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Hello foodies! It’s been a while!! But I’m back for autumn, my absolute favourite season. Here’s my take on eating out in Derbyshire. Some of what’s included here is the result of gifted PR invites and of my freelance work, but all views are my own [AD]. Many thanks to Tom Hodgson for the photography. […]
Dishing up my monthly column of local hospitality news and my personal diary as a Derbyshire food blogger. New Champagne Terrace at Fischer’s at Baslow Hall My favourite fine dining restaurant and multi-award-winning boutique country house hotel, Fischer’s at Baslow Hall has just opened a gorgeous new champagne terrace. With stunning views over their manicured […]
AD – Pub Tours offer a chauffeur driven, expert-led tour to “taste, experience and be educated on the authenticity, history and culture of six unique pubs in the Peak District”. The multi-award-winning business is dedicated to celebrating pub culture in all its varying forms, and deliberately selects a range of different range establishments on each […]
Sette Coffee is now closed – in its place is Little Gem Coffee and Cake. AD – Despite being firmly tucked away, this little gem of a coffee shop has quickly established itself on the rotation of serious coffee lovers. Sette Coffee in Clay Cross in North East Derbyshire has garnered a great reputation for […]
[AD] I was invited by the team to visit the refreshed Chatsworth Farm Shop. I was already a huge fan of this place so was interested to see what had changed at this veritable foodie paradise. Fresh new feel Originally established by Duchess Deborah in 1977, Chatsworth Farm Shop has recently enjoyed a refurbishment led […]
Dishing up my monthly column of local hospitality news… admittedly very late this month. What can I say? It’s been BUSY. [AD – contains references to paid partnerships, gifted invites and my freelance work – although opinions are my own] Industry News The month started with a glittering awards ceremony at the Museum of Making […]
AD – North East Derbyshire District Council has launched its first ever Food and Drink Trail to showcase the diverse and delicious offering from passionate producers, fabulous farm shops and the region’s best restaurants, cafés and tearooms. The exciting project is being led with help from four highly skilled and experienced ambassadors: renowned chef Chris […]
[AD – Press invite] Given how much I love The Maynard and The George in Hathersage (currently shut following the flooding – but back soon I’m assured!), I had high hopes for The Ashford Arms, the newest addition to Longbow’s lovely establishments. Could it live up to expectations? I was delighted to be invited to […]
[AD] Monsal Head offers a world-class view of the Peak District, and perfectly situated to enjoy the stunning scenery, with it’s awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets, is the delightful Hobbs Café. Thankfully Hobbs’ prime location hasn’t lead to any kind of complacency about the quality of its food and drink offering. The small but perfectly formed […]
Dishing up my monthly column of local hospitality news. From pop-up events and special collaborations to the most exhilarating new launches, here’s what Derbyshire foodies need to know this month. ADs – PR invite to The Maynard and a PR gift from Bank House and mentions of my own Digital Marketing Consultancy business New Restaurant […]