Ros Ayres

At Cocoa Wonderland on Ecclesall Road, we’re makers of chocolate but - most importantly - we want to make people happy.

Whether you're looking for a short stroll or a longer hike, Sheffield has plenty of green spaces to explore — and plenty of places to enjoy a cuppa.

Martin Bradshaw shares the story of how his enthusiasm for growing has taken him from a home gardener to producing organic veg at Moss Valley Market Garden.

Dara Voice shares how her dream of running a coffee shop became a reality with The Hop Coffee House in Crookesmoor.

Sharing food and drink is a good opportunity to talk about our mental health and wellbeing, says Sheffield Mind CEO Margaret Lewis ahead of Time to Talk Day 2022.

Beanies Wholefoods share their expertise to help anyone who is venturing into the world of veganism this January.

It’s time to get back to the roots of seasonal eating and find the joy in cooking something new, says our resident food writer Ros Ayres.

Get inspired with festive food suggestions and seasonal cooking tips from a small selection of Sheffield’s finest independents: Zed's Wholefoods, Beer Central and Regather.

Social Pickle is bringing the ultimate pickle festival to Foodhall on Saturday 27 November – and we're told the competition winners will get "novelty prizes and the adoration of millions of tiny bacteria"...

Sheffield Fruit Trees are helping to bring an abundance of local fruit to the city. They told us more about what motivates the project, their Sheffield-specific varieties and their plans for a tree 'library' in Moss Valley.

Whether you’re a full-time vegan or actively choosing to eat less meat, Sheffield’s got plenty of great places to try.

The Sheffield Wheat Experiment is on a mission to reimagine our food systems by growing and milling their own wheat. The team behind the project told us more.

This week, check out vintage cookbooks, food and drink themed exhibitions, and 300-year-old wine glasses "inscribed with revolutionary political statements."

Lucy from Sheffield co-op Regather tells us about their local food projects, upcoming community events and how a local approach to growing can make a positive difference.

Local blind couple Nicky and Frank tell us how they plan and prepare meals – and what gadgets help them do it.

Through pop-up events at Union St, Mộng tạ are expressing fond childhood memories through their carefully-selected Vietnamese dishes.

In celebration of the many new independent traders opening up across Sheffield, we asked ale aficionado Matt to tell us more about The Bear beer shop and his recommended beers.

Jordan from Whaletown Coffee and Matt from the soon-to-open Corner Store tell us about their passion for coffee, including tips for home preparation, where to get the best beans – and the greatest local independents.

With the roaring success of its veg box, in particular since the pandemic began, we spoke to Doug Kemp from Regather to learn more about how they approach growing and why buying local produce is so important.

If you're looking for some inspiration for where to eat and drink as lockdown restrictions ease, look no further. Here’s a selection of Sheffield independents to visit this spring.