Rupert Rowley, Head Chef at Fischer’s Baslow Hall, is one of the participants in an event based on the 1981 hit Hollywood movie starring Burt Reynolds, The Cannonball Run.

The culinary version of the mad-cap car dash – Cannonball Run 2012 – has been organised by Visonarydining.com to raise money for Hospitality Action, the primary benevolent fund for the UK Hospitality Industry.

At midnight on April 1st 2012 two BMWs filled with 10 national food critics will set off from John O’Groats, whilst at the same second two BMWs filled with 10 chefs will set off from Lands End. Their mission is to see which team can dine in the most Michelin-star restaurants in 48 hours.

Followed by a TV film crew the teams will travel non-stop day and night dropping into restaurants at all hours just to sample a tasting dish before dashing back to their cars and driving (within the speed limit) to their next restaurant.

The event is in support of Hospitality Action, the benevolent fund for the UK Hospitality Industry, with the aim to raise £10,000 from online pledges.

Rowley comments “It is a great honour to be asked to take part in the challenge and support the work of Hospitality Action. The opportunity to visit several Michelin starred establishments across the country and share the experience with fellow chefs will be amazing.”

Gordon Cartwright, Managing Director of visionarydining.com explains the background to the event. “Apart from raising money for charity it provides a great opportunity for professionals to network on a level not previously explored. It’s also a great opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary standards of cuisine that exists today in the UK”.

Donations can be made by visiting www.justgiving.com/visionarydining.

Available Sunday to Friday from Monday 19^th March until Friday 2^nd November 2012

Fischer’s was named 33rd out of 100 in The Sunday Times Food List in 2011. The guide lists Britain’s Top 100 Restaurants ranked by the opinions of Sunday Times readers.

Our Michelin-starred restaurant enjoys an outstanding reputation. As you would expect, Head Chef Rupert Rowley and his team cook with the season making use of the very best of local produce which might include Derbyshire Spring Lamb and Local Venison, alongside imported ingredients such as Truffles. First-time visitorswillbe delighted by the extra courses in the evening – the hot and cold savouries, the Chef’s surprises and the array of chocolates and sweets served with coffee which are a course in themselves.

Chatsworth House is seeing its biggest restoration for 200 years. The refurbishment has seen the unveiling of a more accessible route for visitors, newly restored spaces and truly spectacular displays of rarely seen treasures. From 19 March – 10 June the New Gallery will showcase an exhibition of modern British masterpieces from Frank and Cherryl Cohen’s art collection. Visit their website for more information on events taking place in 2012: http://www.chatsworth.org/

Our Food Lovers’ Break can be taken for one or more days choosing dinner from either the Classic Dinner menu or our Taste of Britain Menu. One set of Chatsworth tickets will be given for each stay of one or more nights.  If you do decide to stay for more than one day we can recommend local walks or other stately homes for you to visit. We do hope you come and join us.

The ‘Food Lovers’ Break’ includes:

• Classic  or Taste of Britain Menu for two
• One nights luxury accommodation
• The Fischer’s English Breakfast for two
• A pair of tickets to Chatsworth House and Gardens

Prices

Are you visiting us for a birthday or anniversary and wondering how to make the occasion more special?

We will place our Forget-Brimont House Champagne and a box of sumptuous chocolates in your room ready for your arrival for an additional cost of £55. Please quote “Romance Package” at the time of booking.

For the finishing touch, a beautiful arrangement of flowers can be ordered from a local florist. Prices start from £40.

Terms & Conditions

1. Offer excludes Saturdays and will be charged at our normal room rates.
2. The room must be pre-booked and confirmed at the ‘Food Lovers’ Break’ which otherwise may be neither offered nor applied.
3. A £50 deposit is required per room per night to secure the reservation.
4. The Food Lovers’ Break cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount offer.
5. One set of Chatsworth tickets will be given for each stay of one or more nights.
6. Please note our Taste of Britain Menu is not available on Sunday evenings.
7. The rate confirmed cannot be transferred to any other offer within seven days of the reservation.                   

Telephone Reservations on 01246 583259

Available Sunday to Friday from Monday 19^th March until Friday 2^nd November 2012

Fischer’s was named 33rd out of 100 in The Sunday Times Food List in 2011. The guide lists Britain’s Top 100 Restaurants ranked by the opinions of Sunday Times readers.

