Lake District
Regional coverage of foodservice and hospitality activity across the Lake District, with updates from Keswick, Windermere, Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere, and Grasmere. This section highlights seasonal trading patterns, tourism-driven demand, local produce sourcing, and F&B innovation within hotels, pubs, restaurants, and cafés operating in a high-footfall national park setting. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into navigating guest expectations, logistics, and sustainability in one of the UK’s most scenic destinations.
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Jan- 2019 -28 JanuaryRestaurants
Executive chef Robby Jenks to leave The Vineyard
After over three years in the position, chef Robby Jenks will leave The Vineyard at the Vineyard Hotel in Berkshire in late April to take up a new challenge in the Lake District. His partner, restaurant manager, Rebecca Galland who has been at the Vineyard since 2012 will join him…
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Dec- 2018 -5 DecemberBeverages
The Samling launches £400 per glass cocktail
The Samling Hotel in the Lake District has released a new cocktail which will cost £400 per glass. House cocktail 22.5, is served in a champagne flute crafted by Cumbria Crystal (whose glass creations have been featured in James Bond films) and is made with Christian Faure Grand Armagnac, Sir…
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Apr- 2018 -23 AprilPeople
Former Masterchef contestant dies after collapsing at London marathon
Professional chef Matt Campbell has died at the age of 29 after he collapsed during the London Marathon on 23 April. Campbell, who was from the Lake District and competed in Masterchef: The Professionals in 2017, collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark. He received immediate medical attention from race doctors…
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