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Modern British cuisine at Grafene in Hope Valley draws heavily from the surrounding landscape, with chefs pulling ingredients straight from local Peak District suppliers. Losehill lamb and beef, trout from the nearby Drowned Villages Smokery, and heritage tomatoes arrive daily to shape the evening programme. This commitment to regional provenance earned the venue a double AA Rosette for culinary excellence, recognising how tightly the kitchen aligns its techniques with seasonal harvests. Guests who book ahead will find vegetarian and vegan alternatives woven throughout the tasting options alongside the standard a la carte selection.
The Modern British table balances familiar comfort with precise execution across its three course format. Diners might choose ham hock terrine paired with piccalilli purée, or follow that with Bavette steak glazed with café de Paris butter and served alongside cherry tomatoes and watercress. A six course Taste of Losehill option expands the palate further, adding szechuan honey glazed duck leg and wild mushroom tagliatelle with basil pesto. Sweet endings like the Bakewell tart with raspberry gel or dark chocolate delice round out an evening that rarely leaves guests guessing between choices.
Large windows frame uninterrupted panoramas across the Peak District National Park, turning lunch service into a quiet visual experience. The dining room retains an original Arts and Crafts fireplace within the private suite, while the adjacent lounge offers pre dinner drinks overlooking the rolling hills. Patrons can settle onto the terrace when the weather holds, pairing their meal with Intrepid beer brewed just miles away or neat pours of Wireworks malt whisky. Coffee and petit fours await in the adjoining bar area after the final course is cleared.
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