Food and drink

The domes on roof terrace of the Varsity Hotel and Spa offer a perfect dining experience, for those who enjoy a meal with a panoramic view.

Rooftop dining domes with panoramic views of Cambridge are perfect for a treat

A retrospective planning application for The Lunch Box in Whittlesey has been approved by Fenland planners.

A retrospective planning application for The Lunch Box in Whittlesey has been approved by Fenland planners.

Fenland District Council

Fenland sandwich shop allowed to continue trading after council approval

Pasta More food van launched in Chatteris last October

Pasta More food van launched in Chatteris last October

Owners 'gutted' after announcing popular Fenland pasta takeaway to close

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A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood

The children’s size portions of the four main Pasta Moré dishes

The children’s size portions of the four main Pasta Moré dishes

We tried new restaurant-quality pasta takeaway with free delivery in the Fens

Chatteris couple Tom Rack and Holly Orridge are the faces of Pasta Moré.

Chatteris couple Tom Rack and Holly Orridge are the faces of Pasta Moré.

Meet the Fenland couple making 'lifelong dream' a reality

BBQs and Brews in Whittlesey is featured in the Good Beer Guide.

BBQs and Brews in Whittlesey is featured in the Good Beer Guide.

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

The Fenland pubs named among the best of the best in the UK for 2026

Phoenix Youth Provision staged a 'Bake-off' style competition for its members.

Phoenix Youth Provision staged a 'Bake-off' style competition for its members.

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Budding bakers show they have what it takes in the kitchen

What is surimi?

What is surimi?

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What's in a seafood stick? Vici’s guide to a tasty, healthier snack

Site of proposed new McDonald's drive-thru off Peterborough Road, between Whittlesey and Peterborough

Site of proposed new McDonald's drive-thru off Peterborough Road, between Whittlesey and Peterborough

Cambridgeshire County Council

REVEALED: Location for possible new McDonald’s drive-thru off main Cambs road

Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes

Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes

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Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes

Make the perfect California roll with the help of Surimi/seafood sticks

Make the perfect California roll with the help of Surimi/seafood sticks

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You don't need Valentine's Day to roll out a romantic meal for your loved one

The owners of Smashalicious Street Food will be in Chatteris every Friday evening.

The owners of Smashalicious Street Food will be in Chatteris every Friday evening.

New ‘favourite Friday night takeaway treat’ is coming to Chatteris

Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace in Chatteris has received a five-star food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.

Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace in Chatteris has received a five-star food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.

Five-star food hygiene rating for new Cambs business

Carol Grainger is retiring after 26 years of working at The Green Welly café in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.

Carol Grainger is retiring after 26 years of working at The Green Welly café in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.

Chef retires after 26 years at Fenland café

The George team, from left to right: Elisha, Wayne, Scott, Alison, Marta, Emily and Ryan.

The George team, from left to right: Elisha, Wayne, Scott, Alison, Marta, Emily and Ryan.

Food Standards Agency

Fenland village pub's massive food hygiene rating improvement

Cole's Sandwich Bar is now open in Station Road, March

Cole's Sandwich Bar is now open in Station Road, March

YouTuber Trucker Tim opens Cole's Sandwich Bar in March

Emma Cole, who runs Cole's Kitchen hot food van at Meadowlands Retail Park in March, is friends with YouTuber Trucker Tim (inset).

Emma Cole, who runs Cole's Kitchen hot food van at Meadowlands Retail Park in March, is friends with YouTuber Trucker Tim (inset).

YouTuber Trucker Tim to open new sandwich bar in Fenland town

The George pub in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, has been given a food hygiene rating of zero.

The George pub in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, has been given a food hygiene rating of zero.

Food Standards Agency

Fenland pub receives zero-star food hygiene rating

The fried breakfast and eggs benedict at The Three Tuns in Doddington.

The fried breakfast and eggs benedict at The Three Tuns in Doddington.

Popular pub in Fenland village is now serving breakfast

Chatteris snooker player Joe Perry has submitted an application to Fenland District Council to turn the former Pera Palace building into Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace.

Chatteris snooker player Joe Perry has submitted an application to Fenland District Council to turn the former Pera Palace building into Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace.

Snooker star hopes to turn former Turkish restaurant into pool hall

The rating, which is the highest possible score, reflects the high standards of food safety and hygiene at the retirement service, which is run by Sanctuary Supported Living.

The rating, which is the highest possible score, reflects the high standards of food safety and hygiene at the retirement service, which is run by Sanctuary Supported Living.

Retirement community celebrates top food hygiene rating

The team who helped throw the party

The team who helped throw the party

Fenland District Council

Christmas party for 100 elderly residents in town

The Acre pub in March has reopened following emergency repair work.

The Acre pub in March has reopened following emergency repair work.

Fenland pub reopens after repair work closure

Rob and Tina Leonard of The Three Tuns in Doddington

Rob and Tina Leonard of The Three Tuns in Doddington

Village pub landlords celebrate nine years at the helm

The Acre, which reopened in August, has had to shut due to a major electrical fault.

The Acre, which reopened in August, has had to shut due to a major electrical fault.

Newly-reopened pub-restaurant ‘closed until further notice’

The Helping Whittlesey Community Pantry launched this week.

The Helping Whittlesey Community Pantry launched this week.

New community pantry launches in town

The team at Sunshine Cafe.

The team at Sunshine Cafe.

