Eating out in Chesterfield

New menu including ‘doggy dishes’ launched by Chesterfield town centre café

A brand-new menu offering something for everyone, including vegans and even furry friends has been launched at Qoozies in Chesterfield town centre.

Qoozies, based at Vicar Lane Shopping Centre in the heart of the town, is starting the new year with brand new management, which has seen the introduction of their fully revamped all-day breakfast, lunch, pancake and vegan menus.

The refreshed menu includes everything from modern brunch classics and indulgently loaded pancake burritos, to warm salad bowls, toasted sandwiches and unique Qoozie Burgers, which offer a variety of fillings sandwiched between two housemade spinach fritters.

Qoozies prides itself on preparing many of its favourites from scratch, including classic pancakes, irresistible sweet potato hash browns and unique fritters. All bread and pastries are now supplied directly from the local 4 Eyes Bakery, with Qoozies also stocking loaves of the Staveley-based bakery for customers to purchase in store.

Qoozies additionally offers a huge range of drink options, freshly prepared and using fresh ingredients. Their menu ranges from vitamin-packed smoothies and creamy milkshakes, to hot chocolates and freshly pressed juices – all with vegan options available across the board.

Customers of a furrier variety are also catered for, with the addition of Qoozies’ new doggy dishes. The first-of-its-kind menu at Qoozies offers scrambled eggs, pup pancakes, roast chicken dinners and pooch-friendly ice cream, each served in a dog bowl to suit a more canine appetite.

Shaun Brown, Centre Manager at Vicar Lane says: ‘’Qoozies’ new menu is going to be a treat for visitors at Vicar Lane. We’re delighted to welcome the new management team to the centre and wish them every success”.

Kate Capuano, Part-Owner at Qoozies says: “We are so excited to have launched our new menu at Qoozies. We’ve added so much more choice for all tastes, with a focus on flavour and delicious ingredients. All the feedback we’ve received so far has been fantastic – we look forward to welcoming new and existing customers to try our new dishes!”

Situated on Steeplegate at Vicar Lane, Chesterfield, Qoozies is open Monday – Saturday 9am-4pm. For more details about what else is on offer at Vicar Lane please visit vicarlaneshoppingcentre.co.uk.

Find out more about visiting Chesterfield and plan your day out here.

Vicar Lane supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

Qoozies new dishes

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The Batch House welcomes three new food outlets

Three new food outlets are now open at The Batch House, refreshing the range of dining options on offer to customers.

The Batch House is an artisan food & drink hall, which opened at The Glass Yard on Sheffield Road, Chesterfield in 2022.

Visitors will now have the chance to indulge in Indian street food and Greek Cuisine, alongside a new Bakery offer at the venue.

Bringing a taste of India to The Batch House is Ruby & Chaat, a traditional Indian street food outlet. The menu includes biryani, loaded masala fries and samosas.

Khalid Wani, owner of Ruby & Chaat said: “We’ve been looking at this place for quite some time, so we’re really happy to be here and it has been a good response in the first week.

“I come from Sheffield, where we have a few good food courts, and I think this one in Chesterfield can be equally as good as those, if not better.

“In India, wherever you go there is street food. We import our spices from India so our customers are getting the highest quality, and we feel that makes a big difference. We also deliver via online platforms such as Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo.”

ruby and chaat stall

Taking up another stall at the food hall is Greek Gods’ Cuisine, serving up classics such as gyros, souvlaki, halloumi and more. Customers can eat in at the Batch House and can also order via Deliveroo.

Efi Vasilaki and Spyros Cheilakis have set up the unit, and are excited by the opportunity. Efi commented: “It’s an exciting time, and we are looking forward to all the opportunities and challenges that come with it. Starting a new restaurant requires a lot of hard work and dedication, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. 

“The Batch House is a food hall that has been attracting high footfall due to its impressive line-up of vendors and is gaining popularity due to its ability to offer a wide variety of food options under one roof. We are very into these concepts, and we feel very lucky to be part of this amazing team.”

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the people of Chesterfield authentic Greek Food, and hope that everyone will  enjoy their experience with us. We have worked hard to create a welcoming environment and a menu that features a variety of delicious options to suit your tastes.”

greek gods cuisine team

Bakery at the Batch has also opened at the venue, taking over from the previous trader, 4 Eyes Bakery.

Dani Key, who has taken over the running of the bakery commented: “I am very very excited to open the bakery as in the short space we’ve been open, three weeks, it’s done really well. This is just based off of listening to what our customers want and giving it to them.

“The whole place has seen a huge change since Christmas with the new vendors opening so I’m also excited to see what the batch house can achieve as a whole.

“When you come to us at bakery at the batch, expect friendly faces, a lovely warm space and nice fresh hearty food made with love. We’re genuine people who love our jobs and we will always go out of our way to make anyone’s visit a great one.”

bakery at the batch

With a wide range of pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes, you’re spoilt for choice when eating out in Chesterfield. Find out more about dining out in Chesterfield.

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Little Dessert Shop announces move to new Chesterfield town centre location

A new eatery serving up sweet treats for Chesterfield residents and visitors is set to open early next month.

Little Dessert Shop is an established brand, providing customers with a range of tasty dishes such as waffles, pancakes, milkshakes and indulgent cookie dough.

The store is launching with a special promotional offer, with the first 1,000 cutomers able to order one of Little Dessert Shop’s waffles for 99p.

Little Dessert Shop will not just be available as an eat-in store, but will also be available to order on delivery apps Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.

The store will be located at 35, Holywell Street and is set to open on 4th June 2022.

A spokesperson for Little Dessert Shop commented: “We are taking our iconic menu featuring our legendary sweet treats to Holywell Street and we couldn’t be more excited!

