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Liam Marley Eats
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🔴 Fenton's Farm Foods
WOW! What an absolute gem of a find I made the other day while out for a country drive, not far from Altrincham in the gorgeous Cheshire countryside quite literally hidden away on a country road is Fenton's Farm Foods.
A working farm with so much charm. They have loads of farm animals from pygmy goats, spring lambs, chicks, peacocks, donkeys, goats, and rabbits. All of which you can pet, stroke, feed, take selfies or even buy. On top of that feeding, petting animals is all completely Free.
As you walk under the stone arch into the courtyard you are immediately transported back in time as you make your way across the old cobbles, the sounds of wildlife and farm animals is upon you, freshly made planters and hanging baskets giving off a fresh scent of spring. Tables and chairs are situated through the middle for you to sit and enjoy the goats and chicks while you sit back and sip away on your Yorkshire Tea while a large canopy offers some shade or sit out in the sun overlooking the rolling hills of Cheshire. If you are lucky you may even be able to catch the chicks hatching from the incubators. They are dog friendly with well behaved owners, there are freely roaming animals so must be kept in leads.
As this is a working farm you can benefit from all their seasonal produce from the farm shop from fresh fruits and vegetables, daily laid eggs, grass fed meats, free range chickens, seasonal spring lamb and dairy products, along with relishes, jams, honey, bread. Some of the vegetables are covered in dirt straight from the fields, and they literally are dirt cheap.
One of the main attractions though is that of Baba’s Bakes homemade cakes, wow these are just amazing. Huge daily baked cakes and tarts, that change throughout the seasons. I sampled the Blueberry & Lemon and what a combination, fresh juicy blueberries in a soft not overly sweet sponge bursting with zesty lemon topped with a soft creamy vanilla icing. Super creamy milkshakes and ice cream from the popular Bidlea Dairies is also available.
Round the back they have a huge family play area, overlooking the donkey, goat paddocks, rabbit hutches. With everything to keep the little ones happy while you indulge in those delectable homemade cakes.
I highly recommend following their Facebook page for regular events, from BBQs, bouncy castles and fun days for all the family. Only a short drive from the M56 not far from Tatton Park.
The perfect place for a summer drive and relax amongst the beauty of rolling fields followed by a stop at Fenton's Farm Foods to release your inner child feeding the farm animals and maybe even a go on the swings.
📍Fenton Farm Foods
Cherry Tree Ln, Altrincham WA14 3QW
⌚ Wednesday to Sunday 11am - 4pm
WOW! What an absolute gem of a find I made the other day while out for a country drive, not far from Altrincham in the gorgeous Cheshire countryside quite literally hidden away on a country road is Fenton's Farm Foods.
A working farm with so much charm. They have loads of farm animals from pygmy goats, spring lambs, chicks, peacocks, donkeys, goats, and rabbits. All of which you can pet, stroke, feed, take selfies or even buy. On top of that feeding, petting animals is all completely Free.
As you walk under the stone arch into the courtyard you are immediately transported back in time as you make your way across the old cobbles, the sounds of wildlife and farm animals is upon you, freshly made planters and hanging baskets giving off a fresh scent of spring. Tables and chairs are situated through the middle for you to sit and enjoy the goats and chicks while you sit back and sip away on your Yorkshire Tea while a large canopy offers some shade or sit out in the sun overlooking the rolling hills of Cheshire. If you are lucky you may even be able to catch the chicks hatching from the incubators. They are dog friendly with well behaved owners, there are freely roaming animals so must be kept in leads.
As this is a working farm you can benefit from all their seasonal produce from the farm shop from fresh fruits and vegetables, daily laid eggs, grass fed meats, free range chickens, seasonal spring lamb and dairy products, along with relishes, jams, honey, bread. Some of the vegetables are covered in dirt straight from the fields, and they literally are dirt cheap.
One of the main attractions though is that of Baba’s Bakes homemade cakes, wow these are just amazing. Huge daily baked cakes and tarts, that change throughout the seasons. I sampled the Blueberry & Lemon and what a combination, fresh juicy blueberries in a soft not overly sweet sponge bursting with zesty lemon topped with a soft creamy vanilla icing. Super creamy milkshakes and ice cream from the popular Bidlea Dairies is also available.
Round the back they have a huge family play area, overlooking the donkey, goat paddocks, rabbit hutches. With everything to keep the little ones happy while you indulge in those delectable homemade cakes.
I highly recommend following their Facebook page for regular events, from BBQs, bouncy castles and fun days for all the family. Only a short drive from the M56 not far from Tatton Park.
The perfect place for a summer drive and relax amongst the beauty of rolling fields followed by a stop at Fenton's Farm Foods to release your inner child feeding the farm animals and maybe even a go on the swings.
