If you are coming from the NE, watch out for Derby's ATZ and their joining aircraft, many of who route via Church Broughton (disused) which is a local VRP. If you get a clearance through East Midlands CTA you may be able to fly over Derby's ATZ.
East Midlands are normally very helpful providing you sound competent on the radio.
Alternatively route via Trent VOR (by the large reservoir) and fly under the EM CTA.
Watch out for the gliding site which is almost on the extended centreline of r/w 26 at Tatenhill and is on the boundary of their ATZ.
Can't help re the food I'm afraid but I think its just bacon cobs etc. Suggest a phone call to Tatenhill to check menu and opening times. I know the food sometimes closes earlier if the wx is bad and no-one is flying.