“Prepare yourself for an authentic dining experience like no other, where you have the options of takeaway and collection. Alternatively, you can order one of our innovative desserts directly to your doorstep using our website or the official Little Dessert Shop app.

“Little Dessert Shop on Holywell Street will be the new home of all our stunning waffles and pancakes, likewise our indulgent cookie dough combinations and delicious milkshakes. There is no shortage of options as you prepare to embark upon a journey of insatiable pleasure.

“If you’re eating alone or socialising with friends, what better way to satisfy your sweet tooth than ordering a delicately handcrafted Little Dessert Shop treat?

“Whether it’s from our local bakery or made fresh in-store, each and every one of our products are baked to perfection as we endeavour to provide our customers with the most sumptuous desserts. Our artisanal bakers use only the finest ingredients, ensuring every mouthful is truly memorable.

“Eager dessert fans have waited patiently for this moment, we’re delighted to announce the wait is finally over and we have an awesome offer to greet you with!

“We’re not waffling… Our 99p offer starts at 2 pm SHARP- See you there Chesterfield! #OriginalOrNothing”

To find out more about eating out in Chesterfield, go to: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/eating-out/

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Excitement builds as food & drink businesses move into The Batch House at Chesterfield’s Glassyard development

Excitement is building ahead of the opening of an all-new food and drink hotspot in Chesterfield.

The Batch house is set to open in The Glassyard on Sheffield Road at the beginning of March, with several new food and drink experiences on offer for visitors to try.

Destination Chesterfield recently paid a visit to the development as the finishing touches were being made to the food stalls ahead of next week’s grand opening.

The Batch House features a new pub/bar, ‘The Hop Lamp,’ serving a range of beverages, specialising in craft beer.

Darren Filsell and Ben Stephenson will be running The Hop Lamp. Ben said: “It’s all very new to us, hopefully it’s going to be very busy down here and with that comes a lot of excitement and anticipation.”

Darren commented: “It’s Craft beer that people will recognise, and we’ve got the keg wall for something a little more unusual. It’s going to be a good offering to compliment all the other independent food vendors.”

A gelato stall will also be open to the public, Giuseppes, serving more than 30 different flavours. Craig Paterson, who is opening the stall said: “We do all your typical flavours, but we do quite exciting ones like Biscoff and Percy Pig. We’ve been producing ice cream since 1926.

Craig explained why he chose to expand into the new development: “We really like the concept of it and have seen it done in a few other locations. It’s a good thing for Chesterfield and it’s exciting to be part of it.”

There will also be an artisan bakery, known as 4 eyes bakery providing some delicious breads and sweet patisserie treats. The stall will also be serving up artisan pizza during lunch and evenings, which will be available to eat in and take away.

Matthew Rhodes and Stuart Griffin are getting ready to open the business, Stuart said: “We just saw it as a great opportunity. There’s nothing like this in the area, and we have this purpose-built unit with everything in.

Matthew said: “We’re really excited. There’s all sorts of products that we’re going to be bringing to Chesterfield; coffee, cakes croissants that people are going to be able to buy on the day.”

John Tompkins, owner of The Devonshire Arms pub in Middle Handley  is opening six units in the new food hall, including ‘The Bubba Bar’ which will comprise of tapas dishes and small plates from around the world.

He is also opening stalls serving street food from India and Portugal, loaded hot dogs, along with a wine and prosecco bar, which will sit directly at the side of a deli serving cheeses and cured meats from across the globe.

John explained why taking up so much new business space in the Batch House was an easy decision: “I’ve seen other concepts that haven’t got a patch on this, I think this is Premier League.

“The landlord has got it right, and I’m one hundred and ten percent confident that we’re going to take it by storm. I think it’s going to be a tremendous success.”

The Batch House is only one part of The Glassyard development, which will also see a Hair and Beauty Salon, a bathroom showroom, 4D baby scanning services and a tattoo parlour open on site.

Find out more about the opportunities available here: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/developments/the-glass-yard/

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Vicar Lane set for boost as popular pizza maker moves into new store

Chesterfield Town Centre is set to welcome a new business, with popular food outlet Pizza Pi moving into a unit at Vicar Lane.

The new restaurant will be located on St James Square (underneath the centre’s outdoor screen), and will offer its customers ‘’honest, simple and good food’’.

The menu consists of wood-fired pizzas, garlic bread, fries and sides, with the dough and sauce made fresh every day. The shop is preparing to open just in time for Chesterfield residents to get their orders placed for Valentine’s Day.

Founded in 2017, originally as a mobile business, Pizza Pi has gone from strength to strength, and their new restaurant at Vicar Lane will cater for twice as many customers as their old premises on Beetwell Street.

While they are working around the clock to get the new restaurant ready in time for the opening, the Pizza Pi team are serving takeaway pizzas from a trailer out the front. Visit pizzapiuk.com to find out more.

Shaun Brown, Operations Manager, Vicar Lane said “We’re really excited to welcome Pizza Pi to our line-up. The restaurant is looking great and we can’t wait for them to open their doors next month!”

Pizza Pi joins Chesterfield’s plethora of food outlets, providing great dining options across the town. Find out more about what’s on offer at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/eating-out/

Based in the heart of Chesterfield, Vicar Lane Shopping Centre is  home to a range of popular high-street retailers and a mix of unique independent stores.

The centre features high street brands such as Waterstones, F.Hinds, Superdrug, Holland and Barrett, Clintons and New Look. It offers a great shopping experience in a clean, safe and easily accessible area of the town centre with its own multi-storey car park.

Vicar Lane Shopping Centre supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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