A sign for the summit of Skiddaw (931 metres) in the Lake DistrictPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelanceLocal chef Peter Sidwell set up a restaurant on the summit of Skiddaw in the Lake District. It is England's highest restaurant, for two days onlyPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelanceLocal chef Peter Sidwell and Kylie Overton start preparations for the three course mealPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelance
Apertifs were had on the makeshift terracePhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelanceThe menu included rump of lamb with diced vegetables followed by Grasmere gingerbread and white chocolate cheesecakePhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelanceDiners tuck into their meal. They must be hungry: there's a five-mile hike to get to the top of SkiddawPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelanceThe meal: rump of lamb with diced vegetablesPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelance
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