1. A. L. HULME, 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:
17-26 May 2008
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. BATEMAN'S MILL HOTEL & RESTAURANT, Old Tupton
Mill lane, Old Tupton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6AE
T: 01246 862 296
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

Bateman’s hosts a series of informal cookery demonstrations and a Food & Wine Club, throughout the year.

Festival Events

17-26 May 2008 - The Hotel will feature local produce, special dishes and Derbyshire menus throughout the festival.

Tuesday 20th May   - Cookery demonstration by John Roberts -please call for more information

Derbyshire Food Festival Accommodation packages 17-26th May 2008
One night from £85.00 per couple
Two nights from £170 per couple
Accommodation in twin or double room. Luxury packages also available

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3. BIG BLUE COFFEE COMPANY, Derby
47 Saddlergate, Derby, DE1 3NQ
T: 01332 608619
W: www.coffee247.co.uk
Proprietors: John England and Neil Phillips

Located on historic Sadler Gate, within the Cathedral Quarter of Derby, the Big Blue Coffee Company is a contemporary styled cafe with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Although serving a wide range of teas, coffees and chocolates, we’re somewhat famous for our ice-cream loaded milkshakes! You’ll also find an appetising selection of snacks, including freshly-made crepes. With a full drinks license, you’re free to enjoy a glass of wine or beer with your meal.

Also, be sure to check out our evening events; we host a varied and exciting mix of live groups, along with popular open-mic nights.

The Big Blue is also available for private hire.

Festival Events:
Receive a half price tea or coffee of your choice with the purchase of any sandwich, baguette or crepe during the festival on production of the flyer/booklet.

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4. BRAMHALLS OF ASHBOURNE, Ashbourne
6 Buxton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EX
T: 01335 346158
W: www.bramhalls.co.uk
E: info@bramhalls.co.uk
Contact - Tim Cross

Welcome to Bramhalls of Ashbourne …

In the centre of the historic market town of Ashbourne, the gateway to Dove Dale and the Peak District  is Bramhalls. A luxury guesthouse and award winning restaurant set in a combination of Georgian and Edwardian buildings.

Brasserie …

Take a break with us for lunch or dinner in our coveted AA rosette restaurant, our food has earned Bramhalls a reputation as one of Derbyshire's best. Quality fresh ingredients are prepared and cooked with passion, creating timeless cuisine with a modern twist combined with a comprehensive wine list and real ales.

Rooms …

Our 10 individually designed four star rooms have retained much of their period grandeur, combining luxurious comfort with modern convenience

Planning an event …

Maybe a birthday, wedding or anniversary? Bramhalls can cater for private parties, whatever the occasion.

Good food, Good company, Excellent service

Festival Events:
Friday 16th May 2008 – A magic evening … Good food, fine wine and a touch of magic
Wednesday 21st May 2008 – Wine tasting evening.   Three course meal with wines to suit and coffee and chocolates to finish. Talk from Stewart the wine supplier of H Smith, Ashbourne.

Throughout festival week we will have local speciality dishes and real ale from the local brewery.

80% of our produce is sourced from local suppliers and importers. We intend to make that 100% by the end of the year.

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5. BRAMPTON BREWERY, Chesterfield
Unit 5 Chatsworth Business Park, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2AR
T t: 01246 221680   
E : info@bramptonbrewery.co.uk        
W: www.bramptonbrewery.co.uk

After an absence of over 50 years Brampton Brewery is back brewing a fine range of award-winning cask conditioned ales.  Situated in the heart of the famous Brampton Mile – and a stones throw from the original Brampton Brewery – Chesterfield’s newest micro-brewery produces a standard range of 4 ales which run alongside seasonal and festival specials.

Golden Bud – Alc 3.8% Vol
A well-balanced golden bitter.  Grapefruit nose and citrus flavours give way to a mellow, slightly sweet after-taste.  Complex malt character ensures it drinks well beyond it’s abv.

Brampton Best – Alc 4.2% Vol
Our standard session bitter, brewed using only traditional and classically English malt and hop combinations.

Impy Dark – Alc 4.3% Vol
Packed to the gunwales with roasted coffee and chocolate aroma and flavours.  Impy Dark is just how traditional mild ale should be.

Wasp Nest – Alc 5.0% Vol
Our premium bitter with a sting in the tail!  Rich in flavour and dark amber in colour.   

Festival Events:

The brewery will hosts a brewery tour/tasting session at 2pm on Tuesday 20th May. 
People are asked to contact the brewery to book a place on the tour. 

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6. BRUNSWICK INN AND BREWERY, Derby
1 Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU
T: 01332 290677
W: www.brunswickinn.co.uk

The Brunswick Inn is an award winning pub and brewery conveniently located for both Derby city centre and the city’s railway station. It offers a wide range of real ales from both its own brewery and others along with hearty home-cooked lunchtime food. Chef Ralf Edge is keen to develop dining opportunities using Derbyshire produce to complement Graham and James’s hand crafted beers

A traditional multi-roomed interior allows the pub to attract a diverse clientele and also offers three function rooms full of character for hire including private dining.

The pub was built in 1842 and has been in the Good Beer Guide since 1989.

The brewery reopened in 1991 – making it Derby’s oldest brewery.

Festival Events:

Tuesday 20th May – ‘Meet the Brewer’ event with brewery tour and tutored beer tasting.
Thursday 22nd May – Derbyshire Food Evening – with matching home brewed beers.
Booking essential, please phone Ralf for more details and to book.

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7. BUCKINGHAM'S HOTEL and THE RESTAURANT WITH ONE TABLE, Chesterfield
85 Newbold Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 7PU
T: 01246 201041
F: 01246 550059
E: info@buckinghams-table.com
W: www.buckinghams-table.com

Buckingham’s Award Winning Hotel and Restaurant is at the gateway to the Peak District National Park. The Victorian buildings 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 and where excellence comes as standard.

Festival Events:
Three Course Surprise Derbyshire Meal in the Clowns Conservatory for £25.00 – Masterchef and owner Nick Buckingham recommends the surprise meal during festival week; a superlative meal in the form of a surprise menu, whatever your tastes.
After a personal consultation with you he will create a meal for your party of guests with the emphasis being on quality and freshness.
Available from 17th to 26th May 2008  - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!!!!!

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8. CAFE K, Ashbourne
6 The Gallery, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1GP
T: 01335 346458
Proprietor: Karen Spencer

Cafe K is a small friendly cafe hidden away just off Victoria Square in Ashbourne, the gateway to Dovedale and the heart of the Peak District.
We serve a wide variety of hot and cold beverages, freshly filled sandwiches, homemade soup, homemade cakes and much more.
To the rear of the cafe is an enclosed courtyard - ideal for a relaxing lunch in the sun. . .(sometimes, weather permitting!)
Cafe K is open 10am - 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Festival Events:
23rd and 24th May   12 - 2pm
Visit the Café for the BBQ in the courtyard, demonsrating the use of products and equipment from "The Spencer Collection" and to taste the delectable "Nigels" homemade sausages and burgers. 

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9. CHATSWORTH CARRIAGE HOUSE RESTAURANT & CAVENDISH TEAROOMS, Bakewell
Chatsworth Stables, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
T: 01246 565300 ext 377
W: www.chatsworth.org

Winner of the Best Restaurant within a Visitor Attraction at the Derbyshire Food and Drink 2007 awards, the Carriage House restaurant offers freshly made local and seasonal food, prepared by Chatsworth’s team of chefs and bakers.

Located in the beautiful 18th century stable block designed by James Paine, the Carriage House is a fully licensed, self-service restaurant, offering a wide variety of home made food and drink.

The Cavendish Tearooms have a sophisticated and luxurious new look following a recent re-design and refurbishment, led by the Duchess of Devonshire. With a waitress service and home made bakery-themed menu, the restaurant offers a relaxing space to enjoy special lunches and afternoon teas.

Festival Events:
Locally inspired dishes will feature on the menus throughout Derbyshire Food Festival week.

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10. CHATSWORTH FARM SHOP
Pilsley, Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1UF.
T: 01246 583392
F: 01246 582514
W: www.chatsworth.org

Specialising in the best of local and regional food, Chatsworth farm shop offers quality produce fresh from the estate, tenant farms, Derbyshire suppliers and small food producers.

Our traditional butchers will guide you through the vast array of meat, poultry and game. Delicious cooked meats and pies are available from the delicatessen counter, and our bakery provides wonderful fresh bread and cake.

Sample food created by our chefs and bakers in the farm shop restaurant which has fantastic views over Edensor. Open seven days a week.

Festival Events:
Chatsworth farm shop will be offering tastings of local products every day of the festival, along with the opportunity to meet Derbyshire suppliers.
Chatsworth farm shop restaurant will also be featuring locally sourced food in its menu throughout the week.
A bread and pastry making class with Chatsworth farm shop’s Head Baker will take place on the 17th May. Booking is essential – please contact Lizzie Greaves on 01246 565300 # 547 or by emailing lg@chatsworth.org

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11. CROWN YARD KITCHEN RESTAURANT, Wirksworth
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4ET
T:  01629 822020
E : crownyardkitchen@yahoo.com
W: www.crownyardkitchen.com

Crown Yard kitchen Restaurant is situated in the heart of Wirksworth, Derbyshire. This quaint restaurant is adjacent to the Wirksworth Heritage Centre, just off the market place.

