Thursday 02 February 2012
Tuesday 03 January 2012
The Devonshire Arms at Beeley has recently announced its plans to open six additional bedrooms for the inn, giving the property a total of 14. Dove Cottages are located a few steps across the road from the inn in a similar offering to the existing "Brookside House" rooms. The cottages, which consist of three ground floor rooms and three first floor rooms are being remodelled and decorated under the guidance of the Duchess of Devonshire, and will open in April 2012.
Monday 19 December 2011
Watch The Devonshire Arms at Beeley in Visit Peak District's new Get Here Video. Chef Patron, Alan Hill donated his time to do some filming with the tourist board, The Devonshire Arms at Beeley is briefly featured, as well as a shot of Alan's delicious food. With so much to see and do in the Peak District, make sure to Get Here as soon as you can!
Monday 07 November 2011
The Devonshire Arms at Beeley
Wins Gastro pub of the Year 2011 Third Year Running
For a third consecutive year, The Devonshire Arms at Beeley has won the Derbyshire Food and Drink Gastro Pub of the Year Award.
To celebrate this fantastic achievement, the charming country Inn has introduced the One, Two, Three Offer , ensuring guests have a memorable experience in three simple steps:
Step One: Be greeted with a bottle of Champagne in your room.
Step Two: Enjoy a fantastic meal in the award-winning restaurant.
Step Three: Retire for a peaceful night's sleep, followed by a full English breakfast.
The One, Two, Three offer is available from just £79 per person, based on two people sharing, until 23 December 2011. Guests will each be given a £25 allowance towards their dinner.
The Derbyshire Food and Drink Awards celebrate the very best of Derbyshire's eateries and establishments, judging them on the quality of the food and drink, use of county produce and acknowledgement of it on menus, as well as customer service.
Head Chef, Alan Hill is renowned for using local ingredients on the menu in his 18th Century coaching inn. Guests can also sample one of the 200 wines the hotel's cellar has on offer, or try one of the locally brewed ales.
The atmospheric Inn has retained its original features, such as a low beamed ceiling and open fires. Diners can choose to dine within the traditional Inn, or the Brasserie which has been personally designed by the Duchess of Devonshire.
The Devonshire Arms, Devonshire Square, Beeley, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2NR
Reservations 01756 718111 www.devonshirebeeley.co.uk
For further information and photography, please contact:
Lauren Trinder or Alison Hull at Luxe Public Relations on 020 7313 4501 or lauren@luxepr.com
November 2011
Monday 03 October 2011
Alan Hill, Chef Patron of The Devonshire Arms at Beeley on the Chatsworth Estate, pays more than lip service to using local produce.
His latest venture is a successful barter system in conjunction with some of his regulars. Customers that grow their own produce are encouraged to offer Alan their freshly harvested fruit and vegetables in return for which he gives them vouchers to spend on drink at the pub.
As one customer put it, I love gardening and have always grown my own vegetables but the downside is that everything comes to harvest at the same time. There's far too much for me to eat and you can only give away so much to friends and family. This is a great enterprise - we enjoy a 'free' pint or two and the pub gets freshly picked produce grown right on the doorstep which, in my case, is completely free of chemicals and sprays.
Alan Hill has always flown the flag for freshly cooking everything to order using the best local, seasonal produce. "This is just what I've always done since learning to cook at home; it's not just some fashionable marketing bandwagon to jump on. You can really taste the difference when something as down-to-earth as a carrot has been freshly dug out of the ground and simply cooked."
He continued, The barter system has evolved over the summer and it has proven to be really interesting to see what people are growing locally in their own gardens and allotments. And word has spread with customers offering me all sorts of exciting produce that has been lovingly nurtured right here on our doorstep. Two boards are strategically positioned outside the inn with my "wish list", which can include anything from greengages to marrows, and those local growers with a glut are enjoying seeing the fruits of their labour on my menus. Together with my own kitchen garden, which is geared towards growing vintage vegetables such as Swiss chard and leaf spinach, you really can't get much more local than this.
Tuesday 16 August 2011
To celebrate the start of the game season Derbyshire's Gastro Pub of the Year, The Devonshire Arms at Beeley, will be serving a special 5 course dinner on Thursday 18th August. A mouth-watering menu created especially for the occasion by Alan Hill will offer traditional roast estate grouse served with bread sauce, game chips, redcurrant jelly and vegetables fresh from his garden is being offered at just £40 per person.
