The Birth & Evolution of Reunion Deli
Reunion Deli opened it’s doors in 2022, after the business “Fresh Basil” was bought, renovated, reimagined and re-opened by partners Jo and Matthew.
Reunions First Owners, Jo and Matt, at the Food and Drink Awards 2022
Decorated in warm and welcoming colours, with an abundance of plants, artwork on the walls by local artist Kieran White, 200 Degrees Signature Blend Coffee, Bread and some of our bakes from the local ‘The Loaf’ at Crich, and a fresh team of Staff, Reunion was very welcome in Belper!
Before long, the Cafe was featured on Escape to the Country, and BBC Radio Derby for “Derbyshire Day” . We also hosted Presenter and Journalist Jack Tymon who created us a Signature Sandwich that we has on our menu for a month as a Special!
Escape to the Country
BBC Radio Derby
Reunion was also nominated for the Derbyshire Food and Drinks Awards, and was a finalist for the award! (we still got a little trophy - yay)
The Team grew, Barista training was underway, the menu developed, and the Deli hosted it’s first events; networking, talks, hen do’s, receptions, book launches, and musical performances.
We love to host events! To enquire about your event, email events@reunionbelper.co.uk
After growing for 18 months, the owners felt the call to a different part of England, and sold the business to our new owner, Sophie!
Sophie, the new owner, on Belper Arts Trail, Summer 2024
Sophie had previously owner a restaurant in South Normanton, and also runs Reunions Sister, Crich Stand Tea Rooms!
Sophie at Crich Stand Tea Rooms
The Beautiful Crich Stand
Sophie’s first project at the Deli was to install a breakfast bar where the deli-shelves were, which made more room for seating without comprising the range of deli items. We moved the shelves, and the bar was installed!
Exciting!
We hired 2 new chefs, re-imagined the menu, and all cakes on offer are now made in-house by our lovely staff members!
We filled the deli fridge with a fresh range of meats and cheeses, and off we went into the new phase of ownership!
Sophie is a master caterer, with a passion for creating beautiful displays of food. For catering enquiries, please email hi@reunionbelper.co.uk
We cater events outside of Reunion, as well as events within our 4 walls, and we can tailor what we offer to meet your needs.
We also now offer an adaptogenic range of Mushroom Coffee and Rose Cacao…
We aim to continue to grow this year, offer more evening events, cater within and outside of the Deli, connect with the community and the already existing network of Belper, develop our ideas, grow as a team, and be a colourful, vibrant, happy Cafe on the High Street!
Some of the team at the Staff Christmas Party, 2024
Stay Tuned for More!!
Lots of Love,
Reunion Belper x