Sabrina Wilson and Chris McTaggart are transforming 110 acres in Hanmer into a regenerative agricultural hub. Based at 2323 Dominion Drive, the operation combines a mobile food truck with farm-to-table dining.
From mobile catering for movie sets to a 110-acre Hanmer estate
The expansion of McTaggart Farms follows a successful pivot into the mobile catering industry. As reported by the source, Wilson and McTaggart began providing kitchen services for festivals and movie sets last year, a move that provided the momentum needed to develop their property in Hanmer.. This transition from a residential purchase five years ago to a full-scale agricultural enterprise reflects a growing trend of diversified, small-scale farming in Northern Ontario.
The porketta burnt ends and the 100% gluten-free menu
The McTaggart Farms food truck serves a diverse menu that emphasizes local, high-quality proteins. The flagship item is the porketta burnt ends, but the menu also includes lamb, duck, pork belly, and chickpeas. According to the report, the kitchen—managed by Sabrina Wilson in a certified space equipped with extensive refrigeration—also produces unique sides like Mexican street corn, pink beet salad, and carrot slaw. the farm's vegetable gardens are particularly diverse, yielding staples like lettuce and beets alongside more exotic varieties such as cucamelons, ground cherries, and kohlrabi.
Worm breeders and the 300-chicken annual limit
Sustainability at McTaggart Farms is driven by specific regenerative practices, including a worm breeder system for composting managed by Chris McTaggart. While the 110-acre property hosts ducks, turkeys, and a pet pig, the farm faces biological constraints. The report notes that the property is limited to raising only 300 chickens per year, necessitating a partnership with Tarini’s in the west end to supplement their meat supply.
Scaling the vision beyond Tarini’s and wedding bookings
As the McTaggart Farms business expands into wedding hosting and mobile catering,the long-term logistics of their "grow slow" philosophy will be tested. While the duo has already booked two weddings, it remains to be seen how they will scale their edible flower garden and specialty crops to meet increasing demand. Furthermore, the source does not specify how the farm intends to mitigate the reliance on external suppliers like Tarini’s as they grow. Whether the 110-acre Hanmer site can eventually become a fully self-sustaining "clean food hub" without external poultry remains an open question for the local community.
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