Derby's beloved Pyclet Parlour will reopen in Sadler Gate - and it's got a tasty new menu
Posh pyclets of smoked salmon with horseradish cream, and a whole range of scrumptious desserts will be served
A parlour serving scrumptious treats based on a 160-year-old Derbyshire snack is set to reopen in the city centre in the coming weeks.
Pyclet Parlour will open its doors in Sadler Gate on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
There are plenty of tasty treats for the people of Derby to try when the parlour opens, whose menu will sell pyclets and oatcakes.
Both are types of pancakes with the only real difference being looks.
An oatcake has a flatter appearance, which is similar to a tortilla, making it ideal for lunch wraps.
A pyclet is the fluffier cousin of the oatcake. Its spongy crumpet-like texture makes it perfect for heaping toppings (or butter) as craters on the surface will absorb all those lovely jubbly sauces and juices.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Derby Pyclet Parlour
Early risers can breakfast like champions with Eggs Benedict Pyclet, or scrambled egg oatcake made with free-range eggs.
Lunch seekers can try the Derbyshire Oatcake Wrap with butter-sautéed mushrooms or the Pyclet Pizzetta which comes topped with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and gooey cheese.
How about the New York-inspired Philly Cheesesteak served with red onion chutney for dinner?
Dessert rounds off a meal, which is why Berries & Cream should be on your radar (and even your plate).
History of Deryshire pyclets
Pyclets have an illustrious history and have been sold since 1864.
They were made by the Monk Family in Darley Abbey, who sold the pyclets from under the arches near Derby Guildhall.
In 2011 Mark Hughes started selling pyclets after unearthing the snack’s history in old house deeds.
Five years later, Katie Gibson took ownership of Pyclet Parlour and relocated it from Eagle Market to Number 12 Sadler Gate.
Closing after nine months of trading and citing ‘low foot traffic and high overheads’, Katie is now ready to reopen the bricks-and-mortar side of the business with some exciting changes.
She will be joined by her niece Rebecca Gibson, 19, at the building that is part of Derby Uncovered’s Heritage Centre.
Katie said: “When we closed in Sadler Gate last May, I was done with the dine-in option. But around six months ago, it struck home that I wanted to keep it in the family.
“At the same time, my niece started to ask me, ‘What if someone didn't have lots of money but they were right for the business?
“I explained how it is more important to have the right person, otherwise it wouldn't work.
“Since then I have been looking for an opportunity and the right place to reopen.
“With Derby Uncovered, an outfit giving local makers and creators a platform, I can now open Pyclet Parlour and welcome people of Derby.”
Katie will mentor her niece for around six months to get Rebecca up to speed with the day-to-day running of the parlour.
Katie, an ambitious cook, nutrition coach, and charity founder, has big plans for the future of the parlour.
These include providing al fresco dining in the summer, where people can enjoy fresh off-the-griddle pyclets on bustling Sadler Gate.
Katie said: “I am keen to create a sense of community and build on the food and drink culture outside.”
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