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Welcome to the Great Food Club Handbook 2018! In this edition, for the first time, we’ve decided to list every pub, restaurant, shop and producer we recommend online (as of mid-November 2017). That’s over 500 food and drink independents, all of which have been chosen on merit (no one can buy their way into our recommended list). To give the

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DERBYSHIREAmberValley ............................................... Amber Valley Wines ................................................................Bakewell ........................................................ Hartingtons ...............................................................................Seep50Barlow ............................................................ Tickled Trout .............................................................................Baslow ............................................................ Fischer’s at Baslow Hall .........................................................Baslow ............................................................ Rowley’s .....................................................................................Beeley ............................................................ Old Smithy .................................................................................Belper ............................................................. Nourish at No 44 Seep64Bradwell ........................................................ Samuel Fox ................................................................................Seep76Chellaston .................................................... Angel’s Sinfully Delicious Cookie Company ....................Seep24Chesterfield ................................................. Calabria ......................................................................................Chesterfield ................................................. Chesterfield Arms ...................................................................Derby .............................................................. Brunswick Inn ...........................................................................Derby .............................................................. Doughnotts ...............................................................................Derby .............................................................. Masa ............................................................................................Seep31Derby .............................................................. Oliver’s ........................................................................................Derby .............................................................. Seven ...........................................................................................Duffield .......................................................... Croots Farm Shop ....................................................................Seep37Hartington ................................................... Old Cheese Shop ......................................................................Seep66Hathersage .................................................. David Mellor Design Museum Café ....................................Holbrook ........................................................ Barry Colenso Master Chocolatier ....................................Seep26KingsNewton .............................................. Tori and Ben’s Farm Shop .....................................................LittleEaton .................................................. Brown & Green at Derby Garden Centre ..........................Seep31LittleLongstone ........................................ Packhorse Inn ...........................................................................Seep68Markeaton .................................................... Cocoa Tabby ..............................................................................Matlock .......................................................... Stones .........................................................................................MatlockBath ............................................... F’coffee .......................................................................................Melbourne ..................................................... Amalfi White ..............................................................................Milford ............................................................ Angelo’s at The New Inn ........................................................Pilsley ............................................................. Chatsworth Farm Shop ..........................................................Seep34Radbourne .................................................... Hackwood Farm Shop ............................................................Repton............................................................ Bull’s Head .................................................................................Shottle ........................................................... Bull Shed & Shottle Farm Brewery .....................................Spondon ........................................................ Bluebell Dairy ...........................................................................Turnditch ...................................................... Lindsay’s Still Room ...............................................................Youlgrave ...................................................... Peak Feast .................................................................................

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CONTACT: 01476 870350WEB: thegeeseandfountain.co.uk

CONTACT: 0115 966 5666 WEB: gonalstonfarmshop.co.uk

s a child, did you dream of being locked in a sweet shop with instructions to enjoy yourself?

The thought of being given free rein in Gonalston Farm Shop is the grown-up equivalent. Few farm outlets are as vibrant or offer the sheer breadth of high-quality produce.

Shelves are crammed with locally sourced delights and award-winning products. There’s also a fantastic fishmongery, butchery, drinks section, fruit and veg galore and an award-winning cheese and deli counter.

A huge effort is made by the team to stock the best. In a feature looking at Britain’s 50 Best Farm Shops, The Independent wrote of Gonalston: “The range on offer here is quite phenomenal… They really do have everything you could need, and a fair amount of what you don’t but would probably enjoy.”

Gonalston Farm ShopSouthwell Rd, Gonalston, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7DR

he Geese & Fountain is a traditional village inn with a rustic feel located at Croxton Kerrial on

the A607 Melton Mowbray to Grantham road. It’s the sort of welcoming, relaxing place where you’ll want to settle in for a few drinks, and if you’re a beer lover you’re in luck because the selection is outstanding. From craft beers and lagers to locally brewed cask ales, there’s something here for everyone. Everything on draught is produced locally and the wine list is 100% organic.

The food is hearty and mainly locally sourced. On our visit we enjoyed bangers and mash on a bed of cabbage, plus a chicken and pesto sandwich. Other temptations include scotch eggs, ploughman’s and homemade pies. All ingredients are fresh, well prepared and good quality. We were driving so had coffee, which was also very pleasant.

