Chequers (Coal Aston)

Went for lunch, with my friend. We was greeted with a lovely smiling face, the gent showed us to our table. I went to the bar to order drinks and food, I ordered hot chocolate for my friends, as it was a very cold day, I had a cup of tea. As I am gluten and dairy intolerant. Darren offered me oat milk for my tea, so glad of dairy free options. For lunch My friend ordered steak pie, mashed potatoes and mushy peas. I ordered 10oz rump steak, salad and a few chips separately. The lovely waitress brought our drinks over, my friend was impressed as she had whipped cream over her hot chocolate. My tea with oat milk. Was a very good start to the afternoon. Darren, brought our lunches over to our table. On presentation, my steak looked delishes, with little button mushroom, star shaped grill tomatoes and a lovely salad with dressing separately. My steak was tender and patterned from the griddle, full of juice. My friends steak pie, was deep, full of tender steak, with the right amount of gravy inside. Her pie came with mashed potatoes and mushy peas, gravy came separately in a jug. The presentation was spot on. As a retired chef, I always think, Quality, Quantity, and Presentation, makes all the difference. One I think of, very important, to customers. With my meal today, I would like to say this meal had all of these. Quality, Quantity and Presentation. The Staff caring, happy and helpful. My friend had millionaire brownie and ice cream. I wasn't going to have a dessert, as I didn't see any thing with out gluten or dairy. The waitress told me they did have fresh strawberrys and peach compote, and vegan ice cream I decline the icecream, but it was a lovely gesture the strawberrys and peach compote was light and so refreshing after steak, plus well presented. and a lovely alternative to dairy and gluten sponges, cakes and crumbles. Which I can't have. I would like to thank Darren and his team working today, for a lovely meal, the guy who greeted us the lovely waitress. Darren and the chef. You all made us feel so welcome, you couldn't do enough for us. You made sure we had a lovely afternoon. Thank you once again

The place is always clean. The staff go out of their way to welcome you and provide a fabulous eating experience. As a Coeliac they accommodate every custom request with no fuss, nothings ever any trouble. The food is fit for a king… Cooked perfectly and tastes amazing!!!! Eaten here a fair few times and always been delighted!!!! One of the best eating places in Derbyshire!!!! Highly recommended!!!! Thank you for always making us feel special and important!!! Perfect customer experience on every level!!!! John/Miggy