North East Derbyshire District Council is thrilled to share its first Food and Drink Trail, showcasing the region’s vibrant culinary scene! From award-winning gastropubs to charming tea rooms, fabulous farm shops and passionate local producers, the Trail highlights the fabulous businesses in this area, all bursting with flavour, ideas and innovation!
The North East Derbyshire Food and Drink Trail stretches across the district, currently spanning from Mosborough in the North to Wessington in the South. The Trail can be accessed via car or public transport in areas where businesses are more spread apart, or on foot as more businesses join hub areas such as Clay Cross, which boasts a great selection of tea rooms.
Gastro Pubs, Restaurants and Village Pubs: Indulge in delectable dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients at renowned establishments like The Bull’s Head in Holymoorside and The Devonshire Arms in Middle Handley, all washed down with local ales from local brewers.
Quirky Tea Rooms: From the charming Stretton Hall Tea Room, where you can savour traditional afternoon tea amidst picturesque surroundings, to cosy cafes like Host Coffee and Cup and Saucer, these venues offer a warm welcome and a delicious selection of teas, coffees, and homemade treats.
Farm-Fresh Delights: Discover a treasure trove of fresh, seasonal produce at farm shops such as Highfield House Farm Shop and Renishaw Farm Shop.
Passionate Producers: Meet the talented individuals behind the flavours at producers such as Bear Cool Honey Company, English Wine Project, and many more, just waiting to tempt you with their tasty goods.
Which Fabulous Businesses Can You Visit…….So Far?
More and more wonderful businesses and hidden gems are joining the Trail each week, showcasing their amazing products, dishes and talents, so be sure to keep a look on North East Derbyshire Food and Drink Trail website for all the latest businesses to join what is fast becoming a treasure trove of delights!
Check out the epic finds you can enjoy along the North East Derbyshire Food and Drink Trail so far:
Amber Valley Vineyards, Wessington Amber valley Vineyards is a small family-owned business on the outskirts of Wessington, on the side of the beautiful amber valley.
Arden Coffee, Clay Cross Is a coffee company based in Clay Cross offering training sessions on how to make great coffee.
Bear Cool Honey Company, Eckington Derbyshire Beekeeper, family business, multi-award winning honey and bees wax products.
Casa Gomez, Eckington Casa Gomez is a family led company based in Eckington, specialising in award winning handmade artisan chorizos and Spanish sauces.
Cup and Saucer, Clay Cross Cup & Saucer is a haven for tea lovers. Their award winning loose leaf teas are hand blended on the premises with over 35 blends to choose from.
Drone Valley Brewery, Dronfield Drone Valley brewery in Unstone is the UK’s only independent community brewery, specialising in vegan friendly beers and relying on volunteers for all that it does.
Dronfield Hall Barn, Dronfield Dronfield Hall Barn dates from 1430. This is a beautiful wedding venue, heritage, arts, natural history site as well as a bustling coffee shop in the heart of Dronfield.
Figaro, Wingerworth Figaro is a plant-based cafe bistro. Independently owned and with a friendly and welcoming team, who pride themselves on their sustainable and seasonal menu.
Highfield House Farm Shop, Stonedge Is a family run farm shop, on the farm, specialising in producing the best produce from local ingredients wherever possible.
Hogg Norton, Cutthorpe Hogg Norton is a Fruit Liqueur Producer based in Chesterfield, and they are passionate about their products.
Host Coffee, Clay Cross Host Coffee is a specialty coffee house based in Clay Cross that is passionate about great coffee.
Little Morton Farm, North Wingfield Little Morton Farm is a small family-based farm in North Wingfield, producing a variety of foods including homemade pies, sausages and free-range eggs.
Moss Valley Fine Meats, Norton Producing pork, bacon, ham and sausages in their own butchery from pigs bred and reared on their farm in the beautiful Moss Valley in North-East Derbyshire.
Perfect Peaks Patisserie, Darley Moor Perfect Peaks Patisserie specialises in French patisserie products, such as macarons, mousse cakes, tarts and other modern desserts.
Red Lion at Peak Edge Hotel, Stonedge Quintessentially English meets laid-back luxury, with modern comfort and style. Exceeding service expectations, always. Eat, drink, sleep, and celebrate.
Renishaw Farm Shop, Renishaw At Renishaw Hall Farm Shop, you can expect to find a vast selection of meat, dairy products, pies, condiments, confectionery and much more, all of which are sourced locally and responsibly, for our customers to enjoy.
Rumbles Coffee Lounge, Clay Cross Rumbles Coffee Lounge is situated in the Bret Club at Clay Cross and offers home cooked hearty food, delicious homemade cakes and hot drinks.
S42 Café, Tupton S42 Cafe are the best of local with a welcoming small café offering a selection of hot and cold food, drinks and a selection of cakes and bakes.
Sette Coffee, Clay Cross Sette Coffee is a cosy, family friendly café in Clay Cross, famous for a variety of iced coffees and Mediterranean inspired food.
Stamp Coffee Shop, Ashover Set within the Ashover Post Office and running both businesses in tandem, Stamp Coffee Shop is a small family-run cafe.
Stretton Hall Tea Room and Farm Shop, Clay Cross Stretton Hall Farm is a family-run business established in 2010 starting with an egg honesty hut selling free range eggs.
The Bulls Head, Holymoorside Head Chef and Patron Mark Aisthorpe has transformed The Bulls Head, Holymoorside into a welcoming, friendly, fine dining restaurant and bar with a small number of luxurious bedrooms.
The Devonshire Arms, Middle Handley The Devonshire Arms is a family run, truly local village pub. 5 star AA awarded hotel accommodation and 1 rosette.
The English Wine Project, Eckington Book on a public vineyard tour and enjoy a tour and taste in the historic vineyard on the Renishaw Estate.
The Horse and Jockey, Wessington The Horse and Jockey at Wessington is a contemporary gastro pub and hotel offering a range of food from salads and pizzas to pub classics, using locally sourced ingredients.
The Tickled Trout, Barlow The Tickled Trout prides itself on serving great pub food alongside innovative specials using the highest quality artisan ingredients available.
Totally Cheesecake and Bakes, Clay Cross Totally Cheesecake and Bakes started at the beginning of lockdown in 2020 and has since gone from strength to strength.
Clay Cross Culinary Walk: Embark on a leisurely stroll through Clay Cross, stopping at Host Coffee, Cup and Saucer, Sette Coffee and Stretton Hall Tea Rooms.
Wessington Wonders: Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyards at Wessington, before enjoying a delicious meal at The Horse and Jockey Gastro Pub.
As more businesses join, more and more walking routes will be available for everyone to enjoy!
Explore the Wider Region: Venture by car or public transport to discover hidden gems like The Tickled Trout in Barlow or indulge in pastries from Perfect Peaks Patisserie in Darley Moor.
Showcase Your Business on the Trail
So, how do you get YOUR business on the Trail?
North East Derbyshire District Council invites local food and drink businesses to participate in the Trail. By joining, businesses will benefit from free promotion on the council’s website and social media channels, as well as opportunities to network and collaborate.
If you’re a food and drink business based in NE Derbyshire and are interested in joining the trail, contact: [email protected]
Embark on a culinary adventure and savour the flavours of North East Derbyshire!
Contact North East Derbyshire Food and Drink Trail
For more information, or to get your business listed contact North East Derbyshire Food and Drink Trail who will be delighted to provide more information.