The Geese & Fountain 1 School Lane, Croxton Kerrial, Leicestershire, NG32 1QR

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BOOK ON: 01572 770065 WEB: grainstorebrewery.com

n the heart of Northampton’s Boot and Shoe Quarter sits this bakery and café. The Good Loaf

Bakery’s tag line is “Good Bread Doing Good”, which really encapsulates what this bakery is all about.

In addition to baking amazing bread, The Good Loaf give back to the local community. They provide placements for women who need a helping hand to break out of a cycle of poverty, unemployment and offending. At the end of placements, the women have gained many valuable skills to help them find employment.

he Grainstore is a brewery tap and brewery housed in a converted railway grain warehouse next to

Oakham train station. Recognised as one of Britain’s best brew pubs, the Grainstore Tap has won The Good Pub Guide’s ‘Own Brew Pub of the Year’ award no less than four times in 2003, 2011, 2014 and 2016. This is a real working brewery with brewery tap on the bottom floor, focused on producing and serving top quality ale.

The Grainstore’s food is not to be sniffed at either – the sort of fare you’d expect in

The Good LoafFirst Floor, 1 Overstone Road, Northampton, NN1 3JL

The Good Loaf team comprises paid staff members, volunteers and also the women on work placements. They all work together to create amazing breads.

a brewery tap: warming broths, ploughman’s, burgers, grills and more.

The Grainstore also offers a mobile bar service for events such as weddings.

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CONTACT: 01427 628270 WEB: redhillfarm.com

edhill Farm Free Range Pork was named Best Producer in the Great Food Awards 2017/18. Run by

Lincolnshire farmers Jane and Terry Tomlinson, it produces its own free-range pork, plus prime grass-fed British Blue beef and Zwartble-cross lamb. Redhill Farm also runs two shops – one on the farm near Gainsborough and another on Lincoln’s Bailgate.

Our awards judges said: “Redhill Farm takes its animals from birth to table. The animals lead fabulously natural lives amongst trees and pastures. This producer takes huge care to reduce stress in its animals’ lives, including at the point of slaughter. It does all its own butchery, plus smoking, pie-making, bacon curing and more at its well-specced, modern production unit on the farm. As a result, Redhill Farm Free Range pork is, in our opinion, the best quality pork you will find

anywhere. Moreover, rather than chasing commercial success at the expense of animal welfare, this producer has kept its integrity. It has shown commitment to ‘local’ over many years, selling mainly to Lincolnshire farmers’ markets. Its new butcher’s shop on Bailgate in Lincoln is a fantastic addition to the city.”

Although Redhill Farm has received prestigious national awards and recognition for its produce, and supply several high-profile chefs and restaurants around the UK, it remains selective about the businesses it works with and continues to choose to sell most of what they produce in person at local farmers’ markets and in their own shops. This ensures the farm remains an ethical small business that values its local customers and concentrates on quality.

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CONTACT: 01263 805009WEB: crush-foods.com

CONTACT: 07928 711969WEB: culinaris.co.uk

ulinaris (Latin for “kitchen”) is another fabulous independent business on Cambridge’s foodie

honeypot, Mill Road. This well-stocked deli began life in 2015 and is a fine addition to the ever-expanding line-up of indies on this long stretch of road just a short walk from the city centre.

Inside is an Aladdin’s cave offering more than 1,500 top-quality products. You’ll find a fine range of cheeses (it is especially strong on European varieties) and cured meats, plus organic local milk, superior chocolate and more. Also available are breads, condiments, rare spices, oils, cakes and delicious freshly prepared sandwiches, such as serrano ham, goat’s cheese, pesto, salad and sun-dried tomatoes.

The staff are super-friendly too, as well as being knowledgable and enthusiastic. They will be more than happy to guide you around the enormous selection.

We defy anyone to leave this gem empty handed!

Culinaris88 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BD

rush Foods from north Norfolk produces premium rapeseed oil and much more besides, including

salad dressings, sauces, egg-free mayonnaise and gluten-free granola.

