The best restaurants, chefs and produce from the county have been celebrated at the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2018/19.
The Derngate auditorium at Royal & Derngate was transformed into a glittering awards venue for the night.
The Palmichael at Burton...
THERE’S a signature dish enjoyed at Casa Penda known as ‘Picky Bits’. This can come in premium and economy versions.
The economy version is basically leftovers, some heated up rice, maybe a handful of olives, half a can of beans,...
Thomasina Miers has been looking forward to meeting the food and drink business folk of Northamptonshire as the special guest at the Carlsberg Food and Drink Awards.
The former Masterchef winner and the co-creator of the Wahaca Mexican food chain...
A Northamptonshire brewery is enjoying its best year yet thanks to collaring two new awards and a grant which will prompt a 40% increase in production, writes Anna Murby.
Gun Dog Ales, based at Woodford Halse near Daventry, saw its...
The team behind the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards is thrilled to announce that chef, writer, restaurateur and Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers is the special guest at this year’s Awards Dinner taking place at Northampton’s Royal &...
When news broke that the creators of Magee Street Bakery were moving on to pastures new a few hearts broke too.
The tiny Northampton bakery/cafe had earned a great reputation for its crusty sourdough loaves, lavish sandwiches and a good...
A new taproom bar has opened in Northampton town centre opposite The Guildhall, promising to put the beer first in a clean and fresh environment.
Maule Collective from the Maule Brewing Company boasts a bright, uncluttered open feel with a...
Review: The Church, 67-83 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1PD. Tel: 01604 603800
Penda remembers when the church on the island at the bottom of Bridge Street was pretty much abandoned.
It seemed desperately disappointing that this ancient building was neglected and...
Bespoke menus and first class cooking skills for one off dining events? It's such a simple and brilliant idea someone should have thought of it already.
Enter Burnt Lemon Catering to Northamptonshire's food scene. They launched this week and teamed...
By Penda
A perfect sunny afternoon with a visit to a country pub is the stuff of a tourism marketing executive’s dream.
Thankfully in Northamptonshire we get to do it for real, with dozens of good rural pubs.
Part of the fun...
After heart surgery, the writer celebrates a meal at The King’s Head in Spratton, newly awarded Gastro Pub Gold. Praising its high-quality, varied food, including a Scotch egg, smashburger, fish and chips, Beef Wellington and elegant desserts, they highlight the relaxed service and special-occasion atmosphere. They consider it excellent value and plan to return.
