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Blu Bistro named as Chesterfield’s top restaurant

26th October 2017

Chatsworth Road’s Blu Bistro & Coffee House has been named as Chesterfield’s Restaurant of the Year at the town’s 2017 Food and Drink Awards.

Blu has been shortlisted for the prestigious award four years running, however 2017 has seen the family-owned restaurant finally take the top title in the annual competition which is organised by Destination Chesterfield.

Blu was one of 12 bars, restaurants, food producers, cafes and individuals to scoop an accolade across 13 categories in this year’s Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards 2017.

Judges described Blu as a ‘hidden gem’ which far exceeded their expectations. They added: “From the minute we were greeted to the end of the evening the whole experience was a sheer delight. A truly exciting, gastronomic journey. The cooking techniques were outstanding, as were the combinations of flavours.”

One of Chesterfield’s newest bars, Bottle & Thyme, which opened its doors in December last year, celebrated its first year in business with a double award win on the night, scooping the titles of Best Newcomer and Best Customer Service.

Delhi 41, based on Sheffield Road on Whittington Moor, also celebrated multiple success on the night when it retained the International Restaurant of the Year title for a record four consecutive years. Since the category was introduced to the awards line up in 2014, Delhi 41 has won every single year. Matlock-based restaurant Stones, also retained its title of Best Out of Town for the second consecutive year.

Celebrity baker and couture cake maker to royalty and the A List, Mich Turner MBE hosted the awards ceremony, which was held on Wednesday 25 October at Chesterfield College’s Heart Space Building.

More than 250 people attended what has become the biggest night of the year for Chesterfield’s food and drink community. Held in association with The Chesterfield College Group, the awards are designed to also be a hands-on learning experience for the College’s hospitality students who both prepare the two course menu and serve at the sell-out event each year.

Julie Richards, Principal of Chesterfield College said: “Congratulations to everyone who was nominated as a finalist for the Food and Drink Awards this year and well done to all the winners. It is an honour for the college to play such a big part in this celebration of the local food and drink industry. It is a highlight in our calendar, providing a fantastic opportunity to showcase the college’s catering and hospitality department and to develop the skills of the students who take part in the preparation of the food and the hospitality for the evening.”

Organiser of the awards Dominic Stevens, Destination Chesterfield Manager, said: “Once again the Food and Drink Awards were a runaway success with more new names appearing in the winners roll alongside established names. This is a reflection of how the town’s food and drink scene is both growing and evolving, catering for everyone’s tastes, and mirroring the development of Chesterfield as a whole.”

The winners of the 2017 Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards are:

Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council

Blu Bistro & Coffee House

Adam Warwick, Head Chef at Blu Bistro & Coffee House: “We’ve been nominated four years running so to finally win is incredible. Teamwork is the key. Everything we do, all 15 of us, we do together. We work as a team and it’s paid off… finally.”

Café and Tea Room of the Year – sponsored by Custom Solar

The Lilypad Café and Restaurant

Emily Chapman, owner of The Lilypad Café and Restaurant, said; “It’s amazing to win. It feels incredible – especially after winning Best Newcomer of the Year in 2016. Never being boring and keeping ahead is the key to success.”

Gastro Pub of the Year – sponsored by arvato

The Market Pub

Demi McLuskey, Manager of The Market Pub, said: “There are seven chefs at the Market Pub who are led by head chef Tracey. We all work closely together which is important in such a small kitchen. We love what we do and we’re all massive foodies; which all helps!”

Pub/Bar of the Year – sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors

Junction Bar

Michael Walker, Owner of Junction Bar, said: “It’s an amazing achievement ahead of our first birthday in November. Chatsworth Road is on the up and we wanted to introduce a premium bar alongside the real ale offering in the area and it is working very well.”

Chesterfield’s Best Newcomer – sponsored by BHP Chartered Accountants

Bottle & Thyme

Gavin Grainger, joint owner of Bottle & Thyme, said: “It’s a small, family run business; even our parents are involved. Our main focus is on creating a positive, happy environment for people to come and have a good time – that’s why we have focused on customer service in our first year of opening. We hope we’ve brought something different to Chesterfield’s nightlife. We want to appeal to to a range of ages with our cocktails and live music.”

