Avid travellers hoping to check out the best food scene around don’t have to go too far from home.
Tucked away in North Yorkshire, Malton is quietly claiming the spot as the ‘food capital’ of the country.
The quaint market town has plenty of independent bakeries, butchers, craft breweries and restaurants to explore alongside its cobbled streets bustling square.
While foodie hotspots abroad like Bologna or Lyon might come to mind when planning a gourmet weekend, this North Yorkshire town offers many of the same pleasures without a passport, currency exchange or long airport queues.
It takes around two hours and 30 minutes to get to Malton from London on the train, meanwhile those heading from Manchester can arrive in less than two hours.
‘A train from London to York takes just under two hours, with a short connection to Malton, meaning a foodie escape of under three hours is entirely feasible,’ says Pete Walls, co-founder of Split My Fare.
‘It’s a practical alternative for those looking to indulge in quality food and drink without the hassle of travelling overseas.’
According to the train ticketing company, it costs £29.70 for a single fare from London, and £15.40 from Manchester.
Tucked away in North Yorkshire, Malton is quietly claiming the spot as the ‘food capital’ of the country
The quaint market town has plenty of independent bakeries, butchers, craft breweries and restaurants to explore alongside its cobbled streets bustling square
Hotels can be found for as little as £44 a night and it won’t cost a fortune to dine out during a visit either.
A Sunday roast at the Derwent Arms in Malton costs from £13.99 for meat options, and £12.99 for vegetarian.
Those hoping to try some local craft brewery could even push the boat out to a Yorkshire Pudding Beer – made with real Yorkshire puddings.
Brewed by The Yorkshire Pudding Beer Brewery in Malton, it’s located along the banks of the River Derwent and a bottle can be bagged for £3.65 online.
Malton has impressed with its food scene for a long time. Back in 2020, it was described as a ‘secret foodie hotspot’ by The Mail On Sunday.
Richard Mellor wrote how the Malton Relish stands out for its range of deli goods.
He also recommended checking out other shops along The Shambles and around Market Place.
Elsewhere around the world, Florence was recently named as the world’s best foodie city for 2026.
Those hoping to try some local craft brewery could even push the boat out to a Yorkshire Pudding Beer – made with real Yorkshire puddings
Malton has impressed with its food scene for a long time. Back in 2020, it was described as a ‘secret foodie hotspot’ by The Mail On Sunday
Not only is it a hotspot for foodies, but it’s also cheap to get to – with flights starting from £38 in January with budget airline Vueling.
Florence offers an impressive 231 cooking classes, 74.5 per cent of which are rated four stars or higher.
The city is known for its meat dishes, such as Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a thick-cut T-bone steak.
Another regional speciality is lampredotto, a unique sandwich made from the fourth stomach of a cow.
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Inside the UK ‘food capital’ that rivals European hotspots – with hotels from £44, roast dinners for £14 and ‘Yorkshire pudding’ beers from £3.65
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