The restaurant is run by Sue Jarvis and her friendly team of staff and offers a wide choice of freshly cooked local produce at very reasonable prices.

Crown Yard Kitchen also serves fresh breakfasts and an all day menu which includes home made soup & fresh bread, various hot cooked meals and a selection of freshly cut sandwiches and panninis. Sunday roasts are popular with local residents and visitors alike and the large choice of hearty dishes ensures for repeat visitors. With your meal you can also enjoy fresh ground coffee or a glass of wine/beer.

Open:  9am-5pm daily and late on Saturdays for evening dinner.
Closed on Mondays.
Booking is well advised to avoid disappointment.
Private parties also catered for – please call for further information

Festival Events:
Traditional Derbyshire Breakfast with a free tea or coffee.
With all 2 course meals enjoy a free glass of wine.

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12. DAVID MELLOR DESIGN MUSEUM, Hathersage
The Round Building, Hathersage, Sheffield, S32 1BA
T: 01433 650220
F: 01433 650944
E: davidmellor@davidmellordesign.co.uk
W: www.davidmellordesign.co.uk

This is a unique café within the David Mellor Design Museum at Hathersage. The Museum shows the best of modern silversmithing and design, from teaspoons to traffic lights, and the purpose designed café provides a beautiful, unusual environment in which to meet your friends.

It faces out towards the famous Round Building, designed by Sir Michael Hopkins and acknowledged as a minor masterpiece of modern architecture. In summer you can sit out on the terrace. The café serves delicious lunches using mainly local produce as well as specialist teas, coffee and an irresistible selection of home made cakes.

The David Mellor Country Shop alongside the café specialises in British crafts, fine kitchenware and David Mellor cutlery.

Festival Events:
During Festival Week the Round Building is open Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Visitors are welcome to see the David Mellor cutlery range being made.

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13. DENBY VISITOR CENTRE, Denby
Derby Road (B6179), Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX
T: 01773 740 799
W: www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk 
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:

In the Denby Cookery Emporium Demonstration Theatre, demonstrations will have a distinctive Derbyshire flavour all week. We will revisit recipes from the past such as Fidgety Pie as well as create dishes for today made with the best local ingredients.  Demonstrations are daily at 12.30 and 2.30pm, are free of charge and last approximately 30 minutes.

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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14. DERBY CATHEDRAL CENTRE, Derby
18-19 Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3GP
Tel: 01332 381 685

For 2008, Derby Cathedral Centre is undergoing major refurbishment and modernisation. 
Derby Cathedral Coffee Shop is delighted to have been awarded the Derbyshire Food and Drink Award for best Coffee Shop in 2005. The Coffee Shop is a place of welcome and hospitality providing quality “home-produced” fare; local farms are the source of many of the supplies, providing items such as home-made cakes, quiches, breads and ice cream. We take pride in supporting British farmers and the local economy wherever possible. Our suppliers have been carefully selected for their quality products with many award-winning items on our menu. For example: the smoked roast salmon, a gold medal winner, and the smoked chicken and country terrine, silver medal winners.

The Coffee Shop also supports the Happy Hens project enabling people to do therapeutic work on farms.  For more info see www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk

The coffee shop is also available for private hire

Festival Events:

During Food Festival Week, pop into the Cathedral Centre to have at look at what stage the refurbishment is at and fill in a cathedral events card to be entered into the prize draw.

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15. EAST LODGE HOTEL & RESTAURANT, Rowsley
Rowsley, Derbyshire, DE4 2EF
T: 01629 734474
W: www.eastlodge.com
E: info@eastlodge.com

Central to a visit to East Lodge is the multi award-winning restaurant; it is discreetly stylish, with an intimate and luxurious atmosphere. Voted  "Derbyshire Restaurant of the Year" 2007/8 at the glittering annual food & drink awards ceremony.

Having undertaken a major re-furbishment, the elegant restaurant overlooks the hotel’s beautiful landscaped water gardens; which when floodlit at night offers a truly magical experience. East Lodge has an unrivalled reputation as the region’s leading special occasion venue.
Friendly, unstuffy and personal, but skilled and efficient: we consider it vital that our staff really care about your enjoyment of our food. Our head chef Simon Bradley & his brigade, awarded a high 2 AA Rosettes, create mouth-watering menus using the best of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients & home-grown wherever possible. We are able to satisfy any special dietary requirements and always have an extensive vegetarian selection. Our mouth watering traditional country house breakfast is a treat to savour!!

The very best of modern British cooking, complimented by an extensive wine list of rare quality, this is certainly a restaurant to enjoy. No posturing. No pretension. Just a special place to enjoy  wonderful food!

Festival Events:
19-23 May
Diners will receive a 15% discount on lunches and evening meals on production of the Food & Drink Guide.

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16. FARMHOUSE PANTRY, Dronfield Woodhouse
1, Barnes Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire, S18 8YE
T: 01246 298123

Open: Tues-Fri 9:00-5.30pm
Saturday 9:00-4:00pm

Welcome to the farmhouse pantry, a specialist butchery and delicatessen.
We are a family run business, specializing in everything that the supermarkets can no longer provide.

We concentrate on providing:

• Locally reared, traceable, free range and well hung meats
• Innovative meal ideas
• Award winning dry cured bacon and black pudding
• Freezer and BBQ packs, hampers, etc.
• Specialist cheese section
• Rare breed and game
• Top class customer service
• Value for money

The family farm is home to Peak Buffalo, a herd of organic water buffalo. We sell buffalo meat and associated produce through the shop, and also at many local farmers markets in the area.

Please contact Richard Gill on 07890 433674 for further details.

Festival Events:
During Derbyshire Food Festival Week, we will be offering discounts on all of the BBQ packages. 

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17. FISCHER'S at BASLOW HALL, Baslow
Calver Road, Baslow, Derbyshire, DE45 1RR
T: 01246 583 259
W: www.fischers-baslowhall.co.uk
E: reservations@fischers-baslowhall.co.uk

Contact - Max & Susan Fischer

Baslow Hall lies on the edge of the magnificent Chatsworth Estate in the heart of the Peak District. Standing at the end of a winding chestnut-tree-lined driveway Baslow Hall offers just 11 individually-styled bedrooms where you can be assured of peace & tranquility during your stay.

Max Fischer & Head Chef Rupert Rowley preside in the kitchen, Susan Fischer is 'front of house'. Their aim is to ensure that the atmosphere is one of comfort and character, retaining the elegance of bygone days when Baslow Hall was a private residence

The heart of this house is its restaurant, renowned for its fine food. The Michelin-starred dining room enjoys an outstanding reputation among connoisseurs, continuing to surprise and delight the many returning guests. As you would expect, Max & Rupert rely heavily on local produce.  The menu features superbly executed classical favourites as well as dishes designed to appeal to the more adventurous palate.

You will be a most welcome guest within beautiful surroundings, served with excellent food.

Festival Events:

'A three course meal featuring Derbyshire-Grown Produce and a glass of House Wine @ £27 per person'.

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18. FRESH BASIL, Belper
23 Strutt Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1UN
T: 01773 828882
E: info@freshbasil.co.uk
W: www.freshbasil.co.uk

Situated on Strutt Street, Belper just off the main shopping area of the town Fresh Basil provides a gastronomic oasis. Its combination of high quality bustling delicatessen and relaxed yet atmospheric Eatery, provide a welcome break to a busy days’ shopping or sightseeing.

The Delicatessen is constantly well stocked with home-cooked meats, fresh pates, over sixty varieties of cheese, continental meats, home made salads and our magnificent fresh marinated olives. The Eatery provides a relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy our simple selection of high quality hot and cold meals accompanied by freshly ground coffee, specialty teas and a large range of cold pressed fruit juices.

Festival Events:
17-26 May 2008
We will be serving selected local platters throughout the festival.
Visit the shop to sample a range of local goods including local cheese and pies. 

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19. FRIARS BAR AND STEAKHOUSE, Derby
121 Friargate, Derby, DE1 1EX
T:  01332 606466
E:   friarsbar.steakhouse3@ntlworld.com

Friars Bar and STEAKHOUSE is a small family run business with mother, son and daughter team.  The steakhouse is a 30 seat restaurant situated within the authentic Cathedral Quarters of Derby City centre. 

Visit the STEAKHOUSE to enjoy the pleasant rustic surroundings and friendly relaxed atmosphere, together with good service.  Try our ‘renowned’ speciality; the best sizzling pepper steak platter in Derby, served on a cast iron skillet with spicy black pepper sauce.

We take pride in serving only prime cut local British Beef accompanied by locally sourced produce wherever possible.

Opening Hours:  Monday-Saturday 6:00pm - 9.30pm

Festival Events:

Local produce will be a feature greatly on the menu during this week, and all bookings that produce a Derbyshire Food Festival programme on arrival will receive a free litre of house Red or White wine with their food.

Please call 01332 606466 to make a reservation and mention the Derbyshire Food Festival.

