Ashbourne's Newest Café Deli
Welcome to the Aviator Café Deli at Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne. We offer an exceptional 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, 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 coffee & cake, if you’re a pilot, please PPR, then pop in for a snack and a cool drink.
Locally Sourced Food & Drink




Fresh, Tasty & Home Made
With a range of options for the active and those looking for a relaxing catch up, our kitchens are open Tuesday to Sunday and every bank holiday serving breakfast and lunch until 2:30 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. Browse our deli selection, Ice Cream from Dalton’s Dairy, a selection of preserves from Mrs Darlington’s and our own Aviator strain of coffee! Visit today and grab a tempting treat to take away.
Interested in stocking your local goods here? Please email us at aviatorcafedeli@gmail.com




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...

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.