Pictured above: Arden's Fine Foods' MD Jon Barlow (centre) with team at Arden's

New deli-café, Arden's, is set to create a stir in Leamington's Regent Street with its uniquely delicious food and drink.  With its grand opening taking place on 31st October, Arden's offers the very best in Continental bakery and biscuits, as well as the perfect cup of freshly ground coffee, loose leaf tea and chilled refreshments.

For hungry shoppers or workers, it also serves up fresh, hand cut artisan sandwiches and light snacks, as well as flavoursome and fragrant patisseries baked fresh on site every day. To celebrate its opening, Arden's is offering a free freshly baked croissant or patisserie with every hot drink from 1st November for one week.

Open from 7:30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 9am - 5pm on Sundays, Arden's stylish café offers seating for up to 28 and a deli that will delight with the finest selection of biscuits and bakery within the UK.  

Arden's is the inspiration of Warwickshire-based company, Arden Fine Foods, the UK's leading supplier of the finest authentic bakery and biscuits sourced from across Europe. 

The first deli-café to be opened by the company, Arden's manager Brooke Leon, is absolutely passionate about providing the finest food and drink with the highest quality service, "At Arden's, only the best is good enough.  Our team of ardent foodies is dedicated to providing an entire continent of bakery for the people of Warwickshire to discover and enjoy. 

"And due to our strong relationships with suppliers across the Continent, Arden's customers will be happily surprised by the prices of our specialist fine foods."

An authentic taste of the Continent on your doorstep

Treasures to be found in Arden's biscuit and bakery heaven include biscotti from Tuscany, cheese twists produced in the foothills of the Swiss Jura Mountains, and naturally leavened Panettone from Fossano in Italy. 

Arden's also offers associated gourmet treats such as the very best olive oils, stuffings and coatings. From a family celebration to a formal dinner, or simply a night relaxing in front of a DVD, Arden's has every sweet and savoury biscuit and bakery delight.  

With its extensive sourcing programme, Arden's is able to obtain authentic brands from countries including, Italy, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Sweden - and of course, the UK! 

Whilst savouring the most delicious taste sensations with an ever-changing range of free samples, customers can enjoy a contemporary and relaxing environment with free wi-fi.  Arden's is also offering a loyalty card, which provides a free regular-sized hot drink when joining and 10% off all future hot drinks and deli products.

Coffee beyond comparison

Arden's Manager, Brooke Leon leads a team that has 20 combined years' experience of producing perfect coffee, "Whether you're a lover of lattes or a fan of espressos, at Arden's we promise to serve only superb coffee.

"The reality is that 70% of coffee's taste relies on the expertise of the barista. Because we are obsessed with producing a perfect cup of coffee, we buy only the best beans and have recruited the most talented baristas and coffee technicians to produce the best coffee."

Theatre of Tea

Brooke Leon feels strongly that tea drinkers have long been ignored by the high street, "Because we want our tea lovers to feel as special as our coffee drinkers, we have introduced the 'Theatre of Tea' by SUKI.  A first for Leamington, the traditional Eastern tea ceremony has been transformed to create drama and variety with a comprehensive range of the most delicious loose leaf gourmet blends."

Teas available to buy and enjoy at Arden's include 12 varieties spanning white, black, herbal, green, fruit, fair-trade and organic. Current favourites include Earl Grey Blue Flower, Belfast Brew and Apple Loves Mint.

Introducing... Mamma Me-Time

Available from 9:30 to 11:30 every weekday, Arden's is proud to announce another first,

Mamma Me-Time.  Designed to provide a friendly and relaxed space for parents, grandparents and children to relax in, Mamma Me-Time includes a range of facilities including 'emergency' nappies within its 'bellissimo' baby-changing facilities, pushchair storage, toys and books and the heating of baby food. Mums who breast feed will also be welcome.

The deli-café's manager, Brooke Leon, believes that parents will love the Arden's experience. "At Arden's we understand that toddlers and young children don't want adult-sized portions. In response, we have introduced 'Bambino', our special child-friendly menu. 

"Bambino comprises a child-sized cappuccino served in a tiny-coffee cup, a mini milk shake and 'parent-friendly biscuits containing no e-numbers or other bad stuff. And at just 99 pence, it makes a visit to Arden's a must for every parent."

Cappu-chillout

With Arden's in the midst of Leamington's professional services quarter, it has launched Cappu-Chillout, which invites workers to relax at Arden's and avoid the after work rush. Every weekday from 4pm to 6pm, chill out tunes will play and the lighting further softened.  Along with every drink purchased, vouchers will be available for a special offer early evening snack. 

Brooke Leon is excited by the opening of the first deli-café, "At Arden's our ethos is wonderful food and drink, purely for the love of it. We're looking forward to sharing our passion with the people of Warwickshire."