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20. GRUMBLEY'S BISTRO, Hayfield
3 Church Street, Hayfield, Derbyshire, SK22 2JE
T: 01663 741444
E: grumbleysbistro@aol.com
W: www.grumbleys.com
Owners: Martin & Zoe Russell

Closed:  Monday & Tuesday
Open: Wednesday Thursday & Friday from 7.00pm
                Friday & Saturday from 6.00pm
                Sunday From 12.00 noon

Hayfield is tucked away in a fold of the North Derbyshire hills; this hidden gem of a village conceals the curiously named Grumbley’s Bistro.

The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed – and in the expert hands of Chef owners Martin and Zoë Russell, you’re assured of an excellent meal. (Martin is a former employee of renowned chef Paul Heathcote.)

Martin and Zoë’s philosophy is to serve food of integrity and honesty – which can definitely be said of the seared Tuna loin on Nicoise salad.  Dessert? It simply has to be their outstanding ginger sponge pudding, butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream.

With a loyal tribe of regulars returning time and again, it is true testimony to Grumbley’s enduring appeal and with it’s unpretentious easy-going atmosphere, contemporary décor, local artwork and superb cooking, the place is irresistible.

Festival Events:
Free glass of wine upon production of the Festival brochure
“Derbyshire Sourced Foods”
Set Price Menu £17.50 for three courses available every evening, for the duration of the festival.

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21. HARTINGTON HALL YHA, Buxton
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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22. HODGKINSONS HOTEL, Matlock Bath
150 South Parade, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NR
E: enquiries@hodgkinsons-hotel.co.uk
W: www.hodgkinsons-hotel.co.uk

One of Derbyshire’s oldest establishments, Hodgkinsons Hotel has been dispensing hospitality since the 1700’s. The menu offers an interesting take on good quality local produce using the finest of local meat, fresh dairy produce from Peak District Dairy, an array of local cheeses, fruit as well as herbs from the hotel garden.

Committed to using locally sourced ingredients, we were chosen as winners of the Best Breakfast award at the Derbyshire Food & Drink awards 2007 and as Guardian writer Sally Shalam said…  “in the restaurant we concentrate on plates of very good food indeed. A salad of pear, mango and Stilton comes in a light vinaigrette, and a roulade of thinly-pared aubergine and red pepper slices roasted and wrapped around creamy goat's cheese, then terrific wild boar sausages and a seriously good fillet of beef from local butcher's Coates.”…….. July 21st 2007

Small and intimate, great for romantic breaks and friends/family get togethers.  8 bedrooms and 20 restaurant seat capacity.

A must-see to truly appreciate the venue.

Festival Events:
17-16 May 2008, on production of the Food & Drink Guide you will receive a 10% discount on meals during the festival period.

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23. HOPE & ANCHOR, Wirksworth
Market Place, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4ET
T: 01629 823340
E: kevin@hopenanchor.co.uk
W: www.hopenanchor.co.uk
Proprietors: Kevin & Lorraine Dowson

At the family owned Hope & Anchor, you are assured of a warm welcome and will quickly understand why we call ourselves “the heart of Wirksworth”.  Since taking over in June 2007, we’ve worked hard to create a great atmosphere for all guests.

Our traditional cask ales have a deserved reputation for outstanding quality and consistency, with an ever-changing array of guest ales alongside our excellent resident beer, St. Austell Tribute.

All our meals and snacks are freshly prepared to order, featuring home-made specialities and regularly changing specials board.

The Hope & Anchor offers something for everyone, including the ambiance of the lounge bar with the impressive 17th Century carved fireplace, a secluded courtyard, great atmosphere in the main bar with big screen sports, or celebrations in the function room. 

 Festival Events:

Derbyshire guest ales will be on offer throughout festival week, including ales from Wirksworth Brewery.

In addition, by prior arrangement, we will happily arrange for groups of up to four people to have a tour of Wirksworth Brewery, one of Derbyshire’s newest (and smallest) micro-breweries.  Call to request a tour (subject to availability of the Head Brewer).

We will offer guests £1 off each main adult meal on production of the Festival brochure between Monday 19th and Friday 23rd May inclusive.

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24. JAQUEST FOOD SPECIALISTS, Bolsover
Unit R Bolsover Business Park, Off Woodhouse Lane, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6BD
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 and retail factory shop. 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 factory shop that will get your taste buds tingling.

Opening Times: Monday-Friday 9-5pm

Mail Order is available.

Festival Events:
A full range of tastings will be available throughout Derbyshire Food Festival 17-26 May 2008.

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25. J W METTRICK & SON LTD, Glossop
20 High Street West, Glossop, High Peak SK13 8BH
Open 8-5pm Mon-Fri, 8-4:30pm Sat.

86 Station Road, Hadfield, Glossop, High Peak SK13 1AJ
Open: 8-5pm Mon-Fri, 8-1pm Sat

T: 01457-852239
W: www.mettrickbutchers.co.uk

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.  Mettricks have featured on Ready Steady Cook, Saturday Kitchen and BBC 3's Kill it, Cook it, Eat it showing the journey of meat from farm to fork.

Because Mettrick’s 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 at the same time. 

Mettricks have been voted England's Best Butcher & Radio 4's The Food Programme ‘Best Local Retailer’ and Derbyshire Local Food Hero 2007, amongst other awards.

Festival Events:
Saturday 24th May 2008, 10am – 5pm
Special Tasting Day on Saturday May 24th, come along and sample lots of new BBQ products including Kurdish lamb kebab and Jerky Turkey Steak both National BBQ award Winners

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26. KNOCKERDOWN INN & RESTAURANT
Nr. Carsington Water, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NQ
T: 01629 540209
W: www.knockerdown-inn.co.uk
E: bronya@knockerdown-inn.co.uk
Contact - 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. There is a superb restaurant and recently built annexe along with bar and the extensive menu caters for most tastes including vegetarians and is complemented by ‘Daily Specials’. There is a separate menu for the younger visitor.

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 including an adorable family of donkeys to Black African Ostriches. Caravan and Camping is available and coach parties can be 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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27. LE MISTRAL, Wirksworth
23 Market Place, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4ET
T: 01629 824840
E: wirksworth@lemistral.co.uk
W: www.lemistral.co.uk
Contact: Sam North

Le Mistral is a French style restaurant open 7 days a week from 11am to 11pm offering a huge range of wines and bottled beers, simple fresh cooked food and their famous platters to share. Le Mistral serves innovative wholesome cuisine from Boeuf Bourguignon to Moules et Frites, 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 to 6pm.

The choice of wine is legendary with 58 different labels and champagnes - most available by the glass.

Le Mistral offers a relaxed, sociable and unfussy environment over two floors where you can eat, drink or both; an atmosphere to be savoured slowly with friends, or an intimate venue for two.

Festival Events:
Throughout the festival week we are offering a free dessert with any Starter and Main Course purchased on production of the Derbyshire food Festival flyer/ brochure - booking recommended.

We produce classic French Bistro food such as Boeuf Bourguignon, Entrecote Steak and Garlic & Tarragon Chicken all made from locally sourced Derbyshire meat. Our regular menu will be supplemented by daily specials throughout the Festival including locally sourced Meat and Vegetables.

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28. MAY SUM ORIENTAL BUFFET RESTAURANT, Derby
9 Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1TD
T: 01332 209888 (bookings advisable)
Contact: Richard Soong (General Manager)

Open 11.30am - 11.00pm 7 days a week
(Friday and Saturday open till Midnight)

A warm welcome awaits you at this 300-seater restaurant. Situated in the former Grand Theatre, the vaulted ceiling remains, providing a light and spacious atmosphere where large parties, corporate events and family celebrations can be easily catered for.

Offering a choice of 80 dishes, this truly is an introduction to Chinese cuisine on a grand scale.

You may opt to start your meal with a range of sushi, Chinese hors d’oeuvres or the classic aromatic duck with pancakes. Main dishes include meats, seafood and vegetarian options with appropriate accompaniments. If you are still hungry a choice of ice cream, homemade desserts or the chocolate fountain may entice you.

A great dining experience, affordable and fun for all the family.

Festival Events:
Diners can enjoy a 10% Discount off their evening food bill during the Derbyshire Food Festival Week (on production of Festival flier/ brochure)

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29. NO 6 TEA ROOMS, 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:

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30. 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:
For the duration of the Festival we will be serving a Special Festival Menu in our Wine Bar using all local produce. 

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31. PEAK ALES, Chatsworth
The Barn Brewery, Chatsworth, Derbyshire, DE45 1EX
T: 01246 583737
E: info@peakales.co.uk
W: www.peakales.co.uk
Contact: Debra & Rob Evans

 “TRADITIONAL CRAFT ALES BREWED ON THE CHATSWORTH ESTATE”

Our independent microbrewery is housed within a renovated barn on the Chatsworth Estate in the beautiful Peak District.  We are using the finest ingredients to create traditional craft ales with a local theme.

Festival Events :

Thursday 22nd May  - Peak Ales Meet the Brewer Beer Tasting Evening at The Lathkil Hotel.  Five Beers to taste and Bangers & Mash Supper.  7.30pm start.  Tickets £10 need to be purchased prior to the event from The Lathkil Hotel.

