THE TEAM

Judged as The Best International Restaurant - Derbyshire Food & Drink Awards 2011. Best Italian - Westside Magazine 2011. it’s no surprise that Calabria is one of the most popular places to dine in Chesterfield. So what’s the secret behind the success?

Jessica Palmer-Coole, restaurant manager:

How do you ensure the standard of service is always at its best?

Staff are trained to understand the requirements of their role and ensure that guest feedback is always passed throughout the team.
We aim to give everyone a first class experience.

What kind of atmosphere does Calabria have?

By day, it is informal, warm and inviting; a place for families, business meetings and ladies that lunch. By night we invite diners to experience
a vibrant yet sophisticated evening.

What do enjoy most about your role?

My role constantly evolves according to the references of our guests.
I love interacting with the guests and get such a buzz.

Martin Clayton, head chef:

Where do you source your ingredients from?

We use a local butcher who sources from local Derbyshire farms and most of our fish and seafood comes from Devon and Cornwall, delivered fresh on a daily basis. Many ingredients are sourced from Calabria to ensure authenticity of our menus.

What is your signature dish?

We use Calabrian ‘Nduja in various types of ragu, including wild boar, goat and guinea fowl which have became favourites with our regulars.
How do you come up with dishes on the menu?
We develop dishes on our menu based on seasonality and availability of fresh products. Most new dishes are tested as specials to gain guest feedback and to practice and perfect them.

Vittorio Risorto, owner:

What makes Calabria different from other restaurants in Chesterfield?

The ingredients are high quality, the experience we deliver is very positive and my team are first class – nothing is too much trouble and they are willing to help.

What are the plans for Calabria?

It’s well known that we have a first floor plan – this is now top of our list. In the meantime, we’re grateful to all our guests for the support they have given us since opening and assure them of our continued determination to provide the experience they expect from us here
at Glumangate.