{"id":7,"date":"2026-03-12T19:40:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:00:53","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7\" class=\"elementor elementor-7\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37eb9c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37eb9c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28f84a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"28f84a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,700;0,900;1,700&family=DM+Sans:opsz,wght@9..40,300;9..40,400;9..40,500;9..40,700&display=swap');\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tokens \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.cdb-page {\n  --gold:        #c49a30;\n  --gold-light:  #ddb84a;\n  --gold-pale:   #f7f0df;\n  --cream:       #faf5ea;\n  --cream-dark:  #ede0c0;\n  --cream-mid:   #f3ebda;\n  --white:       #ffffff;\n  --brown:       #7a431d;\n  --brown-dark:  #34251d;\n  --brown-hover: #633617;\n  --grey:        #5f554c;\n  --text-dark:   #242424;\n  --charcoal:    #242424;\n  --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n  --sans:  'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;\n  --max:   1160px;\n  --pad:   clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);\n  font-family: var(--sans);\n  background: var(--cream);\n  color: var(--text-dark);\n  overflow-x: hidden;\n  line-height: 1.65;\n}\n.cdb-page *, .cdb-page *::before, .cdb-page *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 0;\n}\n.cdb-page img { display: block; 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}\n  .cdb-page .why-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }\n  .cdb-page .why-visual { aspect-ratio: 16\/9; max-height: 320px; }\n  .cdb-page .product-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n  .cdb-page .find-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }\n  .cdb-page .find-grid > :last-child { grid-column: 1 \/ -1; }\n}\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n  .cdb-page .gallery-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    grid-template-rows: repeat(5, 140px);\n  }\n  .cdb-page .stock-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .cdb-page .stock-card { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-dark) !important; }\n  .cdb-page .stock-card:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }\n  .cdb-page .cafe-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .cdb-page .product-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n  .cdb-page .find-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .cdb-page .proof-item { min-width: 50%; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"cdb-page\">\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Hero \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n  <section class=\"hero\">\n    <div class=\"hero-inner\">\n      <div class=\"hero-copy reveal visible\">\n        <span class=\"hero-eyebrow\">International deli and cafe in Birtley<\/span>\n        <h1>European delicatessen<br>Here in<br><em>Birtley!<\/em><\/h1>\n        <p class=\"hero-body\">Fresh sliced meats, cheeses, bread, groceries and quick bites from across Europe. Ask about our specialties such as <strong class=\"accent-text\">Borscht<\/strong>, <strong class=\"accent-text\">white sausage<\/strong>, or about new arrivals today.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"hero-ctas\">\n          <a class=\"btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Continental+Delicatessen+Birtley\" target=\"_blank\">&#x1f4cd; Get Directions<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <span class=\"hero-note\">Unit 11, Durham Rd, Birtley DH3 2PS. Open 7 days a week.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hero-visual reveal visible\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC05866-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Continental Delicatessen Birtley\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Proof Bar \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n  <section class=\"proof-bar\">\n    <div class=\"proof-item\"><strong>5\u2605<\/strong><span>Food Hygiene Rating<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"proof-item\"><strong>7 days<\/strong><span>Open every day of the week<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"proof-item\"><strong>500+<\/strong><span>Products from across Europe<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"proof-item\"><strong>Birtley<\/strong><span>4 miles from Gateshead. 9 from Durham.<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Photo Gallery \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n  <section class=\"gallery-section\">\n    <div class=\"gallery-grid\">\n      <div class=\"gallery-cell tall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sliced-meats-counter-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced meats at the deli counter\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gallery-cell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC07359.jpg\" alt=\"Kielbasa z beczki\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"gallery-cell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ham-from-oven-basket-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ham from the oven\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gallery-cell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bread-bakery-shelf-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh bread on the bakery shelf\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gallery-cell tall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/storefront-exterior-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Continental Delicatessen Birtley storefront\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gallery-cell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/polish-pickles-jars-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pickles and preserves\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gallery-cell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fresh-produce-display-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh produce display\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gallery-cell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pork-roulade-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pork roulade\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 What We Stock \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n  <section class=\"stock-section\" id=\"stock\">\n    <div class=\"stock-inner\">\n      <div class=\"stock-header\">\n        <div>\n          <span class=\"section-label\">What we stock<\/span>\n          <h2 class=\"section-h2\">Food from across Europe<\/h2>\n          <p class=\"section-sub\">Polish staples, German sausages, Spanish hams, cheese, bread, jars, pickles and seasonal food. Stock changes often.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"stock-header-right\">\n          <div class=\"stock-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC07277.jpg\" alt=\"International grocery shelves\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"stock-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC07352.jpg\" alt=\"Lomza beer bottles\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"stock-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cherry-tomatoes-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh cherry tomatoes\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"stock-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fresh-apples-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh apples\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"stock-grid\">\n        <div class=\"stock-card\"><span class=\"card-icon\">&#x1f969;<\/span><h3>Meats &amp; Charcuterie<\/h3><p>Hams, sausages, pates and cold cuts sliced at the counter. Choose the thickness and the amount, instead of buying a fixed packs<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stock-card\"><span class=\"card-icon\">&#x1f9c0;<\/span><h3>Cheese<\/h3><p>Hard, soft and smoked cheeses, including tvarog and other continental choices.