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32. PELI-DELI, Matlock
1 Jubilee Buildings, Crown Square, Matlock, DE4 3AT
E: info@pelideli.com 
Director: Mike Blair

Delicatessen – Coffee Shop - Gallery

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 will be serving special Derbyshire sandwiches for the duration of the festival.
Visit the shop to sample the Derbyshire Cheeses and produce. 

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33. PROJECT X, Buxton
The Old Court Houses, George St, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AY
T: 01298 77079
F: 01298 77313
E: ChrisHodgkinson@ProjectXBuxton.co.uk

At project x we make all our own cakes and our own Panini’s... we source the best ingredients, locally whenever possible and make everything with love and care.

Our muffins are made with low fat yogurt and no added fat. Our Bara-Brith is completely fat free (until we butter it)!

We pride ourselves on the quality of our all our drinks we use our own blend of the finest, freshest, just roast coffee beans available.

We always keep in mind the fact that our customers know what good food is and care about what they eat, where it has come from and how it is cooked and served.

Project X is about providing ‘coffee and food for the discerning’ ...

Festival Events:
Throughout Derbyshire Food Festival Project X will be offering a Baby Taster Muffin and an Americano Coffee for just £1...

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34. PROVENCALE, Swadlincote
11 Church Street, Swadlincote, DE11 8LE
Tel 01283 224633
E: ian@provencale.co.uk
W: www.provencale.co.uk
Proprietor – Ian Philliskirk

Provencale are a retail kitchen company with a fully working kitchen as part of our showroom set-up as we believe it is important for our clients to ‘test drive’ the appliances before they buy. We have regular cookery demonstrations and work very closely with a number of local chefs.

The Food festival coincides with SwadFest and during this time we be having a number of cookery and appliance demonstrations in our Demonstration room. We will also be working with local food specialists and chefs from local restaurants. Details of the specific events we will be holding will be on our website and because of previous popularity it is important to reserve places in advance.

Festival Events:

Demonstrations, local specialities, talks and more, visit the website for full details and reservations:  www.provencale.co.uk

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35. RED LION PUB & BISTRO, Stonedge
Darley road, Stonedge, Ashover, DE45 0LW
T: 01246 566142
W: www.redlionpubandbistro.com
E: info@redlionpubandbistro.co.uk 
Contact - Miss Sarah Fellows

On the edge of the Peak District, set within acres of open countryside, rumoured to be the centre of Great Britain. Dating back to the seventeenth century, The Red Lion has a long tradition as a prestigious and renowned local venue. Now lovingly restored to its former glory, the contemporary and stylish refurbishments reflect the area, featuring local materials and artwork heavily in its design.

The extensive wine list suits every pallet and budget. With a selection of over 30 wines, carefully selected to match our locally sourced food.

Our acclaimed chefs have earned an enviable reputation for providing excellent cuisine and our signature seafood dishes are created from fish and lobster delivered direct from the boats in Anglesey.

Signature dishes     

Slowly cooked crisp pork belly with homemade black pudding, cream mash, spinach & thyme jus.

Cote de Beouf
Platter for two charred prime 21 day aged 20oz fore rib of beef cooked to your liking served on our grazing boards with béarnaise sauce, slow roast tomatoes, field mushrooms and homemade chipped potatoes

Fruit de Mer
Seafood platter with seasonal shellfish, prawns mussels langoustines oysters and crab or lobster.

Festival Events:
The Red Lion specialises in locally sourced food.  Local photography of Derbyshire and the Peak District will be on show throughout festival week.  Live Jazz in the bar every Thursday.
Throughout Festival Week customers will receive a 10% discount on all meals on  production of the festival flier/booklet.

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36. REGENT HOUSE TEA ROOMS, Matlock
35 Dale road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LT
T: 01629 583660

Opening hours:
Mon – Sat 08.00- 19.30.
Sun: 10.00- 16.00

Regent House is a traditional, comfortable Tea Room with table service, located in the centre of the picturesque market town of Matlock.

Drinks
Coffee is served in cafetieres, with a choice of 28 different beans
from all over the world. A selection of 36 leaf teas is served in china tea-pots.
Over the counter sales are available for these leaf teas and coffee beans, whole or ground.

Food and snacks are served fresh all day, with jacket potatoes available at lunch time.
There is a specials board which changes from day to day.

Festival Events:

During Derbyshire Food Festival 17-26 MAY 2008, Regent House will have a specials board menu with locally produced meals.

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37. RENISHAW HALL GARDENS, Renishaw
Renishaw, Nr Sheffield, S21 3WB
T: 01246 432310
F: 01246 430760
E: info2@renishaw-hall.co.uk
W: www.renishaw-hall.co.uk

Near Chesterfield/Sheffield
Nestled in a quiet backdrop on the edge of NE Derbyshire is Renishaw hall the ancestral home of the Sitwell family, offering you everything for the complete day out.

Renishaw Hall Gardens has a beautiful 300-acre park, and eight acres of the most important Italianate gardens in England, planted by the present owner’s grandfather, Sir George Sitwell.

There is also a continually evolving children’s adventure garden with a maze, A storytelling bower, a living willow tunnel and silhouettes from children’s stories.

Did you know that Renishaw hall produces it’s very own wine from the vineyard on the estate?
Originally planted in 1972, the vineyard was for many years the most northerly vineyard in the world as attested by the Guiness Book of Records. Also available is the ‘sparkling wine’ perfect for that special occasion.

Plant, Art & Craft, Local Food & Farming fairs, WWll re-enactment weekends and open air Theatre & Jazz in the Gardens are just some of the events on offer this season.
Gardens, Galleries and Museums
Open Thursday-Sunday 10.30-4.30pm March 20th-September 28th 2008
Hall open by appointment only

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38. ROWLEY'S RESTAURANT AND BAR, Baslow
Church Lane, Baslow, DE45 1RY
T: 01246 583880
W: www.rowleysrestaurant.co.uk
E: info@rowleysrestaurant.co.uk

On the Edge of the Chatsworth Estate, Rowleys was transformed from an old village public house and launched in April, 2006 as a vibrant, contemporary Restaurant and Bar venue.  It is a joint venture by Max & Susan Fischer of Baslow Hall and their Head Chef Rupert Rowley.

Our Menus and cooking style are Modern British Cuisine with dishes and menus changing according to both the season and availability of quality ingredients.  Produce is locally sourced where possible. Our Bar holds cask ales brewed locally at Thornbridge Hall. Service is friendly & relaxed.

With this in mind and regular events such as our live Jazz Evenings and Cookery Clubs it is a place worth checking out.

Festival Events:

Receive a 15% discount on meals during lunch times on production of the Derbyshire Food and Drink Guide produced in conjunction with the Festival. 

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39. ROYAL CROWN DERBY
194 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE23 8JZ
T. 01332 712800
E: enquiries@royalcrownderby.co.uk
W: www.royalcrownderby.co.uk

 Royal Crown Derby is the oldest manufacturer of English fine bone china with an unbroken tradition dating back to 1750. The product continues to be made exclusively in Derby, England using traditional hand skills and drawing on generations of experience.

A worldwide reputation for excellence is built on quality in both production and creative design. A brilliant in-house design team blend current trends with classical elegance to achieve a unique style.

Tableware designs are many and various from 'Kimono', inspired by sumptuous Japanese textiles to the simplicity of the etched gold border pattern 'Tiepolo'.
 
New for 2008 is a series of 3 dip bowls in Kimono Taupe, designed to suit a contemporary lifestyle in a thoroughly modern colour-way. All pieces are hand gilded with 22-carat gold.

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40. SCADDOWS FARM SHOP & CAFE, Ticknall
Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7JP
T: 01332 865709
E: scaddowsfarmshop@hotmail.co.uk
W: www.scaddowsfarm.co.uk

Opening times: Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30, Sat 8.30-4.30 & Sun 10-4

Come & visit our new family run farm shop & café overlooking our pick-your-own fruit fields & beautiful surrounding countryside!

We aim to supply high quality local products with the finest possible value, together with friendly, personal service. You will always be assured of a great atmosphere, friendly welcome and individual service when you visit Scaddows Farm Shop!

We offer a range that is delicious, home-grown/local, and conscientiously farmed. This includes fruit and veg from ‘South Derbyshire Growers’, meat from our award winning butcher Peter Coates, local cheese and local home-made jams, chutneys, cakes and other goodies.

We grow our own strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants & gooseberries, available in the shop or pick-your-own during the summer. We are currently expanding our range of home-grown produce, beginning with our own savoy cabbages & asparagus.

We also have a small café serving a range of snacks and light meals, all freshly prepared and including home-made specials such as our very popular delicious soups.

Festival Events:
We will be offering a 15% discount to customers on production of the festival brochure & will be providing a range of home-grown & Derbyshire produce tasters throughout the festival.

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41. SCARTHIN BOOKS & CAFE, Cromford
The Promenade, Scarthin, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 3QF
T: 01629 823272
W: www.scarthinbooks.com
E: clare@scarthinbooks.com
Proprietor: Kathy Mitchell

Scarthin Café is tucked into a cosy and curious converted kitchen hidden behind a secret bookcase door at Cromford’s well-loved bookshop Scarthin Books. We serve coffees, teas and cakes, weighty soups and vegetarian dishes such as homity pie, pita pockets and ploughman’s lunches, with salads. Almost all cakes, soups and cooked dishes are prepared on the premises. On warm days there are two tables outside, shaded by fruit trees and a predatory grapevine. The café serves from 10 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and from 12 noon on Sundays; last orders at 5.15, last orders for savouries other than soups at 3.15 p.m. Relax and spy on the work and play of the bookshop going on around you

Festival Events:

Monday 19th - Friday 23rd May, we will be giving out a £1 Scarthin Books voucher (usable in Café or Bookshop) for every £5 spent in the Café.

