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Throughout the year we host local food events at Beechenhill Farm, Ilam - directions

Beechenhill Farm is an organic dairy farm, with a traditional hay barn that has been converted into a lovely meeting place in a fabulous setting, amongst some of the most beautiful Peak District countryside.

Our events usually centres around a local food producer who gives a talk and demonstration of their craft, along with tastings for everyone, followed by a light lunch, prepared using locally sourced ingredients. (You are welcome to bring along some wine to drink).

Cheese talk
Cheese Talk by John Knox
various dates throughout the year, please enquire
£20pp includes a light lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

John has had a long career in food and has always had a particular passion for cheese. He started the Staffordshire Cheese Company in 1988 resurrecting Staffordshire Cheese which was popular in the 18th Century. Nine traditional cheeses were developed including goats, sheep and blue cheeses. Recently John has written a book entitled ‘Artisanal Cheesemaking’, covering everything the small cheese producer needs to know.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY Call 01298 23618 or email: info@peakdistrictshortbreaks.co.uk
Chocolate making talk  

Talk by Janet Handley of De la Tierra
various dates throughout the year, please enquire
£20pp includes a light lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients (you are welcome to bring along your own wine).

Janet is a chocolatier with a real passion for her ingredients. You will be fascinated to hear stories of her travels to places such as Mexico and Venuezuela in search of the perfect cocoa beans. Peak District Cream, the scents and aromas of honey, spices, herbs and flowers are added to single bean origin chocolate to create the ultimate in delicious truffles. Come along to hear the stories and taste the chocolate!
MAKE AN ENQUIRY Call 01298 23618 or email: info@peakdistrictshortbreaks.co.uk
Bee keeping talk  

Talk by Mark Dennison of Daisybank Apiaries
These 'meet the bees' events can be arranged during the months of April through to September at a mutually convenient time, for small groups of 4-6.
£25pp includes a light lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients (you are welcome to bring along your own wine).

Bee Keeper, Mark Dennison keeps his bee hives on sites throughout the Peak District, where his bees produce wildflower honey and blossom and heather honey when in season. Find out more about these delightful creatures and taste some of their delicious honeys. If you are feeling brave you can don a bee suit for a really close up look at the bees!

MAKE AN ENQUIRY Call 01298 23618 or email: info@peakdistrictshortbreaks.co.uk

There are many other local food producers that can offer talks/demonstrations, for example sausage making, organic farming, chocolate sculptures.

If you have a group interested in one of these talks then please contact me on 01298 23618 or email: info@peakdistrictshortbreaks.co.uk

We can organise small corporate events. Please contact us to let us know what your needs are.

Directions to Beechenhill Farm, Ilam

From Ashbourne: Take A515, north from Ashbourne towards Buxton, after 1 mile turn left (‘Ilam Thorpe Dovedale’). Continue 5 miles to Ilam T junction, turn right, continue 1 mile up steep hill. When hill levels out, Beechenhill Farm is on left, with ‘Honey for sale’ signs at the end of the drive.

 

From Leek: Take A523 towards Ashbourne.  After Waterhouses look out for major cross roads, turn left for Ilam.  Take first left through old gate posts, cross two sets of cattle grids, cross small bridge into Ilam village.  Continue 1 mile up steep hill. When hill levels out, Beechenhill Farm is on left, with 'Honey for sale' signs at the end of the drive.

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