A pioneering farm shop near Kendal, Low Sizergh Barn, has been named Large Independent Retailer of the Year at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards in London earlier this month. It […]
Category: Food
Levens Kitchen Executive Chef Heads to Westmorland County Show
An executive chef, who has worked in some of the most famous kitchens in London and now leads the catering team and vision at a Lake District visitor attraction, will […]
Northwest Bakery shortlisted in four national award categories
The shortlisted finalists for this year’s Baking Industry Awards 2024, (BIAs), the baking industry Oscars were announced every day last week, and Northwest-based artisan bakery Lovingly Artisan, based at Plumgarth’s, […]
Double award hope for Cumbrian artisan spirits producer
A Cumbrian small batch artisan spirits producer has had two products reach the finals of a prestigious national food awards competition. Ulverston-based Shed One Distillery’s Martini Gin and Yiayia Gin […]
Grasmere Distillery launches visitor tours
One of the UK’s most exciting new distilleries has launched bookable tours giving visitors a unique insight into its inner workings. Housed alongside the home of Grasmere Brewery in the […]
Chef Academy recruitment underway in Cumbria
Budding Cumbrian gastronomes are offered the chance to take their first steps on a culinary career with The Inn Collection Group this summer, as three of the company’s Lake District […]
Kendal Farmers Market launches a Food School to celebrate freshness and community
Kendal Farmers Market is proud to announce the launch of their Food School, a vibrant monthly initiative that brings together producers, food enthusiasts, and curious visitors on the second Friday […]
Grasmere Gingerbread® launches series of ‘talk and taste’ experiences to celebrate 170th anniversary
A series of ‘talk and taste’ experiences outside The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop throughout July will celebrate the 170th anniversary of the historic Lake District attraction. Visitors will learn: “We are […]
L’Enclume, Rogan & Co & Aulis are recognised in national and international dining lists.
Simon Rogan’s flagship Lake District restaurant L’Enclume, its sibling Rogan & Co, and chef’s table Aulis in London have all recently garnered national and international recognition from two prestigious restaurant […]
Authentic Sicilian cuisine comes to Cumbria
Brampton’s newest restaurant is bringing authentic Italian cuisine and a shaft of Sicilian sunshine to north-east Cumbria. Chef patron Marco Bouguila has opened Mondello Bistro and Deli bar in Front […]
It’s awful to see people down to their last £3
The cost-of-living crisis is still hitting Carlisle residents hard with many struggling to afford food, according to a Carlisle community centre manager. Sharina Simpson, manager of the Greystone Community Centre, […]
Local Cumbrian sandwich business named “Best Locally-Sourced Packaged Sandwich Company 2024″
Lakes Sandwiches, based in Kendal has once again proven its dedication to the community by being recognised as the Best Locally-Sourced Packaged Sandwich Company 2024 in the upcoming Business Elite Awards with SME News. This […]
Grasmere Gingerbread® ‘highly commended’
Grasmere Gingerbread® was ‘highly commended’ in a dedicated Food & Drink category at a glittering business awards ceremony inside the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Judges for Made in the North […]
Cartmel May Bank Holiday Races
A highlight of the Cumbrian calendar gets underway this month as Cartmel Racecourse launches the season with its May Spring bank holiday races. Every year families, visitors and race aficionados […]
Lake District restaurant sees its manager ranked as one of the UK drink industry’s top professionals.
Heft’s General Manager, Dan Bennett has been recognised in the third edition of the Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine 30 Under 30 list. Dan was invited to attend the London […]
Lovingly Artisan Bakery celebrates success at The North West Family Business Awards
The North West Family Business Awards 2024 ceremony was a night to remember as the regional champions were crowned in front of a packed audience. This highly anticipated event celebrated […]
Grasmere Distillery Founders Club launches
Grasmere Distillery is inviting prospective Founders Club members to secure a once in a lifetime opportunity of owning their very own cask of the grain to glass distillery’s inaugural single […]
New look for PizzaExpress, Kendal
Your local pizzeria is back open and your marble table awaits – PizzaExpress Kendal – Wainwright’s Yard has had a refresh and they can’t wait to share it with you. […]