1. A.L.HULME (Fresh Fish, Game & Poultry), Ashbourne
26 Church Street, Ashbourne DE6 1AE
T: 01335 342141
Contact: - Mick Hulme (Proprietor)

Purveyor of high class wet fish, game & poultry. This is the only family run shop of this type still running in Derbyshire.

As well as fresh daily fish from Hull (same supplier for over 70 years – Young’s of Hull) a wide range of fish is also available from more exotic waters. The Hulme family are also suppliers of local Derbyshire poultry, and local game when in season (including venison and wild boar)

The shop started in the 1920’s and is run by the 3rd generation of the same family. For a friendly welcome, recipe ideas and advice on how best to cook your fish and game, simply call in to the shop.

Festival Events:
To win a parcel of fresh fish, recipe ideas and sauces, call in to the shop during festival week and put your name down for the prize draw.
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2. ANOKI, Derby
The Old Picture Hall
129 London Road
Derby, DE1 2QN
T: 01332 292888
W: www.anoki.co.uk

Opening Times:
Monday-Saturday: 5:30pm-11:30pm 

A La Carte Main Course Prices:
Minimum: £10.95 Maximum: £16.95

Situated on the first floor of what was originally an old picture hall, the vision that awaits you at the top of the stairs can only be described as breathtakingly beautiful.

The stunning interior feature a unique, glided, curved ceiling supported by classical torsos. The walls are adorned with striking murals and a video projection plays the finest Bollywood music videos in the background.

Everything is of the highest order - sumptuous furnishings, freshly cut flowers, friendly service and the finest Indian delicacies, which would satisfy even the most discerning palate.

The fact that Anoki is a firm favourite with the Asian community speaks volumes for its cuisine. Each dish is individually prepared and developed to perfection, ensuring its own unique flavour, which is as memorable as the surroundings.

Festival Events:
Anoki is happy to support the Derbyshire Food and Drink Festival and will offer a 20% discount to diners throughout Derbyshire Food Festival Week, on production of the food festival flier/brochure.

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3. THE BALTI, Matlock Bath
256 Dale Road, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NT
T: 01629 760069
W: www.thebalti.co.uk

Opening Times: Monday-Sunday: 6:00pm-11:30pm

A La Carte Main Course Prices: Minimum:£7.95 Maximum:£13.95

Regarded by many as being the pinnacle of Indian dining, we welcome you to come and experience The Matlock Bath Balti. Having been established for over 15 years we boast over 90% regular clientele many of whom have been dining with us throughout the 15 year period.

All our food is freshly cooked to order, a claim made by many but implemented by a few. Don't take our word for it, here are just a few comments we have collected over the years.

"After having dined at The Balti it is pointless (if not insulting) to compare it with your local Indian" E.S Magazine March 2006.

"Arriving lost, tired and confused I have been treated to a meal that will not be surpassed in my lifetime" August 2005 (a driver who took a wrong turn on his way home) 

"The Balti in 2 words absolutely fantastic" Amy and Greg May 2005

Festival Events:

The Batli is happy to support the Derbyshire Food and Drink Festival and will offer a 20% discount to diners throughout Derbyshire Food Festival Week, on production of the food festival flier/brochure.

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4. BARRY FITCH LTD, Little Eaton
TRADITIONAL QUALITY BUTCHERS AND FARMERS, 135 ALFRETON ROAD, LITTLE EATON, DERBY, DE56 5DF
T: 01332 831217

We look forward to welcoming customers to our well established, traditional butchers shop and bakery located in the village of Little Eaton (approx. 2 miles from Derby).

Most of the superb meat is traditionally reared on our nearby riverside farm and then hung to develop the flavour and tenderness.  As you enter the shop you will be welcomed by the lovely smell of home baking, we produce homemade pies, pork pies, sausage rolls, cakes and our ever popular pasties. We also stock locally produced honey, vegetables, eggs and cheese.

Knowledgeable staff members are always on hand to help with any queries.

Festival Events:

We are delighted to participate in the Derbyshire Food Festival and throughout Festival Week we will be offering samples of our home reared produce, sausages and pork pies and more….

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5. BATEMAN'S MILL COUNTRY HOTEL & RESTAURANT, Old Tupton 
Bateman’s Mill Hotel & restaurant, Mill lane, Old Tupton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6AE
T: 01246 862296
E: info@batemansmill.co.uk
W:www.batemansmill.co.uk
Contact - John & Maggie Roberts

Award winning Hotel on the edge of the Peak District in easy travelling distance of Chatsworth Estate, Bolsover Castle, Haddon & Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield and Bakewell. A converted 18th Century mill house, with 8 en suite bedrooms, bar/restaurant, restaurant and private dining room.

Owned and operated by John & Maggie Roberts, this 4 star hotel is situated in a quiet rural area, 10 minutes from the historic market town of Chesterfield. Winner of the Outstanding Quality award and other awards, John Roberts Chef-proprietor produces wonderful food with an emphasis on local produce, food available lunch and dinner

Festival Events

Friday 18th May-Monday 28th May
The Hotel will feature local produce, special dishes and Derbyshire menus throughout festival week
(possible cookery demonstrations and food tastings, dates TBC)

Accommodation packages – Derbyshire Food Festival Break Available throughout food festival week 19-28th May 2007

Accommodation in twin or double room, three course dinner, half bottle of champagne, box of chocolates and full breakfast.
One night - £130.00 per couple
Two nights - £200.00 (includes dinner on one night)

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6. BLENHEIM HOUSE HOTEL, Etwall
56-58 Main Street, Etwall, Derbyshire DE65 6LP  
T: 01283 732254
W: www.theblenheimhouse.com
Contact: - Peter Simpson (proprietor)

The Blenheim House Hotel is situated in the heart of the village of Etwall. It's a country hotel, a village pub, a local restaurant and a conference venue with a commitment to quality and service.
There are 10 bedrooms each with their own individual design providing an ideal environment to relax and enjoy.
The restaurant features a modern menu based on classical European traditions using the finest ingredients, sourced locally, and cooked freshly.
Our Chop House menu is designed to be contemporary and filling, concentrating on comfort food that appeals to all.

Festival Events:
To be confirmed.

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7. THE BLUEBELL INN & RESTAURANT, Tissington
Buxton Road, Tissington, Ashbourne DE6 1NH
T: 01335 350317
W: www.bluebelltissington.co.uk
E: bluebell350317@aol.com
Contact: Ruth Sampson (proprietor)

Bluebell Inn is a delightful traditional pub located in the heart of the Peak District. The Bluebell has achieved a reputation for delicious cuisine and has won many awards including winners of the ‘Best Food Pub 2005’ for the Midlands Region & finalists for ‘The Best Pub/Bistro in Derbyshire’ 2006.

At The Bluebell Inn, our aim is to produce a wide range of quality cuisine using locally produced ingredients. Our Beef is from Hanson Grange, Thorpe; Our Lamb is from Tissington Wood Farm, Tissington; our Pork is from Rushley Farm, Ilam & our milk is from Bostern Grange, Thorpe.

