Taste the Place

England’s ‘Rural Capital of Food’, where pies, ale and cheese rub shoulders with stately homes and village tea rooms. But there’s more to Melton than pies and Stilton! Take your time to explore all that Melton has to offer; stay at the aristocratic Stapleford Park, pretty Sysonby Knoll Hotel or grab a glamping pod at Eye Kettleby Lakes. Ready to savour Melton? Begin your taste adventure here!

Working in partnership with the Leicestershire Great Food Club

A Taste of England

Melton captures the true essence of traditional English food and drink. Here you’ll find beautiful thatched pubs on village greens, olde worlde butchers’ shops and cosy tea rooms galore, alongside a variety of superb restaurants serving modern British cuisine.

Food for Thought

Choose to buy and eat the best local food with provenance and lower food miles so it’s more sustainable, from farm to fork and with the promise of the best of seasonal tastes.

The Home of Veganism

Go for wholesome and plant based alternatives, to embark or fully embrace veganism or maybe just to treat your tastebuds with something different

The World on a Plate

An explosion of food flavours from different corners of the globe bring variety and inspired delicious cuisine

Pickup & Picnic Guide

Eat Alfresco!

View and download our guide to find out the best places in Melton to buy great food and drinks that are perfect for pickups and picnics.

The Food & Drink Guide

Taste the Place!

Taste Adventure! View and download our guide for a delicious Food & Drink adventure at awesome independent outlets across Melton Borough!

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