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.

  • Dec- 2018 -
    5 December
    BeveragesThe Samling launches £400 per glass cocktail

    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 April
    PeopleMasterchef

    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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