Families are welcome and children can play in the Beer Garden & on the Play Area. ‘NO SMOKING’ between 12 & 9pm

Festival Events:
Throughout festival week we will be using as much local produce as possible, whilst still catering for all dietary needs. (e.g. Gluten & diary free)

Dishes will include:
Giant Yorkie filled with Ruth’s Boozy Beef Casserole
Pork T-Bones
Minted Lamb Casserole
Beef & Ale Pie
Roast Pork, Beef or Lamb.’

The Bluebell Inn is a delightful traditional pub, consisting of an extensive bar area, a no-smoking Restaurant, and a quality Function Room. Since April 2003 the business has been personally managed by the Proprietor Ruth Sampson.

The Bluebell has achieved a reputation for delicious cuisine. As the majority of the dishes are home made, we guarantee fresh, local (where available) and high quality ingredients. The Bluebell was awarded the "PEAK DISTRICT CUISINE" award in January 2004, as their meat is sourced from the Peak District and the fruit and vegetables sourced locally wherever possible.

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8. BUCKINGHAM’S HOTEL and THE RESTAURANT WITH ONE TABLE, Newbold
85 Newbold Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 7PU
T: 01246 201041
F: 01246 550059
W: http://www.buckinghams-table.com
E: info@buckinghams-table.com
Proprietors: Nick, Tina, Vicci, Emma and Will Buckingham

Buckingham’s Award Winning Hotel and Restaurant is at the gateway to the Peak District National Park. Originally a pair of Victorian semi-detached houses, they have been sympathetically converted into this attractive, comfortable and relaxed hotel. Nick and Tina Buckingham are well known for their warm and friendly hotel, which specialises in superlative food. The hotel’s modern facilities are combined with an attention to detail and quality of service.

The Clowns Conservatory Restaurant and The Restaurant With One Table are a new concept, conceived out of frustration and a desire to develop food that does not conform to the normal paradigms, there is no compromise on quality, ingredients or taste, and excellence comes as standard.

Festival Events:
Three Course Surprise Derbyshire Meal in the Clowns Conservatory for £25.00
Buckingham’s is unique; the concept of having no menus is very exciting.

Masterchef, owner and host Nick Buckingham recommends the surprise meal during food festival week. After a personal consultation with you, he will create a meal that will be unique to your party of guests. The best meals are the ones created on the night, making the most of the day’s local Derbyshire produce from the market. All we need to know is your dislikes, allergies or dietary requirement, be it low fat, wheat intolerance, vegetarian, diabetic or you just don’t like mushrooms.

Available from 19th to 28th May BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!!!!!

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9. THE CAFE at THE GREEN PAVILLION, Buxton
4 Terrace Road , Buxton, SK17 6DR
T: 01298 77480

The cafe @ the green pavilion was set up in 2005 by 3 enthusiastic local people who have a passion for food - not just any food but locally sourced, well cooked and presented sturdy grub! The cafe @ is a modern, bustling venue in the heart of Buxton with great views, great music and lovely welcoming staff. The food is freshly prepared in an open kitchen and ranges from homemade oatcakes to Shepard’s pie and Spanish tortillas. Depending on the season, the range of salads are not to be missed. Start the day any morning at the cafe with fresh coffee and the best ‘Big Buxton Breakfast’ using the local butchers’ finest ingredients

Festival Events:

Throughout Festival Week receive a 10% discount on all purchases on production of the Derbyshire Food Festival Flier/Brochure
Taster sessions and free samples will be on offer throughout festival week.
Receive a free coffee with anything ordered off the breakfast menu- served between 8am and 11.30am.

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10. CAFE CENTRAL, Matlock
76 Smedley St, Matlock. DE4 3JJ
T: 01629 760460

Café Central is a small, independent Fairtrade coffee house situated on Smedley Street in Matlock, with stunning views across the Derwent valley. The owners have created a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy good quality food, freshly prepared to order.

The menu incorporates seasonal ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. Baked goods are from Hayes, meats from Coates, both in Two Dales. Cakes are from Peak Feast, a small bakery in Youlgrave.

Fairtrade is an important movement in today’s world and the café offers Fairtrade tea, coffee and chocolate without compromising quality and taste.

Café Central promotes the arts. There is a cosy corner where one can browse through a selection of books that can be bought, swapped or enjoyed over a drink. Story telling sessions for children take place on a Friday morning and Book reading Circles can meet to discuss their latest read.

Festival Events:

The café has regular exhibitions of local artists’ work and as part of this year’s Festival there is a Exhibition culminating in an Auction in aid of Charity on Saturday 26 th May, starting at 7 pm.

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11. THE CAVENDISH HOTEL, Baslow

The Cavendish is set on Chatsworth Estate, within easy walking distance of the Park and the picturesque surroundings. We provide a relaxed, informal service with stunning views of the Estate.

The Hotel exudes a quiet elegance possessing an extensive collection of original artwork, antiques, charming furnishings and décor.

The hotel has 2 restaurants, the Gallery and the Garden Room:

The aim in the Gallery Restaurant is to provide imaginative food, using the freshest possible ingredients in relaxed and sumptuous surroundings. The a la carte menu emphasises the use of fresh ingredients, many locally sourced, but hopefully creating an unexpected twist here and there.
East meets West in the Garden Room!

Festival Events:

The menu will feature locally sourced food throughout the week.

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12. THE CHEDDAR GORGE, Ashbourne
9 Dig Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1GF
T: 01335 344528
Proprietors: Lionel and Carol Weston

The Cheddar Gorge delicatessen is centrally located in the picturesque market town of Ashbourne.

We sell over 70 varieties of cheese including the local Hartington Blue Stilton, White Stilton and Dovedale Blue together with pickles and biscuits for cheese, many of which are also locally produced.

Other delights baked on the premises include homemade quiches, pies, scones, cakes and pasties, from which the aroma alone will make you feel hungry!

Festival Events:

Various tastings of local cheeses, pickles and our homemade produce will be on offer throughout food festival week.

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13. THE CHOCOLATE BOX, Ashbourne
1 The Gallery, St. John Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1BH
Telephone: 01335 346424
Proprietor: Emma Rosewarne

The Chocolate Box is situated behind Bennets Department store.

The Chocolate Box is situated in the heart of Ashbourne and is proud to sell what have been described by many to be the best handmade chocolates they have ever tasted.

Made in the North of Derbyshire using only the finest ingredients from around the World, the chocolates are produced without artificial colours and flavourings, unless there is no natural alternative.

Each one of over 40 varieties of chocolates available is entirely handmade, from the mixing bowl, to the enrobing in the finest couvetures, including the decoration and packing.

It is within The Chocolate Box that you will find our chocolate counter displaying these mouth-watering delights. Why not choose your own selection of chocolates from the counter and create your own box of chocolates for that personal touch.

We also supply chocolates for Wedding Favours and special dietary requirements including Diabetics, dairy, nut and Gluten free diets.

Festival Events:

During festival week from 19-28 th May we are offering a 10% discount on any purchase of loose or boxed Derbyshire Chocolates.