12th August, known as The Glorious Twelfth, marks the start of the shooting season for red grouse. Paradoxically the survival of this elusive wild bird with its bizarre flight action and loud call relies on the sound commercial management of its habitat as the red grouse eats nothing but the heather found on our beautiful moors. Research has shown that shooting makes an important contribution to wildlife conservation as the high fee for a day's gun is ploughed back into the upkeep of this precious habitat not only ensuring the long term survival of the grouse but also a wide variety of other wildlife. The Glorious Twelfth has been the official start of the grouse season since it was enshrined by the Gaming Act in 1831.
The Devonshire Arms
Devonshire Square
Beeley
Nr Matlock
DE4 2NR
01629 733259
www.devonshirebeeley.co.uk
Thursday 21 April 2011
We are delighted to announce our Christmas and New Year plans. As our regular guests will know, the festive season at the Devonshire Arms at Beeley is a relaxed and convivial affair, with the magical setting of the Chatsworth Estate to explore.
All at the Devonshire Arms are excited already; we hope that you are too...
Click here for full details about Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Tuesday 30 November 2010
Alan Hill, Chef Patron of The Devonshire Arms at Beeley, was named Chef of the Year at the prestigious Publican Food and Drink Awards held at the Intercontinental Hotel in London on 25th November. Known as the Oscars of the Pub Industry, the awards honour individuals and pubs that are right at the top of their game.
The Devonshire Arms, on the Chatsworth Estate, is a popular “local” whilst also attracting customers who are visiting the area. The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire who have been closely involved with the pub in recent years said, “We are both absolutely delighted for Alan on his achievement. The award is recognition of his undoubted talent as well as his commitment to work with local suppliers to provide freshly prepared tasty food, and thoroughly deserved.”
Caroline Nodder, Editor of the Publican speaking during the presentation ceremony said of all the finalists, “They offer everything the modern consumer wants, from locally-sourced produce and crafted ales to premium drinks and homemade pies – and all in a relaxed environment with friendly staff and a warm welcome.”
Alan’s award comes hot on the heels of the pub being awarded Derbyshire Gastro Pub of the Year in the Derbyshire Food and Drink Awards, for the second year running, and it also holds 2 AA rosettes for food. 41 year old Alan from Chapel-en-le Frith, attended High Peak College, now the University of Derby Buxton. After passing his professional catering qualification his career went from strength to
strength, including time at Michelin starred Juniper in Altrincham, Cheshire. Senior postings ensued at other celebrated restaurants such as The Box Tree in Ilkley and at the Michelin starred Holbeck Ghyll in Windermere, where he was worked before he was head hunted to set up the Old Tramshed in Shipley, West Yorkshire. Here he was Head Chef for three years before the opportunity arose for Alan to return to his roots in Derbyshire and help establish The Devonshire Arms as the region’s foremost gastropub.
Alan said, “Joining The Devonshire Arms gave me the opportunity to create my own kitchen team and style of food, borrowing from my Michelin star background and from cooking classic and traditional recipes. Above all I wanted to create a dining experience that would keep customers returning back time and again. I am also spending time back at the University where I trained, helping with the students there and giving work experience to the next generation of rising stars.”
Monday 15 November 2010
At the prestigious Derbyshire Food and Drinks awards held on 8th November at Thornbridge Hall, The Devonshire Arms at Beeley, on the Chatsworth Estate, took the title of Derbyshire Gastro Pub of the Year 2011. The pub is no stranger to the title having won last year when it was also County Pub of the Year in the Good Pub Guide. Additionally, The Devonshire Arms holds 2 AA rosettes for its food.
The presentation was made at a formal event, at Thornbridge Hall, by top chef Brian Turner. An exuberant Alan Hill, Chef Patron at The Devonshire Arms, said, “It is quite fantastic for the pub to be recognised again in this way and a huge fillip for all the staff who work very hard. Everyone is passionate about preparing and delivering good food and serving it in a professional and friendly manner. They deserve to be congratulated and I am absolutely delighted.”
