our food
Our food
Richard, Solanche, and the team at The Royal Oak are proud to offer Michelin-starred dining on the edge of the Cotswolds, with a seasonally led menu rooted in wild food and sustainability. We work closely with a small network of producers who share our commitment to responsible farming and low-impact practices. Much of our game comes from nearby estates, supporting local wildlife management.
We source vegetables, rare-breed meats, and eggs from regenerative farms just a stone’s throw from the pub—strengthening our ties to the land and community with every dish.
Due to the nature of our evolving menu, we’re unable to accommodate dietary restrictions that pose a serious health risk, such as dairy, nut, or egg allergies. We are also not equipped to offer vegan menus. However, we’re happy to cater for vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free diets with 48 hours’ notice. Thank you for your understanding.
à la carte
£85
lunch: Thursday, Friday & Saturday
dinner: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
sample menu
snacks from our kitchen
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our wholemeal loaf, butter & dripping
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raviolo - courgette, mint & yoghurt
Cornish mackerel, kohlrabi and gooseberries from next door
quail, spring onion, pointed pepper & girolles
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tart of sweetcorn, chive & Hen of the Woods ragoût
Pete's trout, Isle of Wight tomato, fennel & crab
roe buck, butternut squash, locally-grown damson & Sauce Financier
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Yoredale from Curlew Dairy, "Whatcote cake" & very local honey £12
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raspberry and lemon verbena from the garden
rum baba of locally-picked mirabelles & wild chamomile
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coffee or teawarm chocolate sabayon & birch tartlet £12
tasting menu
£110
Available all week
sample menu
snacks from the kitchen
our wholemeal loaf, butter & dripping
raviolo
locally-grown courgette, mint & yoghurt
Cornish cod
summer tomatoes, fennel and crab
roe buck
butternut squash, damson from up the road & Sauce Financier
Yoredale from Curlew Dairy
"Whatcote cake" & local honey
£12
fig & fig leaf
rum baba of locally-picked mirabelles & wild chamomile
coffee or tea
warm chocolate sabayon & birch tartlet £12
Dining Room
Wednesday - Thursday: 18:30–20:00
Friday – Saturday: 12:30–13:30 & 18:30–20:30
Contact
Solanche & Richard Craven
The Royal Oak, Whatcote
Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5EF
theteam@
📞 01295 688100
Work With Us
Whether you're in hospitality, or a grower, supplier or maker, we'd love to hear from you about future collaborations.
Corkage
Corkage is £45 per 750ml bottle. On Wednesdays, we offer one bottle (750ml) free to share between two guests enjoying the tasting menu.