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14. THE CROWN INN
Riggs Lane, Marston Montgomery, Derbyshire, DE6 2FF
T : 01889 590541
W : www.thecrowninn-derbyshire.co.uk
E : info@thecrowninn-derbyshire.co.uk
Contact: Laura Sentance (General Manager)
Proprietors: Craig and Janice Southway

The Crown Inn won the Best Pub/ Bistro category in the 2006 Derbyshire Food Awards and is the perfect place to go for a delicious meal in a relaxing, friendly setting. The AA rosette awarded restaurant and country inn is located in a beautiful red-brick converted Georgian farmhouse in the village of Marston Montgomery, 8 miles south of Ashbourne. The restaurant has become renowned for the quality of food on offer. Leighton Bradbury, the Head Chef and his team design weekly changing menus that feature a mouth watering selection of freshly prepared dishes, using locally sourced ingredients.

The bar of The Crown Inn is a perfect place to unwind with its traditional beams and cosy décor. Alternatively, take a drink to the contemporary games room and relax on the coffee coloured leather sofas. Real ales and guest beers are served alongside a fine wine list that will see you spoilt for choice. Original paintings and photography by Derbyshire artists hang for sale on the walls.

Festival Events:

Tuesday 22 nd May - Join us for an evening ‘Celebrating the Tastes of Derbyshire’. Sample the delights of Derbyshire cuisine with our specially selected menu. Contact us for price and availability. Booking required.

In addition, local dishes will be featured on the a la carte menu and a Derbyshire Guest Beer will be served from the bar for the duration of the festival

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15. DARLEYS, Derby
Waterfront, Darley Abbey Mills, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DZ
T: 01332 364987
W: www.darleys.com
E: info@darleys.com
Contact: - Jonathon & Kathryn Hobson

Jonathan and Kathryn Hobson proprietors of Darleys strive to provide their customers with first class cuisine and service, using only the finest fresh ingredients sourced locally when ever possible combined with a wealth of knowledge to ensure that a unique dining experience is enjoyed by all, in a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere by the waters edge of the River Derwent.

The restaurant has held its position with two rosettes in the AA Restaurant Guide for 6 years and has received recognition with an entry in the Which Good Food Guide for the last 10 years and Michelin Guide for 5 years.

Open for Lunch 7 days a week 12.00- 2.00
Open for dinner 6 days a week (Mon-Sat) 7.00-9.30
Afternoon tea by appointment
Available for private functions

Festival events:
For the festival we will be offering a local Menu at lunch time using Derbyshire produce.

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16. DELI-ETHICS, Chesterfield
69-71 Low Pavements, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB
T: 01246200050
E steve@deli-ethics.co.uk
Proprietor, Steve Nuttall

A modern contemporary delicatessen conveniently situated on the Market place in Chesterfield Town Centre.

New to the Derbyshire Food Festival this year having only opened in November, stocking a wide range of locally produced foods including products from the Chatsworth Estate, Buckinghams Restaurant, Jaquest smoked meats, Peak Ale's, Troway Hall Honey!

In addition to this we are also stocking many Organic and fair-trade items, building on the whole ethos of shopping ethically in one store. We look forward to welcoming you into a store.

Festival Events:  

We are proud to be associated with the Derbyshire Food festival and will be hosting a different food tasting event every day of the week, such as Chatsworth Ice cream, Dellite Spanish Charcuterie, Peak Puddings and much more. Please call in store for further details.

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17. DENBY VISITOR CENTRE, Denby
Derby Road (B6179), Denby, Derbyshire
W: www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk 
T: 01773 740 799
E:Tours.Reception@denby.co.uk

Denby Visitor Centre, is close to Derby and just 2 miles south of Ripley. Set around an attractive courtyard, the centre has shops including the large Denby Factory Shop and Denby Home Store, a Cookery and Garden Emporia, Gift Shop and Dartington Crystal.

A choice of fully guided Pottery Tours is available including ‘paint a plate’ and there are free cookery demonstrations in the kitchen theatre twice a day. Bourne’s Restaurant and Coffee Shop serves home baked cakes and scones as will as meals and snacks using locally sourced produce. There are events held throughout the year including popular Food & Gift Fayres – for further information see www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk.

Festival Events:
Sunday 27th (10am - 5pm) and Monday 28th May 2007 (9.30am - 5pm)
A large marquee of over 30 local food producers, artists and craftsmen to be held in the grounds of Denby Visitor Centre.

Free entry and parking.  Call 01773 740 799 or go to 'whats on' at www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk for further details.

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18. THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS, Beeley
Devonshire Square, Beeley, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2NR
T: 01629 733259
W: www.devonshirebeeley.co.uk
E: enquiries@devonshirebeeley.co.uk

The Devonshire Arms has been highlighted in ‘The Times’ list of best Gastro-Pub newcomers. The establishment encompasses a happy blend of the old and the new; oak beams, open fires and atmospheric bar, plus a bright, vibrant brasserie with lots of style and colour. Delicious food is served, using the best locally sourced produce. Daytime snacks, seasonal classics and a tempting specials board are on offer.

The wine list is impressive – lots of good value choice, plus some exciting gems from the award winning Devonshire Cellars at Bolton Abbey. Hand pulled ales includes Peak Ales, John Smiths, Old Peculiar and Landlord.

You may also be tempted to stay over, in one of four chic bedrooms.

Festival Events:
19-26th May 2007 ‘The Devonshire Arms’ will be serving a food festival special:
Castlegate Barnsley Chop with Mashed Potato, Seasonal Vegetables and Lamb Jus - £12.95
PLUS during Festival week the normal beers will be replaced with some local brews:

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19. THE DINING ROOM, Ashbourne
33 St. John Street, Ashbourne DE6 1GP
T: 01335 300666
W: www.thediningroomashbourne.co.uk
Contact: - Pete Dale (chef/proprietor)

“The Dining Room” is a little gem of a restaurant set in the historic market town of Ashbourne.
Run hands on by husband & wife team Pete & Laura they produce award winning food in their intimate restaurant.

With only 6 tables and inclusion in the hardens, aa, michelin & which restaurant guides the dining room needs to be booked well in advance.

Using the local larder to great effect (most produce comes from within 6 miles) the compact menu is well chosen and superbly executed with everthing from the bread to the ice cream being made on the premises.

Make the best of your visit to the dining room by dining from a 7-10 course tasting menu. Smaller courses showcasing the best produce available on that day gives you a multitude of wonderful tastes and textures. All we need to know is if you have any dietary requirements. The tasting menu has been around for some time now and slowly but surely is coming to forefront of dining style.
The style is designed to give the diner a meal of many smaller dishes offering a multitude of textures and tastes.
This type of menu has a different effect on the brain and taste buds with there being more first tastes which are the usually most exciting. We have experienced and enjoyed tasting menus at some of the worlds best restaurants, notably the french laundry in the napa valley, california. We now offer a "tasting menu" which is designed to use the best seasonal british produce available.

The dining room is already an ambassador for local produce and with only 6 tables and an existing seasonal menu, all you need to do is set a date, give us a call and book your experience in Ashbourne’s finest restaurant!
Sample Menus available on: www.thediningroomashbourne.co.uk

Festival Events:
Tues 22nd – Friday 25th May

Taste of Derbyshire Menu, featuring the best of local, seasonal and Derbyshire produce, 7 course evening meal, 7:30pm arrival, booking essential. 