📍Fenton Farm Foods
Cherry Tree Ln, Altrincham WA14 3QW
⌚ Wednesday to Sunday 11am - 4pm
👉 Chicken Station
📍 30 Market Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 6ER
Driving past the shop I noticed it was empty which was a shock as it is always packed to the door. Decided I would call in. The shop was mostly tidy except for one table that was piled high with leftovers and packaging that nobody had moved. The customers who left it there should have been those who removed it in the first place.
While in the shop a call came through for a delivery request to Oldham, for those not in the know Oldham is a haven for fried chicken places so this speaks volumes for Chicken Station. The guy told me that many people travel long distances to come here for their Massala Fish so maybe it's one to try next time.
Feeling hungry I ordered a spicy chicken burger, spicy wings, 2 piece chicken. The staff were very friendly and chatty. Although they were busy with delivery orders they were still talkative and pleasant. The golden chunks were glistening through the glass and there was mounds of crispy goodness ready to be devoured and enjoyed by the hungry people of the area. My food came very fast and I was on my way.
🔶 Spicy Chicken Burger (Dipped)
I have come to realise that in this area unless you ask for your spicy #burger to be dipped in the sauce then you will only get a splash on the top. In this area it is known as a 'Spicy Dipped Burger'.
Upon getting home this food was still hot, the burger was hefty, the fillet was a good size the bun was holding up very well, the coating was thick and sticking well to that batter. There was ample lettuce and just enough mayo. On the very first bite that burger took me to some of the best places I've visited (Miami's/Florida's) the sauce was so good it was spicy but not over the top. I picked up on cayenne, massala and paprika it wasn't salty or sweet but smooth and fiery. The chicken was really juicy and tender and the batter was light and still had some texture to it. If that bun would of been toasted this would be sensational.
🏆9/10
🔶 2 Piece Chicken(Breast/Thigh)
The #chicken had a really thin coating of batter, it was still hot and fresh. The meat was so juicy and tender it just fell of the bone. The crispy light coating has a massala flavour like I have not tasted before on fried chicken and I have to say its a winning recipe. They were of an average size but they packed so much flavour.
🏆8.5/10
🔶 Spicy Wings
The #wings wings although they were very small they had a very crispy and crunchy light batter. They had that same massala flavour but they had a more peppery kick. Again super soft, tender and meat fell right off the bone.
🏆7.5/10
Overall I can see why this place is always so very busy. I recommend the place and if you're into Desi/Massala style flavours you will not be disappointed.
📍 30 Market Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 6ER
Driving past the shop I noticed it was empty which was a shock as it is always packed to the door. Decided I would call in. The shop was mostly tidy except for one table that was piled high with leftovers and packaging that nobody had moved. The customers who left it there should have been those who removed it in the first place.
While in the shop a call came through for a delivery request to Oldham, for those not in the know Oldham is a haven for fried chicken places so this speaks volumes for Chicken Station. The guy told me that many people travel long distances to come here for their Massala Fish so maybe it's one to try next time.
Feeling hungry I ordered a spicy chicken burger, spicy wings, 2 piece chicken. The staff were very friendly and chatty. Although they were busy with delivery orders they were still talkative and pleasant. The golden chunks were glistening through the glass and there was mounds of crispy goodness ready to be devoured and enjoyed by the hungry people of the area. My food came very fast and I was on my way.
🔶 Spicy Chicken Burger (Dipped)
I have come to realise that in this area unless you ask for your spicy #burger to be dipped in the sauce then you will only get a splash on the top. In this area it is known as a 'Spicy Dipped Burger'.
Upon getting home this food was still hot, the burger was hefty, the fillet was a good size the bun was holding up very well, the coating was thick and sticking well to that batter. There was ample lettuce and just enough mayo. On the very first bite that burger took me to some of the best places I've visited (Miami's/Florida's) the sauce was so good it was spicy but not over the top. I picked up on cayenne, massala and paprika it wasn't salty or sweet but smooth and fiery. The chicken was really juicy and tender and the batter was light and still had some texture to it. If that bun would of been toasted this would be sensational.
🏆9/10
🔶 2 Piece Chicken(Breast/Thigh)
The #chicken had a really thin coating of batter, it was still hot and fresh. The meat was so juicy and tender it just fell of the bone. The crispy light coating has a massala flavour like I have not tasted before on fried chicken and I have to say its a winning recipe. They were of an average size but they packed so much flavour.
🏆8.5/10
🔶 Spicy Wings
The #wings wings although they were very small they had a very crispy and crunchy light batter. They had that same massala flavour but they had a more peppery kick. Again super soft, tender and meat fell right off the bone.
