​Our adventure began in 2018 when we took on a tiny café; The Sett Valley Café. Tucked away off the beaten track just off the Sett Valley Trail in the High Peak, our little spot quickly became a foodie favourite for locals, walkers, hungry explorers, and visitors to the Peaks alike.

 

When COVID hit, our story very nearly came to an end. But instead of slowing us down, it became the moment that changed everything. Determined to survive, we chose to evolve.

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As the café grew faster than we ever imagined, something special began to take shape. With more and more people craving our homemade, locally sourced goodies, we needed more space to bake, create, and keep up with demand and so Sett Valley Kitchen was born, home to Live & Let’s Pie.

 

We packed up our rolling pins, gathered our baking tins, and moved into the old Torrs Pub kitchen on Market Street in New Mills. We share the space with our friends at Millers Refillers, the local zero-waste shop — a truly symbiotic relationship that perfectly fits our shared values. 

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This is where the magic happens: trays of cakes cooling on racks, golden quiches fresh from the oven, and our signature Live & Let’s Pie creations coming to life. Our menu is carefully crafted around four core pies, with seasonal additions inspired by what’s fresh and in season.

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From here, we supply other local establishments who share our love for provenance and quality — and through our online shop, you can collect your order fresh from the oven door. Honest food, made with care.

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As for our roots, the Café continues its story as Emma’s Sett Valley Café, still full of the same warmth, community spirit, and homemade goodness that started it all. We couldn’t have dreamt of handing it over to a better person.

 

Pop by for a coffee, a chat, or a slice of something delicious (made by us!) and see where it all began. 👉 Visit Emma’s Sett Valley Café. Serving up seriously tasty food in the heart of the High Peak since 2018.

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