Operating since 2010, it uses only Norfolk-grown rapeseed oil. Crush Foods’ rapeseed oil is cold-pressed on-site and triple-filtered. Rapeseed oil contains half the saturated fat of extra-virgin olive oil and is high in Omegas 3, 6 and 9.

As well as the original rapeseed oil, Crush now offers a range of infused oils. The dressings and sauces include a tangy honey and mustard sauce, a zingy lemon dressing, and a honey and balsamic dipping oil. There’s egg-free (vegan friendly) mayo, too: garlic and chipotle.

The Crush team have also developed a fantastic selection of gluten-free granola.

Crush Foods products are available in many farm shops, delis and other independent retailers across East Anglia and selected sellers in London and Kent.

Crush FoodsThe Crushing Shed, Park Farm, Salle, Norfolk, NR10 4SG

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LEICESTERSHIREAnstey .................................................................Sapori .................................................................................................Aylestone ...........................................................Black Horse .......................................................................................See p29Belton ...................................................................Queen’s Head ...................................................................................See p73Blaby .....................................................................Baker’s Arms ....................................................................................See p25Branston .............................................................Manor Farm Cookery School .......................................................See p59Branston .............................................................Wheel Inn ...........................................................................................See p83Breedon-on-the-Hill ......................................Three Horseshoes ..........................................................................See p82Bruntingthorpe ................................................Joiner’s Arms ...................................................................................Cold Overton .....................................................Northfield Farm Shop ....................................................................See p63Cold Overton .....................................................Sloeberry Spirits .............................................................................See p78Croxton Kerrial.................................................Geese & Fountain ............................................................................See p44Eastwell ...............................................................Belvoir Ridge Creamery ...............................................................Eastwell ..............................................................Nelo’s Coffee Indulgence .............................................................Glenfield ..............................................................Everards .............................................................................................See p39Glooston ..............................................................Old Barn Inn ......................................................................................Groby ....................................................................Stamford Arms ................................................................................See p79Hallaton ...............................................................Bewicke Arms See p28Hallaton ...............................................................Bottle Kicking Cider Co. ................................................................Hinckley ..............................................................Queens Park Preserves. ...............................................................Keyham................................................................Stone’s Dairy ....................................................................................Kibworth Beauchamp ....................................The Lighthouse................................................................................Kibworth Harcourt .........................................Boboli ..................................................................................................Launde .................................................................Launde Farm Foods ........................................................................ Leicester .............................................................45 St Martins Vintners & Bar ......................................................See p22Leicester .............................................................45 West Bottle Shop & Bar ...........................................................See p22Leicester .............................................................Archer & Son Butchers ..................................................................Leicester .............................................................Christopher James Deli See p70Leicester .............................................................Cocoa Amore ....................................................................................See p35Leicester .............................................................Crafty Burger ...................................................................................See p36Leicester .............................................................Cured at The Cookie .......................................................................Leicester .............................................................Deli Flavour .......................................................................................Leicester .............................................................The Distiller’s Kitchen ...................................................................See p23Leicester .............................................................Gelato Village ...................................................................................Leicester .............................................................Grounded Kitchen ..........................................................................Leicester .............................................................King Richard III .................................................................................See p54Leicester .............................................................Knight & Garter................................................................................See p55Leicester .............................................................Lansdowne........................................................................................Leicester .............................................................Onggi ..................................................................................................Leicester .............................................................Oscar & Rosie’s ................................................................................See p67Leicester .............................................................Peter Pizzeria ...................................................................................See p71Leicester .............................................................St Martin’s Coffee ...........................................................................See p36Leicester .............................................................Paddy’s Marten Inn ........................................................................Leicester .............................................................Rutland & Derby ..............................................................................See p74Leicester .............................................................Thyme .................................................................................................See p83Leicester .............................................................Walker & Son Pie Shop & Deli ......................................................See p87Leicester .............................................................White Peacock .................................................................................See p57Long Whatton ...................................................Manor Organic Farm ......................................................................Long Whatton ...................................................Royal Oak ...........................................................................................See p74Loughborough ..................................................Charnwood Brewery ......................................................................See p33Loughborough ..................................................Chocolate Alchemy ........................................................................