Book now for a meal to remember at Derbyshire Restaurant of the Year 2006 tel: 01335-300666

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20. THE DOME FINE DINING RESTAURANT - Buxton
University of Derby Buxton
1 Devonshire Road
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6RY
T: 01298 28345

The Dome Fine Dining- A Centre of Vocational Excellence

With millions of pounds of investment and support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage and many others, the Devonshire Royal Hospital buildings have been restored to their former grade II listed glory to become the Devonshire campus of The University of Derby Buxton. Our Fine Dining Restaurant joins a select group of other training providers and learning environments across the UK, in demonstrating quality and the effectiveness of training alongside expanding links with industry. Our Centre of Vocational Excellence status is a significant achievement that we are proud of. In celebration of Derbyshire Food & Drink Week, this evening's menu has been created in partnership with chefs from the Peak District Cuisine initiative and celebrates the best of local produce.

Festival Events:
Peak District Cuisine Gala Evening Dinner- May 24th 2007 University of Derby Buxton Fine Dining Restaurant.
A unique opportunity to enjoy a 3 course special set menu featuring the best local, seasonal produce created by the combined talents of Peak District Cuisine chefs. Enjoy dishes created by Michelin-starred Max Fischer of Fischer's at Baslow Hall, Ralph Skripek of The Butler's Pantry, Mickleover and Helen Haywood of The George, Hathersage alongside University of Derby Buxton Chef Lecturer, Otto Thissen and University students.

The event is a charity fundraiser for University Hospitality and Catering students, featuring a speaker and entertainment. £45 per head including champagne and canapes.

Call The Fine Dining Restaurant for further information and bookings on 01298  28345

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21. DONNINGTON MANOR HOTEL, Castle Donnington
High Street, Castle Donington, DE74 2PP
T: 01332 810253
W: www.doningtonmanorhotel.co.uk
Contact: Jessica MacDonald (General Manager)

Located in the village of Castle Donington, on the Derbyshire/Leicestershire border, the Donington Manor is within easy reach of the A50, and M1.

Small but perfectly formed, with over £200,000 spent on the hotel during the past 18 months, this little gem is definitely worth a visit!

Our Head Chef Jeff Cadden is a master of all things unpretentious, wholesome and home cooked, and it’s not just his menus that he's proud of.  He also boasts a newly refurbished restaurant that already has a popular local following.

Festival Events :

Local produce will be feature greatly on the menu during this week, and all bookings that produce a Derbyshire Food Festival programme on arrival will receive a free bottle of house white or red wine with their dinner. Tables of four or more will receive 2 bottles.

Please call 01332 810253 to make a reservation and mention the Derbyshire Food Festival.

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22. THE FIDLERS REST, Bolsover
Craggs Road
Bolsover
Chesterfield
S44 6BQ
Proprietors: Beverley and Peter Noon

Peter Fiddler was a chief surveyor and mapmaker for the Hudson Bay Company in the1790s. He was born at Mill Farm in Bolsover.
The Fidlers Rest was originally a house he built for his mother in 1812. When Peter built the house it was called Hudsons Bay House.
In 1856 or there abouts, Joseph Fiddler, Peters nephew turned it into a Public House.  Between 1889 and 1900 the name changed to Castle Inn then later Hudson Bay but we have now renamed it The Fidlers Rest in memory of Peter Fidler.

The Fidlers Rest is situated opposite the picturesque Bolsover Castle on Craggs Road. We do a selection of Real Ales, Fine Wines & freshly prepared food. Our small and cosy restaurant area serves as a perfect place to dine for evening meals.

Festival Events:

The Fidlers Rest are offering a 3 course meal for 2.
To enter the draw to win this prize, you will need to visit the Festival Stall at the Food Fair at Bolsover Castle on 19-20 May 2007.

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23. FISCHER’S BASLOW HALL, Baslow
Calver Road, Baslow DE45 1RR
T: 01246 583259
W: http://www.fischers-baslowhall.co.uk
Contact: - Helen Clapham (Sales and Marketing)

Baslow Hall is an elegant Manor House on the edge of the magnificent Chatsworth Estate, surrounded by glorious countryside and Stately Homes including Haddon, Kedleston and Hardwick Halls.

The heart of this home is the Michelin-starred dining room, renowned for its fine food and enjoying an outstanding reputation among connoisseurs for its comfort and gastronomy. It continues to surprise and delight the many returning guests who, whatever the time of year, expect to see superbly executed classical favourites as well as those dishes designed to appeal to the adventurous palate.

Eleven individually styled bedrooms are decorated in either traditional ‘Country House’ style or ‘Contemporary Chic’.

Festival Events:
To be confirmed.
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24. THE FISHPOND HOTEL, Matlock Bath
204 South Parade, Matlock Bath, DE4 3RA
T: 01629 581000
W: www.fishpond.co.uk
E: fishpond@hotmail.co.uk

LIVE MUSIC, GOOD FOOD, REAL ALES

The Fishpond provides fine wines, real ales and freshly cooked food for all tastes, always with a warm welcome. We hold regular live music events all year round, boasting gigs by some of the top names in the music business.

The fishpond also has a beautiful, spacious and multi functional ballroom which caters for our larger entertainment events as well as private functions, including wedding receptions, gigs and parties.

So come along and sample some of our great food, enjoyable events and wide selection of beverages

To book the ballroom call: 01629 581000

Festival Events: 

20th May 2007 – We will be hosting an acoustic cabaret evening wit a large selection of food available throughout the night.
24th May 2007- Local band play in the bar. Free to watch!

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25. FOURTEEN, Ashbourne
Bistro and Cocktail Lounge
14 Church Street
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1EA
T: 01335 346 913
Manager: Alyx Ross

‘Fourteen’ is a modern, stylish Bistro and Cocktail Lounge serving a wide variety of wines and spirits from around the world, accompanied by delectable dishes made from locally sourced food.

The Bistro is located in the centre of the picturesque market town of Ashbourne, the gateway to Dovedale and the surrounding area.

The interior design, music and cosmopolitan staff form the perfect backdrop to accompany your party of guests.

Perfect for pre-dinner aperitifs and after dinner cocktails, light bites at lunch time or why not wile the day away on Sunday with a hearty roast dinner and the Sunday papers, al-fresco-weather permitting!

Also available for private hire.

Festival Events:

Special Derbyshire Dishes will be on offer throughout Festival Week
Receive a 10% discount on all food on production of the festival flyer/brochure

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26. FREDERICK'S, Chesterfield
Queens Park Gelateria and Café, North Lodge, Queens Park, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2LD
T: 01246 275293
F: 01246 206957
W: www.f1898.co.uk
E: info@f1898.co.uk
Contact : John Frederick

Frederick’s - Queen Park Gelateria & Café

Queen’s Park Gelateria and Café is located by the cricket ground in Chesterfield.

The Gelateria and Café sells 18 luscious flavours of Frederick’s award winning ice cream and also a wide and delicious selection of snacks and light meals, together with the finest teas and Italian coffees, spirits and speciality beers and quality wines.

Frederick’s firmly believe in sourcing local products whenever possible.

Visitors will be able to enjoy their food sitting inside or outside on the terrace. There is a take away service available too.

