lunch tasting menu
chiltern black ale bread
cultured butter
snacks
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roasted salsify
hazelnut and herb pesto, pitchfork cheese sauce, toasted hazelnuts
viré clessé "cuvée e.j. thevenet", domaine de la bongran, 2019, france
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fillet of cornish cod
mrs carden’s artichoke, sea herbs, pickled crosnes, smoked fish sauce, river fowey mussels
santorini pdo, anhydrous, santorini, 2023, greece
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roasted pheasant
beetroot, burnt orange puree, radish, kale
“trattman” riserva, girlan, sudtirol-alto adige, 2021, italy
or
oxfordshire venison
venison bacon crisp, parsley root puree, roasted baby parsnip, savoy cabbage, pickled onions, pinecone
bandol, château jean-pierre gaussen, provence, 2014, france
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pre-dessert
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little lily goats’ cheese
poached fig, malted candied almonds
marlborough botrytis, greywacke, 2022, new zealand
or
amedei 70% dark chocolate galette
brazil nut marzipan, amedei dark chocolate ganache, pear william sorbet
auxerrois botrytis, domaine loew, alsace, 2022, france
selection of British cheeses with accompanying condiments and crackers
(as an additional course £16.50 s a dessert £8.50 supplement)
six courses £95.00
£60.00 wine flight ~ £40.00 non-alcoholic pairing
coffee, tea or infusions with petit-fours £7.50
the tasting menu is to be enjoyed by the whole table
A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to the bill.
Whilst we will endeavour to do our best to accommodate food intolerance and allergies, we are unable to guarantee that the dishes will be completely allergen free for all our menus.
Allergen information is available upon request from our front of house management team.
wine flight
Viré Clessé "Cuvée E.J. Thevenet", Domaine de la Bongran, 2019, France
100% chardonnay (salsify)
This beautiful chardonnay displays gentle citrus aromas, followed by a delicious honeysuckle and bee wax undertone. You will find a delicate ginger hint, intertwined with a beautiful honeyed texture.
Santorini PDO, Anhydrous, Santorin, 2023, Greece
Athiri, Aidani, Assyrtyko (cod)
The texture is crisp, with an opulent lemon and lime taste. There are floral undertones, a refreshing minerality and a light salty finish.
“Trattman” Riserva, Girlan, Sudtirol-Alto Adige, 2017, Italy
100% Pinot Noir (pheasant)
The wines has a deep red fruit taste. The palate is spicy with pepper fragrances and barrel undertones with a medium body and an opulent earthy finish.
or
Bandol, Château Jean-Pierre Gaussen, Provence, 2014, France
95% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache (venison)
With enticing fig, blackberry and elderberry flavours, the wine offers deep underwood fragrances and a touch of pine sap. The texture is very balanced with opulent fruit notes, a round texture and fine tannins.
Marlborough Botrytis, Greywacke, 2022, New Zealand
100% Pinot Gris (little lily)
The wine is very balanced and offers a delicious exotic fruit taste, a honeyed texture with flower undertones and nuts fragrances along a beautiful herbal nose.
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Auxerrois Botrytis, Domaine Loew, Alsace, 2022, France
100% Auxerrois (chocolate galette)
This enticing wine offers delicate floral undertones along a hint of dried clementines.
The texture is honeyed and the finish brings a beautiful hazelnut finish.