A new high-end brasserie and farm shop has opened close to a Lincolnshire town that aims to showcase the “best local produce” from its surrounding estate.
Belvoir Castle has launched its first ever estate farm shop and a restaurant at the Engine Yard artisan shopping village around 15 minutes from Grantham.
A long held ambition of the Duchess of Rutland, a farm shop has been in the blueprint for the Engine Yard since the retail village opened in 2018.
It will focus on ethical and sustainable products including fresh and organic fruits, vegetables and groceries as well as freshly baked artisan bread on a daily basis directly from local growers and partners.
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The new offer is being delivered in partnership with Wild Jacks, a local company that has its roots in farming, production and supply chain and is home to well-known Lincolnshire brands with a heritage in sustainability.
The Duchess of Rutland said: “We have an abundance of wonderful produce on this estate and with the opening of our new farm shop, it is the perfect opportunity to create a farm to fork offer of locally sourced food and drink.
“Wild Jacks bring that unique element to help us develop an extra special, premium offering, with their experience in championing local produce.
“We are always looking to provide more reasons for people to spend a day at the Engine Yard and Castle and I am delighted that the farm shop will offer options that are not readily available anywhere else in the Vale and further strengthen the food offer across the whole retail village for both the local community and the day visitor.”
Locally sourced produce and a wide range of speciality items will be available either in store or to pre-order including a range aimed at children including healthy smoothies, marshmallow packs to toast, dinosaur pasta and vegan sauces.
Zero waste packaging options for loose product will also be in place.
The farm shop will also offer a picnic hire service offering breakfast boxes and luxury hampers for those wishing to stay and enjoy the estate’s surroundings.
Alongside this new venture is the creation of the new Brasserie located on the upper floor of the Fuel Tank building.
The classic brasserie menu features appetisers, starters and mains all made in-house using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Beef, lamb, pheasant, venison, duck and partridge will feature in the seasonal menu and there will be a monthly game dinner and paired wine night during the shooting season.
While the Fuel Tank cafebar on the ground floor retains its informal and rustic feel, the upstairs Brasserie has been transformed into a fine dining setting to offer a premium and memorable high-end experience for a special occasion.
Pre and post drinks in the Balloon Bar are also on offer.
The new additions are designed to complement the existing high quality food retail offer at the artisan village from The Country Victualler, Jorge Artisan Foods, Cocoa Amore, Cherizena and of course Cafe Allez just a few steps away to create a must visit destination for foodies, whether eating in or taking away.
Also set to open soon is ‘The Duchess Parlour’ set to offer champagne, oyster bar and high tea.
