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Now Open After a busy summer and a complete refurbishment we've recently opened the all new Aviator Café Deli. Join us during our winter opening hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 09.00 - 16.00 daily.

Ashbourne's Newest Café Deli

Welcome to the Aviator Café Deli at Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne. Offering an interesting range of locally sourced home-prepared menus using our fantastic selection of regional deli produce. We serve all of this from a hilltop location, overlooking the gateway to the Derbyshire Peak District and one of the UK’s most popular national parks.

The Aviator is an ideal venue for for you to relax a while, whilst enjoying some of the best produce the area has to offer. Looking for somewhere new for your weekly catch up? Why not book a table and drop in after a day out in Ashbourne. Travelling to or from the Peak District? Then break your journey with a light bite or a full meal. If you’re a cyclist or walker, make us your café stop for tea & medals, if you’re a pilot, please PPR, then pop in for a roll and a cool drink.

Locally Sourced Food & Drink

Fresh, Tasty & Home Made

All our menus are made from locally sourced produce, wherever possible, that’s prepared on the premises, fresh every day.

With a range of options for the active and those looking for a little rest and relaxation our kitchens are open Wednesday to Sunday and every bank holiday serving breakfast, lunch and all day tea, coffee & cakes.

Regional Farm Produce

Farm Shop & Deli Supplies

We’re scouring Staffordshire, Derbyshire & the Peak District for the finest produce the area has to offer. In the fullness of time you’ll be able to browse our deli selection for dinner or pick up a gift from our farm shop for a loved one.

We already have Ice Cream from Tagg Lane Dairy in the heart of the White Peak and we’ll soon be adding the finest jams chutneys and biscuits from Leek and a few local brews too. Soon you’ll be able to grab a tempting treat to take away after a visit to our Café.

Café life for every traveller

Coming by car...

… or motorhome or even towing a caravan. Close to the A515 and with loads of parking, we’re a safe and easy option for a break.

Our cycling café...

… menu is served 9.00 – 16.00 with an all day selection of home made rolls, cakes & pastries with some of the finest coffee in The Peaks.

Hill/shop walkers...

… can cool their heels after their perambulations with a wide selection of coffees & cakes, light bites or a tasty meal.

For pilots...

… we offer a new destination for a day trip. We offer overnight parking and easy access to Ashbourne for a great day out.