The Pack Horse Hayfield: A Journey Through the Seasons - Hardcover

by Luke Payne (Author)

The Pack Horse takes readers through a year in the life of the Peak District pub it's named after, encompassing seasonal British food at its best alongside the well-worn trails of the local countryside. With four chapters of irresistible starters, mains and desserts to recreate at home, this book is a celebration of the land that nourishes chef owner Luke Payne's ideas and also includes a walk for each quarter of the year, illustrated with hand-drawn maps and stunning photographs. For those who regularly frequent this food-forward pub and want to dig deeper into what makes it so special, and for anyone who enjoys the satisfaction of creating delicious food at home, The Pack Horse is a delightful journey just waiting to be embarked on.

Author Biography

Luke Payne is a self-taught professional chef and the co-owner of an award-winning Peak District pub, The Pack Horse in Hayfield, which ranked 18th in the 2023 Top 50 Gastropub Awards and is listed in the Michelin Guide. Luke's passion and curiosity have taken him from kitchen porter to establishing a hugely successful dining destination along with his partner Emma. Since taking over The Pack Horse in 2016, they have put Hayfield on the map gastronomically speaking, while retaining a strong sense of community and unpretentiousness at the core of their village pub. With contributions and endorsements from fixtures of the culinary world including Thom Hetherington, Adam Byatt, Mary-Ellen McTague, and Luke French, The Pack Horse is Luke's debut solo publication.