali Gayward, Commercial Manager at easyJet comments: “All three of our new routes are ideal family holiday destinations offering sun, sea and sand so what better way to celebrate the launch than with our own version of the quintessential summer holiday snack.
“We’d like to thank all the pupils from Tattenhall Park Primary School for their time this afternoon. They were all very professional testers and their feedback has been very helpful.”
Jonathan Fell, Director of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream says: “As one of the North West’s largest Ice Cream producers, we were delighted when we were approached by easyJet to create this celebratory ice cream. The bespoke Orange and Lemon Crunch ice cream moves away from the traditional and creates a truly tangy flavour that is certain to get people in the holiday mood.”
25/05/2010 Just ONE Spoonful off beating a World Record
A WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT for ‘The most amount of Ice Cream consumed in 30 seconds’ took place at first ever Ice Cream Farm Family Food Festival in May, where a late entry that came all the way from Manchester nearly ate his way to a World Record.
The rules stated that participants had to consume 382g of ice cream with a teaspoon to beat the world record attempt by the American record holder, Patrick Bertoletti, who carried out the challenge live on an American chat show.
Contestants from all over the North West took part including; local farmers, a trio of brothers and a very talented father of two who had went all the way from Manchester to the Chester countryside for the day. Of the 10 people that attempted to beat the record the smallest amount to be eaten in the 30 second period was 59g, however, Rob Burgess from Manchester managed to eat 362g… just 20g off the world record, a mere spoonful short!
Having been coaxed into to entering the competition by his children, Mr Burgess soon found his competitive side and was gutted to have missed the World Record by such a small amount.
After the success of the event, the Ice Cream Farm representatives are looking to carry out the attempt again next year, determined to make one of Cheshire’s most infamous tourist destinations home to an ice cream themed World Record.
Over 5000 people turned out over the weekend to view the delights of the Ice cream Farm. Producers from all over the North West took stalls at the event, creating a veritable feast from; breads, meats, luxury oils, cup cakes, fudge and much more.
Live cookery demonstrations took place from Michelin-starred local chef Leigh Myers as well as some of the festivals own producers.
12/05/2010 Kids Dreams Come True at The Ice Cream Farm
The Ice Cream Farm has made three lucky competition winners wishes come true, by giving them free entry to the Ice Cream Farm Indoor Adventure Play Barn for a whole year.
A competition was launched at the Ice Cream Farm and in the press, to name the three brand new Kune Kune pigs that arrived at the farm several weeks ago. After weeks of thought and some fantastic suggestions, the Ice Cream Farm judges agreed that the pigs should be named ‘Mint’, ‘Choc’ & ‘Chip’.
The three lucky winners were:
Eva Williams from Tattenhall
Sam Grinter, Tarporley
Moya Watson, Tilston
The lucky winners can now spend as much time as they like in the fantastic Crazy Daisy’s Play Barn for the next twelve months.
Everyone at the Ice Cream Farm would like to thank all competition entrants; it was a really tough decision with hundreds of entries to choose from.
11/04/2010 Cheshire Farm Ice Cream is HIGHLY COMMENDED
The award winning success of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream has been culminated in the accreditation of Highly Commended at the High Sheriff’ Award for Enterprise. The awards were held in the grounds of Chester University on 24th march 2010, where the Cheshire Farm Ice Cream representatives were proud to attend.
The award was introduced in 2006, by the then High Sheriff of Cheshire, David Briggs, to recognise outstanding achievement by enterprises in Cheshire, Halton and Warrington, who are private sector companies with a turnover of at least £500,00 and between 5 and 250 employees.
Judges were impressed by the size and scale of the Cheshire Farm Ice Cream operation, acknowledging the efforts made to see out tough economic times by injecting capital into the renovation of the Ice Cream Farm visitor attraction. This work alone has led to an increased footfall, a record number of return visits and has also offered new employment opportunities within the local community.
Director, Jonathan Fell, collected the commendation from the High Sheriff himself at a reception given at Chester University and hosted by Phil Harris, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Life Long Learning at Chester University.
Mr Fell says: “2009 was one of our most successful years to date and to do that in the current economic climate is a great achievement. It is incredibly important to us to gain recognition from such a well recognised business faculty, in the county that has made our business.“
Producing some of the finest quality real dairy ice creams and fruit sorbets in the country, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream now supply over 900 pubs, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets all over the North West and the UK as a whole, with the customer base increasing weekly.
The award winning Real Dairy Ice Cream is made using fresh whole milk and fresh cream, with only the finest ingredients carefully selected to ensure that they are free from artificial colours and flavours. The production unit is one of the biggest in the North West and is capable of producing over 1000Ltrs of ice cream an hour for over 30 delicious flavours of ice cream and sorbets.
