Taste the world in Chesterfield: 11 places to try this summer
Discover 11 local venues bringing global flavours to Chesterfield, alongside a summer packed with food festivals and events.
Revitalised market spaces now host street food festivals and live entertainment, bringing a buzz to our town centre. Mix in music, global flavours and good company, and Chesterfield becomes somewhere we actively choose to spend our time.
Events like The Great Chesterfield Feast will transform New Square with independent traders cooking global dishes just metres from our favourite shops. A chance to enjoy family-friendly entertainment and live music while catching up with friends.
That sense of global curiosity continues with the Chesterfield International Market, with stalls serving global street food, sweet treats and unique handmade goods. From bold spices to indulgent desserts, it’s a feast for the senses and a great way to experience something different.
Later in the summer, Peddler Market will return, celebrating delicious food and local traders, alongside live entertainment in the heart of our town centre. Independent stalls will offer unique crafts, alongside street food from around the world, to try something new.
A world of flavour on our doorstep
1. Spanish-inspired Cocina at Casa Hotel champions social dining, with colourful tapas and their much-loved paella designed for sharing. It’s relaxed, welcoming and perfectly suited to long conversations around the table.
2. The award-winning Tickled Trout focuses on quality ingredients with classic fish and chips served alongside homemade tartare sauce.
3. At The Batch House, a mix of cultures comes together under one roof. Taste Peru stands out for its slow-cooked birria beef tacos, rich with smoky flavour and made with real pride.
4. Italian favourites at La Dolce Vita balance indulgence and authenticity – from delicate seafood pasta to generously-filled, crispy calzones.
5. Einsteins reworks German and British comfort food for today, with schnitzels served as burgers, dishes designed for sharing and a drinks menu shaped by modern craft beer culture.
6. Darwin & Bear adds a Mexican influence with warming, flavour-packed dishes like its signature beef chilli.
7. Odyssey Restaurant offers a welcoming taste of Greece, with home-style cooking that encourages lingering over food and conversation. Think slow-cooked lamb dishes, moussaka layered with rich béchamel, and fresh meze plates designed for sharing.
8. Afat’s Turkish Grill proves popular with groups, thanks to a mixed grill designed for sharing and trying a bit of everything. Juicy koftas, marinated meats from the charcoal grill and platters that invite everyone to dig in together.
9. For more laid-back evenings, Gasoline pairs American-style wings and loaded fries with pool tables and arcade games.
10. O-Tokuda offers a calm introduction to Japanese dining, with freshly prepared dishes available à la carte or through an all-you-can-eat menu for those keen to explore.
11. Gulab on Chatsworth Road remains a trusted favourite for spice-led Indian cooking, particularly its rich and satisfying karahi dishes.
Together, these places tell a bigger story. Food in Chesterfield reflects our town – rooted, welcoming and quietly adventurous. Shaped by our people who cook, serve and share it.
Find inspiration and discover what to do, where to go and how to make the most of summer in Chesterfield at www.chesterfield.co.uk/summer