During the whole Festival period, 17th to 26th May, we will be circulating a books-and-food quiz. First prize a voucher giving £20 off food or books, second prize £10 off food or books.

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42. SCOTTS GARDEN, Matlock
10 Lumsdale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5NG
T: 01629 583009
M: 07815 078228
E: info@scottsgarden.co.uk
W: www.scottsgarden.co.uk

Scotts Garden began to ‘grow’ in 2004 with what started out as a huge allotment on which to 'play', paraphrasing my landlord, and has become a growing business that is filling a market niche never before tapped.  I say this because the farm is situated at nearly a 1000 feet in the Peak District village of Riber over looking Matlock and I now have 3 acres of fully certified Organic land with another acre in conversion.

Derbyshire is not a county known for it's vegetable production let alone for it's top fruit but here I am, having a go with over 200 Apples, Plums, Damsons, Pears, Quinces and Cherries that are growing well along side a great selection of Soft Fruit with Blueberries to follow!

I launched the Box Scheme last June, delivering to over 70 regular weekly customers and also stand at Matlock & Bakewell Farmers Markets.

In the 2007 Derbyshire Food Awards, I was Highly Commended in the ‘Local Food Hero’ category and this has served to inspire me further!

Festival Events:

For Derbyshire Food Festival I will be opening the farm to visitors on Sunday 18th - Wednesday 21st May.    Please call to book a tour.   

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43. SHOTTLE HALL, Belper
Shottle Hall Hotel, White Lane, Shottle, Belper, Derbys  DE56 2EB
T: 01773 550577
E : info@shottlehall.co.uk
W: www.shottlehall.co.uk
Proprietor: Mrs Joanne NicolCountry House, Brasserie, Public Bars, Bedrooms

Unique Victorian house, recently refurbished set in 14 acres of landscaped gardens.

New Brasserie restaurant is open daily from 11.30 a.m to 2.30 p.m and 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m for a relaxed, friendly dining experience.  Locally sourced ingredients cooked to perfection.  The Devonshire Bar & Lounge are also open to the general public for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or just enjoy a drink in this beautiful setting.

The ideal venue for celebration and private parties, weddings; both civil and receptions, conferences and meetings with beautiful gardens for al-fresco dining in the summer months.  Regular entertainment including Jazz Supper Evenings & Murder Mystery events.

8 individually designed en-suite bedrooms for that special stay over.

The perfect place to unwind, meet friends and enjoy good food and drinks.

Festival Events:
Jazz Supper Evening  - Wednesday 21st May 7.30 for 8pm
Matt Chandler & friends play jazz – from Bossa Nova to swings & ballads.
Relax & enjoy our 3 course set menu while Matt entertains.  
Book early.

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44. SOUL RESTAURANT, Derby
26-28 Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RP
T: 01332 346989
W: www.souldeli.com

Soul Restaurant and Delicatessen, located in the Cathedral and Lanes Quarter of the City, is a Foodie Heaven. Serving the very best freshly prepared dishes in relaxing surroundings, Soul is an oasis for people who care about their food.
During the day, we serve Hot Specials, Sandwiches and Deli Platters. From our Delicatessen we offer a fabulous range of cheeses, charcuterie and homemade cakes.

In the evening, we offer a la carte and great value early dining deals. We can accommodate parties of up to 40 downstairs and up to 32 in the first floor private dining room. We regularly hold special evening events including Live Jazz and Gastronomique Menus.

Our menus are SEASONAL and LOCALLY sourced.
We are proud to say OUR CHEFS MAKE EVERYTHING ON THE PREMISES including our own breads, ice-creams and terrines.
Our service style is INFORMAL.
EVERYONE is welcome at Soul.

Festival Events:
Thursday 22nd May
3 course meal of Derbyshire produce accompanied by live jazz from Derbyshire musicians

Friday 23rd May
7 course gastro menu inspired by Derbyshire and the Peaks

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45. STOCKS CAFE & BISTRO, Chapel en le Frith
4 - 6 Market Place, Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire
T: 01298 814906
Contact - Glyn Williams

Stocks Café & Bistro is delighted to have been highly commended at the Derbyshire Food and Drink Awards 2007 for Best Breakfast in Derbyshire. Their traditional Derbyshire breakfast celebrates the best quality ingredients in the county.

The café is ideally situated in the historic cobbled Market Place of Chapel-en-le-Frith, and is open from 8.30am until 4pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.

This is the perfect place for a bite to eat before or after a walk in the High Peak. Eccles Pike and Mam Tor are nearby, as is the Chestnut Centre.

Home cooked lunches change daily – so there is always something new to tantalise your taste buds, varying from traditional pies, to homemade soups and all day breakfasts.

Stocks is the only café in the Peak District to have an Environmental Quality Mark. This has been achieved through its local sourcing policy and its dramatic reductions in energy and waste.

• Derbyshire Breakfast of the Year 2007 Highly Commended
• Derbyshire Food and Drink Awards Finalist 2006
• The only Cafe in the Peak District with an Environmental Quality Mark

Festival Events :

Throughout festival week receive a 10% discount on all purchases on production of the Derbyshire Food Festival flier/brochure.

Locally sourced meat dishes will include Beef and Peak Ale Pie, High Peak Lamb Casserole, Trio of local lamb, beef and pork home-made sausages and mash, and High Peak Shepherds Pie with a bubble and squeak topping.

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46. TASTES RESTAURANT, Ashbourne
Middle Cale, St Johns Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1GP
T: 01335 300305
W: www.tastesrestaurant.co.uk
E: mail@tastesrestauranrt.co.uk  
Proprietors: Steve & Jo Rhodes

Tastes is set in the heart of the busy market town of Ashbourne, underground in atmospheric cellars with arched ceilings and rich burgundy and cream decor set off by oak floors and soft lighting with flickering candles to create a unique setting.

Run by husband and wife team Steve & Jo Rhodes, a traditional menu is given plenty of modern tweaks to create an exciting variety of flavours and combinations. To enable customers to experience as many of these as possible, instead of choosing an individual starter, a small selection of each starter is placed in the centre of your table to try. A choice of main courses, including a vegetarian option, is created by using fresh local produce, complimented by a varied and interesting wine list. A more traditional menu is available at lunch time.

Festival Events:

The menu will feature locally sourced food throughout the week.
19-23 May Tastes will offer a 10% discount to diners on production of the festival flyer/brochure (food only)

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47. THE BLENHEIM HOUSE, Etwall
56-58 Main Street, Etwall, Derbyshire, DE65 6LP
T: 01283 732254
E: info@theblenheimhouse.com
W: www.theblenheimhouse.com
Proprietor: Peter Simpson

The Blenheim House is situated in the heart of the village of Etwall. It’s a country hotel, a village pub, a restaurant and a conference venue with a commitment to quality and service.
The Brasserie features a modern menu based on classical European traditions using only the finest ingredients, sourced locally and cooked freshly and under the watchful eye of our chef Marcus Jefford the Brasserie has retained its rosette.  The newly furbished Brasserie is comfortable, smart and intimate, where sensitive decoration and lighting form a perfect backdrop to the food and company.
We house three private dining rooms all with different styles and sizes and if you desire to extend your stay, there are 10 bedrooms each with their own individual design providing an ideal environment to relax and enjoy.

Festival Events:
Blenheim will be running a set menu, using locally sourced products.
For three courses including coffee the price will be £19.95.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL please state you want to book using the Derbyshire Food and Drink Festival Offer.

19th- 21st May 2007 
Etwall Well Dressing Weekend.
Come and visit the lovely village of Etwall to see a host of wells dressed with petals

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48. THE BLUEBELL INN & RESTAURANT, Ashbourne
Buxton Road, Tissington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NH
T: 01335 350317
E: bluebell350317@aol.com
W: www.bluebelltissington.co.uk

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.  Food is served 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.

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49. THE CAFÉ @ THE GREEN PAVILION, Buxton
4 Terrace Road, Buxton, SK17 6DR
T: 01298 77480

Winner of Gary Rhodes Local Food Hero 2006.

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 is 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:

Taster sessions of local produce and free samples will be on offer throughout festival week.
Receive a free coffee with anything ordered from the breakfast menu - served between 8am and 11.30am.

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50. THE CHEDDAR GORGE, Ashbourne
9 Dig Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1GF
T: 01335 344528
Contact: Lionel and Carol Weston (proprietors)

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

We sell some 70 varieties of English and Continental cheese including the local Hartington Blue Stilton, White Stilton and  Dovedale Blue,
together with  pickles, chutneys, fruit purees and biscuits for cheese.

Other delights baked daily  on the premises include homemade quiches, savoury pies, scones, cakes and fruit pies, from which the aromas alone will make you feel hungry!