This is the ideal way to relax, unwind and enjoy the beauties of the Peak District, not to mention enjoy good food and return to your daily lives refreshed. Midweek is the best time to avoid any potential crowds at historic houses and travel at leisure between the charming villages and market towns.

Enjoy:        

• Three nights in a large or superior room
• The Fischer’s Full English breakfast each morning
• Classic  or Taste of Britain Menu on two evenings
• Our Menu of the Day on another evening

 All for only £880 per room, per stay.

(This includes savings over £100 off our normal rates)

We will be very happy to make suggestions for pleasant days out whilst you are here:

Historic Houses to Visit Chatsworth House & Gardens: Haddon Hall: Hardwick Hall: Kedleston Hall

Market Towns & Villages Bakewell: Ashbourne: Eyam Plague Village: Castleton Blue John mines

Peak District Walks Monsal Trail: Dove Dale: Ladybower: Tissington Trail: Calver Edge – We have a series of specifically designed walking maps to help plan your trips

Are you visiting us for a birthday or anniversary and wondering how to make the occasion more special?

We will place our Forget-Brimont House Champagne and a box of sumptuous chocolates in your room ready for your arrival for an additional cost of £55. Please quote “Romance Package” at the time of booking.

For the finishing touch, a beautiful arrangement of flowers can be ordered from a local florist. Prices start from £40.

Terms & Conditions

1. This rate must be pre-booked and confirmed at the ‘Revival Break’ rate which otherwise will not be offered nor applied.
2. “The Three Night Revival Break” cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount offer.
3. Saturday nights are excluded from this offer andwill be charged at our normal room rates.
4. Our Taste of Britain Menu is not available on Sunday evenings.
5. A £150 deposit is required to secure this 3 night stay.
6. Reservations cancelled within 7 days of the arrival date will be charged in full unless the accommodation is re-let
7. The rate confirmed cannot be transferred to any other offer within seven days of the reservation.                   

Telephone Reservations on 01246 583259

We have tables available at lunchtime on Tuesday 14th February. Our Taste of Britain menu and lunch menu both feature wonderful seasonal cooking and are available from 12 noon.

We are now fully booked in the evening for non-residents. Why not totally spoil the person you love with our Valentine’s Break including a glass of champagne each, handmade chocolates, dinner and luxury accommodation…… Click here for more information.

Ring 01246 583 258 for more information.

N/B: Our Menu of the Day is not available in the evening of Tuesday 14th February.

The house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground are currently closed for winter and will reopen on 11th March until 23rd December 2012. Please click here for details for 2012. The 1,000 acre park and the Farm Shop and restaurant are open all year around. From Monday 9 January 2012, the Carriage House restaurant and Stables gift shops at the house will be open all winter with a host of special offers and events. For more information visit their website.

Chatsworth is a 10-15 minute drive away from Baslow Hall or some residents may prefer to walk via Baslow Village and through the beautiful estate. Take advantage of one of our special accommodation packages throughout the year and visit this stunning House and Gardens.

Hopton Hall is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park in a village called Wirksworth in Matlock (approximately 30 minutes from Baslow Hall). The renowned Snowdrop Gardens showcase 5 arces of woodland covered with some of the countries best snowdrops. They are open everyday from Wednesday 1st February 2012 to Sunday 4th March 2012 between 10.30 am - 4.00 pm. Admission is £4 per adult and parking is free.

Combine a visit to these stunning gardens before arriving at Baslow Hall for a memorable meal and overnight stay. Our popular Winter Break offers great savings on our normal rates.

The Summer Gardens are open everyday from 11th June to 8th July, thereafter every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 23rd August. Open everyday from 24th to 31st August. Admissions £4 per person.

For more information call 01629 540923 or visit their website.

For further information see their website or call 01629 540923. Address: Hopton Hall, Hopton, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DF

Our staff will be on hand to show you around and answer your questions along with local Florists, Photographers and other specialists all happy to offer advice without obligation.

Confirmed exhibitors:

Darling Buds

Celebration Photography

Flora

Steven Bradshaw Photography

Chocolate Art

Layers Cakes

Sister Clothing

Lynda V. Price

UK Harpists

The Abbots Bromley Soap Company

Please register your interest by calling 01246 583259.

All guests attending the “Wedding Open Day” will receive a 10% discount voucher to be used at our sister restaurant Rowley’s. View their menus on their website or call 01246 583880 to reserve a table quoting “Fischer’s Wedding Open Day”.

Please call Reservations on 01246 583259.