The Gelateria and Café will be open from 9.00am until 8pm in the summer and 9.00am until 5pm in the winter.

Festival Events:
Special Promotion - Food Festival Booklet to be shown.
Free Flake with every ice cream Purchased between 19 – 28 May 2007

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27. G & T's RESTAURANT, Matlock
1C Dale road, Matlock, DE4 4FL
T: 01629 56061
W: www.gandts-restaurant.co.uk

Opening Times:
Tuesday – Saturday 12.00pm - 14.00pm
Tuesday - Saturday 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Situated on Matlock Bridge, G&T’s Restaurant is a rosy A la carte restaurant serving both local and continental food.

At lunch we offer a competitively priced lunch for customers who like that little extra quality and service.

Only the freshest of ingredients are used and local produce is sourced at all possible opportunities. Our menu caters for all tastes from Derbyshire Rib-eye steak, Lobster (Seasonal) and vegetarian choices.

On a good day why not eat Al Fresco on our riverside terrace.

G&T’s is a perfect venue for treating family or friends, business clients or groups.

Our emphasis on quality and attentive service makes G&T’s the premier restaurant in Matlock.

Festival Events:
Tuesday 22nd - Thursday 24th May 2007

Derbyshire Beef Night!

Roast Rib of Derbyshire Beef, served with mashed potato and kale
A glass of Red wine or a bottle of Ale from the Derby Brewery Co,
Followed by a selection of Derbyshire Cheeses with biscuits
£14.95 per person. Booking strongly recommended.

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28. THE GALLERY CAFE, Ashbourne
50 St John Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1GH
T : 01335 347425
W : www.sjsg.co.uk
Contact:- Rob Watkin/Glen Armstrong (Proprietors)

Ashbourne's Gallery Cafe repened in December after being totally refurbishded during 2006. The cafe retains a light and airy feeling in its stylish interior, which now has added seating capacity after the addition of a mezzanine floor. Home cooked food and cakes are a speciality and high quality local ingredients are used as much as possible. The cafe serves high quality italian coffee, teas and alcoholic drinks with meals, in a friendly environment surounded by contemporary art. They also have a good range of vegertarian & Gluten free food.

Festival Events:
18 May, Jazz Supper featuring vocalist Sarah Bennett

During the Festival week we will be serving an All Day Derbyshire Breakfast featuring local organic produce, including:

• Free Range Organic Eggs
• Free Range Organic Bacon
• Sausages from Free Range Organic Pigs, all from Jim Howson in Bradley
• Mushrooms

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29. THE GEORGE HOTEL, Hathersage
Main Road, Hathersage, Sheffield S32 1BB
T: 01433 650436
W: www.george-hotel.net
Contact: - Philip Joseph (General Manager) & Ben Handley (Head Chef)

First built in 14th or 15th century, The George has been an Inn for over 500 years. Original characteristics such as stone walls, oak beams, open fires and antique furniture have all been preserved by tasteful renovation.

Masterchef of Great Britain Ben Handley has built up a strong reputation for his imaginative food using the freshest possible ingredients, many from local suppliers.
George's has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, bringing an up to date feel, with cool colours, wooden flooring and feature lighting. This more contemporary approach complements completely Chef Ben Handley's approach to his cooking - modern in style, using fresh ideas and only the freshest of ingredients, presenting quality and flair with the minimum of fuss.

Festival Events
10% discount on the lunch time menu on production of the Derbyshire Food Festival Flier/Brochure.
The finest local produce will be used throughout Derbyshire Food Festival Week.

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30. HARTINGTON HALL YHA, Hartington
Hall Bank, Hartington, Buxton SK17 0AT
T: 01298 84223
E: hartington@yha.org.uk
Contact: William & Clare Greenwood (Managers)

Situated in the village of Hartington at the north end of Dovedale, Hartington Hall dates back to 1350. Beautifully restored with open fires and oak panelling it is now a provider of high quality budget accommodation to groups, families and individuals with 35 (largely en-suite) bedrooms. The comfortable lounges, award winning restaurant, games room, beer garden, pets area and adventure playground provide the complete experience for every guest.

Weddings, conferences and functions a speciality.

‘ Eliza’s ’, our Award Winning Restaurant & Bar serves good wholesome and hearty meals with a very strong emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and recipes. Children are warmly welcomed with toys, books, games and their own menu. Open every evening 6.00 – 8.00pm, booking essential.

Winner of the Derbyshire Food & Drink Awards 2006 ‘Best Restaurant within an Attraction’

Festival Events:
Throughout festival week we will be offering a 10% on 3-course meals on production of the Derbyshire Food Festival flyer/brochure. All of our menus feature the very best of local produce all year round.

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31. THE HONEY POT, Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park Craft Village, Markeaton Lane, Derby, DE22 3BG
T: 01332203893
E: info@localhoney.co.uk
W: www.localhoney.co.uk

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BEEKEEPER, BUY LOCAL HONEY

Tony Maggs has been at The Honey Pot since 1990 and serves the public with local honey and other beekeeping related products from our own apiaries here in Derbyshire and the Peak District. We have our hives at special sites that produce the finest award winning honeys in Derbyshire, winning the cup for gaining the highest points for the last two years at the Derbyshire Honey show.

The beekeepers call for their equipment as we are stockists of beekeeping equipment and help to introduce people into the fascinating world of beekeeping.

It is good to see that more people than ever before are finding out for them selves the benefits of taking our local honey helping them to live a healthy life.

We can be spotted at the monthly Farmers' Markets of Belper & Bakewell and at Markeaton Park four days a week. Please contact us for further information

Festival Events:

Throughout Derbyshire FOOD Festival Week 19-28 May 2007, please visit the shop to sample some of our award winning honey and learn about the fascinating world of beekeeping.

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32. HOPE & ANCHOR, Wirksworth
Market Place, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4ET
T: 01629 823 340
W: www.hopenanchor.co.uk
E: helpme@hopenanchor.co.uk
Contact Details: Simon & Sally Easter

The Hope and Anchor is located at the heart of Wirksworth but not just by location. This brother & sister family owned public house is the perfect place for a bite to eat and a good beer.

All the meals and snacks are freshly prepared using local ingredients and are served at lunchtimes and evenings. Choose to relax in the comfortable lounge bar or socialise in the main bar. If its warm outside there's a lovely secluded courtyard to wile the day away. The fantastic cask ales are a must, and are continually being changed, serving well over 150 varieties during the year !!!

And if you want to have a party, then this is to the place to book.

Festival Events:

Throughout Festival Week, The Hope and Anchor will be serving Derbyshire Guest Cask Ales

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33. J. W. METTRICK & SON, Glossop
20 High Street West , Glossop, High Peak, Derbyshire SK13 8BH
W: www.mettricksbutchers.co.uk
T: 01457 852219

Open 8.00am-5.30pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-4.30pm Sat.

Meat sourced from local Peak District farms is the speciality of J W Mettrick & Son Ltd, the award-winning butchers based in Glossop for over 100 years and through five generations of the same family. 

Customers can buy from two shops in North Derbyshire and an online shop.  The business also has its own abattoir, which was recently chosen by the BBC to broadcast the best standards of animal care.  Because Mettricks and the farms they buy from have achieved the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark linking the meat with care of the environment, customers can enjoy great tasting meat knowing they are contributing to the preservation of the local landscape. 