Best Customer Service – sponsored by East Midlands Chamber

Bottle & Thyme

Best Out of Town – sponsored by Shorts Chartered Accountants

Stones Restaurant, Matlock

Kevin Stone, Owner of Stones Restaurant said: “We’re striving to do even better and give our guests the best experience. We’re a family run business that is small, approachable and we have amazing food that keeps people coming through the door.”

Chesterfield Food Producer of the Year – presented by The Chesterfield College Group

Teresa Lambarelli’s

Teresa Lambarelli, owner of Teresa Lambarelli’s said: “It’s fantastic to have a hat trick of wins. Started by my father more than 40 years ago, we were the first pizzeria in Chesterfield. Now we make and supply pasta sauces throughout the UK and have just opened a pasta and prosecco bar on Chatsworth Road. I enjoy what I do and I have loyal customers that return to me time and time again. I have a great team who are helping me succeed and I wouldn’t be achieving such a level of success without them all.”

Young Chef of the Year – sponsored by The Parish Church of St. Mary and All Saints

Hannah Turner

“The cook off was really intense! Although it went much better than I thought it would and I think that’s the best I have ever done with the dish. I love getting to know different recipes and learning different methods. That’s how I decided on my menu for the judges. I knew it would be fun to make and I would get to try out new techniques.”

International Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by MSE Hiller

Delhi 41

Azmular Rahman, Manager of Delhi 41 said: “Every year we look forward to the competition to make sure we’re doing the right thing. The Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards are the benchmark of our success to ensure we’re continuing to do things well.“

Family Friendly – sponsored by Jumble Creative Design

Chesters Restaurant and Takeaway

Chris Ioannides, owner of Chesters Restaurant and Takeaway, said: “We’re a family based restaurant and are very proud to win the award. We concentrate on making families and kids feel welcome and try to make it a place where adults can enjoy a drink and children can enjoy playing.”

Conference and Banqueting – sponsored by Mitchells Chartered Accountants and

Casa Hotel Business Advisers

Adam Yeomans, Casa Conferencing and Banqueting Supervisor, said: “I am delighted to win the award. Most of the success comes from behind the scenes and being attentive to the guests.”

Food Hero – sponsored by Casa Hotel

Paul Maude, Career Pathway Leader Hospitality and Catering at Chesterfield College Chesterfield College.

On winning his award Paul Maude, whose career has spanned nearly 40 years, said: “It’s a great honour to train the next generation of chefs and see them succeed and qualify. I am emotional and honoured to win the award.”

Other supporters of the awards include the Derbyshire Times, Peak FM, Sheffield City Region Growth Hub, City Taxis, Owen Taylor & Sons, ra Information Systems, Franklin and Sons Ltd, Addooco, Steve Faulkner and Reflections.

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Vintage match-day programmes on sale as part of traineeship project

24th October 2017

A range of vintage match-day programmes are going on sale at the Proact Stadium, as old as the 1970s and as recent as last season.

This project has been put together by an aspiring group of trainees working at the Chesterfield FC Community Trust.

The traineeship programme gives outstanding opportunities and experience to 16-18 year-olds not in education, employment or training.

Darren Parkinson, Chesterfield FC Community Trust Education Officer, commented:-

“The traineeship program that we offer is designed to help young people gain relevant skills and work experience.

“The vintage programme shop project has been developed by the trainees with assistance from their tutors, in order to give them experience of setting up and running a small business.”

The vintage programmes will be on sale at every home game starting from the Carlisle match on Saturday 28th October in the Ernie Moss Room at the HUB in the East Stand.

The project provides fans with the opportunity to purchase a priceless piece of Spirerites history; a perfect gift opportunity for a true town fan.

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Annual value of Peak tourism tops £2 billion

23rd October 2017

Tourism’s annual economic value to the Peak District and Derbyshire has broken the £2 billion barrier.

New research reveals that its financial contribution continued on an upward curve in 2016, bringing in 39.9 million visitors. Tourism also now supports almost 28,000 full-time equivalent jobs – an average annual increase of 1.5 per cent since 2006.

The good news was revealed by Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader, Derbyshire County Council, at official tourist board Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire’s Annual Tourism Conference & Exhibition at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton today (Thursday October 19).

From 2006 to 2016, tourism’s economic value to the area increased by more than a third, or by an average of three per cent year on year.