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STAFFORDSHIRELichfield...............................................................Pom’s Kitchen ..................................................................................See p114

WARWICKSHIREAlcester ...............................................................Hillers Farm Shop ............................................................................See p111Alcester ...............................................................Hogan’s Cider ...................................................................................Caldecote ............................................................Rossa Ice Cream ..............................................................................Coventry .............................................................Berkswell Traditional Farmstead Meats ..................................Great Alne ..........................................................Purity Brewing Co ...........................................................................Leamington Spa ...............................................Coffee Architects ............................................................................ Leamington Spa ...............................................Meatcure ........................................................................................... Leamington Spa ...............................................Restaurant 23 ..................................................................................Rugby ...................................................................On The Rocks at Quigleys .............................................................Rugby ...................................................................Revelicious ........................................................................................See p114Ryton-on-Dunsmore .....................................Garden Organic & Ryton Gardens .............................................Ryton-on-Dunsmore .....................................The Stock Pot Café .........................................................................See p115Stratford-upon-Avon ....................................RSC Rooftop Restaurant ..............................................................Stratford-upon-Avon ....................................Talton Mill Farm Shop ....................................................................Warwick ...............................................................Rose & Crown ...................................................................................Warwick ...............................................................The Wild Boar ...................................................................................

WORCESTERSHIRE Broadway ............................................................The Inn at Childswickham ............................................................See p112Evesham..............................................................Royal Oak See p117Malvern ................................................................L’Amuse-Bouche at The Cotford Hotel ....................................Malvern ................................................................Terrace on the Hill...........................................................................See p116Pershore..............................................................Belle House Restaurant ................................................................Pinvin ...................................................................BeerBods ...........................................................................................Upton-upon-Severn .......................................Pundits Fusion .................................................................................Welland ................................................................The Inn at Welland ..........................................................................Whitbourne ........................................................Green Cow Kitchen .........................................................................Worcester ...........................................................Ostlers at Number 1 ........................................................................See p113

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Darlington ..........................................................Burtree Puddings ...........................................................................See p118

YORKSHIREBeckwithshaw ..................................................Bettys at RHS Harlow Carr Gardens .........................................Beverley ..............................................................Bread Shed........................................................................................Beverley ..............................................................Tc Patisserie .....................................................................................See p121Birkin ....................................................................Birkin Tea Room ..............................................................................Bolton Percy .....................................................D’Oyly’s Tearoom ............................................................................Brayton ...............................................................Brayton Farm Shop ........................................................................Castleford ...........................................................Queen’s Mill Tea Rooms ................................................................See p120Cattal ...................................................................Victoria at Cattal .............................................................................

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CONTACT: 01904 634849 WEB: skoshyork.co.uk

nless you’ve visited before, or hail from Yorkshire, you may never have heard of Beverley. However,

this tranquil Yorkshire Wolds market town is worth visiting. And the presence of Tc Patisserie makes it even more so.

Tc Patisserie is run by Thierry Condette, who trained as a patisserie chef in one of the classic French cooking academies.

At midnight, Thierry begins work. He makes himself a coffee and for the next eight hours, he produces 100-200 fresh croissants, filled with anything from smoked salmon and asparagus, to bacon

obbled Micklegate is one of York’s loveliest streets. And now it’s home to Skosh, which was opened

in spring 2016 by York native Neil Bentinck. Everything from the cool grey walls to the bright yellow metro tiles and industrial lighting to the hand-thrown plates bearing the Skosh logo asserts progressive, modern dining. The menu consists of snacks and small plates to suit all tastes, such as seaweed crackers with avocado and sesame, and SFC (Skosh Fried Chicken) with smoked garlic, lemon thyme emulsion and fermented vegetable

Tc Patisserie10½ Lairgate, Beverley, Yorkshire, HU17 8EE

and cheese, and including cherry tomato, pesto, mushroom, feta and basil leaves along the way. His equally outstanding cakes are much in demand, too.

‘slaw. This is playful, contemporary cooking, blending British flavours with myriad global influences. Neil and team barely put a foot wrong.

