Try a true taste of the Peak District and Derbyshire with a genuine Bakewell pudding or Ashbourne Gingerbread!WITH AN ABUNDANCE of local organic farmers, butchers and bakers producing a superb range of authentic, goods including breads, cheeses, ales and our world famous local specialities, the Peak District & Derbyshire is a real delight for food lovers.

 

What could be better than to while away a relaxing hour or two in a village teashop with a refreshing pot of tea and a piece of famous Bakewell pudding or Ashbourne Gingerbread?!

 

For a true taste of the Peak District and Derbyshire, don’t miss the opportunity to sample traditional produce at the regular farmers' markets held throughout the area in market towns such as Belper, Bakewell, Buxton, Castleton, Chesterfield and Derby – or take home some of the local delicacies to share with family and friends. 

  

For the more sophisticated palate, the area boasts renowned restaurants and award-winning chefs offering the highest quality food in superb surroundings. Well worth a visit is award-winning organic restaurant, The Walnut Club – the Hathersage based eatery features live jazz three nights a week, was selected by The Observer as one of the top 50 restaurants in the UK and has recently achieved the highly prized Michelin rating!

 

 

 

 

Buxton is famous for its mineral and spring water. Buxton Spring Ltd is a natural mineral water provider offering a unique range including bespoke glassware to local hotels and restaurants.

 

 

Ye Olde Dolphin Inne - Derby's oldest pub

After a hearty Sunday carvery, spend the evening with a pint or two of locally brewed ale by the fireside in one of the Peak District and Derbyshire’s many historic local taverns and  inns, including Derby's oldest pub, Ye Olde Dolphin Inne (right), which dates back to 1530. There are also bi-annual CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) beer festivals held in Derby every summer and winter. Enjoy a Real Ale Weekend Break in the city to experience the full real ale appeal – micro-brewery visits and tasting and all! There are more than 30 micro breweries in the Peak District and Derbyshire, many of which are open to the public.

 

 

Peak District Foods is a group of local food producers and food businesses based in and around the Peak District. You'll see members at food events and farmers' markets through the year – for further information, please visit Peak District Foods.

 

Sophisticated eating out in the Peak District and DerbyshireIf you're in the market for some choice cuts of beef or lamb, visit the website of the recently formed Peak Choice Co-operative – a group of Peak District-based small scale livestock producers who'll deliver direct to your door.

 

The co-operative has a strong environmental element as all farmers in the group are part of a recognised Environmental Stewardship scheme, which ensures that farmers commit to minimising any harmful impact their activity might have on the environment and that they actively work to enhance the bio-diversity of the Peak District and preserve its unique natural beauty.

 

The Peak District Environmental Quality Mark is a certification mark that can only be achieved by businesses that actively support good environmental practices in the Peak District National Park. When you buy a product or service that has been awarded the Mark you can be confident that your purchase directly supports the high quality management of the special environment of the Peak District National Park. The Peak District Environmental Quality Mark is new, and is the first environmental award of its kind in England. The award scheme will grow as more businesses demonstrate their commitment to the National Park. Visit the Peak District National Park Authorities website for more information about the Mark and which businesses have achieved this Mark.

Sophisticated eating out in the Peak District and Derbyshire

 

With a veritable feast on offer, the food and drink of the Peak District and Derbyshire is sure to leave you well satisfied!