A small Derbyshire village is the unassuming place where foodies are flocking to this year.
I visited the charming neighbourhood of Little Eaton, which has around 2,400 residents.
Don’t be fooled into thinking there is not much to do in this somewhat compact village.
Little Eaton boasts a tight knit, friendly community made up of avant-garde food heroes.
One of the key ‘foodie magnets’ is Blok Knives at the Old Hall Mill Business Park.
Blok Knives is one of the country’s top craft knife makers - based right here in Derbyshire - with a fascinating celebrity chef following.
Blok makes handcrafted kitchen knives and custom grills, combining functionality with design to elevate cooking experiences.
Owner Ben Edmonds’ work over the past decade has seen him collaborate with world class chefs including luminaries from the cooking world Chef James Martin and Chef Atul Kochhar.
Mr Edmonds posted on Instagram about the Saturday Morning star using kit crafted in Derbyshire.
He wrote: ‘This is our pal James Martin using a Blok table grill on his Saturday Morning Show!’
In another post Mr Edmonds wrote: ‘It was great to see @jamesmartinchef and @chefatulkochhar on the Blok table grill yesterday! James has decided to use them on every episode in his new season. We couldn’t be happier and are excited to see what’s next for our British made BBQs!’
Ben from Blok said: “The equipment is the Blok Table Grill BBQ and he has the Naka Wide on the show. They are fantastic for hot and fast grilling, and the heat retention means you can grill for long periods of time.”
Blok Knives isn’t the only ‘foodie on the block’.
Bouquet Wine Cellar & Coffee Shop is also an unmissable foodie hotspot.
Luckily the eatery which is the go-to for wine fans across the region, is based at the same location as Blok.
Here wine connoisseurs and those seeking a warm, welcoming and friendly environment can sip tipples both inside or al fresco, seven days a week.
There really is something for everyone, as families with little ones can sip locally roasted coffee or tuck into Italian sandwiches, charcuterie boards, tapas and more.
When I visited both Blok and Bouquet, I was reminded how lucky I am to be in the close vicinity of bonafide food heroes that are making waves across the region.
Here are a few photos of Blok and Bouquet, have you visited yet?
Blok Knives, Unit 2b, Old Hall Mill Business Park, Alfreton Road,
Bouquet Wine Cellar, Unit 3b, Old Mill Hall business park, Alfreton Rd, Little Eaton, Derby DE21 5EJ
5. Bouquet Little Eaton Wine Bar
Bouquet Wine Cellar that launched at its new location earlier this year is based at the same location as Blok Knives | Bouquet Little Eaton Wine Bar
6. Bouquet Little Eaton Wine Shop
Hanging pendant mood lighting at the new location is a hit discerning drinkers seeking an upmarket, relaxed, wine experience | Bouquet Little Eaton Wine