Over the same period, the number of visitors staying in hotels and B&Bs rose by more than 18 per cent, while overall spending by both staying and day visitors rose by 34 per cent.

“This solid, steady progress is great news for the local and regional economy, and for everyone who lives and works in the Peak District and Derbyshire,” said Councillor Lewis.

“It’s vital that both public and private sectors continue to work together to maximise the number of visitors, investment and high quality jobs that tourism can generate.

“We now need to maintain that strong forward momentum, and will be channelling more resources into helping tourism businesses develop, as well as supporting the food and drink and cultural and arts sectors.”

Jo Dilley, Managing Director, Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, added:-

“We’re delighted that the area is performing so well and showing sustained growth over a ten-year period in an increasingly competitive global tourism market.

“This augurs well for the future and our long-term plans to develop both the domestic and overseas strands of our marketing activity.”

Keynote speaker was Ben Foster, Managing Director of Sheffield-based The SEO Works, who delivered a masterclass in digital strategies aimed at maximising businesses’ online performance.

Other speakers included Sarah Fowler, Chief Executive of the Peak District National Park Authority, who outlined the Peak District National Park Management Plan and Esther Pearson, Director of the South West Coast Path Association, who shared the successes and learning experiences of the South West Coastal Path Pilot Project, part of VisitEngland’s Discover England Fund Year 1 bid.

Andrew Keeling, Director, Hotel Solutions – who completed a major study of hotel and visitor accommodation development potential for the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership in 2016 – highlighted its key findings for the Peak District and Derbyshire.

His analysis flagged up scope for action to develop glamping, pub and cyclist-friendly accommodation, as well as a longer-term strategy in Derby and the need for ongoing upgrading, expansion and innovation to improve the area’s appeal to staying visitors.

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Chesterfield gears up for market festival

23rd October 2017

There is fun for all ages in store as Chesterfield gears up for the annual market festival.

The popular series of events, organised by Chesterfield Borough Council, takes place from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 October with a variety of activities held at Chesterfield Market, Chesterfield Market Hall and Chesterfield Museum.

The festival features the return of the ever-popular 1940s market on Thursday 26 October featuring traders in 1940s costumes, exhibits and 1940s entertainment and a Spitfire in New Square.

There will also be the usual Thursday flea market with a variety of stalls and bargains to be had.

There is a free Crack the Code event at Chesterfield Museum on Thursday 26 October allowing visitors to find out more about code breaking in World War II. Visitors also have a last chance to see the Crooked Spire exhibition at the museum celebrating the town’s parish church. The successful exhibition ends on Saturday 28 October.

The Market Beer Festival takes place in the Assembly Rooms of Chesterfield Market Hall on Friday 27 October and Saturday 28 October with more than 35 beers, ciders and country wines on offer – tickets available from Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre.

Friday 27 October also sees a children’s fun day in New Square with arts and crafts, and an art competition. There is also a creative crafts session at Chesterfield Museum – this month’s theme is Halloween.

The traditional market is also open on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 October.

There is the chance to get into the groove with our Music @ the Market event on Saturday 28 October featuring music and dancing.

Sunday 29 October sees the return of Chesterfield young persons’ market featuring traders aged from five to 25 and also the monthly artisan market in association with The Market Co. with some of the very best produce and gift items from local suppliers.

Councillor Steve Brunt, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said:-

“Each year visitors flock to Chesterfield for the market festival and I am sure this year will be no exception.

“We have a wide range of activities for all ages so it will make an ideal day out for all the family.

Chesterfield Market Festival is part of Chesterfield Borough Council’s commitment to make Chesterfield a thriving borough and to improve the quality of life for local people.

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Celebrating and collaborating with archived women’s art

20th October 2017

File Under Female is a collaborative project created by award winning Chesterfield artist Bella Milroy, Artist in Residence at the Women’s Art Library Goldsmiths, University of London and is set to come to Chesterfield Library at the end of October.

The project, supported by the Women’s Art Library, Derbyshire Library Service and Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals and sponsored by Arts Council England, evolved during 2017 into an exhibition, publication and creative exchange event produced from her residency at the Women’s Art Library. It explores and celebrates the inspiring qualities of women artists’ archives made compelling by additional hand written texts and drawings found on top of, next to and along-side archived materials. Milroy’s artwork reveals how discovering such unseen elements brings fresh insight into the careers and lives of those women artists and opens new ways of thinking about her own.