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stock-card\"><span class=\"card-icon\">&#x1f35e;<\/span><h3>Bread &amp; Bakery<\/h3><p>Rye, sourdough, rolls and other breads delivered regularly.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stock-card\"><span class=\"card-icon\">&#x1f95b;<\/span><h3>Dairy &amp; Groceries<\/h3><p>Kefirs, jams, pickles, sauerkraut, pierogi, bigos and cupboard items that are hard to find in the supermarket.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stock-card\"><span class=\"card-icon\">&#x2615;<\/span><h3>Coffee &amp; Hot Food<\/h3><p>Coffee, sandwiches, cakes and hot food for lunch or something to take away.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stock-card\"><span class=\"card-icon\">&#x1f384;<\/span><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special<\/h3><p>Borscht, white sausage, carp, festive cakes and Easter food when in season.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Caf\u00e9 \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n  <section class=\"cafe-section\" id=\"cafe\">\n    <div class=\"cafe-inner\">\n      <span class=\"section-label\">In-store caf\u00e9<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"section-h2\">Coffee, sandwiches<br>and hot food.<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"section-sub\">Coffee, sandwiches from the deli counter, cakes and hot food to grab on the go.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"cafe-grid\">\n        <div class=\"cafe-card\"><div class=\"cafe-card-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hot-chocolate-held-out-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hot chocolate to go\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"cafe-card-body\"><h3>Coffee &amp; Hot Drinks<\/h3><p>Takeaway coffee and hot drinks.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"cafe-card\"><div class=\"cafe-card-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC06470-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh sandwich on a seeded bun\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"cafe-card-body\"><h3>Fresh Sandwiches<\/h3><p>Made with bread and meats from the deli counter.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"cafe-card\"><div class=\"cafe-card-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC05644-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Berry crumble cake\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"cafe-card-body\"><h3>Cakes &amp; Sweet Treats<\/h3><p>European pastries, cakes and sweets. The choice changes often.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"cafe-card\"><div class=\"cafe-card-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC05899-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hotdog in a cone bun\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"cafe-card-body\"><h3>Hot Food<\/h3><p>Hot food options to grab on the go! Hot dogs, sausage rolls and more! <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Why Section \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n  <section class=\"why-section\">\n    <div class=\"why-inner\">\n      <div>\n        <span class=\"section-label\">Why Continental<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"section-h2\">Bringing back<br>slow shopping!<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"why-body\">\n          <p>Shopping used to come with a bit more help. You could ask what something was, how much to buy, or how to cook it.<\/p>\n          <p>That is the part we want to bring back. Our staff do more than scan items and take payment. They look after customers.<\/p>\n          <p>Ask about the sausages, sliced meats, cheeses, breads, pickles, pierogi, cakes or seasonal food. We can help you choose and suggest what goes with it.\n\n<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <blockquote class=\"pull-quote\">You are not left to guess. We help you choose the right product, the right amount and the right way to serve it.\n<\/blockquote>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"why-visual\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sandwiches-display-case-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sandwiches on display at Continental Delicatessen Birtley\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 More From The Deli \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n  <section class=\"product-strip\">\n    <div class=\"product-strip-inner\">\n      <span class=\"section-label\">More from the deli<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"section-h2\">Always something new in!<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"product-strip-grid\">\n        <div class=\"product-strip-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC07280.jpg\" alt=\"doughnuts\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"product-strip-label\">Doughnuts<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"product-strip-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC05795-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sausage roll cut open\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"product-strip-label\">Fresh Sausage Rolls<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"product-strip-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC07310.jpg\" alt=\"Iced matcha with strawberry\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"product-strip-label\">Iced Drinks<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"product-strip-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdbirtley.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/soft-serve-ice-cream-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soft serve ice cream\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"product-strip-label\">Soft Serve Ice Cream<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2500\u2500 Find Us \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n  <section class=\"find-section\" id=\"find-us\">\n    <div class=\"find-inner\">\n      <span class=\"section-label\">Find us<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"section-h2\">We're open every day.<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"find-grid\">\n        <div>\n          <table class=\"hours-table\">\n            <tr><td>Monday to Thursday<\/td><td>9:00am to 6:00pm<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Friday<\/td><td>9:00am to 7:00pm<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Saturday<\/td><td>9:00am to 6:00pm<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Sunday<\/td><td>10:00am to 4:00pm<\/td><\/tr>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"address-block\">\n          <p>Unit 11, Durham Road<br>Birtley, Chester-le-Street<br>DH3 2PS<\/p>\n          <p class=\"address-note\">Next to the bus stop on Durham Road.<\/p>\n          <a class=\"btn-directions\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Continental+Delicatessen+Birtley\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contact-block\">\n          <span class=\"contact-label\">Call us<\/span>\n          <a class=\"contact-link\" href=\"tel:+447891394370\">+44 7891 394 370<\/a>\n          <span class=\"contact-label\">Email<\/span>\n          <a class=\"contact-link-sm\" href=\"mailto:cdbirtley@gmail.com\">cdbirtley@gmail.com<\/a>\n          <span class=\"contact-label\">Follow us<\/span>\n          <a class=\"contact-link-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/continentaldelibirtley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\n          <a class=\"contact-link-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cdbirtley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram @cdbirtley<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International deli and cafe in Birtley European delicatessenHere inBirtley! 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