Chef Patron Alan Hill from Chapel-en-le-Frith is the man behind the pub’s success. After leaving High Peak College, Buxton (now the University of Derby Buxton) with a professional catering qualification, Alan’s career has gone from strength to strength; including time at Michelin starred restaurant Juniper in Altrincham, Cheshire. But the lure of working closer to home was too strong and he returned to take the helm of the kitchen at The Devonshire Arms when it was completely transformed in 2006. A year later he was appointed Chef Patron – a title that encompasses being both head chef of the kitchen and general manager of the inn.
Alan is passionate about using sustainable local produce and working with his local suppliers, which is very much reflected in the quality of the food served at The Devonshire Arms, as has been recognised by this latest award. Alan commented, “This title is also good for our local suppliers. By winning awards such as this helps maintain and increase the number of customers we serve which in turn increases our demand for good quality fresh produce.”
Judging for the Food and Drink awards included mystery visits by impartial inspectors from both the AA and Quality in Tourism.
The award of 2 AA rosettes requires maintaining constant attention to detail as well as flair in the kitchen and, to quote the AA, rosettes are granted only to, “the best local restaurants, offering higher standards and better consistency”, “Greater precision is apparent in the cooking and there is obvious attention to quality and selection of ingredients.” These descriptions more than accurately convey the quality of food being served at The Devonshire Arms where Alan offers a mix of classical and contemporary dishes including traditional family recipes prepared with a modern interpretation that are both visually attractive and infused with flavour.
As well as running The Devonshire Arms, Alan is also in charge of a sister pub, The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley which re-opened earlier this year following refurbishment and he also finds time to return to the University of Derby where he is involved in working with the catering school to help the up and coming young chefs of the future. “It’s important to remember your roots and to give something back. Learning the technical and management skills is very important but even more so is to instil in aspiring chefs a passion for cooking really great food and if I can do that then I shall be very pleased.”
Monday 27 September 2010
Joseph Eckworth has worked at The Devonshire Arms at Beeley on a part time basis for 2 years. When he is not working, Joe studies Film & Photography at the London College of Communications. Taking full use of his talents, and never one to shy away from the camera, Alan Hill challenged him to make a promotional video for the inn. Take a look and see what you think...
Monday 20 September 2010
Alan Hill has beaten off stiff competition to get through the first round of the annual Publican Food & Drink Awards 2010.
The winners will be announced on Thursday 25th November 2010, at the Intercontinental, Park Lane, London
Alan has been shortlisted due to excellence in the following areas:
Congratulations to Alan, and good luck for the awards ceremony!
Sunday 19 September 2010
Watch Alan Hill, Chef Patron at The Devonshire Arms, in the kitchens at the University of Derby as he prepares a gourmet dinner.
Friday 04 December 2009
The jungle's got Gino D'Acampo, the Caribbean's got Levi Roots and his Reggae Reggae sauce and now Derbyshire's Peak District has its own celebrity chef, Alan Hill.
Alan (41) from Chapel-en-le-Frith is Chef Patron at the Devonshire Arms at Beeley on the Chatsworth Estate, Derbyshire which recently won Good Pub Guide 2010 for its excellent food, real ale and warm, welcoming atmosphere.
In addition to this success, Alan's CV boasts cooking for actors Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes who both ate at the award winning pub-restaurant during the filming of The Duchess, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher whilst working at Nunsmere Hall, Cheshire and members of the band Oasis during his time at Michelin-starred restaurant Juniper in Altrincham, also in Cheshire.
Alan, a graduate of the University of Derby Buxton, is set to return to the University to pass on his culinary skills and experiences to current students. He will be working with students studying Professional Culinary Arts to create a delicious, mouth watering gourmet dinner menu to be served to diners on Friday 4 December.
The evening will take place in the spectacular setting of the Devonshire Dome, home to the University in Buxton.
Some of the delights on the menu include; local fillet of beef served with roasted root vegetables and oxtail sauce, festive mulled wine granita, Derbyshire cheeses and home made chocolates, reflecting Alan's passion for good food made from quality ingredients sourced from local producers and suppliers.
Alan said: "I am passionate about food and enjoy instilling that passion in others. Working with the students is personally very rewarding and of course the more I can give back the more it helps up and coming chefs for the future. There's currently a shortage of real talent which means there are some good opportunities for today's students providing they can be creative, learn the technical skills and work hard."
Chef Co-ordinator Gerry Henry said: "It's great to welcome Alan back to Buxton; I know the students are looking forward to working with and learning from him."
To book your place at the gourmet evening, call The Dome Restaurant on 01332 594345.
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