Reviews in Chesterfield

I booked an afternoon tea at Renishaw with my daughter, having received a gift voucher to cover the cost. Everything about the experience was very positive, from the beautiful setting of the hall, the lovely table decorations, and the general atmosphere of the room. The food was fresh with a good selection of cakes and sandwiches (we both went for the veggie option). The staff were very friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend and will consider booking again for a special occasion.

We reserved a table for breakfast, thinking it would be really busy - it wasn’t. There appeared to be a new girl serving at the till, which caused a queue. She got the order wrong, which we thought was rectified, to find when we sat down that she’d put a small breakfast through, as opposed to large. My partner couldn’t be bothered to go back. It came out on a tea plate - literally! It looked like it was for a child - but even for a child I’d expect it to be served on a decent sized plate. The toast was placed on top, with no side plate. The plate for my egg and mushroom roll was larger! My partner was not at all impressed, chuntering away as he ate! He stated the tea was excellent. I had a fried egg and mushroom roll, which was large and delicious. The salt pot was empty, so we pinched one from an empty table. I had the opportunity to state what had happened and before long a lady apologised then brought us brownies as an apology, which was well accepted and great customer service. I’m a firm believer that if you’re a new member of staff and in training that you tell members of the public, so that they can have more patience and understanding. The girl was getting other orders wrong and didn’t appear to be getting any help. Maybe if someone could have supervised her, until she was up to speed? We returned later, for coffee, which was excellent. However we weren’t given tea spoons and had to go back inside for sugar, which we didn’t realise. I know it seems like I’m whinging, but this is feedback as opposed to criticism. The ambience and setting was beautiful and we’d definitely return, without hesitation.

Booked a lunch for my daughter’s birthday and myself and wow didn’t expect the lovely birthday touches and the food was more than ample! I’m coeliac and the gf tuna cheese melt was outstanding!

Disappointing. No pies, no quiche of choice, no ginger beer (all of which were on the menu) and no ice for our drinks! Service was slow.

Lovely place for a special afternoon tea with excellent sparkling wine from the Renishaw vineyard all enjoyed after a walk round the outstandingly beautiful gardens.

Fantastic afternoon tea Table decorated beautifully for a friends birthday Staff very attentive and polite Lovely atmosphere Highly recommend

Great afternoon T Highly recommended Great food and staff very attentive

Very nice room and decor. Bruschetta very tasty and a nice salad but it don’t need cheese and could have been dressed. Very nice place for lunch.

We had a delicious afternoon tea yesterday. All the food was fantastic especially the scone. The service was exceptional. We will definitely be visiting again.

Unfortunately we were very disappointed at the time. However, we up against a time scale due to our house tour. I would’ve said something at the time. The chap in the shed did say did you enjoy your lunch ladies. We couldn’t say because he was such a kind gentleman. My friend had bruschetta which was very disappointing, tomatoes and parsley on one slice of thin very crusty bread. No oil/balsamic or onions, garlic etc! I then had the specialty salad which I was expecting all the trimmings, walnuts, pomegranate, apple and crab! Selected meats perhaps but no! None of these. For the amount we spent on each meal I was expecting a lot more. It was a huge shame. The gardens and house was beautiful and host were fabulous. Big shame.

We travelled a great distance to visit the gardens as we have done before. Yet again they did not disappoint and gave us much inspiration. On this occasion we decided to book the Quintessential afternoon tea online to complete our day. The service was prompt and pleasant and we had no complaints about being seated in the Whistler room. Unfortunately, the food did not meet our expectations and contrary to what we were led to believe from the online menu we were faced with sandwiches that were basic and ordinary. No smoked salmon sandwiches, no egg mayonaise sandwiches, no horseradish mayonaise with the beef sandwiches. This was plain fare indeed. The online menu indicated that ingredients were 'subject to availability' but this was taking things too far and could hardly be described as Quinessential! We alerted one of the waitresses who was courteous and sympathetic and having conferred with another member of staff upstairs offered us a small discount on the cost of the meal. Unfortunately, the food on offer spoilt the whole experience.

Not really impressed, didn’t accommodate one of the party allergies with seed oils surely a place like a cafe/restaurant would have lard or dripping to cook with.. He couldn’t have a coffee either as you didn’t posses cream ? You do cream teas/ afternoon teas etc surprised you couldn’t provide the cream Regards

My wife and I were Celebrating my birthday on arrival , the staff had gone to great lengths in setting the table decorations, and made us most welcome, the staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The sandwiches and cakes were lovely and plentiful, we 5would certainly book again Thank you

Visited for lunch with friends for birthday. Really great food, great value for money - never been before but will defo be back to have a longer look around.

We had a lovely time, the room looked beautiful. We had afternoon tea and the food was excellent. We had a one dairy free meal and he was well catered for. The staff was lovely, friendly and helpful. It was a very hot day but they coped really well. It was a busy afternoon.

I was treated to a Father’s Day Sunday Roast after a visit to the gardens. The whole experience was wonderful. The gardens are a hidden gem in North Derbyshire and I’m amazed they don’t receive more attention. The volume of the Yew hedges and corner pyramids that create the various garden rooms are immense. The individual planting schemes are elegant and the surrounding woodland walks are enchanting. The food was delicious, generous and very good value for money, with a choice of chicken, pork or beef - or a combination. I had the beef which was beautifully succulent. The service was first class and the staff were polite and engaging. How nice to see service with a smile! It was a wonderful treat and I would heartily recommend a visit. Thank you.

Thank you to all! We met friends there and it was our first visit. Staff were welcoming, friendly and outstandingly helpful. Food and presentation was excellent. We will be visiting again!

Superb fathers day afternoon tea. The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly and couldn't do enough for you. This was our 3rd afternoon tea and will definitely be booking again.