About the Restaurant

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Why G&T's? They're the initials of the two owners, Marc Guidicelli and Owen Telford who are also aiming to serve the best gin and tonics in town as well as superbly cooked food in a friendly atmosphere. The two men, from France and Northern Ireland, met at the New Bath Hotel, Matlock Bath where they worked together for 5 years.

Owen is the restaurant's chef, he says: "Our focus is on providing quality food using local produce and a local butcher. Dishes range from black pudding and lamb's liver to chicken cooked 'en paupiette' with thyme, white wine and mushrooms. For an exotic touch why not try king prawns with chilli and ginger. The menu also includes interesting vegetarian options." See some more examples of the dishes and wines served on the menu page.

Marc and Owen feel that in the intimate atmosphere of G&T's they can provide that all important personal touch to both the dishes they serve and the service they give.

Owen Telford...

Owen, born in Northern Ireland, moved to England to study at University in Sheffield. Owen trained as a chef and hotel manager for the Forte group and has worked in various top Forte hotels, including Edinburgh, before settling in Derbyshire and the New Bath Hotel. Owen met Marc while working at the New Bath Hotel where they agreed to go into partnership and open their own restaurant in Matlock. Owen says "we wanted to offer the intimate and friendly atmosphere that is sometimes difficult to achieve in a large hotel while retaining the highest quality food prepared to the the best standards."

Aims for the future

"I love creating both traditional and contemporary dishes, I look forward to bringing new food new tastes and to the area."

Marc Guidicelli...

Marc grew up in south west France, famous for its fois gras, canard and fine wines so its not surprising he developed a taste for great quality food and wine. Marc moved to Paris to develop his knowledge of good food and fantastic service and worked in many top Paris restaurants. Marc has worked in the Restaurant Lucas Carton a 3 Michelin Star restaurant, as Maitre d'Hotel at Le Bristol Hotel a five star hotel with a luxurious restaurant also with a Michelin star, and as Assistant Director at Rue Balzac on the Champs Elysees, an exclusive modern restaurant owned by popular chef Michel Rostand and musician Johnny Halliday.

Marc then moved to the UK and became operations manager at the 4 star Forte Swan Hotel in Lavenham. He says "I fell in love with Derbyshire on my first visit and jumped at the chance to move here at the New Bath Hotel". Marc and Owen found that they worked well together and formed a business partnership and opened G&T's in September 2002.

Aims for the future

"I hope to make G&T's a success by offering top quality service to all our customers in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere."

Private parties

The restaurant is ideal for weddings, birthdays or any other private party. We can cater for any size of function from 4 to 40 guests and can even design a special menu for you. Contact us on 01629 56061 to discuss your requirements.

News

We are designing fresh new menus for the summer including new wines and extra dishes on our lunch menu. We hope that you will enjoy lunch by the river with us.

We are also planning to extend our summer opening hours so that you can enjoy a relaxing meal on our terrace which is being refurbished with new furniture.

After an extremely successful Christmas and New Year we are already taking bookings for next Christmas. Take a look at the fantastic menus we served this year and book early to avoid disappointment.