Our sandwich bar uses bread rolls baked in Ashbourne, and fillings include our home baked plain, honey roast and smoked hams.

We also sell locally homemade jams, pickles, chutneys and Derbyshire honey together with a large range of cakes and biscuits, pates, pork pies, meat pies, sausage rolls and pasties.

New to the Cheddar Gorge:- 
We are now stocking an exclusive range of exquisite individual chocolates
Handmade in the heart of the Peak District.

Festival Events:

Various tastings of the local cheeses, pickles, jams and biscuits and our homemade produce will be on offer during food festival  week.

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51. THE CORNISHWARE COFFEE SHOP, Swadlincote
Sharpes Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG
T: 01283 222600 / 07989689804
Catering Manager: Louise Cronjé

Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am to 3:30pm
Food served from 12pm to 2:30pm
Closed Sundays and bank holidays.

The Coffee shop is set in a refurbished pottery museum and kiln, visit the shop and you will be welcomed into a warm friendly environment. 

We serve a healthy eating menu, ground coffees & freshly made cakes, including cream teas and light bights.  Our freshly made gluten free soups are made everyday and are 100% vegetarian too.

We pride ourselves on using as much local produce as possible.

Festival Events:

The Swadlincote Festival will run at the same time as the Derbyshire Food Festival and the Coffee Shop will be promoting Fairtrade throughout Festival Week.

The Coffee Shop will be promoting ‘5 a day’ with smoothies and free fruit tasting to encourage healthy eating.

The Coffee Shop will also be promoting the ‘3 a day’ wholemeal intake, for a healthy gut and heart by making sweet whole meal muffins and biscuits.

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52. THE CROWN INN, Ashbourne
Riggs Lane, Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2FF
T: 01889 590541
E: info@thecrowninn-derbyshire.co.uk
W: www.thecrowninn-derbyshire.co.uk

The Crown Inn 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, being a previous winner of the Best Pub/ Bistro category in the 2006 Derbyshire Food Awards. Richard Bloomfield, the Head Chef and his team design menus that feature a mouth watering selection of freshly prepared dishes, using locally sourced ingredients.

The bar of The Crown is the perfect place to unwind with its traditional beams and cosy décor. Alternatively, take a drink in 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.

Festival Events:
Tuesday 20th 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 feature 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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53. 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

Derbyshire Pub/Bistro of the Year 2007
Yorkshire Post Pub of the Year 2007

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, Black Sheep, Old Peculiar and Thornbridge Jaipur. 

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

Festival Events:

17-26 May 2008 ‘The Devonshire Arms’ will be serving a Food Festival Special:
Beeley sourced Barnsley Chop with Mashed Potato, Spring Vegetables and Rosemary Sauce at £12.95 per head. 

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54. THE DINING ROOM, Ashbourne
33 St John Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1GP
T: 01335 300666
W: www.thediningroomashbourne.co.uk

"the dining room" is a small 16 seat restaurant situated on the edge of the peak district in Ashbourne.  Run hands on by husband and wife team Peter & Laura Dale they produce multi-award winning cuisine with a conscience.  Featured in the 4 main food guides for the past 4 years they cook with a keen eye on the seasons, local economy and the environment. 

Peter & Laura take huge pride in producing everything on the premises, from curing and smoking salmon and bacon, to making ice cream and bread.   Earning "Derbyshire Restaurant of the Year 2006" and ‘highly commended’ in 2007, is testament to their hard work.  Other awards include runner up "Best British Cheeseboard" for the past 2 years and runner up "Business of the Year Awards 2006" for "their approach to sourcing and serving local food and their approach to the environment and local economy".
Booking is essential and you are guaranteed a stunning meal.

Festival Events:
Tues 20th – Friday 23rd 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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55. THE DRUID INN, Matlock
Main Street, Birchover, Matlock, DE4 2BL
T: 01629 650302
W: www.thedruidinn.co.uk
E: thedruidinn@hotmail.co.uk

Built in 1607, The Druid Inn has something to offer everyone. It is situated in Birchover, a peaceful village in the heart of the Peak District National Park. 

This family-owned gastro pub serves traditional and contemporary food, freshly prepared to make creative use of the best local produce.

The Druid Inn was granted a Michelin Bib Gourmand award in January 2008.

Open 6½ days a week (closed Sunday evening).

Booking is advisable, either by telephone or in person: e-mail bookings are not accepted.

Our website will inform you of our varied special events: register your e-mail address with us to automatically receive advance notification.

Festival Events:

Monday 19th - Thursday 22nd May
Diners who have a 3 course meal will receive 10% discount on production of the 2008 Derbyshire Food Guide.
Booking is advised.

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56. THE FARM SHOP AT FAIRWAYS, Ashbourne
Fairways Garden Centre, Clifton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2GN
T: 01335 347900
Contact: Charlie Plumbly (Manager)
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 9-5.30pm, Sun 10.30-4.30pm

The Farm Shop at Fairways can be found at Fairways Garden Centre, just outside Ashbourne, a well established family run business.

Inspired by the firm belief that we should all be doing more to support local farmers and food producers, the farm shop idea seemed a logical addition to the business and was opened in March 2007.

Locally reared meat is available alongside seasonal fruit and vegetables and freshly baked bread and cakes. Eggs, milk, cheese, plus jams, chutneys and dressings add to the fabulous range of locally sourced produce. 

The Farm Shop is also a stockist of COOK food - fabulous quality frozen meals, free from any artificial ingredients that really taste as if they’ve been made by a good cook at home.

Festival Events:
17th-26th May 2008
Free tastings of locally sourced produce available to try throughout food festival week
Free “bag for life” – when you spend over £25.00

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57. THE FISHPOND HOTEL, Matlock Bath
204 South Parade, Matlock Bath, DE4 3RA
T: 01629 581000
W: www.fishpond.biz
E: inforequest@thefishpond.biz

The Fishpond

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:

Live Music Events

17th May  ‘Chumbawamba’ live in the ballroom -  tickets £15  
22nd May ‘No Fixed Abode’ - free in the bar
24th May ‘You V Me’ live in the ballroom – tickets £2.50

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58. THE GALLERY CAFE, Ashbourne
50 St John Street, Ashbourne DE6 1GH
W: www.sjsg.co.uk
E: Stjohnstgallery@aol.com
Contact: Rob Watkin / Glen Bentley (Proprieters)

The Café has won not only the Derbyshire Café of the year accolade but also numerous national awards for its food.

The Gallery & Café are spread over 4 floors of a spacious, grade 2 listed Victorian building which was once the town’s magistrate’s court. We pride ourselves on being a friendly family business; please visit us, we will be happy to see you.

We make most of our food, including cakes, on the premises, and we try to cater for a variety of diets including gluten free, lactose intolerance and vegetarians.

We serve Spanish style Tapas on Friday evenings, high quality Italian Coffees, teas and alcoholic drinks with meals, in the friendly environment surrounded by the abundance of top quality contemporary art.  We support local suppliers & also use Fairtrade products.

Festival Events:
During the Festival week we will be serving a Derbyshire Ploughman’s lunch with local cheeses, local pork pie and local beer, with our own home-made pickles.

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59. THE HOLLY BUSH, Church Broughton
Main Street, Church Broughton, Derbyshire, DE65 5AS
T: 01283 585345
E: info@hollybush-db.co.uk   
W:  www.hollybush-cb.co.uk
Contact: Jannine & Matt Clarke

Nestled in the centre of the village of Church Broughton, the Holly Bush offers a wide-ranging menu and weekly changing specials board both featuring  home-made food using the freshest and finest local produce, also available are cask marque accredited ales and  a comprehensive wine list.

Relax in front of the open fire in the recently refurbished lounge, reserve a table in the dining room or on a nice day sit outside in the spacious garden

A finalist in the Pub/Bistro category of the 2007 Derbyshire Food and Drink Awards and regional Winner or the Morning Advertiser Best Village Pub Award in the same year, the Holly Bush has something for everyone.

Booking is advisable especially at weekends.

Festival Events:

We will be offering a Derbyshire Guest Ale from Derventio Brewery of Trussley

Special Derbyshire dishes will be on offer throughout the Festival Week including our Prize winning Home Made Sausages, Steak & Kidney Pie and Derbyshire Cheese Board

Our weekly Sunday night quiz will be replaced by a “Derbyshire Themed” quiz on Sunday 18th May

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60. THE HONEY POT, Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park Craft Village, Markeaton Lane, Derby, DE22 3BG
T: 01332 203893
W: www.localhoney.co.uk
E: info@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 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 Derbyshire 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 17-26 May 2008, please visit the shop to sample some of our award winning honey and learn about the fascinating world of beekeeping.

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61. THE HUNLOKE ARMS, Chesterfield
Derby Road, Chesterfield, S42 6NB
T: 01246 232458

The Hunloke Arms is a spacious 18th century coaching inn located in Wingerworth, not far from the historic market town of Chesterfield.

It has an excellent host and chef in Gavin Hibberd who, together with renowned local chef Robert Moakes, is working to restore the inn’s reputation as a venue for excellent food and drink, combined with good service and value for money.

The mouth watering menu is definitely the star here with great homemade food served lunchtimes and evenings Monday to Thursday and all day Friday and Saturday.  The inn is also popular for the Sunday Lunch Carvery served from 12-5pm.

