Dronfield Eye Issue 213 September 2023

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EYE on food & drink Summer platter is Med for two! The new menu at Dronfield Hall Barn Coffee Shop is full of surprises, as Mike Firth recently discovered W ARM, pleasant afternoons have been at a premium this summer, so on one of those rare occasions when the sun did put in an appearance, wife Helen and I took full advantage by opting for an al-fresco lunch in the heart of Dronfield. The yard at The Barn, between the medieval building and its fabulous gardens, can be a real sun trap and, with so many coffee shop regulars also choosing to venture outdoors, we were fortunate to find a table. The menu here has undergone a number of changes since Andrea Kilner took over the reins as catering manager earlier this year. Many of the favourite dishes and regular ‘specials’ remain, but there is now a more extensive offering of lunchtime and afternoon treats. And something for all appetites too. Helen and I liked the sound of The Barn’s Sharing Platters. Under normal circumstances we would probably have opted for the Best of British selection (cheese, chutney, pickled onions, cured ham, pork pie, boiled egg, coleslaw, crusty bread and butter) but by now we were lapping up the sunshine so simply had to have the Mediterranean Platter. Presented on a large board, it featured delicious olives, feta, sundried tomato, peppery rocket, cucumber, tomato, grilled pitta bread, peppers, salami slices and houmous. It looked a picture and attracted admiring glances from people at other tables. Our lunchtime treat tasted every bit as good as it looked and our friendly waitress was soon returning an empty platter to the kitchen. A long-time favourite of mine at The Barn has been Lemon Meringue and I couldn’t resist ordering a light and fluffy wedge of this spectacular treat to follow our main course. Once again, it turned heads from other tables. Lunch is served from noon at The Barn and, in addition to the sharing platters, stand-out items on the new menus include home-made soups and quiches, picnic boxes (ideal Our head-turning Lemon Meringue to share in the Barn’s gardens), salad bowls, sandwiches and paninis, sweet or savoury afternoon teas, cream teas and special creations cooked each day. Before all that, The Barn also serves a variety of breakfasts - again to suit all appetites. Takeaway breakfast sandwiches, pastries and drinks can also now be ordered from 9am Monday-Friday. Recommended Coffee Shop at The Barn, High Street, Dronfield. Open from 10am until 4pm with occasional weekend closures due to wedding bookings. Tel: 01246418122. Web: dronfieldhallbarn.org 74
dronfield EYE Detailing, valeting and ceramic coating for cars, vans and motorbikes Various packages and services available including our ever popular original deep clean, the kind of clean that leaves your vehicle like new again! See our website for all packages and services. Ceramic coating guards your vehicle against environmental factors, UV rays and chemical contaminants and repels dirt and grime, simplifying regular cleaning. www.upstreamdetail.co.uk 07472 760740 Dronfield Hall Barn Our new Autumn/Winter Menus are coming soon. From 1st October we will have a new Autumn/Winter menu for you to come and enjoy in our cosy Coffee Shop, with plenty of homemade specials. Our Afternoon Teas are now available as a savoury option as well as our traditional sweet option. All afternoon teas need to be booked with 24 hours notice. Look our for our Autumn/Winter Afternoon Teas launching soon. Our Take Away Cream Tea boxes are great gifts for family/friends, to show them how much you are thinking of them. Call the Coffee Shop to place your order, we require 24 hours notice. We are now open from 9am for takeaway breakfasts, drinks, and cakes. Perfect opportunity to pick something up on your way to work! Our Afternoon Tea vouchers and denominations vouchers can be purchased from the Coffee Shop, which make wonderful gifts. Open 7 days a week for home-cooked food and cakes 10am-4pm Kitchen closes at 3.30pm We are now open from 9am Monday to Friday Every penny spent at the coffee shop goes back in to the barn. Friends of The Barn receive 10% discount High Street, Dronfield 01246 418122 www.dronfieldhallbarn.org 75
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