Mettricks have been voted England's Best Butcher, Radio 4's The Food Programme ‘Best Local Retailer’ and Britain's Best Turkey Butcher. They have also won numerous awards for sausages, bacon , barbecue food and most recently, ‘Best Lamb in the North West’.

Festival Events:
Saturday 26th May 2007 , 10am – 3pm

Come along and sample the award-winning High Peak Herdwick Lamb, as well as other new products for the coming barbecue season such as our pork and haggis sausage.

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34. JAQUEST FOOD SPECIALIST, Bolsover
Spectrum House, 21 Station Road, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6BE.
T: 01246 827972
E: farjals@farjals.plus.com
Proprietors: Pauline and John Jaquest

Jaquest Food Specialist is a delicatessen with its own award-winning smokehouse , retail shop and gift emporium. Specialists in smoked and cured fish and meats, dry cured bacon and hams, smoked cheeses, smoked oils, a wide range of other goods are available, including home made chorizos, biltong and terrines , wine, olives, chocolates and vinegars . Jaquest have won 35 awards for taste and quality in national competitions, awarded in London. Visit the shop and you’ll be welcomed by the friendly team of staff into the shop that will get your taste buds tingling.

Opening Times: Monday-Friday 9-5pm, Saturday 9-1pm.
Mail Order is available.

Festival Events:

Full range of tastings available from 19th-31 st March
WIN AN AWARD WINNING HAMPER OF DERBYSHIRE FOOD
Make a purchase at our shop and leave your name and contact details to enter the draw.
The competition will run from 19th-31st March
The draw will take place on Monday 2nd April

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35. THE KNOCKERDOWN INN, Ashbourne
Nr. Carsington Water, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NQ
T: 01629 540209
W: www.knockerdown-inn.co.uk
E: bronya@knockerdown-inn.co.uk
Proprietors: Mr & Mrs Fitzsimmons

The Knockerdown Inn dates from the 17th Century and is set in its own picturesque grounds with panoramic views over Carsington Water.

The present owners have been established here since 1996, and have won many awards during this time which are on display in the Knockerdown's restaurant.

This friendly pub has everything the local and visitor could wish for and is open all day through the summer for lunch and evenings for the rest of the year. At weekends we open all day long throughout the year.

The superb restaurant holds a Smoke Free Zone Award, and the extensive menu caters for most tastes including vegetarians and is complemented by a comprehensive selection on the specials boards. There is a separate Hillbilly Young Diners Menu for the younger visitor.

The many facilities at The Knockerdown include wheelchair access, disabled toilets, highchairs and baby changing room.

Outside you find award winning gardens with a large patio and pond area, ample seating and a brilliant childrens’ adventure playground with a separate under 5's area.

There are a variety of farm animals on view ranging from an adorable family of donkeys to Black African Ostriches.

Caravan and Camping Available. Coaches catered for by appointment.

Festival Events:
10% discount from main meals on presentation of the Derbyshire Food Festival flyer/booklet

Home produced Pork on our Sunday Roasts and locally grown produce accompanying main meals.

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36. LE MISTRAL, Wirksworth
23 Market Place, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4ET
T: 01629 824840
W: www.lemistral.co.uk
E: Wirksworth@lemistral.co.uk
Contact: Angela Gibson - Branch Manager

Le Mistral is a French style Bistro Restaurant open 7 days a week from 11am – 11pm offering a huge range of wines and bottled beers, simple home-cooked food from the blackboard, and their famous charcuterie and cheese platters.

Le Mistral serves innovative wholesome cuisine from Marseilles Meatballs to Prawns in Pastis all day every day, complemented by daily specials and there’s always a couple of vegetarian options to choose from. For those wanting a lighter bite or a quick graze, snacks, baguettes, salads and soups are served from 11am until 6pm.

Their choice of wine is legendary, with 58 different labels and champagnes – most available by the glass. They also offer an interesting selection of bottled beers, fruit juices and minerals.

A relaxed, sociable and un-fussy environment where you can eat, drink, or both. An atmosphere to be savoured slowly with friends, or an intimate venue for two.

Festival Events:
19th – 28th May 2007

Offer – Prix Fixe
Choose from our normal a la carte menu or from the blackboard and you will pay (per person) £9.00 for 2 courses, £12.00 for 3 courses (additional charge applies to steaks)

Competition.
From 19 th – 28 th May, if a customer produces the Derbyshire Food Festival guide and leaves their contact details, they will be entered into a draw, the prize being a meal for 2
Prize to be taken within a month of winning and any time between Sunday and Thursday.

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37. THE MONK CELLAR, Matlock
Dale Road
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3LU
T: 01629581751
W: www.themonkcellar.com

‘Monk is the only hiding place for Derbyshire’s sophisticated populace, with personally sculpted cocktails and seamless service.’

A Cocktail and Beer specialist bar which caters for all the needs of those Derbyshire socialites; from 40 different cocktails to the monk food Platters. Monk targets that cosmopolitan feel and experience and brings it to you.

With the new opening hours (Easter 07’) Monk is now open for after work drinks and nibbles from 4pm. In the courtyard and in the cellar bar, Monk has created an area to suit the mood.

Weekends just got better- we believe it’s never a bad time to crack out the BBQ; weekends play host to the ‘Monk Cookout’. Every Fri-Sat (+ Bank Holidays) @ 8pm we’ll be dishing up those locally made burgers straight from the BBQ!

We are a bar that likes to set itself apart from the others fro more information please visit: www.themonkcellar.com  

Festival Events:

Throughout Derbyshire Food Festival Week 19-28th May, receive 10% discount on all orders at the Monk on production of the festival flier/leaflet.

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38. MONSAL HEAD HOTEL, Bakewell
Monsal Head, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1NL
T: 01629 640250
W: www.monsalhead.com
Proprietors name: Philip Smith
Contact name re: Festival queries or details is Sarah Belfield

The Monsal Head Hotel is a small independent hotel with seven letting bedrooms, four of which have stunning views over the picturesque Monsal Dale.

The main hotel building houses the spacious ‘Longstone Restaurant’, and the comfortable ‘Ashford Lounge’, which is available for pre or after dinner drinks, teas and coffee.

The hotel has kept many of the original features, including the wooden stalls and flagstone floor. There is a beautiful open fire in the Stables bar and on a cold evening there are also open fires in the restaurant.

Our team of Chefs provide a freshly prepared menu using quality produce and we also offer a wide range of wines and specialist beers to complement your meal. We offer outstanding quality real ales in our award winning pub and beer garden.

Festival Events:
To celebrate the Derbyshire Food and Drink Festival, we will be offering a Derbyshire specials menu, using locally sourced produce and traditional Derbyshire fayre. We will also be serving hand pulled real ales from local micro breweries and specialist Derbyshire guest beers.  
Please call for opening times and details

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39. THE LION HOTEL, Belper
Bridge Street, Belper DE5 1AX
T: 01773 824033
W: http://www.lionhotel.uk.com

Contact: - Alison Orrell (General Manager)

The Lion Hotel is situated in the centre of one of Derbyshire's most historic towns - Belper. It was here that Jedediah Strutt established the first cotton mill in 1776 using power from the River Derwent.