With a relaxing atmosphere The Hunloke Arms is a great place to unwind, enjoy fine food and meet friends. 

Festival Events:

17 – 26 May 2008 - Taste of Derbyshire Menu

Starter - Puff pastry parcel of Bakewell Black Pudding with cabbage and bacon and green peppercorn sauce

Main - Local pork loin steak with homemade onion marmalade and Hartington Stilton glaze, port wine reduction and mustard mash

Dessert - Homemade Bakewell pudding with vanilla ice cream and red fruit compote

Price £14.95

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62. THE LATHKIL HOTEL, Bakewell
Over Haddon, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JE
T: 01629812501 or 814041
E:  info@lathkil.co.uk
W:  www.lathkil.co.uk
Contact - Helen Grigor-Taylor

Situated in the picturesque village of Over Haddon, perched above the stunning Lathkill Dale, the Lathkil Hotel boasts one of the most spectacular views from any inn in the Peak District.

Our Victorian styled bar overlooks the dale and provides a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.  Serving a range of excellently kept real ales from local brews to national favourites on our five hand pulls - we have been in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for the last 26 years.

Delicious home cooked traditional favourites are served along side other interesting dishes, every lunchtime and evening. 

We also have four en suite bedrooms for those wanting a relaxing break.

Festival Events:

Thursday 22nd May, 7.30pm start. 
In conjunction with ‘Peak Ales’ we will be hosting a ‘Meet the Brewer Beer Tasting  Event’, Five Beers to sample with Bangers & Mash Supper.
Tickets £10, you will need to purchase tickets prior to the event from The Lathkil Hotel.  Contact us for more details. 

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63. 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:
19-22 May 2008
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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64. THE OLD SMITHY, Monyash
The Green, Monyash, Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire
Daytime Tel: 01629 810190
Evening Tel: 01629 814510
Contact: David Driscoll.
E: smithy@monyash.com
W: www.oldsmithymonyash.piczo.com
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:
17-26th May ‘Specialty Breakfast Day’  come and try our famous breakfast and enjoy free tea or coffee.
Saturday 24th May is the start of Monyash Wells Dressing Week, visit the village to experience full festivities.

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65. THE PEACOCK AT ROWSLEY, Bakewell
Bakewell Road, Rowsley, Derbyshire, DE4 2EB
T: 01629 733518
E: reception@thepeacockatrowsley.com
W: www.thepeacockatrowsley.com
Managers: Ian and Jenni MacKenzie

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, Dan Smith, 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:

Throughout Festival Week, a special Derbyshire lunch menu will be served using local produce.  Try a pint of local beer from Peak Ales, our local micro brewery. 

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66. THE PLACE, Buxton
9-11, Market St, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6JY
T: 01298 214565
W: www.theplacebuxton.co.uk

Opening Times:

 The Place offers you a warm welcome, great atmosphere, friendly but professional service and fantastic food. Brunch, lunch, snack, drink, dine or even stay @The Place!

The Place @ Buxton was fully refurbished and opened its doors in November 2007. 

The Place… for lunch, we offer a tasty menu with daily specials. Business lunches catered for.

The Place …for vegetarians, we offer exciting dishes from our Chef’s larder made to order to suit individual requirements.

The Place….to celebrate, we can cater for large parties- weddings, birthdays, business functions etc, we can provide a bespoke menu to suit your needs. Flowers, cakes and balloons can all be arranged to make it that extra bit special and why not pre-order a glass of bubbly for your arrival?

The Place… on Sunday, we offer a selection of roasts from 12noon all day

The Place… for kids, we have a hip but healthy kids menu with goody bag.

Why not book the ‘Chef’s Table’ to see our Chefs in action through our open kitchen!

Local and ethnical @ The Place, we are affiliated to Peak Cuisine, with attention to the seasons our menu reflects all of the best and freshest produce.

The Place… to stay, we have 5 en-suite rooms all with their own unique character,  book our four poster or mezzanine room for a really special stay.

The Place @ Buxton really is the place to be we look forward to welcoming you!

Opening hours:

Festival Events:
The Place will be offering a 10% discount during the Derbyshire Food Festival to diners Monday- Thursday on presentation of the 2008 flyer/booklet.

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67. THE REAL FOOD COMPANY, Wirksworth
13 Market Place, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4ET
T: 01629 823123
Contact: Barbara & David Cooper (Chef /Proprietor)

Whether you want a wholesome home made takeaway meal for dinner or a sumptuous sandwich and home made pasty hot out of the oven for lunch, or just a naughty nibble The Real Food Company can cater for all your culinary cravings.

We are proud to say we use local free range eggs and only the freshest seasonal produce sourced locally whenever possible.

Whilst everything is home made and baked from our in-shop  kitchen we are particularly passionate about……

• Local Lamb and Minted Vegetable Pasties.
• Local Pork, Apple and Stuffing Sausage Rolls.
• Oven Roasted Hams & Spicy Chicken Breasts.
• Red, White & Wild rice salad with Virgin olive oil dressing.
• Stilton, Cheddar & Cranberry Lattice.
• Triple Chocolate Shortbread (Sold only to Chocoholics).
• Carrot Cake with Orange Frosting.

Festival Events:
During Derbyshire Food Festival visit the shop to sample a selection of Home-made cakes and savoury delights including;
Lemon Toffee Sunflower Shortbread
Carrot Cake
Local Pork, Apple and Stuffing Rolls

Barbara & David await you with a very warm welcome.

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

You’ll feel at home at The Red Lion, a warm and friendly family run pub and restaurant, with a great atmosphere and fantastic open fire. Located in Matlock Green, a quaint quiet area on the edge of Matlock and central to Derbyshire’s many attractions. 

Wine and dine outdoors in the pub’s award winning ‘Matlock in Bloom 2006’ enclosed beer garden and large boules pitch to the rear of the pub.

Home cooked meals, local and international ales and 6 elegantly decorated en-suite bed and breakfast rooms, including two four-poster beds, makes The Red Lion the perfect choice for people wanting to drink, dine or stay in Derbyshire.

Festival Events:

10% discount from meals from 17 – 26th May 2007, upon presentation of the Derbyshire Food Festival flyer/booklet.
Special Derbyshire Ales will be on offer throughout Festival week. 

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69. THE ROYAL OAK, Mayfield
Hanging Bridge, Mayfield, Ashbourne, DE6 2BN
T: 01335 300090

The Royal Oak is a traditional country pub with a relaxed and welcoming feel. Following its recent refurbishment, it has been taken over by the team at The Blenheim, who with their commitment to great quality local produce and friendly service have turned the pub into a relaxed dining experience.

The menu features a modern twist on some great pub classics and is ably overseen by head chef Andy Greaves, formerly of The Chequers Inn, Froggatt Edge.

The Royal Oak also boasts 5 bedrooms, which have undergone complete refurbishment to provide homely accommodation. With its proximity to the peak district the pub is a perfect venue for a summer stop off or overnight stay. The Coach House is the ideal place for your wedding, function or conference and can house up to a hundred seated guests.

Festival events:

Throughout festival week, The Royal Oak will be running a set menu using locally sourced products
For three courses including coffee, the price will be £19.95
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL please state you want to book using the Derbyshire Food & Drink Festival Offer.

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70. THE STRAND, Matlock
The Strand Restaurant, 43 Dale Road, Matlock, DE4 3LT
T:01629 584444
E: info@thestrandrestaurant.com
W: www.thestrandrestaurant.com

Opening times: Tues-Sat 10am-2pm & 7pm-10pm

Recently voted top restaurant by The Derbyshire Evening Telegraph, featured in The Guardian & short listed for Derbyshire Restaurant of the year in 2007! Our rave reviews consistently highlight three areas; fantastic food, attentive service & a wonderful atmosphere.
The essence of this continental style brasserie is its unique 1920’s style atmosphere & mouthwatering classic and cosmopolitan dishes created by talented chefs Nick Whelan & Andi Whitehead. All produce is seasonal & sourced locally where practically possible.
Dine to the likes of laid back jazz, guitar duo’s or even the occasional Irish band on Thursday & Friday evenings when the restaurant plays host to an eclectic range of musicians..
The Strand is open for brunch, lunch and dinner with an a la carte menu & midweek chefs 2 course set menu @12.95  

Festival Events:
Tuesday 20th –Saturday 24th May. Derbyshire Lunch Menu
A two course menu & a glass of house wine @ 10.95

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71. THE THORNTREE INN, Matlock
48 Jackson Road, Matlock, Derbyshire
T: 01629 580295

THE THORNTREE INN - FOOD WITH A VIEW

The Thorntree is a quaint and welcoming traditional pub, tucked away on Matlock Bank with spectacular views over Matlock town and down into the valley towards Matlock Bath.  

We serve a wide variety of real ale and home cooked food, our lunchtime sandwiches are legendary and not for the faint hearted, all served with classic home made chips.   

Starting for 2008, we will be hosting summer BBQ’s every Sunday afternoon. 
Open at lunchtimes Tue-Fri from 12 till 2.    

A must see to appreciate the atmosphere of this old English pub. 
 
