FOOD EDITION
Delicious new sticky bun flavours are being launched at Fitzbillies in Cambridge, joining the iconic Chelsea bun for which the iconic restaurant has become famous. “We’re bringing our famous buns into the 21st century,” explains owner Alison Wright. “Alongside the iconic sticky Chelsea buns, we are now offering four other flavours – blueberry cheesecake, cheese and Marmite, American cinnamon with cream cheese icing and Nutella for chocolate lovers.” Back in the 20th century, Cambridge shoppers would queue to stock up on Fitzbillies’ famous Chelsea buns. “Now you can buy them part-baked and heat them up at home,” says Alison. “We also sell the bun as a brunch option – French toast with bacon and syrup.” After a record-breaking Christmas 2024, the cafe is offering a range of new services in 2025, including Uber Eats delivery, pre-ordered punt picnics and takeaway cream teas. CHELSEA BUNS REINVENTED
Hot on the heels of its pork and beef Nose to Tail events, Parker’s Tavern at the University Arms Hotel hosted a venison event on Wednesday 2 April. Chef Lee Clarke butchered a whole deer to create a special menu showcasing various cuts, all served alongside locally sourced vegetables. Each priced at £39.50 per person, these monthly feasts feature a menu of every primal cut from a single animal. Chef Lee Clarke has transformed the culinary landscape of Parker’s Tavern since his arrival last year, championing exceptional, seasonal produce from family- owned Burton’s Butchers in Saffron Walden, Kale & Damson, Bee & Bird, as well as the acclaimed English sparkling wines of Saffron Grange vineyard in Little Walden. Holkham venison served nose to tail
Transport yourself to Italy with Cambridgeshire Wine School this month, as it embarks on a series of tasting sessions that explore the country’s wine-producing heartlands. The series starts on 1 April with Piedmont (the Noble North). Veneto’s Treasures is on 8 April, Tuscany and Abruzzo at the Clayton Hotel on 15 April and Southern Renaissance on 22 April for the Puglia, Campania and Basilicata regions, as well as the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. All at the Cambridge Tap on St Andrew’s Street unless stated, starting at 7pm and costing £35 each. ITALIAN WINES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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