Welcome to our Ilkley food and drink blog!
We love to share our passion for exquisite food and decadent surroundings. Our team of food enthusiasts are constantly creating new menus, exciting events, and even video cooking demonstrations.
Our blog is host to recipes, trivia, advice, and news from The Clevedon at Ben Rhydding in Ilkley.
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Summer Fair
Join us on Saturday 13th August 2022 from 1pm to 4pm for our famous BBQ and Yorkshire Dales ice cream, plus stalls selling local handmade arts and crafts, competitions, and entertainment from the Three Rivers band and Steeton Male Voice Choir. Entry is free!
Father's Day gift ideas
We have selected ten gift ideas for Father's Day, to celebrate the special man in your life this June.
Buttermilk Scones
Scones became popular in the 18th Century and are considered to be an essential part of the fashionable ritual of taking tea in England. With the Queen's Jubilee approaching, we asked our Head Chef for his tried and tested recipe to bake 10-12 crumbly scones at home.
Growing fresh veg
National Gardening Week is coming up and we're feeling inspired to try a spot of 'grow your own'. If you haven’t tried to regrow vegetables from scraps, it is a great activity to try at home and many vegetables can be planted in tubs on a balcony or terrace.
Hot Cross Buns
This classic recipe is the perfect companion to a terrific Easter weekend.
Steak & Guinness Pie
This Pie Week, get stuck into our tried-and-tested recipe for a delicious homemade Steak & Guinness Pie with Beef Dripping Pastry. Delicious!
For the love of food
Whether you plan to dine in, dine out or order a takeaway this Valentine’s Day, our expert Chefs have some inspiration for you.
Healthy chicken curry
We asked Gurpreet, Head Chef at Three Church Road Restaurant in Edgbaston, to share with us a curry recipe that is as equally healthy as it is delicious and his recipe certainly doesn't disappoint.
Protein sources
Today, a new focus on protein intake has turned nutrition on its head and we see vegetarian and plant-based protein products becoming increasingly popular across the UK. Here are our top protein sources for vegetarians.
Classic roast goose
You often hear that “Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a turkey”, but we'd like to suggest an alternative this festive season. Delve into preparing this classic roast goose recipe, shared by the Head Chef at our Ilkley restaurant.