The farm itself contributes massively to the North West’s tourism offer, attracting almost 300,000 visitors a year, recently undergoing major developments and refurbishments to increase this footfall further. Improvements include; a bespoke ice cream themed indoor adventure play barn, newly renovated Country Kitchen Café, outdoor play areas, an animal viewing area, gift shops, as well as a brand new bespoke Make Your Own Ice Cream machine for children’s parties that can be held on the premises.
07/01/2010 House of Commons Awards WIN
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream collect another award... this time at the House of Commons!
The award winning success of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream in 2009 was culminated in the accreditation of ‘Highly Commended’ in the Rural Enterprise category at the Food and Farming Awards. The awards were held in December at the prestigious House of Commons, where the Cheshire Farm Ice Cream representatives were proud to attend.
Judges were impressed by the size and scale of the Cheshire farm Ice Cream operation, acknowledging the efforts made to see out tough economic times by injecting capital into the renovation of the Ice Cream Farm visitor attraction. This work alone has led to an increased footfall, a record number of return visits and has also offered new employment opportunities within the local community.
Director, Tom Fell, collected the commendation at a reception given at the House of Commons, hosted by James Paice MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
The Rural Enterprise Award is sponsored by Michelin Tyres and Helen Ainsworth, Michelin’s Agricultural Tyres Marketing Manager was on hand to present Tom Fell with the commendation.
Alan Whibley, Publisher of Farm Business magazine which organises the annual awards, said: “Entrepreneurial landowners make the most of their rural assets and any successful farmer is acutely aware of how best to utilise his land - especially in today’s financial climate.
“In the category of Rural Enterprise Award the judges were looking for a company that had not only used their land to best effect to make a positive impact on their area, but had achieved this whilst acting as good custodians of the rural area. Cheshire Farm Ice Cream is an excellent example of this and has more than fulfilled our criteria.”
26/11/2009 Another BIG win for Cheshire Farm Ice Cream
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream gained massive recognition from the countys business elite at the recent Cheshire Business Awards, where they proudly scooped Medium Business of the Year.
The well recognised event was held at Chesters Queens Hotel and included some of the county’s most successful business people. The Medium Business of the Year Award welcomed entrants that demonstrated business excellence as well as outstanding achievements, business strategy and financial performance. With their second big win in 2009, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream is quite literally, reaping the awards for all their hard work.
This year has shown great change for Cheshire Farm Ice Cream. Having undergone major developments and refurbishments over the past few months at their infamous Ice Cream Farm, this long established company has battled through the recession and is thrilled to boast one of their most successful years to date.
Jonathan Fell, Director of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream says: Winning Medium Business of the Year at the Cheshire Business Awards is really the icing on the cake for us. We have enjoyed one of our most successful years to date and to do that in the current economic climate is a great achievement, especially when we were up against such tough competition in our category. It is incredibly important to us to gain recognition from the county that has made our business and also to spread the word of how much Cheshire has to offer.
05/11/2009 Keeping our Farm safe from E.coli
The recent outbreak of E.coli in Surrey is a reminder to us all to ensure our hands are clean at all times, especially when visiting animals.
At the Ice Cream Farm we are extremely vigilant when it comes to keeping our visitor attraction a ‘safe place’ to visit. Our brand new Animal Corner has been built to the best possible standards to ensure that our visitors and animals are safe at all times.
The new animal area has special hand cleaning facilities and all visitors are asked to use these for every visit. The area has been built to the specifications laid out by the health and safety authorities, who were consulted very early on in the planning of the whole site.
We would like to stress that it is extremely unusual to show signs of ill health following a visit to an open farm, even among children. We feel that the risk of an extremely rare outbreak needs to be balanced against the benefits for a child’s education and development that can arise from contact with animals.
As with the National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN), we are keen to ensure that our farm attraction is a safe environment and we are happy to cooperate with all authorities in their investigations.
If you would like further information the safety aspect of visiting farm attraction, please follow this web link: http://www.hse.gov.uk/campaigns/farmsafe/ecoli.htm
Please also feel free to contact the Ice Cream Farm should you have any queries about our visitor attraction on: 01829 770 446
08/10/2009 Bored with the same old kids parties?
The Party Crew has arrived at The Ice Cream Farm, so now you can enjoy any of our party themes in your own private party room! Stuck for ideas for girls parties?
How about a Hannah Montana, High School Musical , Mini Makeover or Arts and Craft theme – great choice, great fun.
08/10/2009 From Crazy Daisy’s Fun Factory to the brand new Animal Corner...
Cheshire’s tastiest tourist attraction just got better! If you are impressed by the delights of over 30 award winning and irresistible real dairy ice creams & sorbets, then you’ll be blown away by the ‘new look’ Ice Cream Farm!
Having undergone major developments and refurbishments over the past few months, the Ice Cream farm, the County’s tastiest tourist attraction, is thrilled to unveil its amazing transformation.
