Description:  The Old Smithy Licensed Cafe and Shop is situated in the unspoilt village of Beeley on the famous Chatsworth Estate, the Heart of the Peak District National Park.
Neil and Sue Chatterton offer exceptional quality food, always with a welcoming smile and genuine Derbyshire warmth.
The ethos of their business is heavily based on food traceability, consistency and of course excellent standards of cuisine. There is very little they do not produce themselves: breads, scones, soups, pâtés, and a huge range of pies, quiches cakes and puddings. Many available to purchase from the shop
The Old Smithy CAFE
Whether you are walking, cycling, exploring, or just discovering this amazing part of the Peak District country with family or friends, make that little extra effort to seek them out, you won’t be disappointed.
From 10 am till 12 noon......
• They serve fair-trade coffee and teas
• Indulgent cakes
• Breakfasts as big or small as you like
• Warm crumpets and jam,
From 12 noon till 3 pm....
They switch to their lunchtime menu offering......
• Cold, hot or posh sandwiches
• Soup or pate.
• Their very popular specials board.
• Favourites might be; Salmon fishcakes salad and lemon mayonnaise, Steak in Guinness pie, Gammon steak with free-range eggs, Scarborough Cod in beer batter are all popular regulars.
• Homemade puddings may include
• Traditional Treacle Tart
• Bakewell Tart
• Apple and Damson Crumble
• Their signature dish....Lemon Meringue Pie.
Finally, from 3 pm till 4 pm....
Treat yourself to afternoon tea with...
• Homemade scones, jam and clotted cream of one of their delicious homemade cakes.
They are fully licensed and offer a good selection of house wines and local beers.
The Old Smithy BISTRO
On Saturday evening the cafe transforms into a warm, welcoming Bistro where on winter evenings the open fire crackles in the grate so why not treat yourself and join them for some fine dining. The Bistro offers a wholly different menu to the cafe with crisp, white linen, sparkling glasses and candlelight becomes a seriously grown-up Restaurant. Booking advisable with reservations being taken between 7 and 9pm.
Take a look at their website for a sample menu.....
The Old Smithy ROOM HIRE
• The Old Smithy is the ideal venue for private party hire, seating 30 to 40 diners.
• Birthday Parties – for young and old – this venue is a great way to celebrate!!
• A fantastic Wedding Venue for up to 40 Guests!
• Why not let them cater for your special event. They can tailor the evening to suit your individual requirements and provide a menu incorporating all your favourite dishes.
The Old Smithy SHOP
At the Old Smithy Beeley they work very hard to ensure, as discerning customers, you receive the quality and standard of food we ourselves like to eat.
• They make all their own bread cake and scones, many of which can be bought through their shop.
• Here they also stock some select items made by Peak District Producers from Soap to Honey Oils, Bacon, and Chocolates so why not take a little piece of Derbyshire with you as a gift worth receiving.
• They also provide an across the counter take-away service..
• Including hot and cold sandwiches and rolls
• Freshly made real coffee, tea and hot chocolate, cold drinks
• Cakes, muffins, scones
• Sausage rolls and pasties
• Exactly what is available varies from day-to-day and depends on what we've made.
• They also sell a selection of locally sourced confectionaries so if you haven't got time to come in and sit down why not pick up a carry-out, especially if you're out for a walk in the beautiful local countryside.
Other Services from The Old Smithy
Outside Catering...
Are you planning a party? As always with us the emphasis is on quality, taste, service and attention to detail. They can accommodate your event at the cafe or bring our team to your venue. With so many other things to consider, be assured we will take care of the catering. Contact us with an outline of your requirements and we will present a package tailor made to suit .....
Sample £15 per head menu
- Heather honey glazed Ham
- Marinated Fillet of Sea Trout with Fennel and Lemon
- Spinach, mushroom and pine nut Strudel
- Broccoli, blue cheese and caramelised onion quiche
- Vine tomato, goats cheese and Basil quiche
- Greek salad, with Feta, olives, tomatoes, Corriander and Mint
- White bean, celery, Gruyere and Romaine lettuce salad
- Avocado with cucumber tomato and Basil
- Pigs in blankets
- Warm baby potatoes
- Summer Berry Pavlova
- French Lemon Tart
- Apple and Damson Pie
- Fresh Strawberries with ice-cream
They are always happy to work with you to develop a menu that fits the tastes of both you and your guests.
When contacting this business please mention you found them on Peak District Online
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