Author Archives: themaltshovel

Le Grand Depart

Posted on February 9, 2013 by themaltshovel

We are (along with the rest of Yorkshire) hugely excited that the Grand Depart of le Tour de France will be rolling through our county next July. The spotlight is going to be on Yorkshire, and we think Yorkshire will … Continue reading →

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Family Affair

Posted on January 28, 2013 by themaltshovel

We’re making the most of the family connection this month. We’re running a special offer for Malt Shovel customers on Bleikers Smoked Salmon. Simply visit www.bleikerssmokehouse.co.uk and enjoy 10% off their delicious smoked salmon by using FEB13 at the online … Continue reading →

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From Brearton to Barcelona

Posted on December 16, 2012 by themaltshovel

At the end of November, our fabulous chef, Marek, was one of just 40 British chefs chosen to head to Barcelona to meet the world-famous Ferran Adria. Marek spent a wonderful couple of days in the city, visiting Ferran’s new … Continue reading →

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Christmas is coming…

Posted on November 6, 2012 by themaltshovel

…and our geese are getting fat. Our plump, free range geese will be the star of our Christmas menu this year. We are very proud of our home-produce and are certain they will be spectacular Christmas fayre. We also have … Continue reading →

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Seasonal fruit

Posted on October 10, 2012 by themaltshovel

Well we know it wasn’t the warmest of summers, but it’s about this time that I remember exactly how cold it can get. The Malt Shovel fires have been lit again over the last couple of weeks, and we’ve devised … Continue reading →

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Autumn at The Malt Shovel

Posted on October 5, 2012 by themaltshovel

It’s been a week of highs and lows, starting with the unfortunate cancellation of our October Opera Night due to the terrible weather we’ve been hit with. But we have two more Opera Evenings coming up (December 3rd and 17th), … Continue reading →

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Summer Roundup

Posted on September 3, 2012 by themaltshovel

So it’s back to school time, and we finally seem to be getting some summer. We’ve had far too many wet weekends this August! That said, it’s been a good couple of months at The Malt Shovel. We’ve revamped the … Continue reading →

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Opera Evening 25/06/12

Posted on June 27, 2012 by themaltshovel

Just a few shots from a fabulous evening of entertainment.

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The Alps Baht ‘at

Posted on June 10, 2012 by themaltshovel

I wonder how many Swiss/Yorkshire connections there are? I have been reliably informed that there is a Swiss Flower House in the little village of Coniston Cold in the Yorkshire Dales, and there is a certainly a Yorkshire branch of … Continue reading →

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Extra special

Posted on May 24, 2012 by themaltshovel

We are so pleased to have some delicious local asparagus on our specials menu this week. This tender spring vegetable is unbeatable for its freshness and famed for its health-boosting properties. It is delicious served as simply as possible, with … Continue reading →

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