THEATRE by the Lake in Keswick has a new culinary partner.

BaxterStorey, Britain's biggest independent catering company, will be operating the venue's new cafe, due to open at Easter.

The company supplies catering services to many major organisations including the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester and Museums Sheffield.

It also works with the University of Cumbria and the Environment Agency in Penrith.

"We are delighted to have BaxterStorey working with us in our Cafe by the Lake, which offers probably the finest view to be had from any café in Britain," said James Cobbold, General Manager of Theatre by the Lake.

"We look forward to welcoming many customers for food and drink in a beautiful new building of which we are very proud."