The Lion Hotel offers a very warm and friendly welcome in a hotel which is run as if it were a private house. Head chef, Paul Watt offers a wide selection of wholesome, freshly made meals throughout the day both in the bar and in our newly refurbished Strutts Bistro.

Festival Events:
To be confirmed.
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40. NATURAL CHOICE, Ashbourne

In 1987, Ashbourne saw the opening of Natural Choice.
From the outset this independent enterprise was going to be something different and give everyone a healthier approach to living, including:-

The initial idea of providing wholesome, unadulterated foods, natural remedies, nutritional supplements, environmentally friendly, cruelty free & fair trade products has expanded tremendously.

The importance of personal service and providing information wherever possible has proved to be an essential part of the centre.

Festival Events:
To be confirmed.
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41. THE NETTLE INN, Ashover
Hard Meadow Lane
Ashover
Chesterfield
S45 0ES
T: 01246 590462

The Nettle Inn is located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Ashover.  This traditional country inn serves the best local beers and food from the Derbyshire region, with the emphasis being on fresh produce and under the enthusiastic eye of the Manager Sanford and the Head-Chef Wayne.

They use local suppliers for almost all of their fresh produce such as Armstrong’s of Bakewell, Hearthstone Farm at Riber, Bradfield Brewery and Davidson’s of Chesterfield.

Wayne and Sanford enthusiastically discuss local food and their approach to menu planning “We want to reflect the nature of the Inn and its setting; a 17th century country pub, serving good honest food.”

Festival Events:
In conjunction with Hearthstone Farm, the Nettle Inn will be hosting a theme night with traditional organic Derbyshire dishes on offer.

Visitors to the Inn will have the opportunity to visit the Farm and Farm Shop to see the range of local produce that will be used throughout food festival week. Please call for more details.

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42. NIGEL'S BUTCHERS, Ashbourne
21 Dig Street, Ashbourne
T: 01335 342073
Proprietor: Nigel Brown

Nigel’s Butchers was established 25 years ago at the Dig Street premises in Ashbourne.

We are a family business supplying the public and catering outlets with locally produced beef, pork and lamb, a variety of free range poultry, homemade sausages and home cured bacon.

All meat is butchered on the premises to a high standard by a dedicated staff.

Homemade pies and home cooked meats are produced on the premises.

We also supply barbecues and hog roasts to suit all requirements with an assortment of marinated meats and various flavours of sausage and burgers.

Open 6 days a week with personal service at all times.

Festival Events:

Nigel’s are offering 1lb homemade sausage free with orders over £25.00.

Free tasting of all varieties of sausage during festival week.

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43. No. 6 TEAROOMS, Buxton
6 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AZ
T: 01298 213541
W: www.no6tearooms.co.uk
Contact: - Lesley Brookes

Derbyshire Food & Drink Awards 2006 Winner – Tearoom of the Year

No. 6 is perfectly located opposite the Pavilion Gardens and Opera House and is open from 10am until 4pm Monday – Friday, and 10am – 5pm on Saturday & Sunday. Join us and enjoy traditional morning coffee, afternoon tea or a light meal in elegant surroundings. We are licensed too so you can enjoy a glass of wine with your lunch.

Wherever possible we use local produce and many of our dishes include organic food. We also offer a dairy, gluten and wheat free menu. A visit is recommended.

Festival Events:

Specials on our board using all locally produced food.
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44. OLD HALL HOTEL, Buxton
The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BD
T: 01298 22841
W: www.oldhallhotelbuxton.co.uk
Contact: - Sally Palmer

The historic Old Hall Hotel is ideally situated opposite the Pavilion Gardens with 23 acres of parkland and the Opera House. Mary Queen of Scots was held here when she came to take the waters of Buxton.

In our restaurant overlooking the Gardens we serve a selection of delicious food including Vegetarian choices and pre and post Theatre Dinner. The Restaurant is open every day serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Our bistro menu is served in Mary’s Wine Bar - open all day for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Festival Events:

Special Festival Menu in our Wine Bar using local food.
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45. THE OLD POET'S CORNER, Ashover
1 Butts Road, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0EW
T: 01246 590888

The Old Poets Corner is a country pub situated in the lovely village of Ashover.
The Pub excels with its real ales and traditional ciders for which it has received many regional and national awards.

Owners Kim & Jackie Beresford have built their business up over the last three years into a thriving community and destination pub. Their philosophy being that the pub should be a welcoming meeting place for people, where good traditional English drinks are served together with home cooked food.

The pub has its own brewery (Ashover Brewery) 15 yards from the back door. Spent grain from the brewery is collected by local pig farmers in exchange for Pork which is used by the Poet's Head Chef for the Sunday Carvery.  

En-suite B&B accommodation and a Self catering Cottage are available for those who wish to extend their visit.  Brewing Breaks will soon be available for ‘keen would-be brewers’. 

Festival Events:
A beer and food matching evening is planned for the upstairs dining room ~ this is where each course of your meal is accompanied with a style of beer that will compliment or enhance it.
We will also have Open Days in the Brewery for people to see how the brewing process works.
Please call for dates and details.

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46. THE OLD ORIGINAL BAKEWELL PUDDING SHOP, Bakewell
The Square, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1BT
T: 01629 812193
F: 01629 812260
E: info@bakewellpuddingshop.co.uk
W: www.bakewellpuddingshop.co.uk
  
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding shop is situated in the Heart of the Peak District and attracts tourists from all over the world. As well as a shop full of local goodies and treats, it also boasts a large restaurant upstairs. The restaurant offers a wide range of morning, lunch and afternoon snacks as well as the Traditional Bakewell Pudding served exactly how it should be, warm with cream or custard, the carefully refined methods and famous traditional recipe ensure that you will not enjoy a finer pudding anywhere.

The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop now has special Bakehouse tours where you can watch the pudding maker's art in action. You'll even get the opportunity to make an original Bakewell Pudding yourself. The Bakehouse tour is for parties of 20 or more and commences after 6.00pm.

Festival Events:
Throughout Derbyshire food Festival Week, we will be offering tasters of the Original Bakewell Pudding all day, every day.

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47. THE OLD SMITHY, Monyash
The Green, Monyash, Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire
T (Daytime): 01629 810190
T (Evening): 01629 814510
E: smithy@monyash.com
W: www.oldsmithymonyash.piczo.com
Contact: David Driscoll.

Booking is strongly recommended

The Old Smithy is a small family run business in the heart of the peak district. We use fresh local produce in our large range of main meals including the famous all day ‘Smithy's Breakfast’ voted best in the Peak District! We also serve Derbyshire’s award winning Smiths Creamland ices, voted best vanilla ice cream in the UK.

The Old Smithy is now fully licensed, serving a wide range of beers, wines and spirits, including Peak Ales which is brewed on the Chatsworth estate.

The former blacksmiths shop, next to the village green is popular with walkers, cyclists and tourists. Lathkill Dale nature reserve is close by and is hugely popular with the hikers and ideal for walking off the specialty breakfast!

