Food & Drink Awards | 7 October 2025
Awards mark five years at a five-star venue


This year was the fifth time in a row the Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards were presented in the fabulous surroundings of The Chocolate Factory – and once again it didn’t disappoint.

Home to Bustler Market, the venue provided the perfect backdrop to such a vibrant occasion.
Situated in Castleward, at the junction of John Street and Siddals Road, The Chocolate Factory is a highly versatile events space, offering over 20,000 sq ft of multi-room space.
Housed in the industrial setting of an old chocolate factory – it is an adaptable, vibrant and inspiring blank canvas.
The venue is home to Bustler – a street food market operating since 2017, which showcases the UK’s best street food, a wide range of craft beers and cocktails and a live DJ.
The Chocolate Factory offers the perfect space for corporate events, weddings, festivals and markets, with a capacity for 100 to 1,000 people.
To find out more about The Chocolate Factory visit https://www.chocolatefactoryevents.co.uk/.