FOOD HYGIENE RATINGS

Fenland District Council

28 Fenland businesses scored top food hygiene marks last month

Some of the Chatteris Foodbank volunteer team pictured last Christmas

Some of the Chatteris Foodbank volunteer team pictured last Christmas

Foodbank volunteers chosen to open new B&M store

The Spice Lounge, an Indian restaurant in Chatteris High Street

The Spice Lounge, an Indian restaurant in Chatteris High Street

Fenland District Council

Diners can now bring their own booze to Indian restaurant

The team at No29 café in Manea

The team at No29 café in Manea

Cafe in small Cambs village to close after three years

George's in March

George's in March

March Society looks back at historic pubs

Pera Palace, a Turkish restaurant on Market Hill in Chatteris

Pera Palace, a Turkish restaurant on Market Hill in Chatteris

Turkish restaurant to close for good this weekend

Christine and Peter James with their helpers

Christine and Peter James with their helpers

Macmillan coffee morning raises over £1k for charity

Chef Wayne Woolman has been helping residents at Swan House Care Home to practice and perfect their bakes planned for the event.

Chef Wayne Woolman has been helping residents at Swan House Care Home to practice and perfect their bakes planned for the event.

Community invited to Chatteris care home's Macmillan coffee morning

Wimblington Village Hall will host a MacMillan Coffee Morning on Saturday September 30 from 10am to 12 noon.

Wimblington Village Hall will host a MacMillan Coffee Morning on Saturday September 30 from 10am to 12 noon.

Fenland's biggest MacMillan Coffee Morning returns to village hall

Elgood's Brewery are currently seeking new tenants for one of its Doddington pub, The George.

Elgood's Brewery are currently seeking new tenants for one of its Doddington pub, The George.

Village pub in need of new tenants

Well known March pub George's is on the market for £395,000.

Well known March pub George's is on the market for £395,000.

Former pub could be replaced with flats - if a buyer can be found

Pera Palace, a Turkish restaurant on Market Hill in Chatteris

Pera Palace, a Turkish restaurant on Market Hill in Chatteris

Turkish restaurant in Fenland town is up for sale after 'tough time'

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The Acre, a pub/restaurant in March, has reopened today.

The Acre, a pub/restaurant in March, has reopened today.

Popular pub reopens today following revamp

Fenland garden centre Skylark have planned a special promotion to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on National Cream Tea Day.

Fenland garden centre Skylark have planned a special promotion to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on National Cream Tea Day.

Garden centre's cream tea charity fundraiser

Stem & Glory in Cambridge may not be visually attractive on arrival, but is still worth a try.

Stem & Glory in Cambridge may not be visually attractive on arrival, but is still worth a try.

How 'gloriously plant based' restaurant turned doubt into delight

Lidl has issued a warning after listeria was found present in one of the products sold at its stores

Lidl has issued a warning after listeria was found present in one of the products sold at its stores

'Do not eat' - Lidl recalls product over bacteria fears

The Jolly Fryer's new platter dish called 'The Great Gordon'.

The Jolly Fryer's new platter dish called 'The Great Gordon'.

Chip shop’s new platter dish ‘The Great Gordon’ tribute to late founder

House of Feasts head chef Damian Wawrzyniak said he is

House of Feasts head chef Damian Wawrzyniak said he is

Cost of living crisis

Award-winning Peterborough restaurant to close amid cost of living pressure

It's finally arrived: A 70cm pizza, home made, and created by Maria and Peppe (right) at Vesuvio, Whittlesey. The couple are pictured celebrating their 10th anniversary running the restaurant last October.

It's finally arrived: A 70cm pizza, home made, and created by Maria and Peppe (right) at Vesuvio, Whittlesey. The couple are pictured celebrating their 10th anniversary running the restaurant last October.

Whopper pizza - 70 cm long - lands on menu of Fenland restaurant

We've put together a list of some great pizza places in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of some great pizza places in Cambridgeshire.

7 of the best takeaway pizza places in Cambridgeshire

The study compiled search data with data from TripAdvisor and Instagram.

The study compiled search data with data from TripAdvisor and Instagram.

The Queen's Head named 'Cambridgeshire's best pub'

On arrival at the High Flyer, you could not help but be greeted by the giant mug outside that has caused much discussion in recent months.

On arrival at the High Flyer, you could not help but be greeted by the giant mug outside that has caused much discussion in recent months.

First visit not 'a flying success' but pub deserves second chance

Elgood's Brewery showed off some of their finest ales, including those with a Jubilee theme at Cambridgeshire County Day.

Elgood's Brewery showed off some of their finest ales, including those with a Jubilee theme at Cambridgeshire County Day.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Cambs brewery given royal seal of approval on County Day

Restaurateur Chris Newman says he will close Homme Nouveau at the end of October

Restaurateur Chris Newman says he will close Homme Nouveau at the end of October

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‘With a heavy heart’ Chris Newman to shut Homme Nouveau

Couple refused permission to turn Lazy Otter into a house

Couple refused permission to turn Lazy Otter into a house

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Couple banned from turning Lazy Otter pub into their home

Cafe boss Andy Maul whose business closed earlier than he anticipated (the landlord locked him out) as he planned move to Wisbech FC clubhouse.

Cafe boss Andy Maul whose business closed earlier than he anticipated (the landlord locked him out) as he planned move to Wisbech FC clubhouse.

Customers back cafe boss Andy as he's locked out on eve of move