🏆7.5/10
Overall I can see why this place is always so very busy. I recommend the place and if you're into Desi/Massala style flavours you will not be disappointed.
I decided to try out Sahara Chicken, upon entering the shop I was met with an aesthetically pleasing display of plump chicken breast fillets, mounds of spicy wings and some nice looking pieces of fried chicken.🍗
The seating on the other hand wasn't looking as appealing, the seats were dirty with lots of crumbs all over them. It wouldn't have took them to much time to just give them a good wipe down, I mean it wasn't even busy.
Spicy Chicken Burger
The burger itself was on the smaller side compared with other places I have been. It was also just lukewarm, had I not eaten in the shop this thing would have been stone cold by the time I had walked outside to my car. I noticed they had a spicy mayo so opted for that, although I wasn't initially offered it to begin with.
I guess I have become accustomed to spicy filets being dipped in a bath of bubbling spicy goodness but this was not the case here, although I did question if it was the right burger I was told it was. There was no spice to this burger at all. The chicken was very soft and tender and tasted really nice, the batter was soft but not soggy. The bread was warm and fluffy and the spicy mayo really lifted the burger. There was an immediate likeness to the golden arches mac sauce but with added spice. The mayo left a nice zing on the back of my throat there was a nice aftertaste almost like Sriracha mayo. The lettuce also had a nice fresh and crunchy texture which was good.
Overall the burger was small but tasty although I feel if not for the spicy mayo it would actually have been very bland.
6.5/10
Spicy Wings
These wings were again very small and not a lot of meat but they tasted really good, they were hot and fresh and the batter had a really nice peppery spice to it. The little bit of meat on them fell right off the bone. ( If you're looking for crunch then try elsewhere).
6.5/10
If I was in a rush and driving past I would most definitely come here again, I would not be risking a phone order based on experience I had in shop with the burger being only lukewarm but overall the service was friendly and the food was above average.
The seating on the other hand wasn't looking as appealing, the seats were dirty with lots of crumbs all over them. It wouldn't have took them to much time to just give them a good wipe down, I mean it wasn't even busy.
Spicy Chicken Burger
The burger itself was on the smaller side compared with other places I have been. It was also just lukewarm, had I not eaten in the shop this thing would have been stone cold by the time I had walked outside to my car. I noticed they had a spicy mayo so opted for that, although I wasn't initially offered it to begin with.
I guess I have become accustomed to spicy filets being dipped in a bath of bubbling spicy goodness but this was not the case here, although I did question if it was the right burger I was told it was. There was no spice to this burger at all. The chicken was very soft and tender and tasted really nice, the batter was soft but not soggy. The bread was warm and fluffy and the spicy mayo really lifted the burger. There was an immediate likeness to the golden arches mac sauce but with added spice. The mayo left a nice zing on the back of my throat there was a nice aftertaste almost like Sriracha mayo. The lettuce also had a nice fresh and crunchy texture which was good.
Overall the burger was small but tasty although I feel if not for the spicy mayo it would actually have been very bland.
6.5/10
Spicy Wings
These wings were again very small and not a lot of meat but they tasted really good, they were hot and fresh and the batter had a really nice peppery spice to it. The little bit of meat on them fell right off the bone. ( If you're looking for crunch then try elsewhere).
6.5/10
If I was in a rush and driving past I would most definitely come here again, I would not be risking a phone order based on experience I had in shop with the burger being only lukewarm but overall the service was friendly and the food was above average.
At the bottom end of Stamford street you will see the blue and red glow (at night) being emitted from Dixy chicken, although there are many many Dixy around this one is a big jump above the rest (at least the ones I have tried).
The burgers are always plump and succulent, the batter always really crispy and crunchy. The spicy wings are huge and some of the best I've eaten in fact I'm convinced they covered in cornflakes because they are that crunchy and crisp, the spice is nice and not over powering.
The chicken pieces can vary and today honestly they were a little on the dry side but the wings and spicy burger more than made up for it. Usually the pieces are so juicy and moist slightly salty batter but with a great crisp flavour overall.
The staff are very pleasant and happy to help, sit in or takeaway the meals and boxes are great value for money. This is definitely my got Chicken shop when in Ashton.
The burgers are always plump and succulent, the batter always really crispy and crunchy. The spicy wings are huge and some of the best I've eaten in fact I'm convinced they covered in cornflakes because they are that crunchy and crisp, the spice is nice and not over powering.
The chicken pieces can vary and today honestly they were a little on the dry side but the wings and spicy burger more than made up for it. Usually the pieces are so juicy and moist slightly salty batter but with a great crisp flavour overall.
The staff are very pleasant and happy to help, sit in or takeaway the meals and boxes are great value for money. This is definitely my got Chicken shop when in Ashton.