The exhibition at the Kingsway Corridor, Goldsmith’s University of London 12th October – 3rd November 2017, presents Milroy’s original artworks along with publications co-produced with The White Pube and graphic designer Keir Mucklestone-Barnett.

These works explore and respond to the unique archived documentation of the diverse work of women artists from around the world held by the Women’s Art Library. The accompanying publications will also be exhibited in all public libraries in Derbyshire and distributed to be accessible to all libraries across England during national library week 9th – 14th October 2017.

The exhibition comes to Chesterfield Library on the 27 October. A representative from the project says:

“We are really excited by this Chesterfield event, seeing it as an important element of the whole project, and a way of acknowledging important regional creative work. We are interested in its continuation, extending the partnership and the possibilities that can support local creative work that might emerge from this, including the development of a local women’s art archive with a relationship to the Women’s Art Library, Goldsmiths University of London.”

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Vicar Lane welcomes Europe’s biggest shoe retailer

20th October 2017

Deichmann shoes, Europe’s biggest shoe retailer, will step foot in to Vicar Lane Shopping Centre on 1st November, taking over the former Morrisons unit. The new addition to the shopping centre will bring 12 permanent jobs to Chesterfield.

On 4th and 5th November, the store will host a ‘Spin to Win’ event from 12noon – 2pm where customers will be given the opportunity to Spin the Wheel to be in with the chance of winning discounts, free shoes and merchandise! Customers can also expect limited opening offers of 50% off selected women’s lines.

Shaun Brown, the Operations Manager at Vicar Lane says:-

“Deichmann will be a great addition to the tenant mix here at the centre. It’ll bring a new dynamic and offering to what is currently at the centre and I’m sure it’ll be very popular!”

To coincide with the new store opening, a competition is being held on the Vicar Lane Shopping Centre Facebook page where one lucky winner can win a voucher to spend in store. Click here for more details.

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M Markovitz Ltd announced as main sponsor for Ashgate Hospicecare’s Sparkle Night Walk 2018

18th October 2017

Ashgate Hospicecare is thrilled to announce that Markovitz have agreed to continue their sponsorship of their flagship fundraising event, the Sparkle Night Walk.

Chesterfield’s biggest fundraising event, which saw 2,563 local people walk the 10km route across the town, raised an unbelievable £202,500 for patients and their families across North Derbyshire, the High Peak and the Derbyshire Dales in 2017.

David Hopkins, CEO of the Markovitz Group, said:-

“As the main sponsor of this year’s Sparkle Night Walk we were delighted to see so many people turn out in support of such a well-run event. We were even more thrilled to hear that the night had raised well over £200,000 for Ashgate Hospicecare; such a worthy cause providing an essential service for our community. Here at Markovitz we are proud to continue our association as main sponsors with next year’s Sparkle Night Walk and we wish it every success.”

Esther Preston, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Ashgate Hospicecare, said:-

“We are delighted to have M Markovitz Ltd as the main sponsor for our Sparkle Night Walk for a second year running. It is only thanks to the generous support of our sponsors that we are able to put on an event of this scale and raise much needed funds to support the increasing number of people who require hospice care.”

Hundreds of local people gave fantastic feedback on the event. Eileen Lowe, from Matlock in Derbyshire, said:-

“What an amazing night. Walking down the bypass was surreal, the atmosphere was electric. Thanks to all the volunteers & public who cheered us on. Such a worthwhile cause!”

Registration for the M Markovitz Ltd Sparkle Night Walk 2018 is now open. M Markovitz Ltd are hosting a Home Improvement Show on the 20^th and 21^st October between 10am and 5pm at The Palace Hotel in Buxton where people can sign up for the Early Bird price of just £10.

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Global Brand’s Steve Perez buys back the hotel his late father founded

10th October 2017

Chesterfield entrepreneur Steve Perez has bought a hotel and restaurant that was originally set up by his father and where he learnt valuable business lessons working as a waiter and chef, having left the business 40 years ago.

The Red Lion & Peak Edge Hotel was established in the late 60s by Santiago Perez, and for many years it was renowned as one the of region’s finest restaurants, but the family were forced to sell it when he died in 1975. Since then it had several owners and just 6 years ago added the 27-bedroom Peak Edge Hotel and orangery. It is well-known and a popular wedding venue.