Festival Events:

17-26 May 2008 receive 10% discount on lunches
21st May 2008 Derbyshire Sausage Festival, from 7pm onwards. 
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72. THE WHITE BEAR, Stretton
Main road, Stretton, Derbyshire, DE55 6ET
T: 01246 863274

Owners – Jason & Stephanie Wardill
Chef – Jason Wardill

The white bear at Stretton, Derbyshire is an AA Rosette winning food led pub/restaurant serving modern British cuisine with French influences.

Chef/owner Jason Wardill has nearly 20 years experience working in 5 star hotels, leading 4 red star hotels, as sous chef in a 1 Michelin starred restaurant as well as working with world famous chef Anton Mosimann.

All of our dishes are well thought out, making use of as much local produce as possible. Menus change with the seasons; we also have daily specials available.

The White Bear is proud to support local food suppliers and use local produce such as the local Derbyshire farm for cream, eggs, milk and Hartington cheese (some of the best stilton you will taste), locally reared pork bought through bakewell market, hardwick reared beef, and Derbyshire lamb.

Festival Events:
WHITE BEAR will be running a taste of Derbyshire menu throughout Festival Week.  
The menu will be 3 courses consisting of a starter, main course & dessert; showcasing the fantastic local Derbyshire produce we have available on our own doorstep. Just £16.95 per head. Booking strongly recommended.

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73. THE WHITE LION INN, Matlock
Starkholmes Road, Matlock. DE4 5JA
T: 01629 582511
W: www.whitelionmatlock.co.uk
Contact : Vicky & Steve Addis

If you are looking for delicious home cooked food, fine cask conditioned ales in a relaxed friendly environment then look no further.

An 18th Century Inn, The White Lion is situated in Starkholmes directly above the Heights of Abrahams Cable cars with spectacular views over the Derwent Valley, the perfect setting for a relaxing drink or meal.  Why not stay over in one of our comfortable bedrooms and explore the peak district at your leisure. The White Lion also boasts a large beer garden with boules pitch and magnificent views.

Freshly prepared dishes are available lunchtimes and evenings using only the finest produce.  We offer an extensive menu catering for all tastes and budgets including, daily Specials and special dietary requirements.

The White Lion also boasts the ‘Beautiful Beer Gold Award Ales’, the only put in Matlock with this award!

Early Bird Tues-Fri 5:30-7pm, 2 meals for £10
Senior Citizens lunch menu available at £4.95 for 2 courses
Afternoon tea available in summer months

Private parties and functions catered for.

Festival Events:
Special Derbyshire dishes and ales will be served throughout the festival and customers will receive a 10% discount on meals on production of the festival booklet.                                                                    

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74. THE WHITE POST PUB, Ilkeston
237 Belper Road, Stanley Common, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6FT
T: 0115 930 0194

In the heart of Stanley Common Village on Belper Road, The White Post is undoubtedly the venue for your lunch or night out with fine real ales, relaxing surroundings & traditional food cooked by Dublin’s award winning chef.

This sleek and ‘olde worlde’ pub restaurant is full of rustic charm and atmosphere with traditional beams, open fires and a large beer garden.

Upstairs there is a function room available for all occasions with a fully equipped bar.

Regular live entertainment and weekly quiz night every Tuesday.

Paul and Lyn look forward to welcoming you.

Beer festivals 23-26 May, 27-29 June, 25-27 July & 22-25 August

Festival Events:

We will be hosting a beer festival 23-26 May 2008, visit the pub to sample local ales from Derbyshire micro-breweries, local produce on the BBQ and live n local music. 

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75. THORNBRIDGE BREWERY, Ashford In The Water
Thornbridge Hall, Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, DE45 1NZ
E: info@thornbridgebrewery.co.uk
W: www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk
Contact - Jim Harrison

Thornbridge craft beers were first produced in February 2005 in the 10 barrel brewery, in the grounds of Thornbridge Hall. The range of cask and bottled beers has gained considerable success with over 60 national and regional awards being won with Jaipur IPA being a regular competition winner. A number of regular beers are produced and are available in 120 local and regional outlets. Regulars include; Jaipur IPA, Wild Swan, Lord Marples, Brock, Blackthorn Ale, Kipling and Saint Petersburg (Imperial Russian Stout).

Looking ahead the plan is to expand the brewery to meet increasing demand whilst maintaining a focus on a small number of regular high quality beers and developing new ones through innovation in approach and use of ingredients. 

Festival Events:

Experience the real authentic beer drinking experience through mini casks in your home.   Each Thornbridge ‘mini-cask’ contains 9 pints of one of our award winning beers.  To order call the brewery on 01629 64 1000 (collection from the brewery or the Coach and Horses, Dronfield).
 
During Derbyshire Food Festival you will receive a 10% discount on all ‘mini-casks’, on production of the Derbyshire Food Festival Flyer/2008 Food & Drink Guide.

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76. TOBY'S OF WIRKSWORTH
10 Market Place, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4ET
T: 01629 822298
E: christine.hayes15@btinternet.com
W: www.tobysofwirksworth.co.uk
Open: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Toby’s is possibly the smallest cheese shop in the county - having a tiny retail area but stocking up to 100 different cheeses at any one time.

Our aim is to be the best local provider of specialist cheeses, sourcing the unusual from small artisan producers both here and abroad. We complement our cheeses with a wide range of delicatessen products including hams, salamis, fresh olives, a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars and a supply of speciality teas and coffees.

Freshly baked breads and scones, together with home-made soups can be complemented by our own label chutneys, jams and pates. Tea, coffee, light lunches and cream-teas can also be served al-fresco (weather permitting). Special-event catering can be provided.

Fresh samples are always available to try everyday.

Festival Events:
Visit the shop during Derbyshire Food Festival to sample some of the Derbyshire Cheeses, speciality fares and freshly made produce throughout.
24-27 May is Wirksworth Carnival so come along to view the festivities and traditional Derbyshire Well Dressings.   

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77. UNTHANK HALL TRADITIONAL MEATS, Dronfield
Unthank Hall Farm, Holmesfield, Dronfield, S18 7WF
W: www.unthank-farm.co.uk

In the unspoilt Derbyshire countryside, at the edge of the Peak District National Park lies Unthank Hall Farm, where the Lowe family farm in the traditional way to produce quality meats; specializing in home reared free-range pork, beef, chicken and lamb. 

All of our animals are personally cared for and the approach to improving farm animal welfare guarantees only the best tasting and textured meats.

We have a selection of our finest meats including our award winning sausages. 
Our succulent beef comes from our herd of Hereford and Angus cattle.  Our beef is hung for a minimum of three weeks to ensure superior taste.

At Unthank we pride ourselves in being able to rear all of our animals ourselves to guarantee traceability.

As well as selling our meat at local farmers markets we also sell our free-range eggs.

For more information and where to find us please check our website.

Festival Events:
We will be exhibiting at the 2008 Derbyshire Food Fair at Bolsover Catsle on 17-8 May, visit the show to sample our award winning sausages

There will be the chance to enter our raffle to win a £50 hamper containing a selection of our supreme meats and eggs.

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78. WILLERSLEY CASTLE HOTEL, Cromford
Mill Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JH
T: 01629 582270
E: willersley@christianguild.co.uk
W: www.christianguild.co.uk/willersley
General Manager: Tim Rogers

Operating as a hotel since 1927 Willersley Castle was built in 1790 by Sir Richard Arkwright, the great industrialist. Willersley Castle is located in 65 acres of grounds; it occupies a commanding position overlooking the River Derwent and the village of Cromford in the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Many of the original features can still be seen today. The most striking of these is the Well Gallery, an oval gallery with a glass dome situated in the centre of the building, with cantilevered galleries on the first and second floors. An Adams archway leads through the building towards the Well Gallery, whilst the Music Room, Drawing Room and Dining Rooms all contain original features.

Event Details:

Throughout the week enjoy a Derbyshire Sconewich Tea (Freshly Made Sandwich, Homemade Fruit Scone, served with Jam & Cream and with a Pot of Tea), for the special price of just £3.95.

Friday 23rd May 2.00pm Join Tim and Simon for a guided walk (approx 1.5 hrs) around the grounds and through the Castle.

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79. WILLINGTON GREEN DELICATESSEN & CAFE, Willington
5 The Green, Willington, Derby  DE65 6BP
Te: 01283 704304
Contact: Janet Cousins, Proprietor

Situated in the busy South Derbyshire village of Willington, convenient for the A50 and A38, Willington Green Deli-Café offers all the delights of a cosy café with beamed ceilings, and a delicatessen specialising in local and home-cooked produce.

Cakes, savouries, and cooked meats are always available.  A good selection of hand made British cheeses, frozen ready meals, locally grown vegetables, free-range eggs and sausages.  Derbyshire oatcakes are a favourite to eat with our Farmhouse Breakfast or you can enjoy our “lunch of the day”. 

Each month our café is transformed for our popular themed Bistro Nights, serving delicious, freshly cooked food.  Booking essential.

Whether you visit us for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, a warm welcome awaits you.

Festival Events:

Entry into our prize draw on production of the Derbyshire Food Festival Flier/Brochure to win a hamper containing our local specialities.

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Information on other 2008 Venues and Offers coming soon! Please check back regularly for the latest news.