We also offer a restaurant style menu for bistro nights and pre booked parties, the bistro is open every Saturday evening over the busy summer period.

Festival Events:

23 rd May 2007 Specialty Breakfast Day. Come and try our famous breakfast and enjoy free tea or coffee.
Saturday 26 th May is the start of Monyash Wells Dressing Week.

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48. THE OLD VICARAGE, Ridgeway Village
Ridgeway Moor, Ridgeway Village, Derbyshire, Sheffield, S12 3XW
T: 0114 2475814
W: www.theoldvicarage.co.uk
E: eat@theoldvicarage.co.uk

THE OLD VICARAGE AT RIDGEWAY VILLAGE
SHEFFIELD’S ONLY MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT

Owned by TV chef and author Tessa Bramley, this internationally-renowned restaurant serving innovative modern menus is part of the family home; an early Victorian vicarage set in acres of country garden, its gently rolling lawns and copses blending with the surrounding countryside of the Moss Valley conservation area in North East Derbyshire.

Set out in 1846 by the Rev. Alexander Crawford-Bromehead, the gardens incorporate many fine specimens, including Cedars of Lebanon and Yew - and still alive is a magnificent 20ft. bay tree originally planted as a seedling by the front door when the house was first built.  Like all true country gardens, this fusion of flora not only delights the eye, it also adds to the larder.  Wild mushrooms such as wood blewitts, oyster mushrooms, shaggy inkcaps and puffballs all grow in the copse, whilst the kitchen garden provides wonderful soft fruits, numerous and varied salad leaves and a profusion of  herbs to add another dimension to Tessa’s exciting cooking. 

Sweet woodruff is made into a fragrant ice cream to serve with summer peach melba and raspberries from the garden. Elderflowers are added to gooseberries to make fools and sorbets; crab apple and thyme flower jelly is made to serve with the winter game; sweet cicely and rhubarb is made into tarts and soufflés.  Five varieties of thyme, rosemary, golden marjoram, anise hyssop and lemon balm fill the air with fragrance and the orchard yields greengages, plums, apples, blackberries and pears in abundance.  Much of the produce used from the local farms is organic and the eggs are both free range and organic – and you can tell !  This is a kitchen at one with the seasons, where the produce inspires the dishes.  This is proper food, cooked properly and with discretion, yet with the flair that befits a restaurant which moves with the times !

In the kitchen, Tessa and Nathan regularly and consistently win accolades for their cooking from all the major food guides.  This is the place for your special celebration where dining is the highlight of the evening and where everyone takes a delight in providing that meal to remember; from exciting canapés with your aperitif, through a celebration of Modern British cooking, to hand-made chocolates and petits fours. The charm and elegance of the “front of house” provides a relaxing backdrop for the evening where the skill is in the detail – fine Persian rugs, lush fabrics, original mouldings create a beautiful blend of family home and fine restaurant so that it’s difficult to see where the edges fuse.

The main dining room, with its golden oak floor, its specially commissioned watercolours and the warm honey tones of its décor, is especially popular with guests for special occasion dining.  Others adore the riot of jasmine and passionflowers in the Victorian conservatory, with its drapes and French windows leading onto the terrace and surrounding gardens.

The Old Vicarage is also licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies – the perfect country setting for the most important day of your lives. 

Festival Events:
For the festival we will be offering a fine wine dinner event on Friday 25th May starting with a reception at 7.30pm.
Please call for more details and to receive full information on the dinner and the accompanying wine.

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49. THE ORIGINAL FARMER'S MARKET SHOP, Bakewell
Market Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1HG
T : 01629 815814
Contact: Richard Young or Carolyn Fisher

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5pm, Sunday 11-4pm

The Original Farmers’ Market Shop is a small, independent business and has been trading since 2001, we offer a range of high quality local and British produce. We still operate on the Farmers’ Market rules, aiming to source as much as possible within a 30 mile radius of the shop. We sell breads, meats, cheeses and treats as well as various foods from farms and producers in the Peak District National Park.

Festival Events:

Monday 28 th May 2007 – we will be providing a BBQ outside the shop and tasters of our Roast Pork Carvery, homemade Burgers and Sausages will be on offer throughout the day.
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50. THE PEACOCK AT ROWSLEY
Bakewell Road, Rowsley, Matlock DE4 2EB
T: 01629 733518
W: www.thepeacockatrowsley.com
Contact: - Ian and Jenni MacKenzie (General Managers)

The Peacock at Rowsley is a small luxury hotel located in the famous Peak District. The hotel has recently been refurbished throughout and styled by the award winning designer India Mahdavi. The 16 comfortable en-suite bedrooms are luxuriously appointed with antique furniture, crisp white sheets and the finest fabrics sourced from London, Paris, New York and Milan. Head chef, Matthew Rushton, has designed tantalising menus for the restaurant and bar, using wherever possible, locally sourced ingredients. The Peacock is famed for its seven miles of fly fishing on the Rivers Wye and Derwent, where anglers come from all over the world to fish for rare wild rainbow trout and the unique strain of brown trout. The hotel is ideally located for visiting Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and exploring the Peak District.

Festival Events:
To be confirmed.
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51. PELIDELI, Matlock ( Delicatessen – Coffee Shop - Gallery )
1 Jubilee Buildings, Crown Square, Matlock, DE4 3AT
E: Info@pelideli.com
Director: Mike Blair

At PeliDeli we have a simple aim – to give our customers unrivalled quality and excellent customer service.

We are a contemporary establishment offering traditional fresh delicatessen produce, UK roasted coffee (for ultimate freshness), hand made cakes, bakes and bread and art gallery showcasing some amazing talent in a variety of genres.

Where possible, we source fresh, organic and fair-trade produce from local suppliers, even some parts of our uniforms are made from fair-trade organic cotton!

We always have things to taste and smell, like our estate made olive oil. If you can’t make your mind up as to which cheese or olives to buy, ask one of our staff for a sample taster, assuming we haven’t got them out to taste already to help make up your mind…failing that get both!!!

Festival Events:
We are running a competition for someone to design our ‘Derbyshire Festival Sandwich’.
The lucky winner will receive a hamper of produce from The Deli and their festival sandwich creation. Call in to PeliDeli for the entry form.

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52. THE REAL FOOD COMPANY, Wirsksworth
13 Market Place , Wirksworth, DE4 4ET
Tel: 01629 823123
Contact: Barbara & David Cooper (Chef/proprietor)

OUR PASSION FOR FOOD HOME MADE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU

The Real Food Company is run by a husband and wife team who have had 17 years experience in the catering trade. They are creating handmade cakes, pastries, vegetarian specialities, soups, oven roasted hams, spicy chicken and ready meals, to name but a few from their in shop kitchen. Whenever possible they always use local free range eggs, fair trade goods and the finest seasonal ingredients.

Festival Events:

Throughout Festival Week sample of the following home baked products will be on offer:

Gluten-free cake, Lemon Toffee, Sunflower Shortbread, Pork Apple & Stuffing Roll and Local Minted Lamb Pasties hot out of the oven.

Barbara and David await you with a warm welcome.

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53. THE RED LION, Matlock Green
Matlock Green
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3BT
T: 01629 584888
Contact: Mr P Mews