Steve went on to use his catering experience to pursue a career in the drinks business. In 1997, he created the alcoholic drink VK and set up Global Brands, and is a previous CBI winner of “UK Entrepreneur of the Year”. The company has evolved from Steve selling his drinks from a van to an international outfit, to now selling their 17 drink brands in 57 countries worldwide.

Now Steve has bought his father’s hotel back in a multi-million-pound deal, his combined businesses rank amongst the region’s largest employers.

The Red Lion & Peak Edge Hotel isn’t Steve’s first venture as a hotelier. In 2011, he built and opened Casa, Chesterfield’s only four-star independent hotel and a regular entry in the Trip Advisor top ten hotels in the UK. Off the back of Casa’s award-winning success, the team has been on the lookout for a new property for some time.

“When I heard the Red Lion was possibly up for sale I knew I had to seize the opportunity.” Steve said, “I have many fond memories there and learnt the foundations of business from my father, which have helped me throughout my career”.

However, Steve says the decision to buy The Red Lion & Peak Edge Hotel wasn’t simply based on sentimental value, he said:

“It is a great personal achievement to buy back the Red Lion, but the decision was made for sound financial and business reasons and it fits perfectly with my ambition to expand my portfolio of quality hotels in Derbyshire.

“There are many synergies with the existing business and it offers lots of opportunities for staff to learn and develop their careers within the group. I’m really proud to support local job creation and career opportunities, while also investing in this great area that has so much to offer tourists and business travellers alike.”

The Red Lion & Peak Edge Hotel has high-quality accommodation and is renowned for having one of the most successful food offerings in the area. Steve has a passion for local produce and plans to supply food to the hotel from his own farm – something he has seen great success with at Casa.

Barclays and BRM Solicitors supported Steve with the purchase of the Red Lion & Peak Edge Hotel.

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Blooming glorious Chesterfield

4th October 2017

Chesterfield gardeners are celebrating their blooming wonderful results as the Chesterfield in Bloom awards are held.

The annual awards, hosted by Chesterfield Borough Council at Ringwood Hall Hotel, which is the competition’s main sponsor, recognise the best gardens and the most green-fingered residents, schoolchildren and business owners in the borough.

Taking the top prize for the best overall garden were Barry and Maureen Lomas. The judges praised their front and back garden massed with hanging baskets, containers of all shapes and sizes and bedding plantings, all maintained to the highest standard.

Other category winners at the awards were:

Best container garden or hanging basket: Stephen and Margaret Wright
Best small allotment plot: Mick Charlesworth
Best large allotment plot: Colin Bloom
Best small allotment site: Rufford Close Allotment Association
Best large allotment site: Hunloke Avenue Allotment Association
Best pub or restaurant The Britannia Inn
Most improved gardens: The Green Care Home – Alicia Armstrong and Frank Walsh – Inkersall Allotments
Best back garden (less than 80m²): Barry and Maureen Lomas
Best back garden (larger than 80m²): Christine and Julia Stubbs
Best front garden: Jane Land

The schools competition saw the following winners:

Painting competition (reception to year 2): Isla Burns – Henry Bradley Infant School
Painting competition (year 3 to year 6): May Husband – Brockwell Junior School

The following schools also received awards in the competition: Ashgate Croft School Brimington Junior School, Calow CofE Primary School, Duckmanton Primary School, Hasland Infant School, Speedwell Infant School and Spire Infant School.

Councillor Chris Ludlow, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “Every year the standard of entries into the Chesterfield in Bloom competition gets higher and higher making the judges’ decisions more and more difficult.

“Congratulations to all of the winners and to everyone who took the time to enter. Their efforts to help keep Chesterfield vibrant and green are very much appreciated.”

This comes as Chesterfield has received a prestigious gold award in the East Midlands in Bloom awards for the second year running.

Judges from the East Midlands in Bloom committee visited the borough in the summer to assess the borough’s entry in the competition.

The judges were impressed with the levels of community involvement – particularly the members of the Chesterfield in Bloom committee as well as the flower displays in the town centre and the enthusiasm of the children from Spire Infant School.

They gave a special award for the sensitive management and conservation of Holmebrook Valley Park and a gold award to Ringwood Hall Hotel for the best hotel/pub garden in the East Midlands.