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CONTACT: 01432 820455WEB: chasedistillery.co.uk

CONTACT: 01531 635266WEB: feathers-ledbury.co.uk

he Feathers offers great food and accommodation. A resting place for travellers since 1564, it is an

ideal base from which to explore.The food is delicious and beautifully

prepared by head chef Suzie Isaacs and her team, and the menus reflect the wealth of fresh produce available in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Customers can choose where to eat – either Fuggles Brasserie or Quills Restaurant.

The varied and seasonal menus ensure there is something delicious for everyone to enjoy and where possible the produce is sourced from local suppliers such as award-winning family butcher DT Waller & Sons and fruit and vegetable supplier Pershore Produce.

The staff are friendly and they can all be justifiably proud of the AA rosettes that the restaurant has been consistently awarded for the last 10 years.

The Feathers Hotel25 High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DS

hase Distillery is a family-owned, single-estate distillery that has been creating fine spirits since

2008 from produce grown on the farm.Owner William Chase is a proud

Herefordian and an enthusiastic advocate of the provenance of Chase Vodka and Chase Gin, believing that the rich, red Hereford soil and their single-estate mentality have led to their spirits being named ‘The World’s Best’.

Chase Vodka is made using a six-step production process on the farm. You can visit the farm, take a tour to learn more about the production process, and visit the Chase Distillery Farm Shop, where you can get expert advice, enjoy fascinating features and learn more about their sustainable approach to farming.

Chase Distillery & Farm ShopChase Farm, Rosemaund Drive, Preston Wynne, Herefordshire, HR1 3PG

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Cleckheaton .......................................................Aldo’s Pizza .......................................................................................

Cragg Vale ..........................................................Little Valley Brewery .....................................................................

East Cowick .......................................................Peppered Pig ....................................................................................

Elland ....................................................................Lottie Shaw’s ....................................................................................

Foston on the Wolds .......................................Side Oven Bakery ............................................................................See p120

Harome ................................................................Star at Harome ................................................................................

Harrogate ...........................................................Farm Bistro........................................................................................

Harrogate ...........................................................Nutrition Joes ..................................................................................

Haxby ...................................................................Haxby Bakehouse ...........................................................................See p119

Haxby ...................................................................Millers Fish & Chips .........................................................................See p119

Hillam ...................................................................Bert’s Barrow Farm Shop .............................................................

Knaresborough ................................................Nidd Wick Farm ................................................................................

Ledsham..............................................................Chequers Inn ....................................................................................

Malton ..................................................................YO Bakehouse ..................................................................................

Nun Monkton .....................................................Alice Hawthorn Inn .........................................................................

Oldstead ..............................................................Black Swan ........................................................................................

Oulton ..................................................................Zoya ....................................................................................................

Pontefract ..........................................................Farmer Copleys ...............................................................................See p118

Potto .....................................................................Tomahawk Steakhouse .................................................................

Scawton ..............................................................Hare Inn at Scawton .......................................................................

Selby .....................................................................Little Coffee House ........................................................................

Shelley .................................................................Yorkshire Fine Cheese ..................................................................

Skipton ................................................................Temperance Spirit Company ......................................................

South Milford ....................................................Queen O’ T’ Owd Thatch ...............................................................

Sowerby Bridge ................................................Yorkshire Dama Cheese

Thirsk ...................................................................Born & Bred Artisan Recipe Boxes ...........................................

Thixendale ..........................................................Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil.................................................................

York .......................................................................Bedern Hall Monthly Lunch Club ...............................................

York .......................................................................Bistro Guy ..........................................................................................

York .......................................................................Field & Fawcett .................................................................................

York .......................................................................Mr P’s Curious Tavern....................................................................

York .......................................................................Skosh ..................................................................................................See p121

York .......................................................................Source ................................................................................................

York .......................................................................Teajuanas ..........................................................................................

York .......................................................................True Story .........................................................................................

SOUTHEAST SUSSEX

Brighton ..............................................................Bus Stop .............................................................................................

Brighton ..............................................................Mum’s Back .......................................................................................See p122

HAMPSHIREBrockenhurst ....................................................Rosie Lea Kitchen ...........................................................................See p123

Lymington ..........................................................Greedo ................................................................................................See p122

Lymington ..........................................................Solent Cellar .....................................................................................See p124

Southampton ....................................................Lakaz Maman ...................................................................................See p124

Sway .....................................................................Sway Butchers .................................................................................

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