Councillor Ludlow added: “It’s wonderful news that we have received a gold award in the East Midlands in Bloom competition for the second year running.

“This is thanks to the efforts of all our staff and volunteers who keep Chesterfield looking its best year round.”

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Santa run returns to Chesterfield on Christmas Eve

3rd October 2017

Over a thousand Santas will be spotted in Chesterfield’s Queen’s Park on Christmas Eve.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Santa Fun Run in the town, a similar event will be staged this year to raise funds for a trio of charitable organisations.

The aim of the CBD Training Ltd Chesterfield Santa Fun Run & Walk is to raise over £10,000, which will be split equally between Ashgate Hospicecare, Weston Park Cancer Charity and retreat@Royal for the Mayor’s Appeal.

Organiser John Cannon, who is an avid runner and member of North Derbyshire Running Club, said: “We raised over £4,000 last year and the target is to more than double that and raise a five-figure sum. As well as raising valuable funds, we want to make it a fun day for all the family.”

Speaking at the launch, which was held at Chesterfield’s Proact Stadium, John added: “We have worked closely with the Chesterfield FC Community Trust and they are helping to raise awareness of the event. For the game against Barnet on Saturday, December 9, we want to fill the North Stand with people who have entered the event dressed in Santa suits!”

There will be a 5k family fun run or walk, which is sponsored by CBD Training Ltd, together with a 1500m kids fun run or walk sponsored by Unit 1 Fitness and Martial Arts. There is no age restriction and participants over 100 years old are guaranteed free entry!

The 5k event will be started by the Mayor of Chesterfield at 9.30am from the cricket pavilion, with the 1500m event starting at 10.30am.

Entry fees, which include a Santa suit to keep, together with a goodie bag and a medal, are as follows:

£12 for adults (fun run or 1500m)

£7 for children aged 11 to 15 years (fun run or 1500m)

£5 for children from 0 up to the age of 10 years (1500m)

Entries can be made online from Monday, October 9, via: www.northderbyshirerc.jimdo.com.

Spectators on the day will listen to Christmas carols played by The Ashover Band and there will be mulled wine on offer and festive stalls to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

In addition to the main sponsors, CBD Training LTD and Unit 1 Fitness and Martial Arts, the following organisations are also kindly supporting the event: Chesterfield Borough Council, Queen’s Park Leisure Centre, Chesterfield FC Community Trust, North Derbyshire Running Club, The Unique Network, Elastic FM, Fredericks Ice Cream, The MOT Centre, Siddalls Roofing, Mercol Engineering and Banner Jones Solicitors.

Further information about the event is available via www.northderbyshirerc.jimdo.com. On Facebook, search for ‘Santa Fun Run – Chesterfield’ for the latest updates.

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Italian Pasta and Prosecco bar opens on Chatsworth Road

27th September 2017

Chesterfield Food Producer of the Year 2013 and 2016, Teresa Lambarelli, opens the doors to a new Pasta and Prosecco Bar on Chatsworth Road.

The contemporary Italian Pasta and Prosecco Bar, which is now situated in newly refurbished Lambarelli’s restaurant above the Italian Caffe, will be open on Saturday evenings from 6pm until late and from Wednesday – Saturday from 10am – 3pm.

The bar is set to serve a range of traditional Italian cuisine from pasta dishes to antipasto platters, Buffalo burgers, Italian afternoon teas, Italain ice-cream and much more. There will also be a fully licenced bar and a programme of special Pasta and Prosecco evenings planned accompanied by live music.

At the bar, guests will also have the opportunity to pick up pasta sauces and produce from the two time winner of the Chesterfield Food Producer of the Year award.

Teresa Lambarelli is proud to have been producing her own Italian pasta sauces in Chesterfield since 2005, alongside her exciting range of salad dressings, olive pastes and Italian biscotti.

Teresa says:

“My customers are all so friendly and loyal, I absolutely love my job and now I love cooking for my customers in our restaurant – its like cooking for my friends. I have a fantastic work team now I couldn’t do any of this without them, I appreciate all they do for me.

“We invite the people of Chesterfield to come and enjoy my pasta dishes in a wonderful, friendly, contemporay Italian atmosphere. Here all my products are also for sale to take home with you.”

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